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GO Kids & Families in Newcastle |
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Some kids can be
so full of energy its hard to keep their enthusiasm from
causing devastation to your home and your sanity, so when
all they want to do is play, what is there to keep the
kids at bay in and around Newcastle. A day at the beach can be just the thing to entertain the kids when the weather is fine, frolicking in the sea, making sandcastles, flying kites and eating seaside fare. If you want to head for the beachy coast then Whitley Bay [map], Tynemouth [map] and Saltburn [map] are all quite close, with Tynemouth being just seven miles away. But if your kids are up for some hydro-fun when the weather is not so good, then the North East is home to the largest indoor water park in the UK, Wet ‘N’ Wild [map]. Located in North Shields, it’s a one-stop shop for fun – just pay once and the rides and flumes are free all day! The park is open from 10:00am everyday but there are restricted opening times during the winter. For more indoor fun, you could take a trip to Metroland [map] , the largest indoor funfair in Europe. This attraction first opened its doors in 1988 and since then has been keeping young people thoroughly thrilled. Despite being indoors you can still expect to see the usual fun fair favourites including a rollercoaster and swinging pirate ship. Tickets are available for a single turn on an individual ride or as a pass for all day fun. If animal antics are more likely to entertain your young people then there’s quite a bit of choice around Newcastle. There’s a small children’s zoo [map] in Jesmond Dene with many animals and birds including pygmy goats and colourful cockatoos. There’s also a Wildfowl & Wetland Trust visitors centre [map] in Washington, where kids can take part in Downy Duckling Days as well as other events and tactile exhibits throughout the year. For a day which combines creature features, crafts and other activities, take a trip to the Whitehouse Farm Centre [map] in Morpeth. On the animal side, kids will see and learn about farmyard animals and may even get a chance to see and stroke some baby ones. The farm also has llamas, wallabies and a pets section. There are also lots of other activities for the kids at Whitehouse Farm Centre, especially during the school holidays, including face painting and candle making as well as go karting and tobogganing. And if your kids are older they may want to try their hand at wood turning or wax sculpture! And don’t forget that during the summer Europe’s largest travelling fair makes its home on Newcastle’s Town Moor [map]. The fact that there is no entrance fee means that a trip to the fair can be as expensive (or not) as you like. This is great event for the whole family to enjoy during the month of June. If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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