24 raring2go.co.uk 25 Raring2go! Adventure & play parks Adventure Valley- Durham • Indoor & outdoor play areas • Animal feeding, tractor rides • Great for full-day visits. Druridge Bay Country Park • Large play area with zip wires and climbing equipment. • Right next to a lake and close to the beach. • Ideal for a full day of play, walking, and picnics. Easy scenic days North Yorkshire Moors Railway • Steam trains through countryside • Feels like stepping into a storybook. Durham Cathedral • Impressive but still accessible with kids. • Combine with riverside walks and ice cream. Newcastle Castle & Castle Keep • Climb to the top of Newcastle Castle. • Amazing panoramic views over the city and river. • A mix of history and scenery in one stop. Tynemouth Beach • Easy access, great for rock pooling • Nearby fish & chips + cafés. • Often has a weekend market. Hamsterley Forest • Bike trails, play areas, Gruffalo sculptures. • Great for picnics and den-building. Seaton Sluice • The beach is huge so isn't quieter than bigger beaches. We are lucky up here as all our beaches are enormous and quiet! • Combine with a trip to Seaton Delaval Hall (National Trust). . Kielder Water & Forest Park • England’s largest forest and location of the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe. Perfect for big outdoor adventures • Family-friendly cycling trails, play areas, sailing and lakeside walks. Home to the famous Kielder Observatory for unforgettable stargazing. The North-East of England is fantastic for family days out, loads of variety, from castles and beaches to hands-on museums. With so many fantastic places to explore across the North-East, this is just a snapshot of what you can discover. For even more family-friendly ideas, head over to the Raring2go! website. Family Days Out in the North East Interactive museums Locomotion- Shildon • Huge trains, interactive exhibits. • Plenty of space for kids to explore. • Free entry. Life Science Centre- Newcastle • Hands-on science experiments. • Planetarium & live demos. • Great rainy-day option. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool • Climb aboard a historic ship. •Interactive exhibits make it fun. Animals & wildlife Tynemouth Aquarium • Sharks, penguins & much more • Easy to combine with the beach. Whitehouse Farm Centre- Morpeth • Petting animals + big play zones • Great for younger children. Northumberland Zoo • Home to a fantastic mix of animals including lemurs, meerkats, etc. • Regular keeper talks and feeding times plus opportunities for animal experiences.
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