Every place in Newcastle

Tyne Cruises

Newcastle upon Tyne

A cruise along the River Tyne with sightseeing and wildlife spotting from the water.

Café

Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Newcastle upon Tyne

A working Victorian theatre with family shows, backstage tours down into the understage machinery, and pizza before curtain up.

Tynemouth Park

North Shields

Adventure golf, an outdoor soft play jungle with a Kamikazi slide, and a pirate treasure trail, all walk-up with no booking needed.

Birthday partiesCaféDog friendlyFood on site+1 more

Tynemouth Priory Theatre

North Shields

A local theatre club putting on a Christmas pantomime plus four family-friendly plays a year, September to June.

Card onlyFood on sitePublic transport nearby

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear

English Heritage priory ruins on Tynemouth headland - sea views, Soft Play N.

ToiletsPicnic areaParking

Tyneside Cinema

Newcastle upon Tyne

An independent cinema with a Family Film Club and Parent & Baby screenings, plus two places to eat either side of the film.

CaféRestaurant

Utilita Arena Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

A big-arena venue for touring shows and gigs, ten minutes' walk from Central Station, with accessible seating you actually need to plan ahead for.

Accessible toiletHearing loopWheelchair accessible

Vane

Gateshead

A free contemporary art gallery in Gateshead showing work by critically engaged artists, open Wednesday to Saturday afternoons.

Victoria Tunnel Tours

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 5-15

A guided walk through a real WWII air raid shelter tunnel under the city, torches and all.

Blue badge parkingBooking requiredGroup bookingsParking+2 more

War Room Laser Tag

Chester-le-Street · ages 7+

A dark, smoke-filled laser tag arena with 22 guns and UV lights, plus an arcade zone for after the game.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookingsIndoor seating+3 more

Warkworth Beach

Amble

A wide, open stretch of sand near Amble for beach games, sunbathing and a go at surfing with a local school.

Accessible toiletFree parkingToilets

Warkworth Castle

Warkworth

A cross-shaped keep to explore with five guided trails and an audio tour, plus a hidden hermitage down the river.

Gift shopGroup bookingsFood on siteParking+1 more

Washington Wetland Centre

Washington

WWT Washington wetland birds and walks - ticketed animal day out from Newcastle.

CaféParkingToiletsBaby change+1 more

Weardale Railway, Stanhope

Bishop Auckland

A proper steam and heritage diesel line through Weardale, with the full return trip taking just over two hours.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+7 more

Weetslade Country Park

Cramlington

Free country park with flat trails, a cycle route and a hilltop sculpture with sea and city views, open all year round.

ParkingPicnic areaPushchair friendlyWheelchair accessible

West Barn Pygmy Goats

Morpeth · ages 10+

Hands-on time with handled pygmy goats, plus craft sessions like wreath making, for ages 10 and up.

Whickham Hermitage Community Garden

Newcastle upon Tyne

Free garden with a fairy village and playhouse to hunt down, plus locally made sculptures dotted along the paths.

Accessible toiletCaféCard onlyCash only+2 more

Whickham Library

Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne

A free local library where you can borrow books and audio books, with parking and wifi on site.

Accessible toiletParkingToiletsWi-Fi

Whitley Bay Beach

Whitley Bay

A free, wide stretch of sand with room for surfing, kayaking and a long promenade walk with North Sea views.

CaféParkingRestaurantToilets+1 more

Whitley Bay Ice Rink

Whitley Bay · ages 2+

Skating sessions with hire skates, ice frames for wobbly toddlers and lessons that start from age 2.

Birthday partiesFree parkingGroup bookingsFood on site+1 more

Wylam Brewery

Newcastle upon Tyne

A brewery taproom in a converted hall hosting live gigs and events, open from midday at weekends.

Yoga X Life Studios Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

Daily yoga classes and baby massage sessions in a studio with its own café, plus a £25 offer to try it out.

CaféIndoor seating

Zizzi Grey Street Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

Zizzi on Grey Street - Italian pizza and pasta near Theatre Royal, Soft Play N.

High chairsToiletsFood on siteWheelchair accessible