The Cheapest Place to go Ice Skating in North East England 2024

This post shares the various options for ice skating across the North East this winter. Please always contact venues direct for up-to-date information before making plans and heading out as the info in this post may have changed.

Prices are based on a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) booking a standard session including skate hire and exclude any one-off/temporary discounts.

Scroll to the bottom of this post to discover the cheapest (and most expensive) options for ice skating this year plus venues which do not require pre-booking too. 

6 Circular National Trust Walks for Autumn (with playgrounds and cafes)

This is an advert for October 2024. As always, please double check information with venues direct before heading out for the most up to date info (some walking routes may close in particularly bad weather). 

Autumn is my favourite time of year for heading out for a walk. You just can't beat those crisp days where you wrap up, grab a hot drink and go for a stroll and some fresh air. I love the crunch of the leaves underfoot and the beautiful autumn colours. It's the best! 

The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Markets in North East England 2025

I can't believe how quickly Christmas Market season has come around. As usual, I'm sharing my guide to the region's best Christmas Markets.

If you know of any other Christmas Markets in our region, please email the details to sam@northeastfamilyfun.co.uk You must include a website / FB event link to be considered for this post. 

Where to Watch a Fireworks Display in North East England (2025)

Please remember times and events can change (especially as the weather does). Always double-check event details with venues direct before heading out.

Many of these events may be cancelled or postponed due to the current storm so definitely check with them direct.

5 Reasons to Stay at Hiba Lodge, Cayton Bay Holiday Park

 This is an advert for September 2024 and based on a visit in September 2024. Some photos in this post were taken on previous visits. As always, please do check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information as this can change. 

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens | September 2024

 AD - This post includes adverts. Always check information with venues direct when booking and before heading out as information can change. You can do this by clicking the event links in the post. 

I hope you enjoy your guide to what's on in September. There's quite a bit going on this month including Heritage Open Days, the last performances for 2024 of Kynren and Happy Rooms is drawing to a close. 

Towards the end of the month, Pumpkin Patches are starting to open too. 

10 Things to do in Belfast City

This post is based on a visit in August 2024 and everything mentioned was paid for by myself. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info as it can change. There are (ad) affiliate links in this post. 

Belfast is somewhere Harry is considering applying to for Uni next year. Joining a University in Northern Ireland has lots of pros and cons which we have gone through however nothing beats actually visiting a city to get a feel for it.