Every place in Newcastle

Sunderland Astronomical Society

Washington

Free evenings of telescope viewing, talks and workshops under a proper dark sky near Washington.

Free parkingPublic transport nearby

Sunderland Training and Education Farm

Sunderland

Feed calves, stroke lambs and hold baby chicks, open Thursday afternoons in the school holidays for £2.

Blue badge parkingCaféPicnic areaToilets+1 more

TeamSport Go Karting Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 4+

Real go-karting on a 500m multi-level circuit, with a slower Mini Racers track for kids from age 4.

Birthday partiesBlue badge parkingBooking requiredCafé+7 more

The Assembly Rooms

Newcastle upon Tyne

Puppet shows and Dickens-inspired theatre in the city centre, with step-free access throughout.

Accessible toiletStep-free accessWheelchair accessible

The Biscuit Factory

Newcastle upon Tyne

Free art gallery browsing with a café and rooftop terrace, good for an unhurried wander rather than a hands-on kids' activity.

Birthday partiesCaféGift shopIndoor seating+1 more

The Common Room

Newcastle upon Tyne

A heritage building near Central Station with gigs, talks and free family activities, plus archives you can explore on set admission days.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingCafé+4 more

The Flight Experience

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 0-14

Take the controls of a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 simulator and land it yourself, no pilot's licence needed.

Booking requiredParkingPublic transport nearby

The Fun Jungle

Washington · ages 0-12

Separate zones for babies, toddlers and juniors, plus nerf guns, rope bridges and ride-on electric bikes to fight over.

Birthday partiesCaféFree parkingIndoor play+3 more

The Montessori Playroom

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 0-6

A calm, hands-on Montessori space in Newcastle where under-sixes explore and learn through proper play, not screens or soft play chaos.

Birthday partiesCaféIndoor playFood on site

The North East Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

Clay pigeon shooting, archery and paintball sessions near Newcastle, priced separately and booked as full or half days.

The Play Café Sunderland

Sunderland

A Saturday morning play café near Seaburn metro with a play area, free parking and a kitchen that cooks fresh food daily.

Allergy awareBirthday partiesFree parkingFood on site+1 more

The Pottery Experience

Newcastle upon Tyne

Pick a mug, unicorn or plant pot and paint it while the studio glazes and fires it for you to collect later.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredDog friendlyGroup bookings+3 more

The Treehouse Soft Play Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay · up to age 8

Family-run Whitley Bay soft play with toddler zone, main frame up to age 8 and a proper cafe.

Baby changeBirthday partiesBooking requiredCafé+1 more

The WonderBar

Newcastle upon Tyne

Adults-only bar for interactive darts, live sport and gigs, open from 10am with cocktails on the go all day.

Indoor seatingRestaurant

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

South Shields

A free library building with a Lego brick pit, digital media walls and baby and toddler sessions to build a morning around.

CaféGift shopIndoor play

The Yard Strength & Fitness

Newcastle upon Tyne

A coached, hour-long group strength and conditioning class for adults, with sessions scaled to whatever shape you turn up in.

Theatre Royal

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 0+

Panto and touring theatre for little ones through to teens, with babes in arms let in for £2.50 on a shared seat.

Accessible toiletCaféDog friendlyHearing loop+3 more

Think Tank?

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 14+

A live music venue at Times Square with a minimum age of 14.

Thornley Wood

Rowlands Gill

A short, free sculpture trail through Paddock Hill Wood with around ten carved wooden animals to spot.

CaféFree parkingOutdoor play

Tim Lamb Children's Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

A members-only play centre for disabled children and their siblings, with soft play, sensory rooms and alpacas out the back.

Booking requiredCaféIndoor playOutdoor play+3 more

Tumbles

Sunderland

A straightforward soft play in Sunderland with a coffee shop, open daily and easy to reach by bus or Metro.

Birthday partiesCaféIndoor playParty rooms+1 more

Turboventure

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 9+

Quad biking, tank driving and shooting sports built for adults, though some early teens can join specific activities.

Booking required

Tweddle Children's Animal Farm

Hartlepool · ages 1+

A hillside farm where toddlers pet baby animals, ride tractors and barrels, and have a go on the go-karts.

Baby changeBooking requiredGift shopGroup bookings+6 more

Tyne Bank - Private Hire Event Space

Newcastle upon Tyne

A private hire hall on the Tyne for birthday parties and celebrations of 70 to 300 guests, with a DJ setup and an outdoor terrace.

Free parkingFood on siteOutdoor playParty rooms+1 more