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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

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Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

Go Ape, Matfen Hall, Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 0RH
Tel 0845 643 9215

www.goape.co.uk 
Our latest site! Spend a fun-filled time up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via rope bridges & Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised. Groups welcome. Late night Wednesdays until 6pm

No

Seven Stories, The Centre for Children's Books, 30, Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
Tel: 0845 271 0777
www.sevenstories.org.uk

Children love to be inspired and have their imaginations fired at Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books. Exhibitions. Weekend & holiday drop-in sessions. School & group visits. Café.

 yes

Newcastle Phoenix Cycling Club, Blakelaw Park, Newcastle NE5 3TS
Tel 0191 2802560
www.newcastlephoenix.co.uk  
We are a British Cycling ‘Go-Ride’ Youth Development Club providing a wide range of cycling disciplines for children including Saturday morning coaching sessions

 

Sorry, no

Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP,
Tel: 0191 243 8210
www.life.org.uk

Watch live science demonstrations in the Life Theatre  and enjoy the thrills of The Motion Ride. Stunning shows projected on a 360 degree domed ceiling above your head. Cafe, shop.

 yes

Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4JA,
Tel: 0191 232 6789
www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

Discover the chequered history of Newcastle upon Tyne, from Romans and Knights to ship-builders and pitmen. Important collections of maritime and social history.

yes 

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum

Buddle Street, Wallsend,
NE28 6HR,
Tel: 0191 236 9347
www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum

This museum combines the excavated remains of the fort with spectacular reconstructions and exciting, hands-on museum displays to show what life was like in Roman Britain 

yes 

 

Adventurelands Family Entertainment Centre, Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE7 7DT
Tel: 0191 259 9966
www.adventurelands.com

Great Indoor Play area, fairy castle themed play frame , with brave knights, Rapunzel tower, rope bridges and cargo nets. Air Joe ball cannons, target Four lane Astra slide, Aerial runway,  and much more.

Please ring 

Leazes Park, Richardson Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LR
Tel: 0191 261 7231
Website

Great family park with lots to do including boating lake, gardens, play area and cafe.

Yes 

Saltwell Park, East Park Road, West Road, Saltwell
Tel: 0191 433 5900
Website

Family Park - 55 acres of landscapes, woodland and ornamental gardens as well as public sports facilities, a refreshment house, a lake, play areas, the animal house, an education centre and a maze.

Yes 

River Escapes, Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3DX
Tel: 01670 785666
www.tyneleisureline.co.uk

Set sail on the 'Quay to Sea' cruise where your journey will take you from the Millennium Bridge and the Tyne Gorge, downriver to the mouth of the River Tyne. Or head upriver on the 'Quayside to Countryside' cruise.

Yes - Quay to Sea cruise - five spaces but ring re toilet facilities. 

East End Pool, Hadrian Square, Byker
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1AL
Tel: 0191 278 8444
Website

Swimming fun - leisure pool  - two pools a 25 meter studio pool and a leisure pool with depths suitable for all ages and abilities. The leisure pool has water fountains, slide and wave machine.

Yes 

Newburn Activity Centre, Grange Road, Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 8ND
Tel: 0191 264 0014
website

Sporting activities for all- 12 meter Climbing Wall, Large Impulse Fitness Suite, Multi Sensory Room, Softplay area. Loads of summertime activities including archery, trampolining and more.

Yes - really helpful,  great range of activities - please ring 

Bill Quay Community Farm, Hainingwood Terrace, Bill Quay, NE10 0UE, 
Tel: 0191 433 5780

Website

Bill Quay Community Farm, tucked away in the east of Gateshead, on the banks of the River Tyne, is a rural haven home to a variety of livestock Old MacDonald would be proud of! Art trail, Green Fleece cafe.

To be advised 

 

 

 

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