10 Things to do in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

 This post was published in June 2023 by Steve. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info. 

Saltburn-By-The-Sea is delightful seaside town in North Yorkshire with lots of charm and a nod to its Victorian heritage. From its award winning beaches that are known for national surfing events to its amazing restaurants, there are lots of things to do. 

We have visited many times over the years and I've put together this list of some of our favourite things to do in Saltburn-By-The-Sea.

30 Things to Do in Amble

AD - We stayed at Dexter's Den which is mentioned in this post in June 2023. All other elements of this post have been paid for by ourselves. 

This guide will share 30 things to do when staying in or visiting Amble. This post was published in June 2023. Please always check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information as this can change over time. 

20 Date Ideas in Northumberland (which don't involve alcohol)

This post was published in June 2023. Please always check details with venues direct for the most up to date information. 
 

If you're looking for an alternative date day idea, are celebrating a special occasion or are looking for something to do with a significant other in Northumberland which is different to the usual 'going out for drinks' then this post is for you. 

The Face of Engineering Festival at The Common Room Newcastle

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The Common Room is a unique heritage venue in the heart of Newcastle. Located next to Newcastle Central Station, they run regular events which celebrate our region's engineering history with a vision to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers. 

High Oaks Grange Review : A Dog Friendly Weekend with Hot Tub

Advert - This post includes a press stay for our writer Gaia in May 2023. 

Gaia and her family recently spent a weekend in North Yorkshire staying in a luxury 2 bedroom lodge with a hot tub at High Oaks Grange.

It's only a half hour drive from Scarborough and they had a great weekend in this luxurious and comfortable self catering lodge.

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT Washington

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Drawn to Water is a year long partnership between WWT and Quentin Blake who is one of the UK's best-known illustrators probably best known bringing the stories of Roald Dahl to life. 

Quentin Blake is a huge nature / wetlands lover and the partnership aims to connect us more with nature, encourage us to slow down, pause and take in our surroundings and notice the changes throughout the seasons. 

Sycamore Glamping Pods in Northumberland | A Review

Thanks to our writer Bethanie for this post. Photo Credits: Sycamore Glamping and Girl About Northumberland. Photos in this post are from both pods. This post is based on a stay in May 2021. Please check with venue direct for the most up to date info. Owner Debbie is lush and will be happy to answer any questions. 

Last May (2021), we had a fun family night away glamping in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside. It was everything I love about camping with the added bonus of a hot shower, microwave, hob and fridge. Oh, and a comfy bed to sleep in, plus no extra socks needed to keep warm. Amazing!