Raring2go! Northumberland

raring2go.co.uk 20 Raring2go! WHAT’SON Vindolanda Charitable Trust - Emperor for a Day Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April. Dress your favourite bear or plush toy as an Emperor for the day and bring them along to the Roman Army Museum to meet the Museum bears and have their photo taken. There will be a fun family trail and there is plenty of space in the gardens to have a picnic or a bite to eat from the café. For all the latest information, go towww.vindolanda.com **FREE** BookTrust Storytime - Blyth LibraryA weekly 30-minute story reading session for under 5’s and their caregivers. Children will collect a weekly sticker for their sticker book and once they have six stickers, they will receive a special certificate. Booking not essential, just turn up. **FREE** The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre Located just a stone’s throw from Hadrian’s Wall, The Sill is FREE to enter and features activities, exhibitions, a rooftop walk, café and shop. The perfect place to connect with nature and start exploring Northumberland National Park. Visit their website www.thesill.org.ukand follow their social media for all the latest news and events. SmileyWorld Art Trail – North Tyneside On until Tuesday 2nd April. Get ready to embark on a journey of emotions! Discover 15 giant sculptures, spread out across North Tyneside town centres and coastline. In support of St Oswald’s Hospice. Download the maphttps://bit.ly/3Oflaci The Farne Islands One of the best adventures to have in Northumberland is a boat trip from Seahouses to the Farne Islands. The little ones will be keep amused with plenty of wildlife to spot on the islands and in the air and water. Contact Billy Shiel’s Boat Trips www.farne-islands.com or Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours www.farneislandstours.co.ukfor more information and prices. Hint: Puffin season on the Farne Islands is between April and July. Why not combine the trip with a visit to the FREE RNLI Grace Darling Museum, Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh NE69 7AE Heatherslaw Light Railway England’s most northerly steam railway reopens on 28th March and runs 7 days a week until November. Train departs between 11am-3.00pm on the hour from Heatherslaw Station and on the half-hour from Etal Station. Adults £9.50, Carers £5.50, Child 5yrs+ £5.50, Infant 2-5yrs £3.00, Under 2s FREE. Family discount is available. To book call 01890 820244 or email info@heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk Paxton House – Berwick upon Tweed Paxton House is one of the finest Palladian houses in Britain. Sitting on the border between England and Scotland, a visit to Paxton House makes a great family day out for all the family. Visit www.paxtonhouse.co.ukto book your tickets and view their events including Mother’s Day afternoon tea, Spring Trail, Easter Extravaganza, Pond Dipping and Craft Sessions. **FREE** LEGO Club – Cramlington Library Every Saturday 10am-12pm. Suitable for ages 4+. Places are limited and popular so please visit their website to secure a FREE spot for your child. **FREE** Young People’s Art Group - Blyth LibraryMonthly on a Monday 5.00pm-6.30pm at Blyth Library. This is a fun and friendly Art Group for Young People aged 8-15 years. Everyone is welcome and all the materials are provided. Book a FREE place via the website. Down At The Farm – Animal Fun Farm. Houghton Le Spring Animal sessions, tractor and barrel rides + café and plenty of play areas makes Down At The Farm an enjoyable day out for all the family. Open every weekend from Saturday 23rd March. Book your tickets viawww.downatthefarm.co.uktoget the best price. Professor Foss-Cecil and the Dino Safari – Bamburgh Castle April 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th, 11.00am and 1.00pm shows. Professor Foss-Cecil and the Jurassic Safari team have made a miraculous discovery whilst on one of their adventures! Join the quirky Professor and his team as they teach you everything you need to know to become a fully-fledged Dino Discoverer. Free with castle admission. Entrance to the activity tent is £5.50 per child. Pre-booking not required. www.bamburghcastle.com

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