PaddlePod - Private Hire Swimming Pool & Lessons in Shiremoor

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PaddlePod Shiremoor is a 15m swimming pool (1.3m deep) available for private hire (£80 + booking fee for up to 20 people per hour - price includes inflatables, toys, swimming aids and lifeguard) and swimming lessons from babies up to juniors. 

Jarrow Hall and Anglo-Saxon Re-enactments

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Jarrow Hall is a Anglo-Saxon Village and Farm in South Tyneside, just a hop, skip and a jump from the Tyne Tunnel / A19. Admission is super reasonable and if you buy a ticket now, your ticket will provide you with unlimited entry throughout the year which provides very good value. 

10+ Walks with Waterfalls in North East England

 
A list of picturesque walks with beautiful waterfalls to enjoy across North East England. 

1. Routin Linn  
2. Linhope Spout
3. Low Force
4. High Force
5. Hareshaw Linn 
6. Falling Foss
7. Hindhope Linn
8. Hardraw Scar Falls
9. Janets Foss
10. Aysgarth Falls
11. Hackfall Woods 
12. Cauldron Falls
13. Gibsons Cave & Summer Hill Force
14. Jesmond Dene

Mortal Fools - When The World Is Loud #WTWIL

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When The World Is Loud is a new & innovative piece of audio theatre which has been designed to help us reflect on the past few months, escape the world for a while and look forward to what lies ahead in the future. 

Carriages Tea Room Bellingham - A unique place for lunch near Hareshaw Linn

Carriages Tearoom in Bellingham is a lovely quirky place to stop when visiting nearby Kielder / Hareshaw Linn or if you just fancy a trip out to Northumberland for a delicious homemade afternoon tea or bite to eat in a quirky setting. 

At the moment, indoor tables should be booked in advance for meals/afternoon tea only. Outdoor seating is available without booking ahead (but it may be busy) for cake / drinks / scones. 

Details correct as of August 2020 - please check opening hours etc... with venue direct before setting off. 

Cheeseburn Sculpture Gardens Review | Opening Dates & Top Tips for Visiting

Cheeseburn is a unique venue featuring contemporary art in Northumberland. Entry is via donation (suggested donation of £5 per adult) and a fantastic day out in North East England for the whole family.

You can walk around the estate's beautiful gardens, admire the plants and flowers and check out some pretty cool sculptures too. Cheeseburn is only open over selected weekends throughout the year, so make sure you plan your visit in advance. 

11 Tips for visiting Newcastle with kids post-lockdown

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We visited Newcastle mid-August and really had a brilliant day. Here are a few tips I have picked up......

1 - Make the most of our beautiful outdoor space

Lots of bars and restaurants have added extra outdoor seating plus we have some lovely city parks where you can enjoy lots of fresh air.