Blast Beach to Seaham Harbour 5km Pushchair Friendly Walk

This post is based on multiple visits over the years and was published in February 2024. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date info. 

 

This is a lovely pushchair friendly walk to enjoy along the Durham Coastline. It should be suitable for some wheelchair users too - there is a very slight incline along the walk but it's a surfaced path.

10 of the Best Swimming Pools in North East England

Thanks to our writer Bethanie for this post which was published in February 2024. Prices and info were last checked in February 2024 and will change over time so please check with venues direct (we have added their links) for up-to-date timetables, prices and policies before heading out. Over to Bethanie........ 

A few years ago we made the new year's resolution to take the kids swimming more. It’s a great option for a wet weekend or for filling in a couple of hours during the school holidays.


In doing so we discovered some new swimming pools and soon found which ones were our favourites and why.

A Farm Stay with Games Barn & Eco Spa (Yorkshire Hideaways)

This is an advert for January 2024 and based on a visit in January 2024 by our writer Gaia. Any edits / shares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. As always, check with venue direct for the most up to date information. 

Yorkshire Hideaways offer hand-picked cottages across Yorkshire. Expect personal service and a team who will go the extra mile with local knowledge, exceptional reviews and 24/7 support. Gaia booked with Yorkshire Hideaways and stayed at West Shaw Cote Cottage - a stunning dog friendly cottage on a farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Here's how she got on........ 

What's On in the North East : February 2024 (inc Half Term)

This post was published in February 2024 and contains adverts and affiliate links.

ALWAYS check details with venues direct by clicking the blue links before heading out, especially opening hours and booking details. Information can change. 

The Treehouse Softplay Whitley Bay Review

This is an advert for January 2024 and based on a visit in January 2024 by our writer Gaia and her 5 year old daughter.

Any shares / edits beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Please always check with venues direct before visiting for the most up to date info, especially regarding opening hours and prices as these can change over time. You can do that here: https://www.treehousewhitleybay.co.uk/. Over to Gaia: 

If you're looking for a soft play that's perfect for little ones then the Treehouse Soft play in Whitley Bay is it! With a play structure that's perfect for under 7s, talking trees, ride on toys and a separate area for non-walking babies (on selected days), it's the perfect option for babies, toddlers pre-schoolers and young children. 

Bamburgh Playground | All You Need to Know

This post is based on a visit in January 2024. Please check for up to date info with venues direct before heading out (especially bus timetables). 

Why we love this playground: 

• Perfect for under 8s 
• Fully enclosed with a rubber base
• Beautiful castle views 
• Excellent condition and fairly new 
• Pirate ship 
• Tractor 
• Fairly accessible - there is an accessible swing, space for a wheelchair user on the roundabout and the pirate ship features ramped access. 
• A proper see-saw 
• Basket swing 
• Bus stop outside 
• Benches inside and lots of seating next to the playground overlooking a large grassed area 
• Very close to the beach and nice cafes / pubs nearby 

A FREE Day Out at Baltic

*This post is based on a visit in January 2024. Exhibitions do change over time and information can change too. It's important you check details with venues direct before visiting for the most up-to-date info.