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Kids Days Out in Northumberland |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Alnwick Garden,
Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU, Tel 01665 511350 www.alnwickgarden.com |
One of the world's largest tree houses in this contemporary garden with, with rope bridges and walkways in the sky, the Poison Garden, water to get wet in and events for all the family throughout the year. |
Garden & Treehouse with its rope bridges and walkways in the sky, accessible to wheelchairs. |
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The Lion's Den,
Willowburn Trading Estate, Alnwick, NE66 2PF, Tel 01665 606860 www.lionsdenalnwick.com |
Soft Play for 0 - 12 years olds, quality restaurant, Parties, Creche & Childcare facilities including out of school and holiday club, Youth Club for 9 -12 years and much more. Good food at our cafe. | Yes | |||
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Woodhorn, QE2
Country Park, Ashington, NE63 9YF, Tel 01670 528080 www.experiencewoodhorn.com |
A great new Visitor Attraction. See Coal Town: the true story of coal mining in Northumberland. Set off in 1918... walking to work. Cram into the ‘cage’ like a sardine. Country Park - cycling, water sports, Cafe. | yes, but access in some parts is limited | |||
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Whitehouse Farm
Centre, North Whitehouse Farm, Morpeth, NE61 6AW, Tel 01670 789998 www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk |
Fantastic Fun on the Farm whatever the weather!" Large & small animals. Animal petting, tractor rides, giant indoor soft play, go-karts bouncy-castles, . Birthday Parties, School groups. Cafe, Gift Shop, Picnic areas, Shop. | Yes | |||
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Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh,
NE69 7DF Tel 01688 214515 www.bamburghcastle.com |
One of the most
imposing castles in England, sitting high on a basalt crag it
dominates the coastline. Battlements, cannons, 12 castle rooms.
Armstrong & Aviation Artefacts Museum, shop & tea-rooms. Live
archaeology 16th June -24th Aug.
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Northumberland
Seabird Centre, The Quayside, Amble, NE65 0AA Tel 01665 710835 website |
The only place in Europe to see live CCTV of the most endangered UK seabird, the ROSEATE Tern. Licensed by the RSPB: information and booking service to Visitors, Birdwatchers, etc. Boat trips to coast & Coquet Island. Coffee shop. | Yes | |||
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Conundrum Farm, Berwick
upon Tweed, TD15
1UT Tel 01289 308000 |
With a farm trail, indoor and outdoor play areas for children. Plenty of farm animals including The Pet Barn also Pedal Tractors. Barn Shop & Restaurant. | Mostly ok | |||
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Cresswell Pond
Nature Reserve, Blakemoor Farm,
Cresswell, Morpeth, ,
NE61 5EH |
A lagoon, fringed by saltmarsh and reedbed, with many birds including passage waders and overwintering waterfowl. Birdwatching hide.
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Chillingham
Castle,
Chillingham Castle NE66 5NJ |
Mediaeval Castle with Banquet Halls, James 1st Drawing Room and Elizabethan ceiling, the ancient Edward 1st Room also Dungeons with gruesome Torture Chamber. |
No
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Blue Reef
Aquarium, Grand Parade, |
From local species in the North Sea, to hundreds of tropical species in a giant ocean display with underwater tunnel. |
Yes
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Wet 'n Wild,
Rotary
Way, Royal Quays, Tel 0191 2961333 |
The UKs largest Water Park and indoor water centre with amazingly high rides Dare to be thrilled. |
Yes |
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