FREE Småland Play Area at IKEA Gateshead

Thanks to our writer Alyssa for this post. Alyssa visited Småland IKEA Gateshead on 20 March 2023. The photos in this post have been taken and shared with permission from IKEA / staff. 

We (myself, Phoebe (7), and Aurora (5) ) recently took a trip to Småland (the crèche at the entrance of the Ikea Gateshead store) and honestly I wish we’d discovered it sooner!

Disney's The Lion King at Sunderland Empire | Top Tips & Review

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This post will be spoiler free. 

Disney's The Lion King is returning to Sunderland Empire after it's sell-out run eight years ago. It's the only place in the North East where you will be able to watch this record breaking and award-winning production. 

Newcastle Castle | What to expect from a visit

This post was published in March 2023 and based on a visit in February 2023. Always check with the castle direct for the most up to date info. A version of this post first appeared on Visit Newcastle. 

Newcastle Castle, The Castle that gave Newcastle it's name is a medieval Castle in the heart of the city and is a great destination for both visitors to the area and locals alike. We had visited Newcastle Castle a few years ago and it was great to go back. 

5 Rainy Day Ideas in Consett

Thanks to our writer Gaia for this post which was published in March 2023. Please double check info with venues direct before heading out. 

If you're looking for ideas on how to spend a rainy day in Consett with kids there are a few good options, whether you want to let them burn off some energy in a soft play, trampoline centre or swimming pool or chill and watch a movie or take part in some educational play.

Is Center Parcs Whinfell Forest Dog Friendly?

We love visiting Center Parcs and have visited 6 or 7 times. When Fozzy joined our family, we didn't want to give our Center Parcs holidays up but were also aware that Center Parcs didn't have the best reputation for being particularly dog friendly. 

Little Morpeth Role Play Cafe

This post has been shared by our writer Bethanie and is based on a visit in February 2023. Please check with venue direct for the most up to date information. 

 

If you feel like you have exhausted all the soft plays and play parks, why not take your children along to “Little Morpeth”, for a new sensory and explorative experience.

Situated just up the road from Morpeth train station, Little Morpeth is a new role play centre for children. Ideal for families with children under the age of six years, who are looking for an indoor activity to fill a couple of hours in the day. 

5 Reasons to Visit Portobello

Portobello is a lovely, traditional seaside town just 2 miles from Edinburgh City Centre. We visited in December 2022 whilst staying at nearby Drummohr Glamping and Camping (highly recommend) and I absolutely fell in love with the place. 

If you're planning a trip to Edinburgh or are staying in the Scottish borders or even if you're looking for somewhere to stop off when driving along the East Coast, I cannot recommend Portobello enough.