The Jack & Jill Tearoom at Scaling Dam

The Jack & Jill at Scaling Dam had been on my list of places to visit in forever. The food and cakes on their Facebook page always look so tempting. We finally made it there in summer 2021 when we were staying at nearby Saltburn. 

If you are looking for somewhere to stop off on the way to North Yorkshire or beyond (we stopped off en-route to Yorkshire Wildlife Park), the Jack & Jill is a billion times better than a service station. It is directly off the A171 road which takes you across the North Yorkshire Moors.

11 Reasons to Visit Angus

This is an advert published in February 2022 based on a visit in January 2022. Please pop over to the Visit Angus website for the most up-to-date information. 

You will find Angus on the East Coast of Scotland, around a 3.5 hour drive North of Newcastle. The region features a real mix of landscapes from rolling hills and glens to sandy white beaches and world-renowned nature reserves. 

Angus is known for it's history, championship golf courses, the famous Arbroath Smokie and stunning coastline. It's a perfect base for a short break for those looking for a real mix of activities, relaxation, wildlife, good food and things to do. 

Castle Mania Soft Play Review (Amble)

Thanks to Bethanie from Girl About Northumberland for this Castle Mania Soft Play Review. 

Whether you like it or not, chances are if you are a parent soft plays are going to become part of your new normal. A soft play we like to visit is Castle Mania in Amble. Here’s why… 

Trainmaster North East Review

Thanks to our writer Jennifer for this guest post.....

Like a lot of little ones his age, my 3-year-old is completely obsessed with trains. Don’t get me wrong, as much as I ‘enjoy’ standing in the freezing cold watching the Metros with him, I have often wished his interest could be fulfilled in a somewhat warmer setting. So, when I stumbled across the Trainmaster events; local, indoor, with loads of trains, I knew I must be on the right ‘track’.

Room on the Broom Trail at Ushaw Durham

 

A new Room on the Broom themed activity trail has opened at Ushaw Historic House & Gardens in Durham. It will run from 21 January 2022 - 1 September 2022. 

SCROLL TO THE SECOND PART OF THIS POST TO READ OUR REVIEW 

New Adventure Play Area at Raby Castle

 

Artist Impression of the new world-class playground at Raby Castle

WORLD-CLASS PLAYGROUND DESIGNERS HAVE STARTED WORK ON OUR ENCHANTING NEW CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE PLAY AREA INSIDE A MYSTERIOUS FOREST AT RABY CASTLE.

Here is what Raby Castle have to say about this exciting new development whihc is due to open in Easter 2022: 

How to Find Morpeth Stepping Stones

 
This post shares information on how to find Morpeth Stepping Stones, a circular riverside walking route which incorperates them and things to do nearby including two playgrounds, an aviary, cafe, outdoor paddling pool, ducks to feed, rowing boats to hire and the legendary Morpeth Chinese Van. 

Whenever I share photos of our trips to Morpeth Stepping Stones, I am always asked for their exact location and although I have mentioned them in this post featuring places to visit steppy stones across the North East, I thought it was about time I dedicated a whole blog post to them. Kids love visiting and it is a lovely free day out in Northumberland.