tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77848678899497097472024-03-16T00:04:40.305+00:00Visit NewcastleThings to do, places to eat and where to stay in Newcastle Upon Tyne Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-77660746417645921372024-03-14T13:51:00.001+00:002024-03-14T14:26:19.511+00:00Easter Holiday Events in Newcastle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMZNj7q8SPXg-cLdFdxloO4Bf7N6oeeYQli0LVkQ72q29DYJsKAFSkGOwZH0CITof1QQpLZcNu4TDvpUvkd7uwmBYOoFOwNjcjPLJ2n1dnNNhyCzETSfdoSTfF_HZtK_uTtDLVim1zANoe2ghWgbqjQDJ_MW_A920kvvmSTixfUZqRt8MvnG95AL4vG4/s1080/easter.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMZNj7q8SPXg-cLdFdxloO4Bf7N6oeeYQli0LVkQ72q29DYJsKAFSkGOwZH0CITof1QQpLZcNu4TDvpUvkd7uwmBYOoFOwNjcjPLJ2n1dnNNhyCzETSfdoSTfF_HZtK_uTtDLVim1zANoe2ghWgbqjQDJ_MW_A920kvvmSTixfUZqRt8MvnG95AL4vG4/s16000/easter.png" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This post covers April Easter Holidays 2024 which run from 30th March to 14th April 2024. Please always double check informtion with venues direct before setting off as things can change. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><b>Our Planet Earth - Gaia at Life Science Centre</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTW9tZ0569S88ZoX7ZDdcIQ6ZoqiDMpRJzENGYvGhkQzcdIrStBa5aaO0rry-owSgFGmR3h_DwOUq-4VqAYKWwFlWDs3AVNit8Kfp8fZN_BcHoI86KUlgzoLdzgxts16hQyPDa4leoDp3R6l5oCJaj63FKjgt3yrckKe5YmLdmSHSdLbpShv366tcKqhw/s1024/gaia.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTW9tZ0569S88ZoX7ZDdcIQ6ZoqiDMpRJzENGYvGhkQzcdIrStBa5aaO0rry-owSgFGmR3h_DwOUq-4VqAYKWwFlWDs3AVNit8Kfp8fZN_BcHoI86KUlgzoLdzgxts16hQyPDa4leoDp3R6l5oCJaj63FKjgt3yrckKe5YmLdmSHSdLbpShv366tcKqhw/s16000/gaia.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Gaia is a mesmerising seven metre diameter model of planet Earth. It features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface You can view Gaia by standing, sitting, or walking underneath it, and from different angles.</p><p><br /></p><p>Gaia is included in the Science Centre Entry Ticket, is recommended for all ages and is suggested you set aside 10 minutes to enjoy it. You can see Gaia everyday the Science Centre is open.</p><p><br /></p><p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/event/our-planet-earth-gaia/">https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/event/our-planet-earth-gaia/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Spirit of Invention at Discovery Museum</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01kn5uvwgfqu85DSpay3VM1i3Dae5CqSSV507z1gzwnTvK7GBpbFmTLgrnOvyCkimu2JTQYZVLWvM7DOjGhXotp3CfG2EoxFl9lj6Mbo7ryc8hpJRbYtq8SqMH7Li4KUbGADpxpCe7JC6XYkHYpO7WCe7bhsMBdwLD2Bw-rKpEFPDQEZ6_5IdqiqIWzI/s720/531099.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01kn5uvwgfqu85DSpay3VM1i3Dae5CqSSV507z1gzwnTvK7GBpbFmTLgrnOvyCkimu2JTQYZVLWvM7DOjGhXotp3CfG2EoxFl9lj6Mbo7ryc8hpJRbYtq8SqMH7Li4KUbGADpxpCe7JC6XYkHYpO7WCe7bhsMBdwLD2Bw-rKpEFPDQEZ6_5IdqiqIWzI/s16000/531099.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Spirit of Invention is a family friendly exhibition was inspired by some of the thousands of creative designs registered with the Board of Trade from 1839 onwards. </p><p>You can see contemporary technology alongside eye-catching inventions from the Victorian era – including a ventilating top hat and a typewriter for visually impaired people.</p><p><br /></p><p>Entry to Discovery Museum is FREE and this event is included.</p><p>During the Easter Holiday there is a family friendly self led 'Ingenious Inventors Trail' for an addition 50p per trail. </p><p>For more information visit <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/spirit-of-invention">https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/spirit-of-invention</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Puppetry on the Green at Great North Museum: Hancock</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Sn5gXtnAtFAxpGmvsQLKcEAjY1RaSqhegkz7ojjaus9Ki_BTIMjK-McJmh98jqyd_0MyWvesxrwxBTc_XyHyK3bbdnMC5jrgUy3vX2iotJHhsQ48UWcV0QjzWffjSZLCdwQbpnsomNuMF3oqJ3_i6WpxdSiG6KMeMt7JBmsfHYmLDTwkRu065WXE-iQ/s720/527479.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Sn5gXtnAtFAxpGmvsQLKcEAjY1RaSqhegkz7ojjaus9Ki_BTIMjK-McJmh98jqyd_0MyWvesxrwxBTc_XyHyK3bbdnMC5jrgUy3vX2iotJHhsQ48UWcV0QjzWffjSZLCdwQbpnsomNuMF3oqJ3_i6WpxdSiG6KMeMt7JBmsfHYmLDTwkRu065WXE-iQ/s16000/527479.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>As part of Newcastle Puppetry Festival Great North Museum: Hancock presents Puppetry on the Green, 6-days of free performances and workshops will take place in marquees on the lawn outside the museum.</p><p><br /></p><p>Families can access shows like ‘Beowulf’, ‘Three Billy Pigs’ and ‘Tales of Robin Hood’ completely for free, alongside a varied programme of kids craft workshops.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dates: 1st-6th April for more infomation visit <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/puppetry-on-the-green">https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/puppetry-on-the-green</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Building: An Exhibition Under Construction at Farrel Centre</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN0fRaRTIEyy3pJQpRpM2Ia5M4H-dFGEjAkT8rq2Y3YzSl_jAjMOtHpUJb7F0p8Vz7mHKuIjauaw4LAn9ubERu0qRhaQcPAIRVowcbIKN0X-2m5A6o3Abb-tri9CZtUFU5t7DNwW1hEfMGFr7ZR1FYmOIUc4vOianYqnCXjte989vH-t4WZ9rHkuoNGII/s937/Screenshot%202024-03-14%2010.26.54%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="937" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN0fRaRTIEyy3pJQpRpM2Ia5M4H-dFGEjAkT8rq2Y3YzSl_jAjMOtHpUJb7F0p8Vz7mHKuIjauaw4LAn9ubERu0qRhaQcPAIRVowcbIKN0X-2m5A6o3Abb-tri9CZtUFU5t7DNwW1hEfMGFr7ZR1FYmOIUc4vOianYqnCXjte989vH-t4WZ9rHkuoNGII/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-14%2010.26.54%20AM.png" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>The Farrell Centre presents BUILDING: An exhibition under construction which will transform the exhibition galleries into live making spaces in an exploration of the process of building.</p><p><br /></p><p>Installations will be created by students and apprentices, audience participation, and a programme of workshops and events for all audiences over a period of four month.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dates: 3rd April until 18th August</p><p><br /></p><p>Entry is FREE, for more information visit <a href="https://www.farrellcentre.org.uk/whats-on/building/">https://www.farrellcentre.org.uk/whats-on/building/</a></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Animal Encounters at Ouseburn</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygy4OPtz4CEKL8A1wCmExO4wGjRJ2BWzofr-FRj-cqQkDnGf9C1NM7Ls1jr8IUAo15L3fVnivNb8_DXr2MMHSK9Wd-Eh40GDBS6aD0_uGs19Q9WlGxBXEgmz-QF9QlwNr9_XRffbthxtTH4ISyHY3xMobEx6ezgMxReaxHcUxjs9Q79XQAG_ZOFkpl20/s1195/IMG-20210405-WA0000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1195" data-original-width="1191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygy4OPtz4CEKL8A1wCmExO4wGjRJ2BWzofr-FRj-cqQkDnGf9C1NM7Ls1jr8IUAo15L3fVnivNb8_DXr2MMHSK9Wd-Eh40GDBS6aD0_uGs19Q9WlGxBXEgmz-QF9QlwNr9_XRffbthxtTH4ISyHY3xMobEx6ezgMxReaxHcUxjs9Q79XQAG_ZOFkpl20/s16000/IMG-20210405-WA0000.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Animal Encounters include Lamb Feeding, Reptile Bathing and Goat Walking. Booking is required for all events and spaces are limited. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Prices and dates vary depending on which event you book. For more infomation visit <a href="https://www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk/whatson">https://www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk/whatson</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Aliens Love Seven Stories at Seven Stories</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogQMe5uiE4lBQ46yNuN6FYRXctQJPV9gBtPZ0kd40cUQLvybB54rmsow2Ujt0Am901_P_VQbqRVRpPdZTrDLh8Cavh2FkSGyKXmQHNkc2vaVtBEtlUEczNxE_pANy2CzCbFBI8-x17pyK9ntiU_w5oKpUXztugQocFnnUi03mLHF6pa6w1msihvuziy4/s630/Screenshot%202024-03-14%2010.58.32%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="630" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogQMe5uiE4lBQ46yNuN6FYRXctQJPV9gBtPZ0kd40cUQLvybB54rmsow2Ujt0Am901_P_VQbqRVRpPdZTrDLh8Cavh2FkSGyKXmQHNkc2vaVtBEtlUEczNxE_pANy2CzCbFBI8-x17pyK9ntiU_w5oKpUXztugQocFnnUi03mLHF6pa6w1msihvuziy4/w640-h600/Screenshot%202024-03-14%2010.58.32%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Meet Seven Stories Space Scientist as they take you on an intergalactic interactive storytime performance. Join them on a hilarious trip to discover all you need to know about Aliens, including their love for all things underpants!<div><br /></div><div>Dates: 30th March - 14th April 1pm and 3pm (approx 45 mins) Entry is £8.50 and booking is recommended.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information and to book visit <a href="https://sevenstories.org.uk/event/aliens-love-seven-stories/">https://sevenstories.org.uk/event/aliens-love-seven-stories/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Childrens Pizza Class and Parents Brunch at Fenwick</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgRa4VGkPIGO0F2g798o-b1m_v2ABXSfSME_ceFAn00134b86gGA0KPZomuJZdqWq_ZbCBv4A2nUGskEVE7ePENRkRW8zhKnGzryJ0CQPO_DicGeEQbjzR2FEEex84RMOB6xEVv_JUREDzmJ2Ir-aGOrI1jn1tzaFvay551VNHxbKyJH3tx4q0GT5tIA/s610/Screenshot%202024-03-14%2012.33.26%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgRa4VGkPIGO0F2g798o-b1m_v2ABXSfSME_ceFAn00134b86gGA0KPZomuJZdqWq_ZbCBv4A2nUGskEVE7ePENRkRW8zhKnGzryJ0CQPO_DicGeEQbjzR2FEEex84RMOB6xEVv_JUREDzmJ2Ir-aGOrI1jn1tzaFvay551VNHxbKyJH3tx4q0GT5tIA/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-14%2012.33.26%20PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p>Mini chefs will get to make their own pizza, and while they are busy grown-ups can enjoy a leisurely brunch. Prices are £15 for children and £18 for adults and tickets include:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Drink on Arrival</li><li>Brunch Meal for Adults</li><li>Pizza activity and Meal for Kids</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dates: 29th March to 10th April</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information and to book visit <a href="https://www.fenwick.co.uk/events/kids/childrens-pizza-class-and-parents-brunch/childrens-pizza-class-and-parents-brunch">https://www.fenwick.co.uk/events/kids/childrens-pizza-class-and-parents-brunch/childrens-pizza-class-and-parents-brunch</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>3 Day Art Camp for 7-10 Year Olds at Laing Art Gallery</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitO32QwX42ZR4lrRTvJLorN30J6KCUCI59r9Vv-YRDNWXmfNfDwXXtqvA4g8GjJs7GTvJUsjCY6TmV5ZpcJU_gcykKocZbjzIKI0qGZjf9Tg7bskN-BsnSq7D1bMQRSmvkR-e4CVAJeu4ZFpFTtENabMwNyIjYVsToO_nwhg0hnH8XgXmRQLqb9wyhTr8/s720/513602.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitO32QwX42ZR4lrRTvJLorN30J6KCUCI59r9Vv-YRDNWXmfNfDwXXtqvA4g8GjJs7GTvJUsjCY6TmV5ZpcJU_gcykKocZbjzIKI0qGZjf9Tg7bskN-BsnSq7D1bMQRSmvkR-e4CVAJeu4ZFpFTtENabMwNyIjYVsToO_nwhg0hnH8XgXmRQLqb9wyhTr8/s16000/513602.png" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Over the course of three days (Tuesday-Thursday), young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work in sessions led by a professional arts educator. Experiment with materials, learn new skills, and create a dynamic set of works in the Laing's Art Studio!</div><div><br /></div><div>Dates: Courses are available 2nd - 4th April and 9th - 11th April between 10am and 3pm. The Three-Day course costs £75 per child.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For more information and to book visit <a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/3-day-art-camp-for-7-10-year-olds">https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/3-day-art-camp-for-7-10-year-olds</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Edward Scissorhands at Newcastle Theatre Royal</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7Wi86A5L2DDHqDoCQeib8J4MeKbCOeLVZh8Ch5YlOqmlLg8uHzuxtYj9ywKIJ_1tNUc0cQjmWDlkmfagqz3tvBuWDnIyvqpVvPp7wU0mi2Cckr49zDCyJv85nMDpFIHKoWpDom64ivqPcxAobq3kl8MzsUOLw98XyfvI8sv98DJMCkTwslo6wH-FMv0/s1500/7724_02_ES_Newcastle_WebsiteBanner_2560x1030_v2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7Wi86A5L2DDHqDoCQeib8J4MeKbCOeLVZh8Ch5YlOqmlLg8uHzuxtYj9ywKIJ_1tNUc0cQjmWDlkmfagqz3tvBuWDnIyvqpVvPp7wU0mi2Cckr49zDCyJv85nMDpFIHKoWpDom64ivqPcxAobq3kl8MzsUOLw98XyfvI8sv98DJMCkTwslo6wH-FMv0/s16000/7724_02_ES_Newcastle_WebsiteBanner_2560x1030_v2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div>Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands comes to Newcastle Theatre Royal.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dates: 27th March to 6th April, tickets start at £20</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information and to book tickets visit <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/edward-scissorhands/">https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/edward-scissorhands/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Guided Tour of Tyne Theatre and Opera House</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnxF24YzpIUFJGPgHXJtx0IJlXQv75u3ADrt1nj4aLDNaueNwoShOln3nGOy9VpzeffyEAhZaevMqzF4fpdI3Doum0H4QvsTsGtXdiZFXCDyjcaW9YhPlE7Ap60EO8-ZYUgRejh7L7Csv23Z6NbWm6b9pU67EXJ0PRTCcDPBr73jpg9wB6YB25MV31VvM/s573/Screenshot%202024-03-14%201.08.22%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="573" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnxF24YzpIUFJGPgHXJtx0IJlXQv75u3ADrt1nj4aLDNaueNwoShOln3nGOy9VpzeffyEAhZaevMqzF4fpdI3Doum0H4QvsTsGtXdiZFXCDyjcaW9YhPlE7Ap60EO8-ZYUgRejh7L7Csv23Z6NbWm6b9pU67EXJ0PRTCcDPBr73jpg9wB6YB25MV31VvM/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-14%201.08.22%20PM.png" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div>The one hour tour of the building will explore all areas, including the understage, backstage and many other secret areas never seen on a normal visit. </div><div><br /></div><div>Your tour guide will reveal the theatre’s fascinating history, and highlight tales of its stars and even its ghosts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Date: 6th April at 10.30am and 12.00pm, tickets cost £8.00</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information and to book visit <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/portfolio/guided-theatre-tour-5/">https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/portfolio/guided-theatre-tour-5/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p></p><div><b>The Tortoise and the Hare at Northern Stage</b></div><p></p><div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxjdCriPuS7h7DRDrtKaG1rSW5VburZXsVeOm8PI1u-n3ZcnF8mJWFY1wCSraIlVYMBnW-haDwDbb-OTHcjyMpRYXuFtXtDZE9_vO-reaKWtZAZIdDx5uNtlTaEoWCZ6Wtzcq-8wi0sHxHtGaZ87OBM9CcUFarRLNhoG5xQwV50o_7IBp2IvPkYhioKo/s1600/Webcrop-1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxjdCriPuS7h7DRDrtKaG1rSW5VburZXsVeOm8PI1u-n3ZcnF8mJWFY1wCSraIlVYMBnW-haDwDbb-OTHcjyMpRYXuFtXtDZE9_vO-reaKWtZAZIdDx5uNtlTaEoWCZ6Wtzcq-8wi0sHxHtGaZ87OBM9CcUFarRLNhoG5xQwV50o_7IBp2IvPkYhioKo/s16000/Webcrop-1.png" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>The classic story of The Tortoise and the Hare comes to Northern Stage in a Northern Ballet Production. As seen on CBeebies this production is the perfect introduction for kids to live ballet and music. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dates: 11th & 12th April (approx 40 mins with no interval), </div><div>tickets start at £10.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information and to book tickets visit <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/tortoise-the-hare/">https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/tortoise-the-hare/</a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Comic-Con North East at Utilita Arena</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8co2zSHNIvLkxjxzkNJXPQx6Ci4H0Nd47wk1r40ky-p33BO8Yut6a_zm3m9BVrd1tAb3xRS856YdvisBdFiK55MUXWuKg1JvGBKn5hV4ND3lg9s__wljPidMGUNNG8XIv8ksUUr5sJoU8NBf1fESJkNOC_QpnSVoylDXLcPldRnvAZ4LmXrl0X77Q7d0/s720/Comic-Con-720-x-460-c32d76b2d1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8co2zSHNIvLkxjxzkNJXPQx6Ci4H0Nd47wk1r40ky-p33BO8Yut6a_zm3m9BVrd1tAb3xRS856YdvisBdFiK55MUXWuKg1JvGBKn5hV4ND3lg9s__wljPidMGUNNG8XIv8ksUUr5sJoU8NBf1fESJkNOC_QpnSVoylDXLcPldRnvAZ4LmXrl0X77Q7d0/s16000/Comic-Con-720-x-460-c32d76b2d1.png" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div>COMIC CON NORTH EAST is part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions, attracting thousands of fans annually to the Utilita Arena in Newcastle.</div><div><br /></div><div>Guests this year include:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>John Barrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood)</li><li>Craig Charles (Red Dwarf)</li><li>Seth Gilliam (The Walking Dead)</li><li>Jason Patric (The Lost Boys)</li></ul>Dates: 13th & 14th April</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information and tickets visit <a href="https://www.utilitaarena.co.uk/events/detail/comic-con-north-east-2024">https://www.utilitaarena.co.uk/events/detail/comic-con-north-east-2024</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Other Ideas for Easter Holidays</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2024/03/7-river-tyne-bridges-walking-challenge.html" target="_blank">7 River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2024/02/10-free-days-out-by-metro-from-newcastle.html" target="_blank">10 FREE days out by Metro from Newcastle</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2024/01/7-outdoor-spaces-to-enjoy-around.html" target="_blank">7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/02/75-things-to-do-in-newcastle-with-kids.html" target="_blank">75 Things to do in Newcastle with Kids</a></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-41248621973746479472024-03-12T10:46:00.000+00:002024-03-12T10:46:12.570+00:007 River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge<p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks to our writer Alyssa for this fab post and photos. It shares how you can cross the River Tyne via 7 different bridges in one day. A lovely alternative walk / adventure to try with a few places to stop en-route too. This post was published in July 2023. Over to Alyssa......</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />The sun comes out and suddenly my Facebook and Instagram become covered in people wandering along the famous Newcastle Upon Tyne Quayside creating a buzz among the nearby beer gardens.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBFX8bvdvm1BRvXEyKd23lVIuBkfakPbq_qMQPkYh4C_Wu9O-dQ1XXLEuSsaciT9QixDKlnE8ZmshGH108qXjqc84NOj35DecE_hEd2Ty6MZhqoQBUDBa2NZtBol8KqNQXUIaDpllFi0aTCfyi58KVxIb_QQgVVgHlmWAg0eAgXIYBH6Y68NRgMuPTNw/s2048/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBFX8bvdvm1BRvXEyKd23lVIuBkfakPbq_qMQPkYh4C_Wu9O-dQ1XXLEuSsaciT9QixDKlnE8ZmshGH108qXjqc84NOj35DecE_hEd2Ty6MZhqoQBUDBa2NZtBol8KqNQXUIaDpllFi0aTCfyi58KVxIb_QQgVVgHlmWAg0eAgXIYBH6Y68NRgMuPTNw/s16000/1.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Does anyone ever look at the typical beer garden photos and think - I wonder what the view is like from up there?<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The beer garden under the sage in this photo is usually swarming, I keep meaning to check it out - something for the summer bucket list!</span></p><a name='more'></a><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve crossed over the Redheugh Bridge on my commute to work -<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>you can see all 6 of the other Quaysides bridges from there and regardless of how many times you see that view, it never gets old. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="color: #be0004;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqvj-FBR9u2yi24XQMvGDvEL2ZGGyql9oB7qLUgY6yfHuCiRNdpObfdP-xmMuLkXJ1wnjqk6ZI-PufPm0rbxyBhq2iQ1FanYWS4PVPKJdRf3gL9bXZ727XW4xsctVr-ocWeqKQtUvZkh9NllXXJvR_xE73FUXFq5M9JJnOVNzVmjkUoTVNOpsA7-cn7M0/s2048/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqvj-FBR9u2yi24XQMvGDvEL2ZGGyql9oB7qLUgY6yfHuCiRNdpObfdP-xmMuLkXJ1wnjqk6ZI-PufPm0rbxyBhq2iQ1FanYWS4PVPKJdRf3gL9bXZ727XW4xsctVr-ocWeqKQtUvZkh9NllXXJvR_xE73FUXFq5M9JJnOVNzVmjkUoTVNOpsA7-cn7M0/s16000/2.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><span style="color: #be0004; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Right after we’d completed the <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2023/04/visit-12-north-east-lighthouses.html" target="_blank">12 lighthouses in 1-day challenge</a>, my other half (Damon) suggested we should walk over all 7 of the Quayside bridges in 1 day, to which of course I responded with YES - Let’s do it! </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It turns out you can only walk over 5/7 of these bridges, but we opted to get trains over the 2 un-walkable bridges.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /><br /></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This challenge was a lot of fun, so if you’re up for a challenge (and you’re not frightened of heights) I'd heartily encourage you to give it a go and gain a different perspective of this much-loved part of the Quayside which connects Newcastle Upon Tyne to Gateshead.<br /><br /><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Recommended Kit List -<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Backpacks - you’ll enjoy your day much more having the ability to flap your arms about unburdened.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ALL the snacks - a hangry walker is a grumpy walker. We all really enjoyed snacking on strawberry laces. If it’s a hot day like it was when we took the challenge on, I’d recommend avoiding salty snacks otherwise you’ll be drinking more and there’s not always an opportunity to use the toilet. We picked up some nectarines and strawberries from one of the fruit markets outside the Grainger market and they made for a great pick-me-up on one of the many benches we sat on along the way.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Comfortable walking shoes - you’ll be walking about 5 - 6 miles, flip-flops aren’t going to cut it this time.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Small 1st aid kit - most likely ailments on this walk: hay fever, nettle stings & blisters.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Plenty to drink - I’d recommend at least one water bottle per person. We did pop into a pub and a Tescos Express along the way so there’s no need to overpack.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lunch - I’d recommend starting after something to eat, puts everyone in a much better mood.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Appropriate clothing (weather-depending) - If you start mid-afternoon on a nice sunny day as we did, you’ll likely just need an extra layer for the end of the walk (I’d recommend a thin fleece) That sit-down on the Millenium Bridge will be the best seat you’ve had all day! We sat and had nectarines and watched the color changes of the bridge as the sun went down.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sunlotion - Don’t ruin a good walk by being uncomfortable and burnt.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Power Packs - imagine making it over 6 bridges and your phone dying before you reach the 7th. I always take way too many photos and despite leaving with a fully charged phone, I still needed a boost as the walk was nearing its end.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Picnic blanket - we didn’t take ours but I remember thinking one would have been nice a few times.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Clipboard/Pens - if you’re doing any nature scavenger hunts. This walk would be perfect for the ‘Big Butterfly count’ - <a href="https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/"><span class="s2" style="color: #103cc0;">https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/</span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A padlock for the High rise bridge - I didn’t realise this was even a thing on this bridge until we were face to face with hundreds of padlocks. Lush idea! Maybe another idea for the summer bucket list…</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkndwk4EfUiZnhHYRzw4w3opBCZ-glmYPhJVYWZnGggJBiInHtoPj1fOPIg5byUuV5qUPO9OcNPyfqt6ELwm7yLzxaVpP93WZEgWzqHnaoqHR1jpKRJ6NuKPHiao_yTrOL6x4CnZbbsBp5iYGAnNtyyAHe_DyZYnqd1U29za3zf8XyH8BzTUkzI3CrDD0/s2048/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkndwk4EfUiZnhHYRzw4w3opBCZ-glmYPhJVYWZnGggJBiInHtoPj1fOPIg5byUuV5qUPO9OcNPyfqt6ELwm7yLzxaVpP93WZEgWzqHnaoqHR1jpKRJ6NuKPHiao_yTrOL6x4CnZbbsBp5iYGAnNtyyAHe_DyZYnqd1U29za3zf8XyH8BzTUkzI3CrDD0/s16000/3.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdyelSdYx8ytk6BYixzPG1NglVlTEmHADL7s7ow23vAmpV475Uj4Z1p6Xk_RYqvjPbnvtgjVE5cYFZHGfgzpSLruFSFKdhBVdY3SxZpwvUz-HWAMHrit7bWTdcMrzCtJmHgfy3_oL3rWu7wxpds09fGa6nfZAZotJKKNH-YtQPIulZ9-TuEalAQSyGGW4/s2048/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdyelSdYx8ytk6BYixzPG1NglVlTEmHADL7s7ow23vAmpV475Uj4Z1p6Xk_RYqvjPbnvtgjVE5cYFZHGfgzpSLruFSFKdhBVdY3SxZpwvUz-HWAMHrit7bWTdcMrzCtJmHgfy3_oL3rWu7wxpds09fGa6nfZAZotJKKNH-YtQPIulZ9-TuEalAQSyGGW4/s16000/4.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This challenge incorporates quite a few stairs, but adjustments can be made/ route can be altered slightly if needed to make for step-free access. I believe this challenge can be wheelchair and pram friendly, you will just need additional time. I’ll add on to the route where relevant.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li></ul><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now where to start -<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Continue reading below if you want to cover all 7 bridges or skip to <b>bridge 3 (Redheugh Bridge)</b> if you only want to cover the 5 walkable bridges.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">King Edward VII & the Queen Elizabeth II</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> bridges below<span style="color: #be0004;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">are rail travel only. </span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Starting point:</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> Central Station </b><span class="s1"><br /><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXzbWIV2fBbjTqMhkP27ya6cJQl9pefs2VekOAlUYxT1sG7vVECa0ABuVMTMPMLcTC8LHRELyauU9tj_m6vGlLpdbblVP4M5WCnAXwvwh-ZqcjSkC5PwVD9y_iVuRm0iYUa__6D4acRtooPRZk4DmK2jEYHJOJ8_H1Q3oE1CNivHb7wG3EE4EcWbzzB8/s2048/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXzbWIV2fBbjTqMhkP27ya6cJQl9pefs2VekOAlUYxT1sG7vVECa0ABuVMTMPMLcTC8LHRELyauU9tj_m6vGlLpdbblVP4M5WCnAXwvwh-ZqcjSkC5PwVD9y_iVuRm0iYUa__6D4acRtooPRZk4DmK2jEYHJOJ8_H1Q3oE1CNivHb7wG3EE4EcWbzzB8/s16000/7.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There’s something about this station that makes me want to go for an adventure, I love seeing the excitable people greeting their loved ones at the gates here.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the first leg of our Journey, we took an LNER* train from <b>Central Station to Durham*.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The girls were VERY excited to be going on a ‘big train’! This journey ensures you travel over the <b>King Edward VII Bridge.</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">*It’s worth noting this part of your journey will be cheaper if you book it online in advance. It would also be a good idea to check your route with google maps to double check your train definitely goes over the </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">King Edward VII Bridge.</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"><b style="font-family: inherit;"> </b><br /><span style="color: #be0004;"><br /></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #be0004;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMONKBlnT8BE_iD30U8347xOfKtkvqJ-EuksxDTnzL_jNvMpQDrowWsuu4PrCoyOjSJEs2h8x6ZM59yKM9wrCCaV30jqT8rZMdSBGLMHFnrZPknbQQk5OqcdO7gPMe8R8oq3wANGXz7DtIJ6CRVbk9fdADW_ahrK7RbiJxI_hXUhOrpPODYTX7y3M7As/s1612/9.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="905" data-original-width="1612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMONKBlnT8BE_iD30U8347xOfKtkvqJ-EuksxDTnzL_jNvMpQDrowWsuu4PrCoyOjSJEs2h8x6ZM59yKM9wrCCaV30jqT8rZMdSBGLMHFnrZPknbQQk5OqcdO7gPMe8R8oq3wANGXz7DtIJ6CRVbk9fdADW_ahrK7RbiJxI_hXUhOrpPODYTX7y3M7As/s16000/9.PNG" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #be0004;"><br /><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You could even grab lunch in Durham if you’ve got the time, we love the fish & chips at Bells. I’ve been a frequent visitor here since I was a kid with my Granny, it's lush to keep the tradition going with my girls.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLOdMkGWTGgfr3-c8SE2EM6xgEaKc_M2q1WyGL_381cnu2GzAIGaAZUTTxeOEtPlQnLsa6ydUlezE4qhSmdaFJV664urJUZGfxrF-0qDdwkkgzSuZE-Nbt_mZVxgQKLQCKjEJB5JBllY77A8hf89CdjgW7ROXycHjNwMDy2VamuvOx4CYUuFMNBCsgeA/s960/11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLOdMkGWTGgfr3-c8SE2EM6xgEaKc_M2q1WyGL_381cnu2GzAIGaAZUTTxeOEtPlQnLsa6ydUlezE4qhSmdaFJV664urJUZGfxrF-0qDdwkkgzSuZE-Nbt_mZVxgQKLQCKjEJB5JBllY77A8hf89CdjgW7ROXycHjNwMDy2VamuvOx4CYUuFMNBCsgeA/s16000/11.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’re just making a quick loop around, I'd recommend taking the underpass when changing platforms back to Newcastle, there are both stairs and lifts at this station. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Both ways take around 10-15 mins so if you plan your connection efficiently you could round trip it in less than an hour.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Construction of this bridge started in 1902 and was completed in 1906; It is now a grade 2 listed structure, costing around £500,000 to complete.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />The <b>King Edward VII</b> Bridge was built to aid the congestion of the High-Level bridge when train traffic increased and the number of reversing trains continuing their journey North became intolerable.It was opened by both King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on 10th July 1906.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I recently found out the bridge does not look like the original blueprints had intended, foundational issues on the Gateshead side meant the Red Sandstone supports were unable to be mirrored right the way across, and instead, stone arches were used.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The next journey we made was on a Northern Rail train between </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Central Station </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">and</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> Heworth. <br /></b><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpl6--2wzIGAL_dKS3ci1paplHslwo4_exx2_yGRm77BwcrZxzNVKmcQAiqwoL3zowyeIRfus9h4lwtZbl55kFUpO46w4GYF0457xUmQfiO0crPDKyGotjoN86QCfhYmIvffmqzEywli_x6pFFP-DZ4qvYym__4q-ZdezJZeIeC3wHqeAoN7mckEtf7yU/s16000/13.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yvV6kK8gMtNm_rWhKYdbnUxwPrRj5VaKozSLPhtZcmoBakbGj_NL_hurNkIEPRbvgW3AmYhalzASouHLSmfQHVuK6fcKUOvfiT0tuxaI7h1BTne4-zTbwSaDloiOPFsKhqRf7y_1w7wMYZ0lUZsZYJaMz_dbDZBC7ay7K9VChfxblUVr3drKiANKTJ4/s2048/14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yvV6kK8gMtNm_rWhKYdbnUxwPrRj5VaKozSLPhtZcmoBakbGj_NL_hurNkIEPRbvgW3AmYhalzASouHLSmfQHVuK6fcKUOvfiT0tuxaI7h1BTne4-zTbwSaDloiOPFsKhqRf7y_1w7wMYZ0lUZsZYJaMz_dbDZBC7ay7K9VChfxblUVr3drKiANKTJ4/s16000/14.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">This train service uses passenger assistance should you have any accessibility needs, more information can be found here: <a href="https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/sites/default/files/2022-01/Northern_Accessible_Travel_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Access Info</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="p5" style="color: #be0004; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This may seem like a silly journey but there is a method in the madness. Taking this journey will allow you to travel over the top of the </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">High-level bridge.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMH94AMq5UWjAeZUB_ATG50tNA7nPdWSBT0nfTyluxSEABNmraCRiHEKGJOLggvL2TcZiZLMAm3NF4t0qXK45xd3esBpUew_vcUcKSNSyG12JZMHjMoTQn0ruSAGPNKduHBKvFar8mzlurPMP-FlFtsx69qRfdvWSH1t846eDph8M7UuYLJygLEMutD3w/s2048/15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMH94AMq5UWjAeZUB_ATG50tNA7nPdWSBT0nfTyluxSEABNmraCRiHEKGJOLggvL2TcZiZLMAm3NF4t0qXK45xd3esBpUew_vcUcKSNSyG12JZMHjMoTQn0ruSAGPNKduHBKvFar8mzlurPMP-FlFtsx69qRfdvWSH1t846eDph8M7UuYLJygLEMutD3w/s16000/15.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAH_TcndesPwP15vkTp4Jvs7hzydlCLMktrmibPRL51zFcTENallnpVRrt5VxZ3155anUB_kfg3363rsIPzPe6RdPpk2ZkMzGddSCTW7X1Wk8VYyexQzyz5c5-kTZKJ4S7CBiRCMhlbcIbiEEGRpHL5P5bUjZONWpzZSTpHu3OYBVh5ohUKoTjwWZlQE/s2048/16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAH_TcndesPwP15vkTp4Jvs7hzydlCLMktrmibPRL51zFcTENallnpVRrt5VxZ3155anUB_kfg3363rsIPzPe6RdPpk2ZkMzGddSCTW7X1Wk8VYyexQzyz5c5-kTZKJ4S7CBiRCMhlbcIbiEEGRpHL5P5bUjZONWpzZSTpHu3OYBVh5ohUKoTjwWZlQE/s16000/16.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoo5nvcc_HbzNt5EwqwXJsM5QBmvXsJPXpXP_H46PuJiYPRhj94O9okM9D125c268a-ukce4Y2FmDPvhmmu7blsADMoA3awvGUadhzkvdhe3qvRCpbLEmbdoChe-diy3vP4vjkK4ouz1NYyJTWznh2-Liuh88UhAZaj7n76-_cFXM-gYwsTwJ__ACIuFo/s2048/17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoo5nvcc_HbzNt5EwqwXJsM5QBmvXsJPXpXP_H46PuJiYPRhj94O9okM9D125c268a-ukce4Y2FmDPvhmmu7blsADMoA3awvGUadhzkvdhe3qvRCpbLEmbdoChe-diy3vP4vjkK4ouz1NYyJTWznh2-Liuh88UhAZaj7n76-_cFXM-gYwsTwJ__ACIuFo/s16000/17.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We did walk over the High-Level bridge as well (it is 2-tiered) so you could choose to skip traveling overhead if you’re not that bothered about traveling over both tiers.</span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Getting to Heworth via Northern rail doesn’t take very long at all, I think we were only on this train for around 5 minutes; When you get off the Northern train at Heworth you are greeted by a lovely bench, which is perfect for 4 people to sit and eat your lunch on. To exit the station you can either use the nearby ramp or stairs.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvv9PQBNw9QtMTBVtEYFp-ueKF5xazbUxSzyJJ76Ccv797jj_F61O1QXKdo2OFclKYoZeNIAhaDNRBJ8N-mEmDovjCAZ0_bg5tX_ZAl_vIQw_KZ9Qjtn9A_j9OkVhjraQmlGWZdumXv5fiO6TFu3ODzv3K7yh-VXE-eDu5LBej5gNeePqWGCWmhadkXXs/s2048/20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvv9PQBNw9QtMTBVtEYFp-ueKF5xazbUxSzyJJ76Ccv797jj_F61O1QXKdo2OFclKYoZeNIAhaDNRBJ8N-mEmDovjCAZ0_bg5tX_ZAl_vIQw_KZ9Qjtn9A_j9OkVhjraQmlGWZdumXv5fiO6TFu3ODzv3K7yh-VXE-eDu5LBej5gNeePqWGCWmhadkXXs/s16000/20.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkYIZ7alrWGi2XqnufX9LGuTsLzOMo34CUCm8sHpzC4azevtVqO9KZKzYfsQiI954xOmIiVZJktZWhJFPPGysxfROSuhoUTjXLqKcI-4BdO-Nks27lA8n6GEh2FaW3KChXqCccRB5K5n_M-cDZO3cLUUzPnyEJ5yGHrTLH3Uw3qBKC1-9bMRIBPXzTqk/s2048/21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When you get to the top you will see the entrance to Heworth Metro Station head over in that direction and turn right after bus stop F into the metro station</span><b style="font-family: inherit;">. </b></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pass through the gates and then head down towards platform 2 to Newcastle</span><b style="font-family: inherit;">. </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're really lucky, the driver might even wave!</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1pQMIe-f0iUp96xcjQXoA6vBM9uLs2Zek1tpjXuWGqi0Qqhw35Y9bsfDL2_bazMMoq4cOYbImWskdZDC913n90nRgbdO7AZoSv1aeDRuRTdRvY6YLbbcGiofmkFPFBYiQesM4grUlmEamT71ngvKW4IKJVsX06bgwgAj4cGQ9oibaGqHBRXwsQ3vgVw/s2048/24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1pQMIe-f0iUp96xcjQXoA6vBM9uLs2Zek1tpjXuWGqi0Qqhw35Y9bsfDL2_bazMMoq4cOYbImWskdZDC913n90nRgbdO7AZoSv1aeDRuRTdRvY6YLbbcGiofmkFPFBYiQesM4grUlmEamT71ngvKW4IKJVsX06bgwgAj4cGQ9oibaGqHBRXwsQ3vgVw/s16000/24.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The journey from Heworth to Central Station via Metro will take you over the </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Queen Elizabeth II Bridge</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (Blue Metro Bridge).</span><br /><b style="font-family: inherit;"></b><span class="s1"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcNTgf-dLLFhPz3ce8lCxJjKcT0NxnCD7vvOH2vEwAhJTqC55-uimHUXXcxT6QX0uT4UrER80NOiyExpltk5jkB45Ur-1_48Xc3JMmNiUGlrc52c8QIMEszDZF-Sbs7k62thIGazA9OVLAIc2hwyD7ktDXO1RxE7vtEsWrk_qaLdfLStTCPwe3s7G3yw/s2048/26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcNTgf-dLLFhPz3ce8lCxJjKcT0NxnCD7vvOH2vEwAhJTqC55-uimHUXXcxT6QX0uT4UrER80NOiyExpltk5jkB45Ur-1_48Xc3JMmNiUGlrc52c8QIMEszDZF-Sbs7k62thIGazA9OVLAIc2hwyD7ktDXO1RxE7vtEsWrk_qaLdfLStTCPwe3s7G3yw/s16000/26.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUxmB_SsR7lueTHblXaKp9p11cWdAW78EJDOfQ5IC2Lu32ZDtOmOKO0vxUGlTmAQ6bjy-I5qu4Ym7v1-9vDnBMnAZhicE6AN7cAC7A2xR_EUdOQfeNpiribZF26kDfUuHPIVWRR2GjOAzjGviGSiGWOXiKybGTHqsIb7LAL9r-y4r0JN6lu_Eaw7VNTc/s2048/27.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><p><br /><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">It was a bit of a shame our metro windows were so dirty. W</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">e found</span><span class="s1" style="color: #be0004; font-family: inherit;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">taking the images from a side angle rather than front-facing will give you better photos.</span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Queen Elizabeth II Bridge</b> (Blue Metro Bridge) was built in 2 sections which met in the middle in 1978 costing a whopping £4.9 in construction costs.<br /><br />It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 06/11/1981 and it was then a further 9 days before regular Metro service began on this bridge.<br /><br />The bridge wasn’t always blue, it was originally white; in 2006 Nexus Metro <span class="s3" style="background-color: white;">commissioned artist Nayan Kulkarni to install artwork on the bridge.<br /><br />The bridge is now 2 tones of blue and at night time we can see it lit up and changing colours. This bridge connects tunnels between Jesmond and Gateshead Stadium, the bridge over the tyne being the only open-air part of the metro tracks between these 2 stations.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Moving onto our next bridge<b> Redheugh Bridge </b>(Pronounced Red-Huff), S</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">tart here if you are skipping the train bridges.</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCMIkyfsMBSjbymlmPnMbFbT6Q-nwxyhjkeGmta5shFua_abag3b2qbKbNH4eYNGEId4jB4zUS3aksyWzOtKXV9ai5KnxBHozP_VATyWK7z9Ryx5t-b0h8ABiH5wgUr7ZcKIA_qQ5JpFViKdqbSYWdpn9yUMb4JqepiMaaCp62D7XzrS5d4ulDTdEYpc/s2048/30.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCMIkyfsMBSjbymlmPnMbFbT6Q-nwxyhjkeGmta5shFua_abag3b2qbKbNH4eYNGEId4jB4zUS3aksyWzOtKXV9ai5KnxBHozP_VATyWK7z9Ryx5t-b0h8ABiH5wgUr7ZcKIA_qQ5JpFViKdqbSYWdpn9yUMb4JqepiMaaCp62D7XzrS5d4ulDTdEYpc/s16000/30.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqiTG7wtb9uzlDCwqM3Yq7Ugk4k8fZkkWyr8xXlit8tiDuu9w-pnLrewOVHYNIQS1uESWDQ0zrBDY3SA3-KYXQVeyiKx_2CQIlk27M8Ofg99BWsAXKFOv4ABrp7gXfgqB_5DR5ahqxFdMCqCGN8VbGU1G6UJ2uBqkBD-qBOfuYCYc1N0m2snsUckkPcZY/s2048/31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqiTG7wtb9uzlDCwqM3Yq7Ugk4k8fZkkWyr8xXlit8tiDuu9w-pnLrewOVHYNIQS1uESWDQ0zrBDY3SA3-KYXQVeyiKx_2CQIlk27M8Ofg99BWsAXKFOv4ABrp7gXfgqB_5DR5ahqxFdMCqCGN8VbGU1G6UJ2uBqkBD-qBOfuYCYc1N0m2snsUckkPcZY/s16000/31.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To get to this bridge from Central Station, come out of the station and turn left. Walk up towards the Centre of Life,</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">past St Mary’s Cathedral.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpmAqgkKmlcwlKSJvkMPHmM5jDVkY6UjCLqAxJeWHQD3OA_Kz3buE0RxSKqjw2f6pRDzUInU8ogYtjtZYCW3PFLTV1V95IiFI-C4UiIC6xiQqUEh9pGEBD_P2bPFOwreQIavnXqnEkghCwQfSnj-tO5GxPAVdaxP5IZM7b1kHEvDnr-x4S0h7vUTnX2c/s2048/32.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpmAqgkKmlcwlKSJvkMPHmM5jDVkY6UjCLqAxJeWHQD3OA_Kz3buE0RxSKqjw2f6pRDzUInU8ogYtjtZYCW3PFLTV1V95IiFI-C4UiIC6xiQqUEh9pGEBD_P2bPFOwreQIavnXqnEkghCwQfSnj-tO5GxPAVdaxP5IZM7b1kHEvDnr-x4S0h7vUTnX2c/s16000/32.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxCY_TmRRjkNK3MkyNHhh1-gq-gWk7gMPHYf-btXJq-TfFL9uoUFksMef64OgWsYdPkdf2Kun8ycLf3tbIro6OOzLNnVl3FBUHZhF16LHbrhrI2yN0ShFKhYV2KvK1vlqC-HymeJhVwKLI5utV8iAP-fWhy_7LbQL9gl9kyVNBuxRoVqNT02fDhZokJI/s2048/33.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxCY_TmRRjkNK3MkyNHhh1-gq-gWk7gMPHYf-btXJq-TfFL9uoUFksMef64OgWsYdPkdf2Kun8ycLf3tbIro6OOzLNnVl3FBUHZhF16LHbrhrI2yN0ShFKhYV2KvK1vlqC-HymeJhVwKLI5utV8iAP-fWhy_7LbQL9gl9kyVNBuxRoVqNT02fDhZokJI/s16000/33.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pass through times square </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">keeping right, here you will need to cross the road, I would advise you not to cross opposite the express shop </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">but instead walk a little further down and cross at the crossing opposite St James Gate.<br /></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqY4U1CPjIkaP9DlmiIxSsMu7K_AgAeStEPlY2GYynQ66sKdCJLYyt2DgqTlcy6AS_XLJJWZ8_wIEXrMAiReWe_0-Yjrf5WFe3R3P8VwiJAQAAhQvnXR6oO8hdajR6DA4mSL6KbT0Y9uJPl9pyiEqIQLjrM26uYm5EExcLt3Snb5ld7ahYm1xJMYlonAE/s2048/36.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqY4U1CPjIkaP9DlmiIxSsMu7K_AgAeStEPlY2GYynQ66sKdCJLYyt2DgqTlcy6AS_XLJJWZ8_wIEXrMAiReWe_0-Yjrf5WFe3R3P8VwiJAQAAhQvnXR6oO8hdajR6DA4mSL6KbT0Y9uJPl9pyiEqIQLjrM26uYm5EExcLt3Snb5ld7ahYm1xJMYlonAE/s16000/36.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">By crossing slightly further down you ensure you only need to cross the road once rather than at the daunting-looking traffic lights at the top of this road.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">After you cross at the St James gate, follow the road round to the right and up towards the traffic lights where you will curve left. <span style="color: #be0004;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: #be0004;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKfTvxc4fJxS6DzAw2d76gLCuM3AGIZtGvwl45BmtFSKGd4Ni4kBoLYY4AlpVoBX8odbjHYUoL3s-AjRPpKDkMbO-56lKKCEEOD_T7CEDdNziR-FiVbM_bOhj-dKiVTDnFQK_ZRqTGtGq_H3KaX5VemqBFHMhy8ZuWxe3Ck7r7QWuSqR0H2JCW6B8eCY/s2048/37.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKfTvxc4fJxS6DzAw2d76gLCuM3AGIZtGvwl45BmtFSKGd4Ni4kBoLYY4AlpVoBX8odbjHYUoL3s-AjRPpKDkMbO-56lKKCEEOD_T7CEDdNziR-FiVbM_bOhj-dKiVTDnFQK_ZRqTGtGq_H3KaX5VemqBFHMhy8ZuWxe3Ck7r7QWuSqR0H2JCW6B8eCY/s16000/37.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="color: #be0004;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can't miss the big ‘Redheugh Bridge’ sign and then it's one straight path over the bridge. Looking down as we crossed this bridge we saw bunnies in the car park below.</span><br /><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s also worth noting there are no benches to rest on on this bridge (Much to Aurora’s disappointment, the kid loves a good bench). </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I would advise sticking to the left if you can where you’ll be the furthest away from the traffic and closest to the lovely view.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AK6SWfE0LsLjl2fZYvdqndQxi98eF5pFaVjl-nXjxjcfQlU_ZMnTMV5QBoDaBDfM3oG8VKaeKL2nocP_0mELYBNWfBGQ3g_OoF29ho0wYcgJlP02kARsItewBhJKVl4w1RMTVXNgA6azjsSfiFAIZKWV2-RNm1f1f9Yc3BZG7rVX4wrEMAPp9oTGOAM/s2048/38.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AK6SWfE0LsLjl2fZYvdqndQxi98eF5pFaVjl-nXjxjcfQlU_ZMnTMV5QBoDaBDfM3oG8VKaeKL2nocP_0mELYBNWfBGQ3g_OoF29ho0wYcgJlP02kARsItewBhJKVl4w1RMTVXNgA6azjsSfiFAIZKWV2-RNm1f1f9Yc3BZG7rVX4wrEMAPp9oTGOAM/s16000/38.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s3" style="background-color: white;">Remember pedestrians share this walkway with cyclists so take care to listen for bells.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s3" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s3" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s3" style="background-color: white;">We got really lucky and were able to see an LNER train passing over the </span><b>King Edward VII </b>Bridge, the train was almost the same length as the bridge itself, it was definitely a view with a wow factor. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7J9olFH-ZFwDT0uyTPfwXTwzgq60RkBt0kNL0-fHsvnx1DMkrSSEMmnqfBhPjrogQZksgNWfoWC4U1M1VP72XqWm3IP-iu32HSj14mIUajxtjR326x5x-gEhcjh_JDcpQ8LPdFlRHBgp53YnVFMus5BvAXiqmaMHotdiJCtLzJWH5AWhtun6rTXdKG4/s2016/39.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7J9olFH-ZFwDT0uyTPfwXTwzgq60RkBt0kNL0-fHsvnx1DMkrSSEMmnqfBhPjrogQZksgNWfoWC4U1M1VP72XqWm3IP-iu32HSj14mIUajxtjR326x5x-gEhcjh_JDcpQ8LPdFlRHBgp53YnVFMus5BvAXiqmaMHotdiJCtLzJWH5AWhtun6rTXdKG4/s16000/39.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Construction Started on this bridge in 1980 and it was completed in 1983, costing a whopping 15 million pounds. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Diana, Princess of Wales opened this bridge on the 18th of May 1983, there is a sign in the middle of the bridge with some info for you to read but it has sadly been graffitied on.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RuTGvNz1ophy199CL7LEhVK3akAMATzQgWc4ihXbSeSqYTMc6J7ke2w1yJT40511PqalpIeKsOPOD_SJVYtOkwoX0XCUkOobGmssW5GL4UDmbSbU1XDz4A_Pkx5d943IIF6aU4XLE4-rr3skMDdluLwfot1iPgPkEV2MwMgOIaL9paYHFDyx2I1TsZw/s2048/40.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RuTGvNz1ophy199CL7LEhVK3akAMATzQgWc4ihXbSeSqYTMc6J7ke2w1yJT40511PqalpIeKsOPOD_SJVYtOkwoX0XCUkOobGmssW5GL4UDmbSbU1XDz4A_Pkx5d943IIF6aU4XLE4-rr3skMDdluLwfot1iPgPkEV2MwMgOIaL9paYHFDyx2I1TsZw/s16000/40.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The bridge is a continuation of the 189 roads, allowing traffic over 4 lanes alongside a Pedestrians and Cyclists path. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Redheugh bridge we see today is actually the 3rd Redheugh, the first was opened in 1871 but sadly saw faults in 1885 which would cost more than a new bridge to repair.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The second Redheugh was opened in August 1901 but by the 1960’s design flaws meant heavy speed restrictions and weight limits needed to be imposed thus causing the bridge to be a hindrance to traffic. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It became more economical to build a new bridge as a result - the bridge we see today!</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This bridge seemed to go on and on totaling 897 meters in length and the girls were driving us slightly bonkers with Dory’s ‘Just keep swimming’ tune towards the end.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQb2YJLF5EGx2bu0lHy0F7kIL6oHiVAwFjMFyvxeyYrJLDhJTda2Wei8LCb9rlUx3CR11WXsmO0mI3A0VoB_6MtLQQKRlMzteydHdRMVjaHWJYr5r63PpKkfXHmQm1twlLpCVbfcF9lafyG88fJeo4zSst_syjKkQL-EHwKFpec6mZOz95hpmB89PTuFQ/s2048/41.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQb2YJLF5EGx2bu0lHy0F7kIL6oHiVAwFjMFyvxeyYrJLDhJTda2Wei8LCb9rlUx3CR11WXsmO0mI3A0VoB_6MtLQQKRlMzteydHdRMVjaHWJYr5r63PpKkfXHmQm1twlLpCVbfcF9lafyG88fJeo4zSst_syjKkQL-EHwKFpec6mZOz95hpmB89PTuFQ/s16000/41.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I would highly recommend removing any hats on this bridge, if you don’t the wind will (it is very susceptible to high winds), especially when the double-decker buses pass by with speeds up to 50mph.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When you finally reach the end of this bridge, you will see a set of stairs on the left. </span><span class="s1"><br /><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QMJdh0Yx4hwy3x4zoQNab42OPJ4fMl41U-HHE-l5G1y1TzsGyyHS0vpHFlCy01-GH_kL4f_PyxiPhPClCHjZg5BeyJx685K2a5iCL4nEFa9ey1ZkQL7U0x_0EJlub7_B-TWU1M3F_Ex_0uPIH7J-DYGde6S3F6cYZuwVQktSFr7bfMIEUBa-k8fqiIw/s2048/42.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QMJdh0Yx4hwy3x4zoQNab42OPJ4fMl41U-HHE-l5G1y1TzsGyyHS0vpHFlCy01-GH_kL4f_PyxiPhPClCHjZg5BeyJx685K2a5iCL4nEFa9ey1ZkQL7U0x_0EJlub7_B-TWU1M3F_Ex_0uPIH7J-DYGde6S3F6cYZuwVQktSFr7bfMIEUBa-k8fqiIw/s16000/42.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #be0004; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">There is also an accessible ramp that loops around slightly further afield. This area is in dire need of a good litter pick so be mindful of your footing here. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Continue following the curve of these stairs and continue straight under the bridge.</span><span class="s1" style="color: #be0004; font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8QFVGi1KhxPcELvM2FyIihIlhMXJrz1pmrjzUI3G165c3vYfBWbgZMlTrE3V57oXkgdoSbXWK7WfKKd9UnyDvm8-aMJplZuoJCo7zaJps96sszTOUsY6yOGEfsMlRCswB8Aisn4ueSmaCll_XaQoJcXDJdBh5R96e9KkQUjy3MKKLhyysAJumsMwmoQ/s2048/43.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8QFVGi1KhxPcELvM2FyIihIlhMXJrz1pmrjzUI3G165c3vYfBWbgZMlTrE3V57oXkgdoSbXWK7WfKKd9UnyDvm8-aMJplZuoJCo7zaJps96sszTOUsY6yOGEfsMlRCswB8Aisn4ueSmaCll_XaQoJcXDJdBh5R96e9KkQUjy3MKKLhyysAJumsMwmoQ/s16000/43.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">You will then pass a house on the right</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Head slightly further up the road and you’ll see a road with a lovely descent on the right.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoH_UEmwbqeTrWyc3nHlXKUwYJTzcXfXY2xmv5-uTNltoCOyuAktg_UGsXGVhQA4MdbPGFfLQTliJWDo0Q4uhLOYTZ1iB4LuJoCvldYNDLHD_YUzgqn2BrvZ8CBAAJ9dQEFSscMsCC-SgMrQB9hlFVlL79q9Ir8N6TVlMtARy5D4A0M2t4nEyuCyucE0/s2048/44.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoH_UEmwbqeTrWyc3nHlXKUwYJTzcXfXY2xmv5-uTNltoCOyuAktg_UGsXGVhQA4MdbPGFfLQTliJWDo0Q4uhLOYTZ1iB4LuJoCvldYNDLHD_YUzgqn2BrvZ8CBAAJ9dQEFSscMsCC-SgMrQB9hlFVlL79q9Ir8N6TVlMtARy5D4A0M2t4nEyuCyucE0/s16000/44.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtf-5o22L2o2XaE-kYcyc2T2b0mzokMdsLX3Aexu5B-Um8F-Eym-EWvVjYcE6Lqmg4n4rjcN5eNoTMoHZgJU_bD2-RXRdh3FjHTTVr2D5OT7xaRXskAx_JAYVGrICO0Qj_uwAqvEcT3p4DvZyOV8ZilKk7zUraW_cPJMHfHV-eAWT8ClcWtXS8CmOXLqQ/s2048/46.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtf-5o22L2o2XaE-kYcyc2T2b0mzokMdsLX3Aexu5B-Um8F-Eym-EWvVjYcE6Lqmg4n4rjcN5eNoTMoHZgJU_bD2-RXRdh3FjHTTVr2D5OT7xaRXskAx_JAYVGrICO0Qj_uwAqvEcT3p4DvZyOV8ZilKk7zUraW_cPJMHfHV-eAWT8ClcWtXS8CmOXLqQ/s16000/46.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After walking for about 5 minutes, you will come to an excellent place to sit/ picnic.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3TdoYLFjWnOJ52lZHVTpAOPvvNMbqHbxv69jW-WOcdF2BlFZ1rlPPhNhmRXLrE7TJuzNiBQIln2R6djN-ND0gHs3bYHi7m01BXLax10IOE_pC1Tvokb4TA_4Ps5aq5NU4lLaWxl-42AGsQhZMsV-FWPwXMDZGxb8xGtQBdPus_ruRZrKuSM2R7qADfg/s2048/47.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3TdoYLFjWnOJ52lZHVTpAOPvvNMbqHbxv69jW-WOcdF2BlFZ1rlPPhNhmRXLrE7TJuzNiBQIln2R6djN-ND0gHs3bYHi7m01BXLax10IOE_pC1Tvokb4TA_4Ps5aq5NU4lLaWxl-42AGsQhZMsV-FWPwXMDZGxb8xGtQBdPus_ruRZrKuSM2R7qADfg/s16000/47.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLday4kdNL21eMDTTaztlcF7Ji0xflwArvUMeFo419IgsRufJkraSAM03nI5DiFCBM_XofypPg_nwKiFyOtPNuIusjn8Azs2lFN6AiTl_oJ1BHF8kHuNnbZDTxPfm8zfYwQoh9WX379RaTj-pIYoU77CflqW3QvgfMucf9SgS89d7GXkKxn0Hzrca5y5o/s2048/48.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLday4kdNL21eMDTTaztlcF7Ji0xflwArvUMeFo419IgsRufJkraSAM03nI5DiFCBM_XofypPg_nwKiFyOtPNuIusjn8Azs2lFN6AiTl_oJ1BHF8kHuNnbZDTxPfm8zfYwQoh9WX379RaTj-pIYoU77CflqW3QvgfMucf9SgS89d7GXkKxn0Hzrca5y5o/s16000/48.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">This spot is also the turning point to head down towards the Quayside. You will see 2 paths, take the one on the right </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and follow the path down.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kfz4Lh1uK5Th-6HCzuMqKJd3bm3b2orfjlPUtFCEw6GvEFvq1szxFgCqzmEJfuAFx5sewytQjL55Dw_HPSkqy4KHiS3Qa5B3kGSBR9zDoVtAVgrk6kSm7Lp9NmVHCuQ4qflxiuKgg7tjuUmfYzyFxn2vIrJWt86Jn0gNNg9PvJyo3xjxFCUHAeV6DKU/s2048/49.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kfz4Lh1uK5Th-6HCzuMqKJd3bm3b2orfjlPUtFCEw6GvEFvq1szxFgCqzmEJfuAFx5sewytQjL55Dw_HPSkqy4KHiS3Qa5B3kGSBR9zDoVtAVgrk6kSm7Lp9NmVHCuQ4qflxiuKgg7tjuUmfYzyFxn2vIrJWt86Jn0gNNg9PvJyo3xjxFCUHAeV6DKU/s16000/49.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQz__iRoPL9_P5Qzd1iGNJMcGoLbhrF_XcyUEnbUa3qcP5ulmRCcyWQe9CbkXdF5U_gh-h4xt4UTeThtsLc_kCaI902IaLrSu-nSU0-ZFSwYzZyINy1Pwo3p5onGwetpjEXwEB4_gIKEZUNKyZF979lUQilSgBdHhuWmQVpGGpN1MioO6AXIi387IBTgk/s2048/50.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQz__iRoPL9_P5Qzd1iGNJMcGoLbhrF_XcyUEnbUa3qcP5ulmRCcyWQe9CbkXdF5U_gh-h4xt4UTeThtsLc_kCaI902IaLrSu-nSU0-ZFSwYzZyINy1Pwo3p5onGwetpjEXwEB4_gIKEZUNKyZF979lUQilSgBdHhuWmQVpGGpN1MioO6AXIi387IBTgk/s16000/50.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The view coming out of this clearing is amazing!</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> <br /><span style="color: #be0004;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This part of the walk was one of my favorite parts, purely for the fresh perspective, seeing those bridges from underneath really does leave you in awe, especially if you’re into architecture. Be mindful this path can be a little bumpy due to tree roots.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJE6ad68QSktRUJisgolAEqdwCc9OGjTB2j6Y9zcx23I4Yq6uA08kRg8w0V_HFKpuE2oW5G_Xk7Fw67G6-u90BSesfZsIMXTF2_ycHCPzgyNoEYem4y5JSYX46s-zERUpcpk3upVO6ivi9GA7hH4bfVB5I5r3f5EmDBegzBfF_yMqTKh_-7PZ2mq0A74/s2048/51.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJE6ad68QSktRUJisgolAEqdwCc9OGjTB2j6Y9zcx23I4Yq6uA08kRg8w0V_HFKpuE2oW5G_Xk7Fw67G6-u90BSesfZsIMXTF2_ycHCPzgyNoEYem4y5JSYX46s-zERUpcpk3upVO6ivi9GA7hH4bfVB5I5r3f5EmDBegzBfF_yMqTKh_-7PZ2mq0A74/s16000/51.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">You’ll see loads of wildlife like butterflies and bee’s along this path too, perfect if you're taking part in the</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">‘<a href="https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/" target="_blank">Big Butterfly count</a>’ which takes place between July 14th & 6th August’.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKh1zAGXcTixGWClvW2CFbPRy-tcoXMDDAWekaexmRitdsRvMlOFB8qseAXzGST6_RXRxtQvCmVCZYLEmMbOb_bpp9-ceZBoYqyXQuC3_8-rCP-F4beaKB0WziRsroVcqdKpI9yHiAuPm1h8p3czCEcoTpjpWEILPAY_QLfWhZgmhoWArgAHPDCKjQmw8/s2048/52.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKh1zAGXcTixGWClvW2CFbPRy-tcoXMDDAWekaexmRitdsRvMlOFB8qseAXzGST6_RXRxtQvCmVCZYLEmMbOb_bpp9-ceZBoYqyXQuC3_8-rCP-F4beaKB0WziRsroVcqdKpI9yHiAuPm1h8p3czCEcoTpjpWEILPAY_QLfWhZgmhoWArgAHPDCKjQmw8/s16000/52.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We spotted peacock butterflies, Holly blue, and Six-spot burnets. </span></div></div><p></p><p class="p5" style="color: #be0004; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once you've passed under the RedHeugh you will see a bench - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">cross the road at this point and follow that path round to the right.</span><br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaYynz6XD3ewy8lkk_N4c9mkDVqVT-0X4xZvUPnFvSklz6oqntwFNVKFvWio__Y0UjPsJUK8LSDJ3yhyc19rR0YxQjVtZdGbdl-zm8Kn_mYJCg_YWQKs-FY6AcBq1JJxXjGPqLnMjicF5StNfk3WzhDKu0dLPaoX1ZbOlXidKy-4LbkNyo8Uj1xSegje8/s2048/53.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibuvbJU0KHfZbsMrwllwofU-kXUV0K02OhPfprbkgt-qaQvvBUEBOLGuyT1jUx_n8UzYtaRThcZ-y77Cb2YVFY7vAuhuv9FSsWi6HXzswrSKleOj6-QatInwFLsBHVv_pJ5q5Y2Fu1U6JqLtwiObM6WqqQLayzBO4OMW_aZ1RCOENQdv5X685-sFYGmp0/s16000/59.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /></div></span></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t forget to turn around, the views the other way are great too!</span><span class="s1"><span style="color: #be0004; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-9ii4KFrJ0OQmdt5PUzMwA16TYaTvglUQLLQ4lsME8-M3V7LHH_U4lbGW0rWRvXmHm3rfsIyo6G8hMcgjXVrtJ-5jIQiirElwGbwWJUSnIR-pZFQtdJ8kvU11mAKPIXaS2uxGXQwd18Tig-jNA4nBfv1YVGOheFRLDY7bTpXdAa8pr_sv05xqeBx9sA/s2048/60.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-9ii4KFrJ0OQmdt5PUzMwA16TYaTvglUQLLQ4lsME8-M3V7LHH_U4lbGW0rWRvXmHm3rfsIyo6G8hMcgjXVrtJ-5jIQiirElwGbwWJUSnIR-pZFQtdJ8kvU11mAKPIXaS2uxGXQwd18Tig-jNA4nBfv1YVGOheFRLDY7bTpXdAa8pr_sv05xqeBx9sA/s16000/60.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep walking past the Pipewellgate car park and arch on the right,</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="s1" style="color: #be0004; font-family: inherit;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">at the end of this path there was another bench and a tree absolutely swarming with Lady Bird Pupa! Definitely worth checking out!</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgzExUsg5jQSNmk94uwEV3eIti02UkjxxQJlh-ABk5Sr7U7B-QtLhCzggaWhgvUki5h1cWRgZHltbv2fIChIg4djFhNV5kPDd2wPKvTHKBbMMLhmIaH1tsBPINVngqFPWdsUrLDGBOxQsvKaV0XSUKV3UhlrhOxPur4fSKupkyWz6_JQEq-tn_UaQAxI/s2048/62.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgzExUsg5jQSNmk94uwEV3eIti02UkjxxQJlh-ABk5Sr7U7B-QtLhCzggaWhgvUki5h1cWRgZHltbv2fIChIg4djFhNV5kPDd2wPKvTHKBbMMLhmIaH1tsBPINVngqFPWdsUrLDGBOxQsvKaV0XSUKV3UhlrhOxPur4fSKupkyWz6_JQEq-tn_UaQAxI/s16000/62.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turn right after the bench and then take a left to join the path outside of the Gateshead Sea Cadets Corps. </span><span class="s1" style="color: #be0004; font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1S4y2OjDREpw9DWC8RFL_70tEgupta9Uu_aLTZtATIaiTKR9k4_Wys4mYf9ZGtC_GKfRriJBBrjgGY96J6db5Mx_1SU3alFjTKFxIK0Asu3w8z9Ck_ejYl4n72YPC9qVjGMUVEPqaOzP8zBG4CN3WYSCmuzXFYf9JY_SAVwuQkaUy942XoWSt2sIlC8/s2048/64.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1S4y2OjDREpw9DWC8RFL_70tEgupta9Uu_aLTZtATIaiTKR9k4_Wys4mYf9ZGtC_GKfRriJBBrjgGY96J6db5Mx_1SU3alFjTKFxIK0Asu3w8z9Ck_ejYl4n72YPC9qVjGMUVEPqaOzP8zBG4CN3WYSCmuzXFYf9JY_SAVwuQkaUy942XoWSt2sIlC8/s16000/64.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDecXoC5lO1NH1_vL42yhvdNpGLWdz-R5Vf7cHEx4QSzPk6WWrN3Zwp6SNywVmj2lSZ-shidRGJiXfbUDAka-nx4zBrunJHFEidp9o1s6IGblQroBtrSbYII8BOgwtT6jcBX-idTgMRCAjmc61KEcyJnXXfFCVPN1Bwtonqa8AdkEceYGhHEVyO2VPAU/s2048/63.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDecXoC5lO1NH1_vL42yhvdNpGLWdz-R5Vf7cHEx4QSzPk6WWrN3Zwp6SNywVmj2lSZ-shidRGJiXfbUDAka-nx4zBrunJHFEidp9o1s6IGblQroBtrSbYII8BOgwtT6jcBX-idTgMRCAjmc61KEcyJnXXfFCVPN1Bwtonqa8AdkEceYGhHEVyO2VPAU/s16000/63.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">You will see the High-level bridge up ahead. If you’re lucky you might get to see a train pass over the top of the High-Level Bridge.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeFMtbskimtVIai_TuLamnkIY5BxSfsl-tNoBqaDUvUP8VGNs2eKc-YhGdjFJWPRZCwswmtE_wG_7YBPQjhfsQYgAlUgDoaN3yHXFlVp6whyb9TeADewsI2wV12MjH9dYk2xVW0hCCQtk79XhXx9-PbetyVG6gu1nKXAHaPtcPa60RlxS3WupCBiwUO8/s2048/66.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeFMtbskimtVIai_TuLamnkIY5BxSfsl-tNoBqaDUvUP8VGNs2eKc-YhGdjFJWPRZCwswmtE_wG_7YBPQjhfsQYgAlUgDoaN3yHXFlVp6whyb9TeADewsI2wV12MjH9dYk2xVW0hCCQtk79XhXx9-PbetyVG6gu1nKXAHaPtcPa60RlxS3WupCBiwUO8/s16000/66.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">You will then pass the ‘Rise and Fall archway sculpture’ on the right.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZc7kSzjd0RhtuZusG_sX9gnfhDkaKKHSVV9avwoP5-rH5VqcXtV3Kckdux5txJ5T4iRQwG5qox7B6hH-HfQZ7YsHU5J5pNFsT3TkS6_mJzealPZPkwM7R8CpmfO5n2Jx86lcuP5iqilUHqdDL0MNs71zBSLwSqLEAaFlwVg3JVWb0A9mgZSt8WUHvPMk/s2048/67.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZc7kSzjd0RhtuZusG_sX9gnfhDkaKKHSVV9avwoP5-rH5VqcXtV3Kckdux5txJ5T4iRQwG5qox7B6hH-HfQZ7YsHU5J5pNFsT3TkS6_mJzealPZPkwM7R8CpmfO5n2Jx86lcuP5iqilUHqdDL0MNs71zBSLwSqLEAaFlwVg3JVWb0A9mgZSt8WUHvPMk/s16000/67.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><p></p><p class="p5" style="color: #be0004; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The 6m high ‘rise and fall archway sculpture’ was installed in 2007, it illuminates via 10,000 small LED lights and the arch itself appears to wobble, fall down and rebuild itself - such visual effects which can be seen from not just this side of the river but the Newcastle side also.<br /><br />Its purpose was to create a new focus and meeting point alongside a unique viewing platform of the riverside.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pass by the Aspire building on the left, pass under the</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> High-Level Bridge</b><b style="font-family: inherit;">,</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and at the end of this path, you will see the Tyne Bridge. Turn left and you have arrived at your next bridge.....</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRvi1uJY6o-JBR2vQIRVWtJKOE8y6z6MnlFXZo88dspfXq8LJy-5Ebiqy-KPJgXyB1rAKHut7wk2U7fXqdWPwb3JON9GMRYGbpU7t_PcLTLXziXGNZHWEZorWf0PU4fPJsIGURaVarSPUQnqNCtxbO99_ug-OS4xgoFLqclLeu2x1m8POBDhxrT3lZrEY/s2048/68.1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRvi1uJY6o-JBR2vQIRVWtJKOE8y6z6MnlFXZo88dspfXq8LJy-5Ebiqy-KPJgXyB1rAKHut7wk2U7fXqdWPwb3JON9GMRYGbpU7t_PcLTLXziXGNZHWEZorWf0PU4fPJsIGURaVarSPUQnqNCtxbO99_ug-OS4xgoFLqclLeu2x1m8POBDhxrT3lZrEY/s16000/68.1.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVe90PHCi8WHjaoEOfNcFAbgfJfcS_WTNYBaR8QWTrE73_mrXAaGImT8M0cThWtfaEzTATxeQA_qggUcf1MW5YWWLj9eKGufOE76-NHmIaOmioSscphPw4hD6OEIMPmlS6hy9nl4bhmHDjCje7gIRhibx70TLmam_zyI-DdV0o2ln5Gizo-asUdprOpbI/s2048/68.2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVe90PHCi8WHjaoEOfNcFAbgfJfcS_WTNYBaR8QWTrE73_mrXAaGImT8M0cThWtfaEzTATxeQA_qggUcf1MW5YWWLj9eKGufOE76-NHmIaOmioSscphPw4hD6OEIMPmlS6hy9nl4bhmHDjCje7gIRhibx70TLmam_zyI-DdV0o2ln5Gizo-asUdprOpbI/s16000/68.2.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Swing Bridge - bridge number 4! </b></span></p><p class="p5" style="color: #be0004; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This bridge has so much history behind it, it has been an absolute gem in linking local history into our home ed curriculum this year.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2bY8CPgPTfy8hrSV5gnTmDLp-_atTWvjEoZZf9ohpcTjBBkqqfwhSF_6kvOqvpww9Q2OlXlu6ZUDS8DMbE-ZZ-7QLB35bZ6n0OmFcm1SIX0fakJxNiYgkWBKngCgDhbwu_teXvNW7UaBAj4MCdh6dL8NzfsWL92r1iQEyL2Wdk0Vpo61iqx4csGd57Q/s2048/68.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2bY8CPgPTfy8hrSV5gnTmDLp-_atTWvjEoZZf9ohpcTjBBkqqfwhSF_6kvOqvpww9Q2OlXlu6ZUDS8DMbE-ZZ-7QLB35bZ6n0OmFcm1SIX0fakJxNiYgkWBKngCgDhbwu_teXvNW7UaBAj4MCdh6dL8NzfsWL92r1iQEyL2Wdk0Vpo61iqx4csGd57Q/s16000/68.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdHeRUTauLfhkk0DiJQUk_rtfjEgxFk2iwzwbeWk75VvklUmXlaSQIqhRENqpfHzoxAItmhhjzoPtVVZNPyUlwxnonf0ZPWRFAQbNsWdxtlsObGORkmIVyBmhb1VqSPT4lkhsFR6Oe0oWzJgGZnjAIK3Euf7wMt65-vYFy09uygbUKjFbIhl3ST0ftHEE/s2048/69.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdHeRUTauLfhkk0DiJQUk_rtfjEgxFk2iwzwbeWk75VvklUmXlaSQIqhRENqpfHzoxAItmhhjzoPtVVZNPyUlwxnonf0ZPWRFAQbNsWdxtlsObGORkmIVyBmhb1VqSPT4lkhsFR6Oe0oWzJgGZnjAIK3Euf7wMt65-vYFy09uygbUKjFbIhl3ST0ftHEE/s16000/69.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The current version we see standing today is the 4th in its place (from what I've researched, but I'll happily stand corrected) The first bridge was built by Emperor Hadrian, aka Pons Aelil, using construction materials of wood and stone in c120 A.D. This first bridge was destroyed in a fire in 1248, which also destroyed a fair amount of the town.</span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The bridge that replaced it in 1320 was also named the ‘Mediaeval Bridge’ and was constructed of stone. This bridge was washed away in the Great Flood of 1771 *insert dramatic music here*.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Did you know The Discovery Museum Archives holds Newcastle chronicle sheets and various other related articles surrounding the 1771 flood. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can also view the Original River Tyne Flood papers from a meeting held by the Gentlemen of Northumberland who agreed to give money to those who suffered significant losses (houses, shops, and lives) after the river bank collapsed.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They also have the bridge plans for the swing bridge. You need to book an appointment in order to view their archives <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/collection/collections-search" target="_blank">which can be done through their website here.</a> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The discovery museum also has a collection fantastic bridge related resources, models of bridge structures, both older and newer - some of them you can even interact with.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">I really enjoyed seeing the model map wall they have where you can see an older version of the Quayside/ surrounding demographic. We visited both ‘Newcastle Story’ and ‘Story of the Tyne’ sections to find these.<span style="color: #be0004;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s so weird to see houses and shops on a bridge.</span><br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQo2M5PRkGJnFRsl3DE_4Xl46zz7mH-n8A3Y6ZJ29n3j-25pZjrFSlECw22INiD9L2iHiI6ykx7tLG6Xy1gRvLwxMvDGg27rWm3_nL2WkZudb_S8CVU24cR6ueF38-52-1EA9UlwbQ1Bpqbsp1dfTc8xQdKCFLS80-6Ba2bVJ1BgXIX940_Pgpcalclc/s2048/114.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQo2M5PRkGJnFRsl3DE_4Xl46zz7mH-n8A3Y6ZJ29n3j-25pZjrFSlECw22INiD9L2iHiI6ykx7tLG6Xy1gRvLwxMvDGg27rWm3_nL2WkZudb_S8CVU24cR6ueF38-52-1EA9UlwbQ1Bpqbsp1dfTc8xQdKCFLS80-6Ba2bVJ1BgXIX940_Pgpcalclc/s16000/114.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">10 years later after the removal of the 2nd bridge was completed,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>a third bridge made of stone (with an impressive 9 arches) was constructed in its place.<br /><br />Nothing went wrong with this bridge as far as I can tell, except it got in the way of shipping vessels. Economic advancements (of the industrial revolution) were being hindered by this bridge so the Commission had it removed to allow for the demand for coal to be carried upriver - thus replacing it with the current swing bridge in 1876.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is estimated the bridge has swung open around 300,000 times, allowing around 500,000 boats to pass through.<br /><br />Sadly this bridge has not swung open since November 2019 due to mechanical failures and is said to remain closed after a failed attempt to re-open the bridge in 2021.<br /><br />The bridge is now a Grade II-listed building and is said to need extensive repair work with the need for specially fabricated parts to repair the original fixtures from the 1870s - the cost of said repairs is expected to be pretty hefty - it is unclear whether the bridge will re-open again.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /><br /></span></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are lots to look at while you're crossing over this bridge, you get a great view of Newcastle Castle </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and it has an info/history board.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoFsY-Rsv3KAX8rhttOZCoOYbRWGXCQmeMqeBhjBODGAaQg1kwycwFyLpQRHxnuEy7DhYqkcBJhDnsIIDWiAOFIcWdEgSg08kjHOBQprvWbgS1nRwSUM7kwApMh6EeFkqqH-uddjtdpoUQN0s90NYelJCpNR96hNVHg7mrWjNU31UzmaW4WaE-SP_m8Y/s2048/70.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoFsY-Rsv3KAX8rhttOZCoOYbRWGXCQmeMqeBhjBODGAaQg1kwycwFyLpQRHxnuEy7DhYqkcBJhDnsIIDWiAOFIcWdEgSg08kjHOBQprvWbgS1nRwSUM7kwApMh6EeFkqqH-uddjtdpoUQN0s90NYelJCpNR96hNVHg7mrWjNU31UzmaW4WaE-SP_m8Y/s16000/70.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63ZET1nQpXllWT5uWCSPAUgEa8c3kioOymIsB7rNBrCjTFQ-TvUP0gxcqGMyOZlnMeP8wfdXN2y-mNtlBl2Gc7-QSpKU8lLGy1agpGsrKHZqpUR46srSTs83gJcnpTTNxl8_7TLr0b99mU0C_UXpMBMGh5dPVIHhp15qcowYMlaFTmTUToRcNweJEAoM/s2048/71.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63ZET1nQpXllWT5uWCSPAUgEa8c3kioOymIsB7rNBrCjTFQ-TvUP0gxcqGMyOZlnMeP8wfdXN2y-mNtlBl2Gc7-QSpKU8lLGy1agpGsrKHZqpUR46srSTs83gJcnpTTNxl8_7TLr0b99mU0C_UXpMBMGh5dPVIHhp15qcowYMlaFTmTUToRcNweJEAoM/s16000/71.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">You’ll also notice some stairs in the middle of the bridge </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">which lead up to the bridge control room (aka pump room). Pedestrians, cycles, and motor vehicles are able to make use of this bridge.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQFE8vnB8b3yHShxovSByTZKQa4vm9fgwD_DX7SUEDX2mN3kBBGfTdl3mCaDJBbLqMFc9XniMtfGcEkAEcKh6viXBg5LfSqGBDowIq1CIKgWRhUV-ZqdHCx45zZvGgh_Qu8OCi2Bm7i9-Vyb_bfEoawg13HtbPTmOmRPykUl7Drxp_vehm9g3umxUY6c/s2048/72.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQFE8vnB8b3yHShxovSByTZKQa4vm9fgwD_DX7SUEDX2mN3kBBGfTdl3mCaDJBbLqMFc9XniMtfGcEkAEcKh6viXBg5LfSqGBDowIq1CIKgWRhUV-ZqdHCx45zZvGgh_Qu8OCi2Bm7i9-Vyb_bfEoawg13HtbPTmOmRPykUl7Drxp_vehm9g3umxUY6c/s16000/72.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I took a super cute photo of the girls and Damon. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Phoebe was just tall enough to be seen over the top of the side and Aurora had to be lifted up.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5SUXgmKhY0fQcJ0rYmgMH7CWWPOkUQcQVthbfNYwSqzz3gi-FVPp-wdwdLNCmCuW5uY8V5rTnygudGat89ZMy3YWmlekqP3VkLmTtY1-A536h3nyx_E2Wx9u4mHQHPU7Gz8ejIEN3e-nLA06BTMUDF8D22zydFYllTFUc2KMugJHk605mlsc_LsJwiPs/s2048/74.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5SUXgmKhY0fQcJ0rYmgMH7CWWPOkUQcQVthbfNYwSqzz3gi-FVPp-wdwdLNCmCuW5uY8V5rTnygudGat89ZMy3YWmlekqP3VkLmTtY1-A536h3nyx_E2Wx9u4mHQHPU7Gz8ejIEN3e-nLA06BTMUDF8D22zydFYllTFUc2KMugJHk605mlsc_LsJwiPs/s16000/74.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I may go back to re-take this photo at some point, it would be cute to see how much they grow over the years - plus the Tyne Bridge/ Millennium Bridge in the background makes for a pretty lush photo!</span></div><p></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Next up - </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">High-Level Bridge<br /></b><span class="s1"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4977aarNBWcqJqMbEz1niEySrk8W5Z35vyfMHeeDE1wAhX8GUz96t5FB6XyyWYVuo5GHzktmgMWvkRzCuTfp5c_Rlfv2UZeujl9jqHh6QIh8Vr8XfYswAckEloQpXzJazg2CnLq9Rqgqb-1-G3sCJawpzS7E5PfW1nI4lBdfuDq3bZ5Xxw4Flkin9Qi4/s2048/75.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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color: #be0004; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've drawn 2 maps</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">to assist my explanation here as there is a way to make this route accessible if you are unable to.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="1851" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK514FcJvx04oQERSEoQFABLLWaqrgJqv0DE5nv-KtfAUGAdckkr60ki20Py4wTWQfIiUAWYHpKHUWnWgEZRpd95S1FV538cH17OSfGNyBngfYRB7PJhtdMyzrJG5gwGF1Eiuurw9meUGE1H23kVkkspbign5_Akij5ehHuf5eUtvuiyFJXrBPU5zqn2g/s16000/78.PNG" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To get to the next bridge, leave the swing bridge and follow the path around to the left, use the double-crossing</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> to cross the road and then turn right.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Follow the path until you reach the castle stairs. </span><span class="s1" style="color: #be0004; font-family: inherit;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t worry they aren’t as daunting as they look, there's a great rest stop in the middle should you need it.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TAWd_xiA5_YhqRtc4ajYyy9Ri5JxJWSoGHhXjOuujQ7zGu-lWX_3Zrrf7zk7HVhTA2VjZBGV8owyRBGsR-2rsRjAdI5Hliq7njfxepC2GWfVVzNzVN1SHnMWUgBJseLagCJiE6UgUseprdD50lyPu6qnAG57wS8RbyilPtELfFI5_1q7IIkEQ3wyJbQ/s2048/79.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TAWd_xiA5_YhqRtc4ajYyy9Ri5JxJWSoGHhXjOuujQ7zGu-lWX_3Zrrf7zk7HVhTA2VjZBGV8owyRBGsR-2rsRjAdI5Hliq7njfxepC2GWfVVzNzVN1SHnMWUgBJseLagCJiE6UgUseprdD50lyPu6qnAG57wS8RbyilPtELfFI5_1q7IIkEQ3wyJbQ/s16000/79.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you can, climb these stairs until you reach the castle keep. You’ll pass the castle wall well just as you reach the top. You get a great view of the castle keep from here.</span><br /><span style="color: #be0004;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpe0nU6Vz-6K3nhDD8uRkttAygF5lAx-XxEBLZZy9HepePak6t9GSOaL2KTALZ8Nd2odedLreUMEIs4f1D33VL7xTsYYb-QOWRyHdBD7PoffFRuWp8A2S4j0pB5hXwtL9bPaCdzBExnBvDjKxVqL-K_YbUzuDR5TaWmBcAQiRTqIR4gUuhuecoalYtsBc/s2048/80.1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpe0nU6Vz-6K3nhDD8uRkttAygF5lAx-XxEBLZZy9HepePak6t9GSOaL2KTALZ8Nd2odedLreUMEIs4f1D33VL7xTsYYb-QOWRyHdBD7PoffFRuWp8A2S4j0pB5hXwtL9bPaCdzBExnBvDjKxVqL-K_YbUzuDR5TaWmBcAQiRTqIR4gUuhuecoalYtsBc/s16000/80.1.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZq8mm0FEQ6R_u1a_2aExY30ZZ2tnhqW79d1hmGM0zhfw8ph0A-Q-IaUpjmS8j9lhnfdy-mM6Q2KwLEY5YNa-QiREeznNirz6QdakHVBm4LeDbKoHPxaU-f8WojvSeOR858XiZ966IjaLU0AtzCpZE6UuEorHeVf2ibLmVaPWqVlZhgF_TgG56WZK6kk/s2048/80.2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZq8mm0FEQ6R_u1a_2aExY30ZZ2tnhqW79d1hmGM0zhfw8ph0A-Q-IaUpjmS8j9lhnfdy-mM6Q2KwLEY5YNa-QiREeznNirz6QdakHVBm4LeDbKoHPxaU-f8WojvSeOR858XiZ966IjaLU0AtzCpZE6UuEorHeVf2ibLmVaPWqVlZhgF_TgG56WZK6kk/w360-h640/80.2.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" width="360" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></span></div><p></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Follow the second map to avoid these steps. Both routes lead to the entrance of the High-Level bridge (Next to the Bridge Hotel) but</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> you will just need to allow more time.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72G6ylfdWdpb6ZHBGde6FY-k_ZjwHuWNNisSaxgIZnSeeYOgaLKqfUHN64g51kiWDdwg8XAp2TTKpZ0M1JKseJj5VSIdkFp12TLzQCdGi0ioJwu3QU1R87bfYjkHj_rqImoIu95fWWM64TsZ6GS0AmdiQwiQIxtKvxPeqnnxU4wGRLEuVtu6m1KPNi8c/s2048/80.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72G6ylfdWdpb6ZHBGde6FY-k_ZjwHuWNNisSaxgIZnSeeYOgaLKqfUHN64g51kiWDdwg8XAp2TTKpZ0M1JKseJj5VSIdkFp12TLzQCdGi0ioJwu3QU1R87bfYjkHj_rqImoIu95fWWM64TsZ6GS0AmdiQwiQIxtKvxPeqnnxU4wGRLEuVtu6m1KPNi8c/s16000/80.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This bridge is quite long but the views both architecturally on the inside and of the surrounding area make it well worth it!</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgknUQiBILEkmhSdP0Cd4LXQI1pSRNMbvxqTHfGL1sniEAAufB6GbQ5wY__5LPOAvKfYnkoW91qJSvEKfnyjK-k0orgZ2eYolmRVqJFRpxU4BFcYRK8guhheIcxq6-rQLhKzNe-fdc7-oE5hd1HPP80-_cNg3Wgjl1H6Pk6FPfCCqEhdzFxyvukYIu_b8/s2048/82.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgknUQiBILEkmhSdP0Cd4LXQI1pSRNMbvxqTHfGL1sniEAAufB6GbQ5wY__5LPOAvKfYnkoW91qJSvEKfnyjK-k0orgZ2eYolmRVqJFRpxU4BFcYRK8guhheIcxq6-rQLhKzNe-fdc7-oE5hd1HPP80-_cNg3Wgjl1H6Pk6FPfCCqEhdzFxyvukYIu_b8/s16000/82.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This bridge was the first railway crossing across the Tyne (bar the Scotswood which is west of the city).</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Construction on this bridge started in 1845, a temporary railway was opened in 1848 and then a year later Queen Victoria opened the <b>High-Level Bridge</b> itself on 28th September 1849 - the public roadway however was not completed for a further 6 months.</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />57 years later the King Edward VII was opened, working co-operatively with this bridge creating a shorter turning loop. </span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Refurbishment to strengthen the structure and restore some of the original features occurred between 2001-2008.</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />This project won the grand prize from Europa Nostra in 2009 which works on safeguarding cultural and natural heritage.</span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This bridge was one of the quietest bridges, only 3 or 4 cars passed over the bridge. We only encountered about a dozen pedestrians and a few bikes.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When you exit the ‘Zen Bridge’ as we’ve started calling it, keep on walking up towards the little green bridge up ahead before you reach this small bridge, turn left and walk under the bridge on the left.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tio1Rnnz68xj-Ew8zmIBKI5cdK7_-nzXJjutFWxfEJWIsEtr0Q7ZIUv7S6JHBHkQyFPhUPcqUXJVml5q0D9mxSn6WW0k4JKCTY6qG9N6wsdxvVkzpa-SXqU7FR1pGLgDoGfJcMDophC1YsgeuQisiWmWtNrOv2wrkInw8fX0DlKF2HvDzCnO4s3F9N0/s2048/88.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tio1Rnnz68xj-Ew8zmIBKI5cdK7_-nzXJjutFWxfEJWIsEtr0Q7ZIUv7S6JHBHkQyFPhUPcqUXJVml5q0D9mxSn6WW0k4JKCTY6qG9N6wsdxvVkzpa-SXqU7FR1pGLgDoGfJcMDophC1YsgeuQisiWmWtNrOv2wrkInw8fX0DlKF2HvDzCnO4s3F9N0/s16000/88.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhwghrhBDjreQWaFA86J9h0T5VMYeK0OLGqBZ6bTjQ0kJZfiX8OOjuj1fIiJKUgAqL9Yyz1pkupkBYH7Ho-2XhRvE2dtxFhugAzFRDOugzC0SbC64wfEYUSLgf2-Ljz1hOC7GEq2Y-xiA_yRc_M6qNB-mW0WSgenhimNMdaI33Wrmi8uFptOFpYUhBlQ/s844/89.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="759" data-original-width="844" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhwghrhBDjreQWaFA86J9h0T5VMYeK0OLGqBZ6bTjQ0kJZfiX8OOjuj1fIiJKUgAqL9Yyz1pkupkBYH7Ho-2XhRvE2dtxFhugAzFRDOugzC0SbC64wfEYUSLgf2-Ljz1hOC7GEq2Y-xiA_yRc_M6qNB-mW0WSgenhimNMdaI33Wrmi8uFptOFpYUhBlQ/s16000/89.PNG" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We stopped in for a quick drink and toilet break at the Pub ‘The Central’ - the staff were very welcoming and the toilets were clean. Aurora may need to work on her coaster etiquette though ha!.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgx55E4XElsLTxz0gLwJNrmvbB5aQBnbDdp2zpP-npoinxdyATa2pyP8z4chse9rqbN-uxitNMka5RKLwEB5yiE-xWYX6aU8SDhzooHS8FVKx9WQlvKwKkCAYl1Xj7AzGKFd_OftcjZ6XeJ0l4JtHS2pnoxOieb1T6klk1MFJFaj4LEQKoZg25U3mKoM/s2048/90.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgx55E4XElsLTxz0gLwJNrmvbB5aQBnbDdp2zpP-npoinxdyATa2pyP8z4chse9rqbN-uxitNMka5RKLwEB5yiE-xWYX6aU8SDhzooHS8FVKx9WQlvKwKkCAYl1Xj7AzGKFd_OftcjZ6XeJ0l4JtHS2pnoxOieb1T6klk1MFJFaj4LEQKoZg25U3mKoM/s16000/90.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfppE6MA8s6bYZMEiC-_HeRBKA0blc-omu2Fs9SgubSoy12VcGoQIgtiyDbLnZZTVqr1N1V5SGsQy0n1ciz4lm3NlzC7fskzS0zcc1AoySu4Z2Vp6nR4py2X1WzbVHHDiMbIkqnNsX4gzMwVapxBCiVLgbrFnDFlAgWv5ViPApuP89upLqfwIbjY74-8/s2048/91.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Next bridge is just a few short steps from ‘The Central’ - </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">The Tyne Bridge.</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHFf7gCJbnPJ97UBQryLe9uJPnErI2yMQLzySu-MLCDk8aWj2doIxZ_HzWxEDp4_EaHueZ28DKpwgAYEfEEwYNRqjlHh05Oe06hU9bQkf_ftU62EyxTy23r_dsf3yauhSkcVbudfUIXhz1IoxV82lioKGCG6bM5-9SNMya1gBHHVcZRd3Ipj0LZMqgek/s2048/92.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHFf7gCJbnPJ97UBQryLe9uJPnErI2yMQLzySu-MLCDk8aWj2doIxZ_HzWxEDp4_EaHueZ28DKpwgAYEfEEwYNRqjlHh05Oe06hU9bQkf_ftU62EyxTy23r_dsf3yauhSkcVbudfUIXhz1IoxV82lioKGCG6bM5-9SNMya1gBHHVcZRd3Ipj0LZMqgek/s16000/92.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_weyVMA7ZuaXCnUY0plMfyYPc2ksZESVjHv5RdE0OE2PbH02zWZ4MzGTKP0PDRDnSIE8p1IusMx6-UwcExl1X4OJRo-Fs4N7Gz8PWWKzhaxgOl9FjvADUzgyDgazaIYdQHe2foZ-VhTzdbTBM2c4D4nax4UeeMpvbujRc6vrp7RtUZHJBxGwqyShzmKM/s2048/93.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_weyVMA7ZuaXCnUY0plMfyYPc2ksZESVjHv5RdE0OE2PbH02zWZ4MzGTKP0PDRDnSIE8p1IusMx6-UwcExl1X4OJRo-Fs4N7Gz8PWWKzhaxgOl9FjvADUzgyDgazaIYdQHe2foZ-VhTzdbTBM2c4D4nax4UeeMpvbujRc6vrp7RtUZHJBxGwqyShzmKM/s16000/93.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The bridge is currently decorated for the Great North Run in September where roughly 52,000 runners pass over this bridge every year.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><p></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The bridge towers are also regularly opened up for Heritage open days (I’m hoping we’ll be able to get tickets this year as I didn’t even realise this was even a thing until recently.)<br /><br /><br />The bridge's towers were originally intended to have 5 stories -<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to be used as storage areas with lifts to provide quick access to the Quayside.<br /><br /><br />These lifts are no longer in use and the floors of the tower warehouses were never actually completed meaning the warehouses were never used.</span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At the time it was built (1928), it was the world’s longest single-span bridge (a bridge that stretches across the entire river without a central pier in the water for support).<br /><br /><br />It was opened by King George V on October 10th 1928. The designers and engineers of this bridge went on to build the famous sister bridge ‘<b>The Sydney Harbour Bridge</b>’ 3 years later.</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This bridge can get very busy with traffic, especially during rush hours - it is however one of the shorter bridges to walk over.</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">You get some lovely views, especially on sunset on this bridge.</span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvEzQR5tr5N3V36yVI5J13nBfwSTKmZAECAkxHSBlT4jpKlg8QsIbibFGwjJ_Gn7HOgSI12j5zknw_hstDRD6cM-YLaXchTmaItBJli_byYNBuTz7_sJjWqDQ84h4PuRheHbhGIjvvnwdjsRoK0ZlSi1g6VZIwqsEFenKgsWuxMvybIFgSJJ6QTrcLZf4/s2048/94.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Definitely one for next year’s Home Ed curriculum.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Crs2Q18pYWI3HkjfRij4dV8Gx9PiuMGtQhrRm8l4rO_5_8kWsDA4dKL_H_kzQHQPlwzfvenjFwRn9_O33G4V-C7q4f_TpXS94Yki7-URhDripu83Gkfen1_zquW0rq9aaRMKnt6_cEoePu4xNtSiM0NympPlZuAI796XenhNs1DSK7T4C2eUcRb7ef4/s2048/99.1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Crs2Q18pYWI3HkjfRij4dV8Gx9PiuMGtQhrRm8l4rO_5_8kWsDA4dKL_H_kzQHQPlwzfvenjFwRn9_O33G4V-C7q4f_TpXS94Yki7-URhDripu83Gkfen1_zquW0rq9aaRMKnt6_cEoePu4xNtSiM0NympPlZuAI796XenhNs1DSK7T4C2eUcRb7ef4/s16000/99.1.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><p class="p8" style="background-color: white; color: #be0004; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The end of this bridge can be quite intimidating as there is a lot going on.</span><br /><span class="s1"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykhmNfPDcN1YH2Oz2MdcQ0amAkDDM-gAL6aH_2MupJzOlDgKRVAGimNYtiNsZQYLTQqRfaq1b6VS6M29eGu8XfglBDkqz55u6CnNmp1DanhldSsvuG2JJ2zj22Pp9SwALUhm2aEO8Uu_7faSPzjg_MUIfbv3sxYpOTp8GrgZ1MBKxRDgKQ0bYn5eLvaI/s2048/99.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykhmNfPDcN1YH2Oz2MdcQ0amAkDDM-gAL6aH_2MupJzOlDgKRVAGimNYtiNsZQYLTQqRfaq1b6VS6M29eGu8XfglBDkqz55u6CnNmp1DanhldSsvuG2JJ2zj22Pp9SwALUhm2aEO8Uu_7faSPzjg_MUIfbv3sxYpOTp8GrgZ1MBKxRDgKQ0bYn5eLvaI/s16000/99.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #be0004; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p><div><span class="s1"><span style="color: #be0004; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep left and head down through the underpass.</span><span class="s1" style="color: #be0004; font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeqgZOOKGIwPcdgekJLP4_8XUYkRmrtNxSEySbvWgv9YufWSOGxnqclY1aoUJnAkgfBbzNBrFzhmefnYTSmhJd59OKEh4LWSa7I8wIho9iDFUHwPkit3PKA0e8andujpG-FPeUB1tgFOgF_tdRiOAwY48dQShPCPyllOYFn5Q0a0oVeXO8TUZ79NbPFk/s2048/101.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeqgZOOKGIwPcdgekJLP4_8XUYkRmrtNxSEySbvWgv9YufWSOGxnqclY1aoUJnAkgfBbzNBrFzhmefnYTSmhJd59OKEh4LWSa7I8wIho9iDFUHwPkit3PKA0e8andujpG-FPeUB1tgFOgF_tdRiOAwY48dQShPCPyllOYFn5Q0a0oVeXO8TUZ79NbPFk/s16000/101.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCYJ341ZsLmdfgJk6Okvp5QfA0z_ZWMjTAHWEjfiKOTJ4pqV--PwpYY2SWOEVTLeB3NoT5754xrOQAaYnZvkP6sq-5MfRB04z5C3ZXoMzqgiycqS8-abV2JnCvIHNdf5QzO5mnQjhmAFgH5EYnEbJnzML7CvfiUW04LXRc2JTDKgrng0VhUvOhGNSbTQ/s2048/102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCYJ341ZsLmdfgJk6Okvp5QfA0z_ZWMjTAHWEjfiKOTJ4pqV--PwpYY2SWOEVTLeB3NoT5754xrOQAaYnZvkP6sq-5MfRB04z5C3ZXoMzqgiycqS8-abV2JnCvIHNdf5QzO5mnQjhmAFgH5EYnEbJnzML7CvfiUW04LXRc2JTDKgrng0VhUvOhGNSbTQ/s16000/102.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s a bit dirty and has a weird smell but is safer than crossing the busy road overhead, it also has CCTV coverage for peace of mind. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">When you reach the end of the underpass </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">turn right and head under the arch where you can see the All Saints Church Steeple.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="s1" style="color: #be0004; 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Cross the road to the entrance of the Urban Study Hotel </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and then turn left and follow the path around.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yG9JlNtlAU0WPMXOufRE-qfB_bezejDEr1wm4pP2WalGc4HPpSAsCiXbFon7A0f_PoyLNrdeCYa9Su5xFQz1qTdF90ZZOhceF-Sy7IM7rgp5DI9E3dyrKCoh6sChAxS2n6osbCqi3TUuSabxY_J_-jyDPSQo6QhYZehOItBNMOORxfjt2RsVGgNuRmw/s2048/106.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yG9JlNtlAU0WPMXOufRE-qfB_bezejDEr1wm4pP2WalGc4HPpSAsCiXbFon7A0f_PoyLNrdeCYa9Su5xFQz1qTdF90ZZOhceF-Sy7IM7rgp5DI9E3dyrKCoh6sChAxS2n6osbCqi3TUuSabxY_J_-jyDPSQo6QhYZehOItBNMOORxfjt2RsVGgNuRmw/s16000/106.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjej_TSBYXzbFax1LmBqJVsZMB96-NsoEGXNDOjvSA2iXpCPR2oe0k0ocQBIK3iGwNSSupsuxhI0_qkni63oX1EPzEVNcvqcSaSOcKInmheucmvtPbzbAA9L7dK6mdo_54zQ5578fbF1V_Wb9SlxMrhxCD-sXKfAGjUSPd2Zj5C2PQgacqq0sH7b2pi9zg/s2048/107.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">We popped into the Broad Chare</span><span class="s1" style="color: #be0004; font-family: inherit;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">a little further down to use the loo’s they have - I think if it was earlier in the day we would have stayed for food, it seemed like a really nice place.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Follow the path down and cross the road opposite the Sage</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">turn left and head down to the final bridge of the day - </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">The Millennium Bridge.</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOHIWbX2dnJm5fhHYOwQ8uPwe8s_NwoL2KxmFR-kGqBd9PyEJqbkma42UULp0xjm7lzFlpl_yDXoN_qNDLSKSeYjWRTe-Px54zPprmfsMNO16tWBmsK2fmoILMVwHqstgb9kDAGJvH0kHGZ131IkwIbHVO0wMm88kdPM0Rz1ywwkUm8bshVLVXQoDNxg/s2048/111.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggngdeLAavkxL-2Fz8wF0nL38MuGva338jic29ncVDRWqnotikgnE6KYFUU2Rzf1VOE84KMn9CUQ_Si_yO33XkuVrOKWT58LnDPQfmoUkLCx2-XJsPfTJRZjB0aqf8usWVnJbsdjPyHEtRMb89QWyq1DO2N460ivv4ymuJvz2H2_JRO0frSlQq1ikgQoM/s16000/113.jpg" title="River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We sat on the benches in the middle of this bridge overlooking the bridges we’d ventured on and it was honestly the best seat of the day!<br /><br /><br />Me and Damon were there on the day this bridge opened in 2001 - I was on the Gateshead side and he was on the Newcastle side, it’s so weird to think we could have passed each other when walking over the bridge for the first time.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Upon the development of the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in 1995 a competition was launched to design a new footbridge linking Gateshead to Newcastle. There were over 150 entries.</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />This bridge was the first bridge to be built in the area for over 100 years and was part of the regeneration of the area.<br /><br /><br />The bridge uses hydraulic rams on either side to tilt to allow boats to pass under, it takes around 4 minutes to fully tilt. It cost £22 million to create, winning 25 awards and was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II on 7th May 2002 as part of her Golden Jubilee tour.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I would dedicate the full day to completing this challenge, hopefully, the weather cheers up soon as it would be a great summer holidays day out/challenge - I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Pin me for later</i></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; 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font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p></p>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-48742302860510240292024-02-29T10:56:00.003+00:002024-02-29T10:56:37.250+00:0010 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle<p>This post shares 10 FREE days out which are close to a Metro Station. If you don't live near a Metro Station, many offer bus connections and <a href="https://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/useful-information/car-parking-facilities" target="_blank">some stations have free/paid car parks</a> too if you'd like to park and ride. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uNCGJl8EEjPDwWvXagrVLEyYlFGcUszek_eZLaXJeSsbZ8ZUpaQ26bdk2HWeUnXZKdCXTtCTdr4hjBf87kfc3gCqSktJ05CduL6wZkT8oA15lcsPbsbeB1EVGql1r6HhPuYSFRdj3be9qViGdvHiVoS96bL5NAdrFJZ4VdyqfJBqzSW-inEDPXw7/s1005/PXL_20210815_113115218.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1005" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uNCGJl8EEjPDwWvXagrVLEyYlFGcUszek_eZLaXJeSsbZ8ZUpaQ26bdk2HWeUnXZKdCXTtCTdr4hjBf87kfc3gCqSktJ05CduL6wZkT8oA15lcsPbsbeB1EVGql1r6HhPuYSFRdj3be9qViGdvHiVoS96bL5NAdrFJZ4VdyqfJBqzSW-inEDPXw7/s16000/PXL_20210815_113115218.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Don't forget, kids aged 11 and under travel for free by Metro with a fare paying adult. All day, every day and they don't need a ticket. <a href="https://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/take-kids-free" target="_blank">Find out more/check the t&cs here. </a></p><a name='more'></a><div><br /></div><p><span></span></p><div>If you like to plan in advance and budget for days out over school holidays, I highly recommend using a Pop Pay As You Go Card of downloading the Pop app if you have an Android phone for your own tickets. Tap in and out of stations and the best fare will automatically be calculated for you.<br /><br />You top up your card in advance so you could pre-load with £ when you can and save it for future days out. <br /><br />Read on for maps and itineraries for how to spend your day. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><h2>10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station </h2><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol><li>South Shields (ideal for a rainy/sunny/mixed weather day)</li><li>Discovery Museum & The Common Room (ideal for a rainy day)</li><li>Jesmond Dene and Pets Corner (ideal for a sunny day)</li><li>Sunderland Winter Gardens and Museum (ideal for a rainy day)</li><li>Ouseburn Farm & Seven Stories (ideal for a day of mixed weather)</li><li>Great North Museum & Exhibition Park (ideal for a day of mixed weather)</li><li>Richardson Dees Park (ideal for a sunny day)</li><li>North Tyneside Coast (ideal for a sunny day)</li><li>Rising Sun Country Park (ideal for a sunny day)</li><li>Shiremoor Adventure Playground (ideal for a sunny day)<br /><br /><br />*of course there is nothing to stop you enjoying indoor attractions on a sunny day and outdoor attractions when it rains, in fact, they are usually much quieter if you do this. <br /><br /></li></ol><div>All of the places mentioned in the list require no pre-booking with the exception of some special events. Please note, some of the blog posts linked were written during the pandemic when pre-booking was still required. <br /><br /><br /></div></div><br /></div><b>1 - South Shields</b><p></p><p></p><ul><li>Metro Station: South Shields (+ various walking lengths) </li></ul><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs1hyMuyEdUuucsdI9BO9p8WsHFoMuDo9w5y4A9f_O8M3yIPCL2E8sKqUw8N6sE8p0EXmLysjGHWxaKynyQ6jda0aiDXo_8IM9hSS0YR_5rVLso2vNlW23ZvxH_NRfPda1AgfktpjT2YpkzDNxvRF1o5cO7LktvwIdeltsviebRwfQtDFAXQyc8ak/s4032/PXL_20210810_125047944.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - South Shields" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs1hyMuyEdUuucsdI9BO9p8WsHFoMuDo9w5y4A9f_O8M3yIPCL2E8sKqUw8N6sE8p0EXmLysjGHWxaKynyQ6jda0aiDXo_8IM9hSS0YR_5rVLso2vNlW23ZvxH_NRfPda1AgfktpjT2YpkzDNxvRF1o5cO7LktvwIdeltsviebRwfQtDFAXQyc8ak/s16000/PXL_20210810_125047944.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - South Shields" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arbeia Roman Fort </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />South Shields is a brilliant place for a free day out and there is loads to do, all within walking distance of the Metro Station. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you'd like to visit all of the places mentioned, you will walk around 2 miles with little stop offs at each attraction. <br /><br /><br />Indoor attractions include the Word (where you'll find a range of interactive exhibitions, lots of books and fantastic views) and South Shields Museum & Gallery which is another lovely free museum and includes a small reptile house.<br /><br /><br />Outdoor attractions include North and South Marine Park (both with fab playgrounds and an ideal place to stop for a picnic), Arbeia Roman Fort which is a real hidden gem and of course the beach.<br /><br /><br />I'd recommend visiting in this order: The Word-South Shields Museum-South Marine Park-The Beach-North Marine Park-Arbeia Roman Fort. <br /><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/08/south-shields-museum-art-gallery.html" target="_blank">Here is blog guide to South Shields Museum</a><br /><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/08/arbeia-roman-fort-museum-visitors-guide.html" target="_blank">Read a blog guide to Arbeia Roman Fort here </a><br /><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2020/05/15-things-to-do-in-south-shields.html" target="_blank">There is a blog guide featuring 15 things to do in South Shields here</a><br /><br /></li><li>And just for fun, here is a throw back <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2014/04/a-day-out-in-south-shields.html" target="_blank">post from 2014 featuring a day out in South Shields </a></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH23hySaqqpkPZsurY66VkoFHXMpIINEnohRGxIo1zsi-dCNISwIlMjN1HeAwRlSFZOn6JSymZfmlK2riC3FA5gfUu1AZKzx5fQTGmd1Ssd987uEBmfKuA7r8VXJi9fprEYjBeyLBx0katIn0wGiPKqiMIZlwDx3hXgBioKtBhu8FC5ks6p08yM5xn/s1318/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.24.09.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="1318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH23hySaqqpkPZsurY66VkoFHXMpIINEnohRGxIo1zsi-dCNISwIlMjN1HeAwRlSFZOn6JSymZfmlK2riC3FA5gfUu1AZKzx5fQTGmd1Ssd987uEBmfKuA7r8VXJi9fprEYjBeyLBx0katIn0wGiPKqiMIZlwDx3hXgBioKtBhu8FC5ks6p08yM5xn/s16000/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.24.09.png" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>2 - Discovery Museum & The Common Room </b><br /><ul><li>Metro Station: Central Station (+ 10 minute walk) <br /><br /></li></ul>These are two fantastic free places to visit within easy walking distance of each other. <br /><br />The Discovery Museum features lots of hands on fun including a Science Maze with interactive activities and engaging local history exhibitions. <br /><br />The Discovery Museum often hosts additional free events during school holidays and weekends so do check their website to see whats on and the Common Room hosts a range of STEM workshops and activities across the year, again usually free (but you usually require a ticket). <br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6zP5m_zFp5qQto24YZKsDSeRzvG3L7VKaf2hvYjA-Gkwv6iouliZljPlHSq07wU6fW0qyXl0x1C2XjJblw7WR2jpreLsRXioA6nruG8LqpMvuBWRo7x3RGvj5jLVhq3puYWAGjARTEE2rlQ2nvG4t0JCNvMMdnfJLVsDpGPcJ0O5brmFsSc1l5cq/s840/IMG_20210602_110336.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Discovery Museum" border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="835" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6zP5m_zFp5qQto24YZKsDSeRzvG3L7VKaf2hvYjA-Gkwv6iouliZljPlHSq07wU6fW0qyXl0x1C2XjJblw7WR2jpreLsRXioA6nruG8LqpMvuBWRo7x3RGvj5jLVhq3puYWAGjARTEE2rlQ2nvG4t0JCNvMMdnfJLVsDpGPcJ0O5brmFsSc1l5cq/s16000/IMG_20210602_110336.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Discovery Museum" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Read North East Family Fun's blog guide to <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/06/discovery-museum-newcastle-visitor.html" target="_blank">visiting the Discovery Museum here</a> and check for the most up-to-date information <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/" target="_blank">over on their website here.</a> <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1zYDra2ROvqsKDy_SeNUvmuZxCYH11_sT681wJDlPRbiC1hFcUndS_fbw-Fv6WCZkYOtaRPV9PvO234CHY-Eae_YpSj76z4ukR3LKxTV_78vUzOzCfSkD7HpJOej9b8qJKyZC0gEijAkJek1bs1Tm63BDUtCClwyoBUe2XmGcZY-5U_I6w1ufvI0F/s1121/PXL_20210819_130218180.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - The Common Room" border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="1121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1zYDra2ROvqsKDy_SeNUvmuZxCYH11_sT681wJDlPRbiC1hFcUndS_fbw-Fv6WCZkYOtaRPV9PvO234CHY-Eae_YpSj76z4ukR3LKxTV_78vUzOzCfSkD7HpJOej9b8qJKyZC0gEijAkJek1bs1Tm63BDUtCClwyoBUe2XmGcZY-5U_I6w1ufvI0F/s16000/PXL_20210819_130218180.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - The Common Room" /></a></div><br /><br />There is a blog guide to <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/08/the-common-room-newcastle.html" target="_blank">visiting the Common Room here</a> and check for the most up-to-date information <a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/" target="_blank">over on their website here. </a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVmp3ar3q5Y36Se7SzKd-XJNcWWNjbWsVyrhk80FMScuIAF6YfgSo48_B6FSsNDtaExloSEFOgu0bPJYshFUK1KPOAChOktexCeUJ9RkdRN3_bwl5yY3heIzArZlMV2JFRx9iTe9znxPJvNJ-T3wlXSPJTdwSOFRIP0YLXnDuW4bcBoZEmp7ddcCv/s1909/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2015.42.13.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="1909" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVmp3ar3q5Y36Se7SzKd-XJNcWWNjbWsVyrhk80FMScuIAF6YfgSo48_B6FSsNDtaExloSEFOgu0bPJYshFUK1KPOAChOktexCeUJ9RkdRN3_bwl5yY3heIzArZlMV2JFRx9iTe9znxPJvNJ-T3wlXSPJTdwSOFRIP0YLXnDuW4bcBoZEmp7ddcCv/w640-h250/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2015.42.13.png" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div></div></div><b><br />3 - Jesmond Dene & Pets Corner <br /></b><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Metro: West Jesmond (+ 25 minute walk)</li></ul><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOd32Rhr9lpxRpqjRk_MVKJIOvV1NzkzYWsPmYeSdG78mZ2M_ZbZH4YAosxgl_cl17IuOen_sBewA4f8uncAbUEg7egEXbrKAmyBlwRNSzMVzD0r5MTv7r5aedJZ8sdgtGyiLT7TNaLncDYEkzGwoxX2IYAf4xtY0A90m4k8REjzxvcuPNbGASs7BbWCA/s640/DSC_0035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOd32Rhr9lpxRpqjRk_MVKJIOvV1NzkzYWsPmYeSdG78mZ2M_ZbZH4YAosxgl_cl17IuOen_sBewA4f8uncAbUEg7egEXbrKAmyBlwRNSzMVzD0r5MTv7r5aedJZ8sdgtGyiLT7TNaLncDYEkzGwoxX2IYAf4xtY0A90m4k8REjzxvcuPNbGASs7BbWCA/s16000/DSC_0035.jpg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>You can read <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2015/03/jesmond-dene.html" target="_blank">a blog guide to visiting Jesmond Dene and Pets Corner here</a>. <br /><br />We love Jesmond Dene! It's a beautiful place for a walk through the woods with a little bridge to play pooh sticks on and a waterfall too. <br /><br />There is a small enclosed playground for little ones, picnic tables, loads of grass and Pets Corner where you can visit a range of animals all completely free (although donations are of course welcome). </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSrbuKatJ4Kr_rY-XFHOh3Ra7RfEvsKXdF4EFwaXpvifk_0IvwZJ7jucks24tlPckRdgVV6a8Ao1EwAJDsRUgWtcrBzrsX6iumGwdszXQWbRGgbts75T1CdKmacNh5qEuhIYp3WS2ADqSa8SFCnGvU8Wit1X_WLRkJaxiqmHGwhXwkSgX-W2se0Wi/s1331/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2015.45.33.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="1331" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSrbuKatJ4Kr_rY-XFHOh3Ra7RfEvsKXdF4EFwaXpvifk_0IvwZJ7jucks24tlPckRdgVV6a8Ao1EwAJDsRUgWtcrBzrsX6iumGwdszXQWbRGgbts75T1CdKmacNh5qEuhIYp3WS2ADqSa8SFCnGvU8Wit1X_WLRkJaxiqmHGwhXwkSgX-W2se0Wi/w640-h326/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2015.45.33.png" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><b>4 - Sunderland Winter Gardens & Museum (+ Mowbray Park)</b><br /><ul><li>Metro : Park Lane (+ 9 minute walk)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPD3cXXkrdAfHVZFsOpqn4Iya1gSXz7WkjL_q1E7BOV8of22kllR49Uow2GBIMS4n2S2RUmgZPpxGtnvwxXyC3YslECtAw4JQ8yWN2SuePdELnE_RbKNI2Rgvt4zEyRsXVsKX0izbAlhyB16Jft5HFdsghLbMhGNZXZe41mUngmVVT3H9h7HsNSgI/s1112/IMG_20190209_140808.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPD3cXXkrdAfHVZFsOpqn4Iya1gSXz7WkjL_q1E7BOV8of22kllR49Uow2GBIMS4n2S2RUmgZPpxGtnvwxXyC3YslECtAw4JQ8yWN2SuePdELnE_RbKNI2Rgvt4zEyRsXVsKX0izbAlhyB16Jft5HFdsghLbMhGNZXZe41mUngmVVT3H9h7HsNSgI/s16000/IMG_20190209_140808.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens" /></a></div><a href="https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/sunderland-museum-winter-gardens/" target="_blank"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/sunderland-museum-winter-gardens/" target="_blank">Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens</a> are a lovely option for a rainy day. There's a museum with interesting exhibits and the Winter Garden is home to some pretty cool dinosaurs too. <br /><br />It's worth checking what's on over summer as they regularly host free / super low cost events too. <br /><br />Mowbray Park is just next door to the gardens and worth a walk around before you head home. </div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkqeKOpoGzskzcSn-TzzGEMNr4iA62NLETv-iAiN2dzpzJp2j__RKt_jyz5RuLLZDBPAPLszPYXf_-4jsxHG44b30y9XFMBubSm9gseCZo-37_XXE3z9jiUB9gdskRfMTqcIGig4RZ-gTKKDABxaZp4YavT8As3w1pXp0l0imuF9vE9cohCiCeqhQ/s1173/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2015.54.58.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="1173" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkqeKOpoGzskzcSn-TzzGEMNr4iA62NLETv-iAiN2dzpzJp2j__RKt_jyz5RuLLZDBPAPLszPYXf_-4jsxHG44b30y9XFMBubSm9gseCZo-37_XXE3z9jiUB9gdskRfMTqcIGig4RZ-gTKKDABxaZp4YavT8As3w1pXp0l0imuF9vE9cohCiCeqhQ/w640-h348/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2015.54.58.png" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div></li></ul><b>5 - Ouseburn Farm & Seven Stories </b><br /><ul><li>Metro Station: Manors (+ 12 minute walk) </li></ul>Two of our favourite places and both definitely worth a visit. They're just across the road from each other so ideal to combine. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruCBRYhSNWfH6n5i77zxLdFFpuMfoPbo8XeXkHRT2Egc4fHfayiZmdOq_ydGy4PTcox4Tz8LEotMJoyNrcoNcWoDpuFl-iMc6Ydn3YhrWIrBlaC2XHhgGk-wuJMBJD8jKIuYx5jp31XFA4h-i2XV6obK8pzZnLRczhMONdD-0fhwKgkOoKE5rkdD1/s3188/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200920140330088.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Ouseburn Farm" border="0" data-original-height="3023" data-original-width="3188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruCBRYhSNWfH6n5i77zxLdFFpuMfoPbo8XeXkHRT2Egc4fHfayiZmdOq_ydGy4PTcox4Tz8LEotMJoyNrcoNcWoDpuFl-iMc6Ydn3YhrWIrBlaC2XHhgGk-wuJMBJD8jKIuYx5jp31XFA4h-i2XV6obK8pzZnLRczhMONdD-0fhwKgkOoKE5rkdD1/s16000/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200920140330088.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Ouseburn Farm" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk/" target="_blank">Ouseburn Farm</a> is a charity with sheep, pigs, chickens and a range of small animals including a tortoise who likes to roam around. You can pop in during opening hours and say hello to the animals. Sometimes you are able to hold/pet them and ask the keepers some questions too.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2020/09/ouseburn-farm-entrance-fee.html" target="_blank">Take a look around the farm in this blog guide</a> (although please note, this post was written during the pandemic and there is no longer an entrance fee and you don't need to book).<br /><br />Seven Stories is now FREE to visit and honestly I feel like we are so lucky to have this attraction here in the North East. There are multiple floors of beautiful and engaging exhibitions all based around children's stories and books. We love it! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6IQukkW9sMHOtBsFnvaNfgHl3FkEKAp9pCQE1-PW43bp-I6b_dKwVmhRdhzAuMlLQNRZF8iIoxVhZ4Ktq2N61OOgAi2OD-LNJJ83MPjQb9OKsOwu7xNYNAxHfWcMkMXbEEiKq1b3-3GnpBSpKfnWjd7RMGWfxdJKaDVasCgW449MVpR4ip23y6fs/s3156/PXL_20220220_120848820.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Seven Stories" border="0" data-original-height="2265" data-original-width="3156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6IQukkW9sMHOtBsFnvaNfgHl3FkEKAp9pCQE1-PW43bp-I6b_dKwVmhRdhzAuMlLQNRZF8iIoxVhZ4Ktq2N61OOgAi2OD-LNJJ83MPjQb9OKsOwu7xNYNAxHfWcMkMXbEEiKq1b3-3GnpBSpKfnWjd7RMGWfxdJKaDVasCgW449MVpR4ip23y6fs/s16000/PXL_20220220_120848820.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Seven Stories" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />You can read <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2022/02/seven-stories-is-now-free-to-visit.html" target="_blank">a blog guide to Seven Stories here</a> and check their website for up to date info here. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FcBGg-bjFxhfbqxU-F1GTcvGrynITRvrl5PxXtCqEDqwf7hNrLizuhnmLKTSrhaxcxa4NaNHMJqKagqALYaieN0pgkTSJ1JiovgY7DzlNmr0YgTgExq_BAIa9VWMPKOp4kEywBcf1a98HskjC8YRsUJpWR2CVryeA_ytgrIchFkGwyBrCPuTZePg/s1119/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2015.56.50.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="1119" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FcBGg-bjFxhfbqxU-F1GTcvGrynITRvrl5PxXtCqEDqwf7hNrLizuhnmLKTSrhaxcxa4NaNHMJqKagqALYaieN0pgkTSJ1JiovgY7DzlNmr0YgTgExq_BAIa9VWMPKOp4kEywBcf1a98HskjC8YRsUJpWR2CVryeA_ytgrIchFkGwyBrCPuTZePg/w640-h314/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2015.56.50.png" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><b>6 - Great North Museum & Exhibition Park</b></div><div><ul><li>Metro Station: Haymarket (+14 minute walk)<br /><br /></li></ul><div>I love that the Great North Museum features so many varied exhibitions. It's one of those places where there really is something for everyone.<br /><br />From animals and dinosaurs to beautiful gems and crystals or ancient mummys and Hadrian's Wall, it's certainly an ecclectic mix. The Mouse House is a lovely little space for little ones too.<br /><br />There's a <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/06/great-north-museum-hancock-visitors.html" target="_blank">guide to visiting the museum here </a>and <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/" target="_blank">check their website for the most up to date information here. </a><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdCjAlBjNy1uX5Ayiez2ftBSydtbhIhHeLxItYt1S2lG6l55HZXL1zOI_OUcJ-b3QmskPGowE5DyuWHfd8Ph2prHd2OdzyEI4BiNw4CayxVRqCAYfxDXNTNspUGkTVgH82GAN3nZKuYxtp7CV7ckqWP4vjWhx1NNUQnDOM49TcjZqQQmruATizZDv/s866/IMG_20210602_151004.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Great North Museum Dinosaur" border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdCjAlBjNy1uX5Ayiez2ftBSydtbhIhHeLxItYt1S2lG6l55HZXL1zOI_OUcJ-b3QmskPGowE5DyuWHfd8Ph2prHd2OdzyEI4BiNw4CayxVRqCAYfxDXNTNspUGkTVgH82GAN3nZKuYxtp7CV7ckqWP4vjWhx1NNUQnDOM49TcjZqQQmruATizZDv/s16000/IMG_20210602_151004.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Great North Museum Dinosaur" /></a></div><br /><div><br />Exhibition Park is just along the road from the museum and a real hidden gem in Newcastle. You'd never believe you were in the city as you stroll around. <br /><br />There are lovely playgrounds, sports courts, table tennis tables (hire equipment from the cafe for a £5 refundable deposit), walks and a skate park. Urban Green who manage the park often run free events for kids in the summer too. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qzbC5pk-IizLgFr_07kdW6fDgLZ10x9Fl3EpFomcE_CiBmjuo0Yg1S7t1__507S3vVtmuQjxKybK85Lc1ZLKkbpgYVN2QGWnbAKk4x9KAX5qtt-vYo41LQr-kHq3QP56eeCxh9QcYzQ2lN5K__g58-C_v9crqva1BGL5mWXTZc19K2b8TRxJiEmZ/s1600/DSC_0413.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qzbC5pk-IizLgFr_07kdW6fDgLZ10x9Fl3EpFomcE_CiBmjuo0Yg1S7t1__507S3vVtmuQjxKybK85Lc1ZLKkbpgYVN2QGWnbAKk4x9KAX5qtt-vYo41LQr-kHq3QP56eeCxh9QcYzQ2lN5K__g58-C_v9crqva1BGL5mWXTZc19K2b8TRxJiEmZ/s16000/DSC_0413.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Exhibition Park" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Don't miss the FREE mini train that runs next to Wylam Brewery on the first Sunday of every month. Kids will love it. <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/04/a-family-day-out-at-exhibition-park.html" target="_blank">Here is a guide to visiting Exhibition Park.</a></div><br /> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissGbGfqwItCIGmhloGaJTKmnD8EBd2IzSk_W7xtKMCJ8o0W4k2M2aFu7tG01W14TSJJw_9N5Noi2oeZKo2e0J2doaJ_YBm2qWP-aHRLCNHBgKVvsG8n_11z6ut0UZw-fiVn_istqcRNjayn2Za6YLYtALkJFEjMf3VjgphE1065GbRWzshDp1Cp8T/s832/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.04.32.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="832" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissGbGfqwItCIGmhloGaJTKmnD8EBd2IzSk_W7xtKMCJ8o0W4k2M2aFu7tG01W14TSJJw_9N5Noi2oeZKo2e0J2doaJ_YBm2qWP-aHRLCNHBgKVvsG8n_11z6ut0UZw-fiVn_istqcRNjayn2Za6YLYtALkJFEjMf3VjgphE1065GbRWzshDp1Cp8T/w640-h518/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.04.32.png" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b>7 - Richardson Dees Park </b></div><div><ul><li>Metro: Wallsend (+10 minute walk) </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Richardson Dees Park is a lovely park in Wallsend with a fab playground, skate park, sports pitches, duck pond, sand and water play, gardens and more. It's easily somewhere you can spend a few hours on a nice day. <br /><br />Wallsend Hall Grounds next door are lovely for a walk too. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/04/richardson-dees-park-wallsend-visitor-information.html" target="_blank"><br />Read North East Family Fun's full guide to visiting here. </a><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZM3OQRmBE6zyL7OeRl_Un7awHQixzYuBtzJDJZ8D7QjpI8m8RF97iUwNNkjLYY1g_eKjA_GjfRNTVyq8v6DQEZ5UucyK5P7y7cO013DDO2hTur__K_rszLX49_Frp2bJGq5shIuPa6nEca-iFJTKBRarxoglCOCNIkU2pYZT1ZUTQhNPRWkubOtR/s895/IMG_20210417_114930.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Richardson Dees Park" border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="895" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZM3OQRmBE6zyL7OeRl_Un7awHQixzYuBtzJDJZ8D7QjpI8m8RF97iUwNNkjLYY1g_eKjA_GjfRNTVyq8v6DQEZ5UucyK5P7y7cO013DDO2hTur__K_rszLX49_Frp2bJGq5shIuPa6nEca-iFJTKBRarxoglCOCNIkU2pYZT1ZUTQhNPRWkubOtR/s16000/IMG_20210417_114930.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Richardson Dees Park" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitepDbSyKLDRuI2-icNlqTE3HLKZY0hKANdFFo7LoyrBeNcS5MiPNiy-qJbMdFh65rK2BFKsNYej-Hv3FlBQLr0nCo8zBOD9CSQ1G_DrPC63ZH4leRoLLKuqfprPwzbHud1IubJoh0sshz-TxhIBnK63KcR2yPWZeRuFKXyngnbqDUU_ViJJhosdfr/s750/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.06.19.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="615" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitepDbSyKLDRuI2-icNlqTE3HLKZY0hKANdFFo7LoyrBeNcS5MiPNiy-qJbMdFh65rK2BFKsNYej-Hv3FlBQLr0nCo8zBOD9CSQ1G_DrPC63ZH4leRoLLKuqfprPwzbHud1IubJoh0sshz-TxhIBnK63KcR2yPWZeRuFKXyngnbqDUU_ViJJhosdfr/w524-h640/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.06.19.png" title="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle" width="524" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b>8 - North Tyneside Coast </b><br /><ul><li>Metro: Cullercoats / Tynemouth / Whitley Bay </li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4l46iCUz_O7VZu0L1H3nABuinDEJDvHmaPXkElhbq3rp7Vj4QEudDh4z6qm_ccFn74pEPOUexbMcTDi6q9cQRWkgOV7XW7eZjJbZrP3Sp49tsd5eHfIXiMiHoPvfEVb9nXeey2u9QhauaW4Jz69rOfHl39n5LP-sf37zfDIlQbWOtUzr8hPDYLUq/s1112/IMG_20210612_111737.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle - Cullercoats Beach" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4l46iCUz_O7VZu0L1H3nABuinDEJDvHmaPXkElhbq3rp7Vj4QEudDh4z6qm_ccFn74pEPOUexbMcTDi6q9cQRWkgOV7XW7eZjJbZrP3Sp49tsd5eHfIXiMiHoPvfEVb9nXeey2u9QhauaW4Jz69rOfHl39n5LP-sf37zfDIlQbWOtUzr8hPDYLUq/s16000/IMG_20210612_111737.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station - Cullercoats Beach" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>The North Tyneside Coast is a fab place to visit. You are spoilt with beaches and you can walk or take the Metro between Whitley Bay, Cullercoats and Tynemouth. <br /><br />As well as the seaside, there are some nice parks to enjoy too including one in Cullercoats overlooking the sea, Whitley Bay Park and my personal favourite, Northumberland Park in Tynemouth. <br /><br />If you fancy a walk, the walk from Whitley Bay to St Mary's Island is around 2 miles each way. It's impossible to get lost as you can see the lighthouse from the beach. It's a fab spot for rockpooling and seal spotting (do check the tide times if you'd like to cross onto the island). <br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/07/fun-things-to-do-with-kids-in-whitley-bay.html" target="_blank">Read 25+ things to do in Whitley Bay here </a></li></ul></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9 - Rising Sun Country Park </span><ul><li>Metro: Palmersville (+17 minute walk)</li></ul><br />Rising Sun Country Park is a varied day out with a playground and visitor centre, woodland walks and trails to follow, ponds and wildlife hides plus a free to visit community farm. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/05/rising-sun-country-park-pushchair-dog-friendly-walk.html" target="_blank">Read a guide to visiting here. </a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFe9VF3Ia4UXACyKzXV9Ja_9HOL4cYGbk7L71HVMtdxcpaKiVUKgrekrOaj1cfk9AGzAe6N930yUnPSGxbUwpbbWgTgYjkdvHCpTuzQkagrCRUBu1Hz9dtcV7mDYpEjkjXI_iWSozt3u3KARznlQOkuhw4q21XsykmSwAo2vDqut0M7S4O7cC0pv-8/s1600/DSC_0750.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station - Rising Sun Park" border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFe9VF3Ia4UXACyKzXV9Ja_9HOL4cYGbk7L71HVMtdxcpaKiVUKgrekrOaj1cfk9AGzAe6N930yUnPSGxbUwpbbWgTgYjkdvHCpTuzQkagrCRUBu1Hz9dtcV7mDYpEjkjXI_iWSozt3u3KARznlQOkuhw4q21XsykmSwAo2vDqut0M7S4O7cC0pv-8/s16000/DSC_0750.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station - Rising Sun Park" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINOtO_kw0Ba5re8xQ-JJRH2cEPvmvS7iqM7jiS2Bdp1x0UhFdsDmwkgzcf4Vmsjve_kZcu0ky8Lh6SAjaKj852BPEsb1DSIG_7U-gU3-GpD03S7SJDx2CWG7tpYtJgRKFiREM7RfZvdNFbfeY-WCG03HriQvB8l499MEymKK5AURrlJFRDB996kxv/s974/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.08.45.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station" border="0" data-original-height="723" data-original-width="974" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINOtO_kw0Ba5re8xQ-JJRH2cEPvmvS7iqM7jiS2Bdp1x0UhFdsDmwkgzcf4Vmsjve_kZcu0ky8Lh6SAjaKj852BPEsb1DSIG_7U-gU3-GpD03S7SJDx2CWG7tpYtJgRKFiREM7RfZvdNFbfeY-WCG03HriQvB8l499MEymKK5AURrlJFRDB996kxv/w640-h476/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.08.45.png" title="10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><b>10 - Shiremoor Adventure Playground </b><p></p></div><div><ul><li>Metro Station : Shiremoor (+ 9 minute walk)</li></ul>It is super important you check opening hours for Shiremoor Aventure Playground for that day before heading out. They usually post <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Shiremoorplauround1" target="_blank">on their Facebook page</a>.<br /><br />It's not like a normal playground and is only open at set times and these change. Some sessions are dedicated to families with additional needs. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRdMaVKi7UReygBe7J0g4asszYIO555rU13GraFAWkrBGyKN8rBS-2bSzAa4mWWP-q82sp-FfiwhjqMaHTX_DQClsZNmziz63qoYx2BogNJx5kR4NoOqvV0H7UDc1REJHLGMMaILoybHEU4XK-XMkitKZInHcrcLZAhThY_vZEFiPtbyR4-saURCz/s4494/20220313_145856.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station - Shiremoor Adventure Playground" border="0" data-original-height="3415" data-original-width="4494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRdMaVKi7UReygBe7J0g4asszYIO555rU13GraFAWkrBGyKN8rBS-2bSzAa4mWWP-q82sp-FfiwhjqMaHTX_DQClsZNmziz63qoYx2BogNJx5kR4NoOqvV0H7UDc1REJHLGMMaILoybHEU4XK-XMkitKZInHcrcLZAhThY_vZEFiPtbyR4-saURCz/s16000/20220313_145856.jpeg" title="10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station - Shiremoor Adventure Playground" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Once you have checked the opening hours, it is free to visit and you don't need to book. It's a brilliant place with an adventure playground alongside a wide range of activities including things like toasting marshmallows, rollerskating, grooming farmyard animals and preparing vegetables. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2022/05/shiremoor-adventure-playground-guide-to.html" target="_blank">You can read a full blog guide to visiting here. </a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhFkHlZIC8nqW6Cp6NXBp8xfeWNxXxLAgKBIndK5E8hKunPqKV0U8HIi1SKfXuwTME-bCNFegx97A4Lhlxz6xgpAQnRYSn8Qd8jCO6VzJNvn3UBrAqmjf1DuqJChrCAH-G1r0Y-l0FRfpAzP_XRjUqqj9Qti3EYscG0Oz6jc-3KFlbBrByw0St6_r/s740/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.12.43.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station" border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="740" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhFkHlZIC8nqW6Cp6NXBp8xfeWNxXxLAgKBIndK5E8hKunPqKV0U8HIi1SKfXuwTME-bCNFegx97A4Lhlxz6xgpAQnRYSn8Qd8jCO6VzJNvn3UBrAqmjf1DuqJChrCAH-G1r0Y-l0FRfpAzP_XRjUqqj9Qti3EYscG0Oz6jc-3KFlbBrByw0St6_r/w640-h572/Screenshot%202022-06-29%20at%2016.12.43.png" title="10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br />Other Posts You May Enjoy: <br /><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/10/north-south-shields-cheap-metro.html" target="_blank">A day out in North and South Shields with Tyne and Wear Metro</a> </li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2022/04/how-to-explore-hadrians-wall-by-tyne.html" target="_blank">Visiting Hadrian's Wall in Tyneside with Tyne and Wear Metro</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2024/01/7-outdoor-spaces-to-enjoy-around.html" target="_blank">7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/03/9-reasons-to-visit-exhibition-park.html" target="_blank">9 Reasons to Visit Exhubition Park</a></li></ul></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr8ClUDZDWRBhxCltx-GGXMSunje8ss7ArXdVOA5vyTJbpAeLPTHa2H7IYesE_e6fu3P2QDVbYqjR6GgOCR8vGUMcmNcDw4Q5_8LC_ABa4ji05GzIvkUVjNd9AX6_jqb0Dt-HMv0qplzHbWG_G0EGmv6vXQTQqKT1xCus0m7-hYjF0cKsnhsgrjlCQHWk/s1500/metropin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr8ClUDZDWRBhxCltx-GGXMSunje8ss7ArXdVOA5vyTJbpAeLPTHa2H7IYesE_e6fu3P2QDVbYqjR6GgOCR8vGUMcmNcDw4Q5_8LC_ABa4ji05GzIvkUVjNd9AX6_jqb0Dt-HMv0qplzHbWG_G0EGmv6vXQTQqKT1xCus0m7-hYjF0cKsnhsgrjlCQHWk/w266-h400/metropin.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-38038377654661788722024-02-28T10:22:00.003+00:002024-02-28T10:22:26.446+00:00Newcastle University Open Day - What To Expect <p> This post is based on our own experience of Open Day in November 2023. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjre7d_I5w975mSmJWZsJ9lSawUNS28l-b1vqkyLE2QXj_DbXusWQA2tXUBV07TnqPlmK_jDmyoIi0FMx_JiO4flt1BSg_r6G1lGeJprMXxqW9MiZAnWJJOGcIG7-jZWyIu4Ey_pS2tVDCfo8abAygFWEO2ruFa4lkusn5Gzd5fK9UYLuXcYJ3X0wMVN3A/s1121/PXL_20231118_093758347.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle University Open Day - What To Expect" border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="1121" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjre7d_I5w975mSmJWZsJ9lSawUNS28l-b1vqkyLE2QXj_DbXusWQA2tXUBV07TnqPlmK_jDmyoIi0FMx_JiO4flt1BSg_r6G1lGeJprMXxqW9MiZAnWJJOGcIG7-jZWyIu4Ey_pS2tVDCfo8abAygFWEO2ruFa4lkusn5Gzd5fK9UYLuXcYJ3X0wMVN3A/w640-h498/PXL_20231118_093758347.jpeg" title="Newcastle University Open Day - What To Expect" width="640" /></a></div><br />I didn't attend a single open day before going to university in 2002. Looking back, I am really shocked by this! Imagine moving miles away to a city that you've never been to before by yourself. It feels crazy to me but it was kind of normal back then. <span><a name='more'></a></span><br /><br />I'm not sure if University Open Days are a bigger thing now or if it's because University is now much more expensive (or maybe a combo of the two) but I'm determined that Harry won't make the same mistakes as I did and we'll be attending a few Uni Open Days over the next year. <br /><br /><br />Harry is in Year 12. Everyone is welcome to attend an open day and I would definitely recommend visiting your home uni as a starting point in Year 12. The whole day really gave us more of an insight into what was to come. <br /><br /><br />University Open Days are free to attend and you usually need to sign up online to attend. You can find upcoming dates on their websites. The day was really busy, pretty full on and most prospective students attended with their parent / parents. <br /><br /><br />You are sent a big itinerary/guide before attending which shares timings for tours, lectures, workshops, a map, where to register etc...... It's a good idea to have a read through this before you attend and have a rough idea of where you'd like to visit. <br /><br /><br />On arrival, we registered our attendance and were given a branded tote bag with pens, prospectus, course guides, maps, student guides, city guides, accommodation guides and more. This was really useful and handy to carry all the bits and bobs we collected during the day too. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmXZ980DnadeUUnDDAlU3Jb4Ql8KQNCq3Wk0wYvocjrihE95M5B-hjtZo7ZyXgJshbpr5jx8EjY8sOLGwrdOjKUFc8VjOBGU1aq1eqOSL2L5J7Cl2R6aAhGXcMl9Ha1XdtKVmA0vuEqa13sxbGKSJgjBcNg8teA2RW3DkeHkYDC4S__52w9m44iHtZ9Y/s871/PXL_20231118_095017931.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmXZ980DnadeUUnDDAlU3Jb4Ql8KQNCq3Wk0wYvocjrihE95M5B-hjtZo7ZyXgJshbpr5jx8EjY8sOLGwrdOjKUFc8VjOBGU1aq1eqOSL2L5J7Cl2R6aAhGXcMl9Ha1XdtKVmA0vuEqa13sxbGKSJgjBcNg8teA2RW3DkeHkYDC4S__52w9m44iHtZ9Y/w482-h640/PXL_20231118_095017931.jpeg" width="482" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><br />Harry still isn't sure which degree he'd like to apply for (or even which University) so our first stop was to visit the subject stands that Harry was interested in. <br /><br /><br /><br />I will say, a subject stand can make or break a subject! Most of them were really interesting with engaging and enthusiastic staff and students sharing their honest experiences. I liked that they didn't just share the positives. We also picked up the course leaders business cards and they said we can email them at any time with questions which was brill. <br /><br /><br /><br />You can gain more in depth knowledge of the compulsory and specific modules in the course from the stands and they'll give you brochures to take away. <br /><br /><br /><br />Harry is interested in Combined Honours, Law, History, Philosophy, Psychology and Politics. We couldn't fit in every subject talk so will visit the ones we missed on the next open day. <br /><br /><br /><br />The Combined Honours lecture was excellent and really provided an insight into who this degree works well for and who maybe won't enjoy this kind of structure. Current students shared their experience and how much freedom they had - they also chatted about student life and the buddy scheme / importance of joining societies (especially if you're taking this kind of degree). <br /><br /><br /><br />I'm really pleased we went along. I do kind of think this may be the route Harry goes down as you can pick and choose modules you like from different degrees and we all left feeling positive. But we will see! The course tutors really emphasised the negative aspects about taking a Combined Honours course which I really appreciated too. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicULo-m3_WdQlW__XrZnfB1Ji2uPLfoog4VvoI3nHAB4vprnsp-koEPe8qNgjzLsHCJRy4xUHCdBPsGOro3o1b2WbqpeP5eXn0iF1S9580GmQFkOhsk8PBuXWIrs9fGCEVB3srrLxQIEPnCCiav2mhpvuAHuAX0oQYR7NMzTuYem9mSSdho3B730quzao/s871/PXL_20231118_095759736.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicULo-m3_WdQlW__XrZnfB1Ji2uPLfoog4VvoI3nHAB4vprnsp-koEPe8qNgjzLsHCJRy4xUHCdBPsGOro3o1b2WbqpeP5eXn0iF1S9580GmQFkOhsk8PBuXWIrs9fGCEVB3srrLxQIEPnCCiav2mhpvuAHuAX0oQYR7NMzTuYem9mSSdho3B730quzao/w482-h640/PXL_20231118_095759736.jpeg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Oh and I like that they shared some tips for your personal statement too. These lectures take place in proper lecture theatres by lecturers and students and last around 45 minutes. There's a chance for questions afterwards too. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikwP8WSVpqaqgCp6VJzrfJZ23k0mm63sX9jLjDd0ODgCAxIFb_9gB3Uk9fnDbPQ2wzUCFIUnZFcAZOZjbIwlWTeb17tWI44K4fRTcSY7WjaKj5UGotPdV_WCLARmxJq9FUZgzyXhSdRkgOyH5XgTAXULzbwPFPBKgdPnmUokR-Dbp_TtIm87o-LTWpdwU/s1157/PXL_20231118_103809036.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="1157" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikwP8WSVpqaqgCp6VJzrfJZ23k0mm63sX9jLjDd0ODgCAxIFb_9gB3Uk9fnDbPQ2wzUCFIUnZFcAZOZjbIwlWTeb17tWI44K4fRTcSY7WjaKj5UGotPdV_WCLARmxJq9FUZgzyXhSdRkgOyH5XgTAXULzbwPFPBKgdPnmUokR-Dbp_TtIm87o-LTWpdwU/w640-h482/PXL_20231118_103809036.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nlD8dSN1Gk99x5En2XGBhJe3cc5OuSpDgVLfve2qn4II97XI8JutOkOnP4ZsA6hCCdTYPI0wbsFCU-XuJolk5pE33BuX43TQwB7zjv2rqz2bF7xf0dbFdNn5V688WG_nihog6On_Ht3e2V1VwP8KdGTAAGsuKybOKrGa9P9zqvohccKErPdw1K5v3GM/s1157/PXL_20231118_104305157.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="1157" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nlD8dSN1Gk99x5En2XGBhJe3cc5OuSpDgVLfve2qn4II97XI8JutOkOnP4ZsA6hCCdTYPI0wbsFCU-XuJolk5pE33BuX43TQwB7zjv2rqz2bF7xf0dbFdNn5V688WG_nihog6On_Ht3e2V1VwP8KdGTAAGsuKybOKrGa9P9zqvohccKErPdw1K5v3GM/w640-h482/PXL_20231118_104305157.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />We also attended the Philosophy Course Overview Lecture. Harry doesn't take A Level Philosophy but has touched on it in his other subjects. I got SUCH a good vibe from this lecture. I think a real benefit from attending these lectures is that you get a real feel for the culture in the department and Philosophy seems like they have a really good one. <br /><br /><br /><br />We heard from lecturers and current students about their course, struggles and what they're doing for their final year. There was also quite a bit of discussion about the kind of jobs you can get with this degree. I really liked that they have long-standing staff in this department. <br /><br />Again, they did not shy away from the negative aspects of the degree and in particular the students chatted open and honestly about University life here which I appreciated. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdwYxFY0akDhaHkgatKpxpMiKH5XPEzvvkscITs5vKN5VmCr17ZFtA5U9s_HFZL7a16CdqsdKHUTJjyd6XSexAWLMzu85ofCdCxwIqkWBBH4mGv0ps0t0LHKXWwILSonbObSXK0t7TIfTFEBT752BkzUYmO7iV0u2yQ8KSr8u70-ucq4cWRuGsERtc5E/s871/PXL_20231118_111046622.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdwYxFY0akDhaHkgatKpxpMiKH5XPEzvvkscITs5vKN5VmCr17ZFtA5U9s_HFZL7a16CdqsdKHUTJjyd6XSexAWLMzu85ofCdCxwIqkWBBH4mGv0ps0t0LHKXWwILSonbObSXK0t7TIfTFEBT752BkzUYmO7iV0u2yQ8KSr8u70-ucq4cWRuGsERtc5E/w482-h640/PXL_20231118_111046622.jpeg" width="482" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The final lecture we attended was Politics and this one also included a tour around the Politics department. We were introduced to the full teaching team who seemed like a really friendly bunch and there is a strong focus on International teaching/staff/relations too. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZrkzM1LZybluoC-SevHMrzUH2SW51JgfyU5p0pXwCpew1p2lqhjcFaXzUmKKxxRSZVjIB_ESXpFBAz9hi3m2erCeXQ7yn6OU5n7pK4TEo6MVlfDghBNB2R0RtU4eOnaA8gfu1GEMq8cX_1ubWIAleVrvprzq2GmWNGNY0u2W6Sy5MAYfPMuL37ThUvc/s871/PXL_20231118_131825120.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZrkzM1LZybluoC-SevHMrzUH2SW51JgfyU5p0pXwCpew1p2lqhjcFaXzUmKKxxRSZVjIB_ESXpFBAz9hi3m2erCeXQ7yn6OU5n7pK4TEo6MVlfDghBNB2R0RtU4eOnaA8gfu1GEMq8cX_1ubWIAleVrvprzq2GmWNGNY0u2W6Sy5MAYfPMuL37ThUvc/w482-h640/PXL_20231118_131825120.jpeg" width="482" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><br />We did book onto a campus tour but after 5 minutes left as it wasn't for us - basically walking around and pointing at buildings. As a local, I feel like we didn't need this and could just walk around and visit the bits we wanted ourselves instead. It was a good chance to speak with other parents and a real student though. <br /><br />If you do wish to take a self-guided tour as we did, it's really easy to do. There are loads of student volunteers around campus to help with directions and everything is well signposted. <br /><br />I like that they had a local food van set up as one of their lunch offerings - of course we had to sample. We also grabbed a coffee from the student cafe. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM_Whi4o1WDWC0SnCaksycf5kFdYjsHikxPnpnk-WI60HwzW1WLrbsbcDicgwwQDEwULunjPez5tWtz1qevy8pfNiApHBoIdeZTqVGUjSLKXlpY6_4w4Oyg_MZh8Wg0_yGcy3RpgRhnejjrvrszWC_YmYfrKZxT8ey8BdxBjLx9QDGfacn1ZPOXQ6ypDQ/s871/PXL_20231118_120139576.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM_Whi4o1WDWC0SnCaksycf5kFdYjsHikxPnpnk-WI60HwzW1WLrbsbcDicgwwQDEwULunjPez5tWtz1qevy8pfNiApHBoIdeZTqVGUjSLKXlpY6_4w4Oyg_MZh8Wg0_yGcy3RpgRhnejjrvrszWC_YmYfrKZxT8ey8BdxBjLx9QDGfacn1ZPOXQ6ypDQ/w482-h640/PXL_20231118_120139576.jpeg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />We visited the Sports Centre and Gym on campus. Harry LOVES his gym in Cramlington and wasn't sure about joining a City Centre or Uni Gym when the time comes. You can book onto a Sports tour or just walk around yourself. <br /><br />We just walked around ourselves and we were really impressed with the facilities. The gym area is huge with lots of excellent equipment. It had everything Harry would need and more. We were also give pricing info and it was way cheaper than expected. I'm pleased we visited this area as it's a part of campus I hadn't visited before. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQxdjvoFKO9KIFcEcadVRbh0sOLXA5NF2_vcA11iGfF4f7JpctV-cw3a40Hh70Gsymol2lIZxrXBqmCQNdU9b6FF2B3NdkIqOzJFDZ3u1fVoxbKOokZTmINPnotZr3sjRhlSpi7engF7lBPu-D-c-FEI5LHcfKig1WHwnreUBvol_tD8GgbV5o8qe97g/s1157/PXL_20231118_120546975.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="1157" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQxdjvoFKO9KIFcEcadVRbh0sOLXA5NF2_vcA11iGfF4f7JpctV-cw3a40Hh70Gsymol2lIZxrXBqmCQNdU9b6FF2B3NdkIqOzJFDZ3u1fVoxbKOokZTmINPnotZr3sjRhlSpi7engF7lBPu-D-c-FEI5LHcfKig1WHwnreUBvol_tD8GgbV5o8qe97g/w640-h482/PXL_20231118_120546975.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOXCvTvcKXNLxyvnlb7hy_Jhyafz4rCd7mS7vi-MpLIIgRlFEJwh8fd1bjQrFPu1NGc8nfbfDm4pafKhn_2K0Je1PIxmhsh7upen0yf-FGHqymMgPF9LNuayafZXreo-7r4fCot6cEWawa53u7821gosVmAJ7I7OcEkjrhxzECEptrPU8pDd_Ud19PCk/s1157/PXL_20231118_123210499.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="1157" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOXCvTvcKXNLxyvnlb7hy_Jhyafz4rCd7mS7vi-MpLIIgRlFEJwh8fd1bjQrFPu1NGc8nfbfDm4pafKhn_2K0Je1PIxmhsh7upen0yf-FGHqymMgPF9LNuayafZXreo-7r4fCot6cEWawa53u7821gosVmAJ7I7OcEkjrhxzECEptrPU8pDd_Ud19PCk/w640-h482/PXL_20231118_123210499.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We also had a good look around the student union - checked out their bar prices, their campus shop and had a peek in their basement bar / gig area. All seemed like pretty standard student stuff! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdi6iV-5-13XcQZLlw8zBooHEaqzlkBPOOwwlW3LN1MDgxGd46X83NlAcza2vVngI3-7Nb3DkIwXlyHrvYWT810gVwdWoojNKmNaYCBsulUNT9ar6YsFIeK5aMC_a3sjbqWS2thSiQ88mPWkMqSvqhrMguqNQ1g0dRuiafAP4oTy_tUXt-dDAOSXfHoI/s1157/PXL_20231118_124156674.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="1157" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdi6iV-5-13XcQZLlw8zBooHEaqzlkBPOOwwlW3LN1MDgxGd46X83NlAcza2vVngI3-7Nb3DkIwXlyHrvYWT810gVwdWoojNKmNaYCBsulUNT9ar6YsFIeK5aMC_a3sjbqWS2thSiQ88mPWkMqSvqhrMguqNQ1g0dRuiafAP4oTy_tUXt-dDAOSXfHoI/w640-h482/PXL_20231118_124156674.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />And finally we took a self-guided tour of the library. The staff in here were just so lovely and just had a really nurturing and caring vibe about them which left a really positive impact. <br /><br />On arrival we were asked about which subjects we may be interested in and they let us know which floors we would find those resourses on. They offered a full tour or just a verbal overview of their facilities. <br /><br />The library is somewhere a student is likely to spend a lot of time and I'm so pleased we were able to have a good look around. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJegNWOME_k_5eYxcWABh09Nzn-CnSQVlEsU0YCKHfKvngLCUP62qI2XmYUALrC2QiEWWVynxVt8xbfSL_aSTomK-VZaNbe4CzPFp94KJ897aVBwdbNEOHlPztIXRJVVbmlPlpGH7MOSSU_LyTlZ-hXvXWlbO7c1npoa5eDBfxdtAoq1FUDFowgfHKWU/s871/PXL_20231118_130940447.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJegNWOME_k_5eYxcWABh09Nzn-CnSQVlEsU0YCKHfKvngLCUP62qI2XmYUALrC2QiEWWVynxVt8xbfSL_aSTomK-VZaNbe4CzPFp94KJ897aVBwdbNEOHlPztIXRJVVbmlPlpGH7MOSSU_LyTlZ-hXvXWlbO7c1npoa5eDBfxdtAoq1FUDFowgfHKWU/w482-h640/PXL_20231118_130940447.jpeg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />We squeezed a lot in but still didn't get to do everything - there are sessions on applying for university/personal statement tips, contextual offers, including a year abroad/in a work placement, finances, student loans and more. <br /><br />We also really wanted to take an accommodation tour but couldn't squeeze it in so think we will make that a priority next time. <br /><br />And finally, we didn't manage to visit the Law department/take any Law lectures. Harry has said in the past he's interested in studying Law further (he's currently taking A Level Law with a predicted Grade A). However at the moment, he's veering away from this option. I still think it will do us good to visit and learn more as it will really help to make up his mind either way. <br /><br />I'm really pleased we attended. It provided us and Harry with loads more info about the courses he was interested in but also gave us an insight into student life, the university culture & welfare. <br /><br />You can keep an eye on upcoming Open Days here: <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/" target="_blank">https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/</a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pin Me <br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zjN6Yv6LsKuwvUY0ghEjqLYMf4D_M7Owwkobgze_pII_rRfKZFT6-Auhv9pCcChs9l26ftJQO1N1puWljLKj-lbo7iSzrpmpQBEMKUAwWbT26vkNIR7ClqlGQK3N6g4sLIftt6ZKo1kko9lczSrZqmC_EtS_GmDIY3yb95zsp7KZLjpXrHh-d1ha0jo/s1500/cotepin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle University Open Day - What To Expect" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zjN6Yv6LsKuwvUY0ghEjqLYMf4D_M7Owwkobgze_pII_rRfKZFT6-Auhv9pCcChs9l26ftJQO1N1puWljLKj-lbo7iSzrpmpQBEMKUAwWbT26vkNIR7ClqlGQK3N6g4sLIftt6ZKo1kko9lczSrZqmC_EtS_GmDIY3yb95zsp7KZLjpXrHh-d1ha0jo/w426-h640/cotepin.png" title="Newcastle University Open Day - What To Expect" width="426" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-85676314052721500192024-02-15T13:36:00.001+00:002024-02-15T15:08:54.453+00:00Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCHBeovF-0bgJDdy93SICgOZrCECVaw488I_1gYEwTM0vYPfKOuBIecnhu5KsGsH4Wj-F3JXPNrcL79EiFkiIXqsn-utWdKFOFz7-W82zWGcMU9QAH81OM-HH32NJSZwO1igpejth1kWX1msMcxKIKz6ydmNUCtPbIkQGZAMAnpC11hqu2Mgxcnn5Qi4/s4080/PXL_20240212_175114479.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCHBeovF-0bgJDdy93SICgOZrCECVaw488I_1gYEwTM0vYPfKOuBIecnhu5KsGsH4Wj-F3JXPNrcL79EiFkiIXqsn-utWdKFOFz7-W82zWGcMU9QAH81OM-HH32NJSZwO1igpejth1kWX1msMcxKIKz6ydmNUCtPbIkQGZAMAnpC11hqu2Mgxcnn5Qi4/s16000/PXL_20240212_175114479.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" title="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We recently went to Newcastle Theatre Royal to see Peter Pan Goes Wrong and decided to check out the pre-theatre Prix Fixe Menu at Côte Brasserie. </p><p><br /></p><p>We have dined at Côte Brasserie before and it is one of our favourite restaurants in Newcastle.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you show your Theatre Royal ticket when you are seated you will get a free glass of bubbly with each ticket. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Prix Fixe menu is available Monday to Friday from 12pm throughout February and March. Priced at £14.95 for 2 courses and £18.95 for three courses. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Considering the quality of the food this is an absolute bargain. You can see the full <a href="https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/newcastle/menus/" target="_blank">Prix Fixe menu here.</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p>I decided to start with the Salmon Fish cake which was a brilliant starter. Delicious filling with a breadcrumb coating that was so crispy. The surprise star of this dish was the mustard sauce. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZxLcYaPprdqfzhbdfaei0XHTmwUuEi6WJaztfs6lIBOMPcgl0YLhSCHwemXyeT4Fd8sBFZyAZOn2IDL-o79nt04F6Jjqx740eTAZn4OZzMDpxXvipmBAJ2YXaSYFVximtF53CfN13anLlNo0fs93eUptj-hqblq9TT5oczFg-gLObaJ9DW9uwMvKp7M/s4080/PXL_20240212_175954629.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZxLcYaPprdqfzhbdfaei0XHTmwUuEi6WJaztfs6lIBOMPcgl0YLhSCHwemXyeT4Fd8sBFZyAZOn2IDL-o79nt04F6Jjqx740eTAZn4OZzMDpxXvipmBAJ2YXaSYFVximtF53CfN13anLlNo0fs93eUptj-hqblq9TT5oczFg-gLObaJ9DW9uwMvKp7M/s16000/PXL_20240212_175954629.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sam went for the Pear and Walnut salad to start. This is one of her favourite salads so it was a no brainer for her. </div><div><br /></div><div>The pickled pear was perfectly paired with the toasted walnuts with a Roquefort dressing to make a really fresh tasting starter. </div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxiz5Sb4jUFCER21YPT6-Udgn1Ds7CqQw_efhTGLaPf_NXVkZYMU36odwy6Wnm_jltXm5G4Eyk5A3-Okymad4E5s3OEqfe9TQvnb2knA62bhgEvWj2PgD_qxNdkXYiBoEF82ge56e-kPjvcy5By-alJNSZ_4orJ5IrF3zgbpmif6PgQS_qr2vDeDWcbY/s529/Screenshot%202024-02-15%2011.26.11%20AM~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="296" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxiz5Sb4jUFCER21YPT6-Udgn1Ds7CqQw_efhTGLaPf_NXVkZYMU36odwy6Wnm_jltXm5G4Eyk5A3-Okymad4E5s3OEqfe9TQvnb2knA62bhgEvWj2PgD_qxNdkXYiBoEF82ge56e-kPjvcy5By-alJNSZ_4orJ5IrF3zgbpmif6PgQS_qr2vDeDWcbY/w358-h640/Screenshot%202024-02-15%2011.26.11%20AM~2.jpg" title="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" width="358" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>We we're amazed to see that Steak Frites was an option on this menu so we had to go for that dish. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sam ordered the Minute Steak but I decided to upgrade to Ribeye for an extra £5.00. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Frites were so tasty and crunchy, I ordered my Steak Medium-Rare and it came perfectly cooked. </p><p><br /></p><p>Both Steaks were served with Garlic Butter which for me is the perfect accompanyment to any steak. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgystCGx_765ETERq2Ll5kqfxhY6tFJxKQBydVXSgo75PHtCYqy2fDLqTYzmWdRJv2XcL7vFZ_JWUbVsKA8TjxCzZTqtDAyTLxm0MiIwi_hrL5EScYd6OIFUgxXaTdS4RpjXRnoqvepf2qwI5PYM-yPtWOaQiQ37s87DfU-gFabRIb0v9U-XYRkybks7ms/s535/Screenshot%202024-02-15%2011.27.04%20AM~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="305" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgystCGx_765ETERq2Ll5kqfxhY6tFJxKQBydVXSgo75PHtCYqy2fDLqTYzmWdRJv2XcL7vFZ_JWUbVsKA8TjxCzZTqtDAyTLxm0MiIwi_hrL5EScYd6OIFUgxXaTdS4RpjXRnoqvepf2qwI5PYM-yPtWOaQiQ37s87DfU-gFabRIb0v9U-XYRkybks7ms/w364-h640/Screenshot%202024-02-15%2011.27.04%20AM~2.jpg" title="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" width="364" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFK5La-W3JQxtOJlfclhZAF7eZnwTelKR1em-jHDA7xsWV5fBA74LND1Ns7bgaBmCMi1wPfoDroDNDJLuosNBoLyNRnWwx_txsdyJSDY8YkOMze5n_-1c-4W39TEfqNPMDeJEzsLNQM5OKoaAzhBJ670tE9OPq3ZSB1x2xNn5lCqM4xG3RMX5O_VO6wU/s4080/PXL_20240212_182238565.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFK5La-W3JQxtOJlfclhZAF7eZnwTelKR1em-jHDA7xsWV5fBA74LND1Ns7bgaBmCMi1wPfoDroDNDJLuosNBoLyNRnWwx_txsdyJSDY8YkOMze5n_-1c-4W39TEfqNPMDeJEzsLNQM5OKoaAzhBJ670tE9OPq3ZSB1x2xNn5lCqM4xG3RMX5O_VO6wU/s16000/PXL_20240212_182238565.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" title="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>We decided to go all out and get three courses. We were originally going to have half and half but when Sam tucked into the Plum Clafoutis she overruled me and decided it was all for her as it was so good.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWnZmZ9Tyz1FutYZ0Pk-VHjxPpxqXx7b6CSKp5lx_fn_gG_uNS3FLWUqu9Ob3Q-mlA6wyu2zcCyB_a3N-Dh4DZ8EG4FAkUBQeSxLf3FyENT_TDvdtnyD1kyQ-FmyiSqI-9xpsx0Vp5Lv3CdyDJgfZvub1RUqVzOgvbr1toqlrV1oxW-zq5SzNC5gu3wE/s441/Screenshot%202024-02-15%2011.27.53%20AM~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="298" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWnZmZ9Tyz1FutYZ0Pk-VHjxPpxqXx7b6CSKp5lx_fn_gG_uNS3FLWUqu9Ob3Q-mlA6wyu2zcCyB_a3N-Dh4DZ8EG4FAkUBQeSxLf3FyENT_TDvdtnyD1kyQ-FmyiSqI-9xpsx0Vp5Lv3CdyDJgfZvub1RUqVzOgvbr1toqlrV1oxW-zq5SzNC5gu3wE/w432-h640/Screenshot%202024-02-15%2011.27.53%20AM~2.jpg" title="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" width="432" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As it was the day before Shrove Tuesday I went for the Crêpe au chocolat, which comes with warm chocolate sauce, blackberries and orange crème fraîche. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The Crêpe was surprising flavourful and the crème fraîche was subtley flavoured with orange. The chocolate sauce was everything it needed to be oozey and unctious.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6GPXZ99Pf2lYiSVTnqERfMe84N-frEiJ6zlCOtBxNybe7uRqQhXPJsWgfr4yTWomPSVkWY-f2KQnxHaVgX7Ksh76uVSznEYyboTRlN7wuDTFHGf7l6N2m_uZGt5ARbitwlXbqMOd8GNLGfClcq9Ntvi8e0Oecd8oWcCwS66WWnt-RTWkQDeonM4gTEQ/s4080/PXL_20240212_185200631.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6GPXZ99Pf2lYiSVTnqERfMe84N-frEiJ6zlCOtBxNybe7uRqQhXPJsWgfr4yTWomPSVkWY-f2KQnxHaVgX7Ksh76uVSznEYyboTRlN7wuDTFHGf7l6N2m_uZGt5ARbitwlXbqMOd8GNLGfClcq9Ntvi8e0Oecd8oWcCwS66WWnt-RTWkQDeonM4gTEQ/s16000/PXL_20240212_185200631.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" title="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" /></a></div><br /><p>For three courses each, my upgraded steak and an extra glass of wine for me our bill came to just over £60 (including a service charge) which I think was incredible value for money.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Qnf26WwFqtElLxqDKgODmrSRduU7jmK4ohGRx_7UxycCaCTEsCtT2748-gaeygJNu-NCxIcJ7OUnJJP-MLYnttjVE37u_yi6DL-AzhjIdRlkPKINF7o-1VtuCcfQtb6Cw9-PIAzzykvHbIoVjKiNAXGoeCvXyNmSuvhg9ALId-oH7vT5DAVr64As7eE/s1500/cotepin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Qnf26WwFqtElLxqDKgODmrSRduU7jmK4ohGRx_7UxycCaCTEsCtT2748-gaeygJNu-NCxIcJ7OUnJJP-MLYnttjVE37u_yi6DL-AzhjIdRlkPKINF7o-1VtuCcfQtb6Cw9-PIAzzykvHbIoVjKiNAXGoeCvXyNmSuvhg9ALId-oH7vT5DAVr64As7eE/w266-h400/cotepin.png" title="Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review" width="266" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-67332494009578417802024-01-25T14:57:00.001+00:002024-01-25T14:57:33.995+00:00Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0Q9Vqt3M7CJiGd1rUURMN1UN5AUa8PT-a0sUSX_UUj74IMNtxfhAvfOm4eglW3EQTsueAecZPMUtO-09dUFKoEPf29NlUhJFLQxcsEIOgSl4sbdzcBIAa2UvH53ue0MyLN361EsVGSpy45HZEU_s-OMgbvIOXksQQommDe0FtvYh0Mh9D4dvBVKIwlM/s2070/PXL_20230914_194234216~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="2070" data-original-width="2067" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0Q9Vqt3M7CJiGd1rUURMN1UN5AUa8PT-a0sUSX_UUj74IMNtxfhAvfOm4eglW3EQTsueAecZPMUtO-09dUFKoEPf29NlUhJFLQxcsEIOgSl4sbdzcBIAa2UvH53ue0MyLN361EsVGSpy45HZEU_s-OMgbvIOXksQQommDe0FtvYh0Mh9D4dvBVKIwlM/s16000/PXL_20230914_194234216~2.jpg" title="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Nestled in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Chilli Padi is a unassuming restaurant serving up a vibrant explosion of Pan-Asian and Malaysian flavors. </p><p><br /></p><p>Whether you're a seasoned spice aficionado or a curious newcomer to the world of fiery curries and fragrant noodles, Chilli Padi has something to tantalize your taste buds. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><p>The menu brims with classic dishes like aromatic rendang, silky smooth laksa, and wok-tossed stir fries, all bursting with fresh ingredients and bold, authentic flavours, it's no wonder this eatery has become a local favourite. </p><p><br /></p><p>But Chilli Padi is more than just a heat seeker's paradise. The restaurant also offers a selection of milder options, like fragrant coconut curries and vegetable-packed stir-fries, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate.</p><p><br /></p><p>For our starter we decided to share the Salt and Chilli Calamari. We're please we decided to split it as this is a masive portion. </p><p><br /></p><p>The pieces of squid are huge and coated in an amazing cripy batter, they're then tossed in Chilli Padi's special salt and chilli spices. </p><p><br /></p><p>This one is not for the faint hearted as it of is the spicier salt and chilli dishes we have had but it is also one of the tastiest.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwq8MFx8RFaLXbhiGh26inr5b9hTNLEaAk667H3WLobyp9N2c1gGdQGnZYVRYOT0UnSv08tiV-9DR6SugJ9MFzFwZPVpVNPXomC8zgQSoBXylhdnWpjVIfxfvtOZXi5nIpQQ6YlitLo63YggQtTMWXyiIK6Qw0IjAEwm0XR7sUjaLbtOkwg4M-HMmRIbg/s4080/PXL_20230914_184534264~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwq8MFx8RFaLXbhiGh26inr5b9hTNLEaAk667H3WLobyp9N2c1gGdQGnZYVRYOT0UnSv08tiV-9DR6SugJ9MFzFwZPVpVNPXomC8zgQSoBXylhdnWpjVIfxfvtOZXi5nIpQQ6YlitLo63YggQtTMWXyiIK6Qw0IjAEwm0XR7sUjaLbtOkwg4M-HMmRIbg/s16000/PXL_20230914_184534264~2.jpg" title="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sam had been told by a few friends who had already visited to try the Smoked Chicken. This dish is chicken strips coated in garlic, spring onions, birds eye chilli and sugar. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This was everything Sam hoped it would be, succulent chicken with an almost syrupy coating which makes them so good.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another generous porton but because they are so incredibly moreish we were able to polished them off between us.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gpTfex3qQL4PvkVL9qMHF_BwlNYgri-0SxFY5_VxcrO0U6sjIz2z9eoTygQRDjcUeROXB0D4i52fVqQAtbiTn6El9yqModR0mS5CzCMOox5mk8RgjQrtbcxZPju3Pv23smwsXhNscsq1AMTDCr661xP7VEF-ynineopvoyGfOkgPgQpr7mnEDH65DBA/s3675/PXL_20230914_191037318~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="3675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gpTfex3qQL4PvkVL9qMHF_BwlNYgri-0SxFY5_VxcrO0U6sjIz2z9eoTygQRDjcUeROXB0D4i52fVqQAtbiTn6El9yqModR0mS5CzCMOox5mk8RgjQrtbcxZPju3Pv23smwsXhNscsq1AMTDCr661xP7VEF-ynineopvoyGfOkgPgQpr7mnEDH65DBA/s16000/PXL_20230914_191037318~2.jpg" title="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>One of my favourite curries is a Rendang so when I saw it on the menu I knew I had to order it. This rich and buttery curry with melt in the mouth beef has deep flavours from an unctious sauce which packs a punch of heat.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is without doubt the best curry I have ever had and possibly one of dishes of any kind I have had.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOtUHuzA1vHEPWLAbonyxmAxOmicmKLPu7Ppz65Gp16dSqaE7zCOGAdZGjDsYSGUuXOkovDD0iaUdQ4DRSVuyv2zAbRPsh-wEFwO2IsWfaxoVwi4r2AuYomzi-stKHYLD8va9KBppiajIxAgWFQ9JHeszq3rIU8pTYELQGI8Dj9-E4cYacq31a66DAvo/s3624/PXL_20230914_190114939~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="2728" data-original-width="3624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOtUHuzA1vHEPWLAbonyxmAxOmicmKLPu7Ppz65Gp16dSqaE7zCOGAdZGjDsYSGUuXOkovDD0iaUdQ4DRSVuyv2zAbRPsh-wEFwO2IsWfaxoVwi4r2AuYomzi-stKHYLD8va9KBppiajIxAgWFQ9JHeszq3rIU8pTYELQGI8Dj9-E4cYacq31a66DAvo/s16000/PXL_20230914_190114939~2.jpg" title="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Beyond the culinary fireworks, Chilli Padi shines with its attentive service and exceptional value. The staff's passion for their cuisine is infectious, and their recommendations never missed the mark. </p><p><br /></p><p>We should have listened our waiter who warned us about the portion sizes and tried to steer us towards smaller plates as by the end of the meal we were both so full but it was worth it for such a spectarular meal.</p><p><br /></p><p>When we went the restaurant was full but we never felt like we we're forgotten about and our waiter was very attentive. </p><p><br /></p><p>Chilli Padi delivers a fiery punch of flavour without sacrificing on authenticity or atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned spice seeker or a curious newcomer, Chilli Padi is well worth the trip.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you are looking for more ideas of where to eat in Newcastle try these:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2024/01/pizza-punks-newcastle-review.html" target="_blank">Pizza Punks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/01/hibou-blanc-newcastle-review.html" target="_blank">Hibou Blanc</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/rio-steakhouse-with-kids-newcastle.html" target="_blank">Rio Steakhouse</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2020/01/leila-lilys-newcastle-restaurant-review.html" target="_blank">Leila Lily's</a></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWP_SP1LmaOgDId86_mYUYieYJVFdQacQrTuwWkMH67hDzVnSQYJWXbN5be3ejEd5HKRbFyQhbOd2A_aLQMX8rkjFDijrOf0VIsKlcrux36wkAmmVN0IiJwqIdSggAjJ5KSKQoS_2CHNTKFMPfehTLuiOHoZbKcQnnJS-1s1LX4SkqjcJeQ23HJRmFmeI/s1500/chillipadipin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWP_SP1LmaOgDId86_mYUYieYJVFdQacQrTuwWkMH67hDzVnSQYJWXbN5be3ejEd5HKRbFyQhbOd2A_aLQMX8rkjFDijrOf0VIsKlcrux36wkAmmVN0IiJwqIdSggAjJ5KSKQoS_2CHNTKFMPfehTLuiOHoZbKcQnnJS-1s1LX4SkqjcJeQ23HJRmFmeI/w213-h320/chillipadipin.png" title="Chilli Padi | Newcastle | Review" width="213" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p></div></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-58938675666837416932024-01-25T11:36:00.002+00:002024-01-25T11:36:58.358+00:007 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Newcastle Upon Tyne is a vibrant city with lots to offer both visitors and locals. When restrictions allow, it is a wonderful place to visit for families, couples and friends with lots to see and do and a lovely Northern welcome is guaranteed. </p><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16tB7veXgh8E1Aq986czx01fBImMk-LTB0kMhWGu8KgQeYxzI8r9-IxGmQ8GMVwY9bfezS8Uro-rCCR43HJzGDZoiGrL4sxNhYlQUjAZNBmuiGhEJIelceAcD8H7HOFoeJm289G5GkGY/s1600/DSC_0035.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1563" data-original-width="1600" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16tB7veXgh8E1Aq986czx01fBImMk-LTB0kMhWGu8KgQeYxzI8r9-IxGmQ8GMVwY9bfezS8Uro-rCCR43HJzGDZoiGrL4sxNhYlQUjAZNBmuiGhEJIelceAcD8H7HOFoeJm289G5GkGY/w640-h626/DSC_0035.JPG" title="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jesmond Dene Waterfall<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span></span><br />Today I am going to share with your some of my favourite outdoor spaces to enjoy in and around Newcastle. If you are a local, why not make it your mission to visit them all next year? <br /><br />All of the places mentioned in this post are free to visit with no pre-booking required and are accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs (although there may be some slight inclines and non-smooth terrain in some areas). <br /> <br /><b>Exhibition Park </b></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5llha_68SWFlqfyKWA4aHtSELPkgZh6oa8mXJ0dMJM_7YSOiDxiSFdUPnMF36aQ931T_5pw-rKNM90J1le10jLztn9I6rL-J1f9u8ZJM87Nba8bq-BLwsO_jqgy0fPykSYx-Sim3JGs/s1600/DSC_0423.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="1600" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5llha_68SWFlqfyKWA4aHtSELPkgZh6oa8mXJ0dMJM_7YSOiDxiSFdUPnMF36aQ931T_5pw-rKNM90J1le10jLztn9I6rL-J1f9u8ZJM87Nba8bq-BLwsO_jqgy0fPykSYx-Sim3JGs/w640-h456/DSC_0423.jpg" title="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exhibition Park <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br />Exhibition Park is in the heart of Newcastle City Centre and within easy walking distance of Haymarket Bus & Metro Station. It is a park which has something for everyone with wide open spaces, multiple play areas, floral displays and tree-lined paths. There is a skate park, sports courts, model boat lake and outdoor gym equipment too. <br /><br />If you need to escape the city centre for a few hours, Exhibition Park provides a welcome relief and I highly recommend <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/04/a-family-day-out-at-exhibition-park.html" target="_blank">popping into Wylam Brewery</a> for a pint/Sunday lunch when restrictions allow. <br /><br />Claremont Road Parking Postcode: NE2 4AA (chargeable) <br /><br /><br /><b>Jesmond Dene Park </b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1NCoihmYDkkZEsVwyHWS70MEdlMvNTlFSN2vsJXh_8-Xc7X_74minAPHZU1cumHiUP-mdMZwVIMfFXZhmXbjs6OWN6-0_IH-UcdtM-rbzNerIiDilRd9B9fFlTG8dmLpiMQkBHaKFwo/s1600/DSC_0098.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1600" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1NCoihmYDkkZEsVwyHWS70MEdlMvNTlFSN2vsJXh_8-Xc7X_74minAPHZU1cumHiUP-mdMZwVIMfFXZhmXbjs6OWN6-0_IH-UcdtM-rbzNerIiDilRd9B9fFlTG8dmLpiMQkBHaKFwo/w640-h512/DSC_0098.JPG" title="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jesmond Dene Park<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><p>Jesmond Dene is a popular suburb of Newcastle. It is less than 2 miles from the city centre and you can walk there from the city centre or catch a Metro train/bus to Jesmond. <br /><br />Jesmond Dene is a gorgeous spot for a walk and you would never believe you were on the outskirts of a city. The woodland walks are popular with dog walkers and runners and will take you past a beautiful waterfall and over bridges which are perfect for playing pooh sticks.<br /><br />As well as the woodland walks, there is a small play park for younger children, Pets Corner where you can visit a variety of animals free of charge (donations welcome), cafe, picnic benches and open spaces too. In the summer months, there are mini train rides (small charge) and an ice cream van. Jesmond Dene is the kind of place you can definitely spend a full afternoon. <br /><br />Postcode: NE7 7DZ (limited parking) </p><p><b>Ouseburn Street Art </b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9eY9qqlwbohxKGJcHXwh5ijWvmdgf79QoDG57j2VaDgzS6kOJo0g-72gJAxQlrZuQABLRAEYjBprZH6EzUcxRvdBNwevLnrFTS_YpFUMBvJnqEo6uWY9bl3oHuOMiETWO5vt-tws-M8I/s1121/IMG_20200218_124357.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="1121" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9eY9qqlwbohxKGJcHXwh5ijWvmdgf79QoDG57j2VaDgzS6kOJo0g-72gJAxQlrZuQABLRAEYjBprZH6EzUcxRvdBNwevLnrFTS_YpFUMBvJnqEo6uWY9bl3oHuOMiETWO5vt-tws-M8I/w640-h480/IMG_20200218_124357.jpg" title="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ouseburn Street Art <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><p>Ouseburn is my all-time favourite area of Newcastle. It is easy to walk to from the city centre (just walk along the Quayside) or you can catch the bus. If driving, we usually park in Foundry Lane Car Park which is a nice and central base. <br /><br />The Ouseburn area is home to some of Newcastle's top attractions including Seven Stories National Centre for Children's Books, Ouseburn Farm and The Victoria Tunnel. It is also home to some of the best food in the region (I recommend The Cookhouse, The Cluny and Kiln). <br /><br />One of our favourite things to do is to simply grab an ice cream from Di Meos Riverside and wander around the streets. Ouseburn is known for its street art and there is always something new popping up. There is no set trail but if you are desperate to find a particular piece, I recommend searching the Ouseburn geotag on Instagram as a starting point. <br /><br />Foundry Lane Car Park Postcode: NE6 1LH (small charge Mon-Sat)<br /><br /><b>Big Waters Nature Reserve </b><br /><br />Big Waters Nature Reserve is a popular walking spot and the largest body of open water in the region. Just a 20 minute drive from the city centre, the country park features a pond (fishing available), a network of paths, mature woodland and lots of wildlife including otters. <br /><br />A little bit of history for you - the pond formed in the 1920s due to mining subsidence. The East of the park is open to the general public. <br /><br />Postcode: NE13 7BD (free onsite parking)<br /><br /><br /><b>NewcastleGateshead Quayside </b></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMPdxSsGEzuCoMA1UeqJjE5WLps4U0VJ7LBjZTg2RHjFDXO2N_yuyaAjiHFLyiusW4SPERVkbpkMMpk1kZclrLTowoFUjje1Q6Uplm1gag1-zKg4eOa5BwB2Bgb1ozDVlMMWDjnxI7-4/s841/FB_IMG_1588775289915.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="841" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMPdxSsGEzuCoMA1UeqJjE5WLps4U0VJ7LBjZTg2RHjFDXO2N_yuyaAjiHFLyiusW4SPERVkbpkMMpk1kZclrLTowoFUjje1Q6Uplm1gag1-zKg4eOa5BwB2Bgb1ozDVlMMWDjnxI7-4/w640-h640/FB_IMG_1588775289915.jpg" title="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NewcastleGateshead Quayside<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><p>The NewcastleGateshead Quayside is a marvellous place for a walk. Listen to the Kittiwakes, admire the 7 bridges and if you are lucky, you might even see the Millennium Bridge 'blink'. <br /><br />You can enjoy a 4.5 mile circular walk which takes in both bridges on both side of the Tyne or pick a shorter route. We enjoy walking along the Newcastle side to Ouseburn or along Gateshead Quays where you will find the Sage, Baltic and By the River Brew. <br /><br />In the Summer months, the Quayside usually plays host to its own 'Quayside seaside' with deckchairs, buckets and spades and beach huts which is the perfect place to people watch. </p><p></p><p><b>Saltwell Park </b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Md0qnDm8BxCTc0NZYYbSBmC1ORq2h9Z8RCU6zSWe8PlDm4rbV5x6MhTpZBdW65VNbuTB5RfUYcsfXrOrOhL1hPAsF9DLaKTLmLC67zSPe4zK10J16c9nTD93B5NpXGL8lgJMkLicP6s/s1600/DSC_0649.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Md0qnDm8BxCTc0NZYYbSBmC1ORq2h9Z8RCU6zSWe8PlDm4rbV5x6MhTpZBdW65VNbuTB5RfUYcsfXrOrOhL1hPAsF9DLaKTLmLC67zSPe4zK10J16c9nTD93B5NpXGL8lgJMkLicP6s/w640-h484/DSC_0649.jpg" title="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saltwell Towers at Saltwell Park <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><p>Saltwell Park is on the other side of the Tyne and just a short drive from Newcastle Quayside (2.5 miles). It is a brilliant outdoor space, a fine example of a Victorian park and stunning in all seasons. I really thought it was worth a mention. <br /><br />There is lots to see and do including walks around the peaceful grounds, bowling greens, tennis courts, a lake with swans, ducks and geese, picnic tables, Saltwell Towers and cafe, Pets Corner, a maze, multiple play areas and gardens. <br /><br />Postcode: NE9 5AX (free onsite parking) <br /><b><br />The Angel of the North </b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG14rhuTznbkcd6Z-z9xnB3YQKQzQpcVpCZk0Tt0XW7c1oE6MGbQXJSPYVy_SKgV-l6KpOXlF8nzf3Bj2gZq_kdfc8VOzHNcDd0-jy14Vwq9kdG7crp-43prZAYam8w7N4_RSYuvYJ2a4/s1600/DSC_0607.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1456" data-original-width="1600" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG14rhuTznbkcd6Z-z9xnB3YQKQzQpcVpCZk0Tt0XW7c1oE6MGbQXJSPYVy_SKgV-l6KpOXlF8nzf3Bj2gZq_kdfc8VOzHNcDd0-jy14Vwq9kdG7crp-43prZAYam8w7N4_RSYuvYJ2a4/w640-h582/DSC_0607.jpg" title="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>A visit to the North East is not complete without a trip to see the Angel of the North. Just off the A1, the Angel is seen by more than one person every second. <br /><br />You can walk right up to the Angel, enjoy countless selfie and photo opportunities and enjoy the surrounding countryside. There are a couple of picnic tables but please note, there are no public toilets available. <br /><br />Parking is free or you can catch a bus from Newcastle City Centre. <br /><br />Postcode: NE9 7TY<br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know your favourite outdoor spaces in and around Newcastle and p<span style="text-align: left;">lease follow Government guidelines when travelling or planning a trip. </span></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ87l6ug1G1Q4s7rY7ubuZrK4dsRvwO4cU3Gn9LYFOrPu3TNhNjQoTyBKmTuKFCT_Ydh7lgUNlK8Fb6sC180lR1WtHFGNDTq2dHZY6EvF7pGlXId4WYAQ1OtWEMat3o9SKM0Tqr36dtgwFw40TLcNZ_2kfQ8yvbx8E3hNMRYRdV1M2mQPbrpx0_uVUbvg/s1500/outdoorpin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ87l6ug1G1Q4s7rY7ubuZrK4dsRvwO4cU3Gn9LYFOrPu3TNhNjQoTyBKmTuKFCT_Ydh7lgUNlK8Fb6sC180lR1WtHFGNDTq2dHZY6EvF7pGlXId4WYAQ1OtWEMat3o9SKM0Tqr36dtgwFw40TLcNZ_2kfQ8yvbx8E3hNMRYRdV1M2mQPbrpx0_uVUbvg/w266-h400/outdoorpin.png" title="7 Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy Around Newcastle" width="266" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><br /><p></p><br />Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-17838781038749109582024-01-18T15:14:00.001+00:002024-01-18T15:14:33.362+00:00Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHXbhaeQqz-FIk3w16MbL9wIi8ToDHjChOVygYcIlETxx6mh-HHl-CZ_28AQ3rnbkb1erWOYhASAVyFj7-TbJgvxpLDPfa31Uvn887niPntIGPjosJWEWB2TbIK_Te4lpajVPfoR807x9P3zXiWj4QL7YQhywQPz0jEr029x2SJBkSpydHQTAwWdQGqY/s1600/419366139_899651538830232_1280646370933023620_n~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHXbhaeQqz-FIk3w16MbL9wIi8ToDHjChOVygYcIlETxx6mh-HHl-CZ_28AQ3rnbkb1erWOYhASAVyFj7-TbJgvxpLDPfa31Uvn887niPntIGPjosJWEWB2TbIK_Te4lpajVPfoR807x9P3zXiWj4QL7YQhywQPz0jEr029x2SJBkSpydHQTAwWdQGqY/s16000/419366139_899651538830232_1280646370933023620_n~2.jpg" title="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><p>Newcastle is a city renowned for its vibrant nightlife, friendly Geordies, and of course, its world-famous bridges. But beyond the buzz and bustle, there lies a hidden gem: the Sunday lunch scene. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>Forget limp roasts and soggy vegetables. In Newcastle, Sundays are a time for culinary indulgence, where hearty plates collide with breathtaking views and charming atmospheres.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whether you're a die-hard traditionalist craving Yorkshire puddings the size of your head, or a adventurous soul seeking gourmet twists on the classics, Newcastle's restaurants have something for everyone.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Gusto</b></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKNknGdoeVJkN6adhziZm3l771tHpDXj_YJuMORT-TZuSlHwwB_SDBFrfBozB-TZW1SrVfwQlBOllgWW6fQVuYvhRs8WrIPDMoS4hvOhyphenhyphenRrlo1y2TkfIbU-FEIR1_T0e_LuqR76WbQTSTgFxkjzf_1WBvX1qJBpKWjfa3AYbiFGiIaDp2SuiWsAndJjI/s3391/original_a80ff05c-12c9-43ed-8f9f-bb19aa917328_PXL_20221106_141128360.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="3391" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKNknGdoeVJkN6adhziZm3l771tHpDXj_YJuMORT-TZuSlHwwB_SDBFrfBozB-TZW1SrVfwQlBOllgWW6fQVuYvhRs8WrIPDMoS4hvOhyphenhyphenRrlo1y2TkfIbU-FEIR1_T0e_LuqR76WbQTSTgFxkjzf_1WBvX1qJBpKWjfa3AYbiFGiIaDp2SuiWsAndJjI/s16000/original_a80ff05c-12c9-43ed-8f9f-bb19aa917328_PXL_20221106_141128360.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" title="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JWENce0gUvH29KKluAEzKJGlRK8Aqiy79eFZZD5GUJouHbuxvlnm-Abpvn33bvoZkJYLMqOea1IXzO0rhsYLsi5lX37QR4lfFXSNa_B7tItNFrMjvaXu_Llb9T_q9lt6IcoQoJLo03o0yYOyic-_7KySkloxEkw9Nm9ST4c1wq0vJTq67doNjArbKdY/s3067/original_86d72eb3-f0d5-49ae-ac07-fd5545a0a36b_PXL_20221106_141103004~3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="3067" data-original-width="2505" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JWENce0gUvH29KKluAEzKJGlRK8Aqiy79eFZZD5GUJouHbuxvlnm-Abpvn33bvoZkJYLMqOea1IXzO0rhsYLsi5lX37QR4lfFXSNa_B7tItNFrMjvaXu_Llb9T_q9lt6IcoQoJLo03o0yYOyic-_7KySkloxEkw9Nm9ST4c1wq0vJTq67doNjArbKdY/s16000/original_86d72eb3-f0d5-49ae-ac07-fd5545a0a36b_PXL_20221106_141103004~3.jpg" title="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Gusto is an Italian restaurant on Newcastle's Quayside, on Sundays they have a special Sunday Roast menu which includes all the classics like Siroin of Beef, Roast Chicken and Porchetta pork belly.</p><p><br /></p><p>They also have a sharing platter for those who can't pick. Along with the above meats you also get a three-meat Ragu Shepherds Pie, roast potatoes and yorkshire puddings. </p><p><br /></p><p>You also get a great selection of vegetables including beef fat carrots, cauliflower carbonara and braised red cabbage and greens.</p><p><br /></p><p>The meats are all delicious but the italian twists like the porchetta and the cauliflower carbonara that make this special. </p><p>You can see Gusto's full <a href="https://gustorestaurants.uk.com/restaurants/newcastle/menus/food/" target="_blank">Sunday Roast menu here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>The Broad Chare</b></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4H9YZ1PkDjFY1OznDCbrasITAorE2a4EY1dAq5BDRJH29_RPYokdBJuNQrtkkuhf2_Iw5IJ07ZI-Sb2rg1Uq7NIDD26XO-GgL0lih2FlITfpwABPtj3kAZMozm3FxbmkE9Yg_VGxyWEve9XwWumziPM8PC2EzJnrUbq82e_toOL-oYpuZ8Bzl7uMldI/s960/15267587_10154854907758933_170651710422693679_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4H9YZ1PkDjFY1OznDCbrasITAorE2a4EY1dAq5BDRJH29_RPYokdBJuNQrtkkuhf2_Iw5IJ07ZI-Sb2rg1Uq7NIDD26XO-GgL0lih2FlITfpwABPtj3kAZMozm3FxbmkE9Yg_VGxyWEve9XwWumziPM8PC2EzJnrUbq82e_toOL-oYpuZ8Bzl7uMldI/s16000/15267587_10154854907758933_170651710422693679_n.jpg" title="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJoatZ2JM3hpPYZ3vlWxVDoYBlHFqwyxgAdZOywKuPXkwOc9QtPdRjqy-Oed0OfNEktG3bVefrRETM6jwXYjrC8ZEksR0N9bvFYPJADcGo_dbAuUgnW5BuW1hxC8MwICLpYfo6-LufkjXtWOcFIaDIqDQslk1Swj-jPE0I0iQtcvx-CNX8h1vlKBccsk/s960/15241875_10154854907453933_7623313483085056675_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJoatZ2JM3hpPYZ3vlWxVDoYBlHFqwyxgAdZOywKuPXkwOc9QtPdRjqy-Oed0OfNEktG3bVefrRETM6jwXYjrC8ZEksR0N9bvFYPJADcGo_dbAuUgnW5BuW1hxC8MwICLpYfo6-LufkjXtWOcFIaDIqDQslk1Swj-jPE0I0iQtcvx-CNX8h1vlKBccsk/s16000/15241875_10154854907453933_7623313483085056675_n.jpg" title="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><p>Along with the ususal menu on Sundays at The Broad Chare you can choose a roast dinner with a choice of Beef, Pork or Lamb. They are served with great yorkshire puddings, root mash and greens and crispy roast potatoes. </p><p><br /></p><p>The beef is serverd perfectly pink as you would expect, the vegetables are all tasty, they yorkshire puddings are massive and the gravy is full of flavour. A great Sunday Dinner. </p><p><br /></p><p>The small plates and bar snacks on the menu are great as a starter, shout out to one of the best Scotch Eggs I have ever had. </p><p><br /></p><p>See <a href="https://thebroadchare.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16th-Jan-2024.pdf" target="_blank">The Broad Chare Menu here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Wylam Brewery</b></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc93qDyyhvrNQk4w5brXiyGRaCyeSWj4cmGx1bTO8qcF3CP7kKGwbB9iMIyY_dXHXYzodIOLRzDUG-Amx-b9Hx-8AZsq7ZyPiTZHheCeU6DBlk29DcjxA44-_s8xvINRw1DDPwG-1rR2xnoDefE34m2LAm94gL0EeJNi4-Xxnf7dXnTBVgewJFB3hKu3E/s4048/IMG_20181104_134741~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="3036" data-original-width="4048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc93qDyyhvrNQk4w5brXiyGRaCyeSWj4cmGx1bTO8qcF3CP7kKGwbB9iMIyY_dXHXYzodIOLRzDUG-Amx-b9Hx-8AZsq7ZyPiTZHheCeU6DBlk29DcjxA44-_s8xvINRw1DDPwG-1rR2xnoDefE34m2LAm94gL0EeJNi4-Xxnf7dXnTBVgewJFB3hKu3E/s16000/IMG_20181104_134741~2.jpg" title="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNw1c4ARFLcg69LhFYtd-VVwT7yyF4z3ILmZSAfX9QjwjjUDPkrAzg8lze2Q0AHQT2M7IejehqypjUHW03k2wAdoJnME9ABWrP3nLtDjhS0LeO53nvzJK_knruDwpDu8HegwQPlX4_uO7ZuLfEjJ6-TiXs1T8Ho8vBWt9vmmToLI9iuEuJMtWG0x1WXeM/s1600/419366139_899651538830232_1280646370933023620_n~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNw1c4ARFLcg69LhFYtd-VVwT7yyF4z3ILmZSAfX9QjwjjUDPkrAzg8lze2Q0AHQT2M7IejehqypjUHW03k2wAdoJnME9ABWrP3nLtDjhS0LeO53nvzJK_knruDwpDu8HegwQPlX4_uO7ZuLfEjJ6-TiXs1T8Ho8vBWt9vmmToLI9iuEuJMtWG0x1WXeM/s16000/419366139_899651538830232_1280646370933023620_n~2.jpg" title="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><p>In Exhibition Park is Wylam Brewery, a Micro Brewey with a Tap and Kitchen. The Sunday Roast menu has mains of Beef, Pork and Lamb. All served with bashed roots, Roasties, Glazed Parsnip, Buttered Greens, Yorkshires & Gravy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sam had the beef, as is her wont, which is beautifully pink with a rich gravy. I had the pork and can honestly say this is the best sunday lunch I have ever had. I still think about it often as it has the most amazing crispy crackling.</p><p><br /></p><p>They have some great starters and puds on the menus too, I like the sound of the smoked duck with Beetroot, Pickled Rhubarb, Pistachio.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can see Wylam Brewery's full <a href="https://www.wylambrewery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sunday-Roast-Menu.pdf" target="_blank">Sunday Roast Menu here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Blackfriars</b></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93xq6es7bMKLFyXntTR8rO3wxbhXos0q-1CWt3T4zfn3RNGjU2-xXW1k9kPXCbCbKjvo6DNaW8vrQA1Wm0x6bKT1sWYRnIAynNxpkfQOw5z7PkCSHwglwwehkKxSstfyq2sdNWQSmEE3_WZXRPr0fZWdpEOMKQ3eq962Wv0vpg4EtPIu246lGsG2-oBg/s3320/original_ee0f5dbf-8335-4544-bc1c-0e9f2fd7169e_PXL_20210910_120221953~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="2667" data-original-width="3320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93xq6es7bMKLFyXntTR8rO3wxbhXos0q-1CWt3T4zfn3RNGjU2-xXW1k9kPXCbCbKjvo6DNaW8vrQA1Wm0x6bKT1sWYRnIAynNxpkfQOw5z7PkCSHwglwwehkKxSstfyq2sdNWQSmEE3_WZXRPr0fZWdpEOMKQ3eq962Wv0vpg4EtPIu246lGsG2-oBg/s16000/original_ee0f5dbf-8335-4544-bc1c-0e9f2fd7169e_PXL_20210910_120221953~2.jpg" title="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexdZeVwaqn772kKg_0-iuGHHuemOH2MSQe0-q_EJJTzpwjj_-TFUaSAn131hiTT2FkHMcS0aFqpe-sfp-DcDvlT8LFvPAwc-9sNh7tQwgwHuJ-hio-HrS8Ya2IghlPia4LfEOlp2kb_mMqvVZxUWLcIRbH9BnkbUBZtp9XyQV1ChtbNR8n6NrdtXDUMU/s3245/original_56a3902a-2b17-4312-b150-6ea80384ac0b_PXL_20210910_123013687~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="2768" data-original-width="3245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexdZeVwaqn772kKg_0-iuGHHuemOH2MSQe0-q_EJJTzpwjj_-TFUaSAn131hiTT2FkHMcS0aFqpe-sfp-DcDvlT8LFvPAwc-9sNh7tQwgwHuJ-hio-HrS8Ya2IghlPia4LfEOlp2kb_mMqvVZxUWLcIRbH9BnkbUBZtp9XyQV1ChtbNR8n6NrdtXDUMU/s16000/original_56a3902a-2b17-4312-b150-6ea80384ac0b_PXL_20210910_123013687~2.jpg" title="Top Sunday Lunches in Newcastle" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>If you want something a bit more fancy then Blackfriars is the place for you. You can choose from beef, pork, lamb and chicken, all prepared and presented to the highest standard with seasonal trimmings. </p><p><br /></p><p>When we visited I ordered the pork which was a generous portion with great crackling and was served with wilted greens, smooth mashed potato, parsnip and apple purees and charred leeks. </p><p><br /></p><p>It's not often I order a dessert but this time I did and went for the Sticky toffee pudding. The pudding was moist and flavourful with an unctuous toffee sauce.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can see the <a href="https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Winter-Sunday-Lunch-Menu-2024.pdf" target="_blank">Blackfriars Sunda Roast menu here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Looking for more meal ideas in Newcastle? Try these:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2024/01/where-to-eat-near-northern-stage.html" target="_blank">Where to eat near Northern Stage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/02/the-best-breakfasts-in-newcastle.html" target="_blank">The best breakfasts in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2023/06/20-byob-restaurants-in-north-east.html" target="_blank">20 BYOB restaurants in North East England</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/the-best-child-friendly-restaurants-in.html" target="_blank">The best child-friendly restaurants in Newcastle</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lZiLo9aWES3X9AiTiWoTDz4lkVIDL6sKaHm13Eots22ZxhwIgBQ3uRsWaGs-CrQkZINUkM_EqqPWyn-pCCQLY2ycrthMr9znEK4ceKJHbRsXc8mtaod82LKMvbmcvbESVhVzX5ja93iuPxD38GVjpIrO4UQVcLJWqKUa-Q4UvCzoZP5cJoJzJRMSk2E/s1500/sundaylunchpin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="1006" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFE-73kkpwF8l05mM4xHfYNLdcd69KfpCU-rT8Ak8Bq-LrJXEG6MJH2kNBjpg6gT67-cJySn2t-Vg6B8pzTMbrRGqHxkAuUIn8vpV8MUETc7reITxfF01SuRl3Qq06FJahmeUb0I4U3JR8Kk8d3N2TDh23xRXq-KdlU9srXpk-dVvEJoYlnmEJDkalhs/w640-h410/northernstage.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Northern Stage is probably our favourite theatre in Newcastle and we have been regular visitors over the years. </p><p><br /></p><p>Being surrounded by Newcastle University Campus, Northern Stage is pretty central in Newcastle so has planety of great places to eat within walking distance. </p><a name='more'></a><p><br /></p><p><b>Northern Stage Bar</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-bJIMbN8higETKuxUirqPhW88TNYnXnfq_KUTB7BDAQbhbjP6skYHYydblj473LwdaXodMAg144Dm14atsSO5TxSLUYTqGPtN5MhyVksy9YY3AtpJQg4YAqE2zINJo7rkCqFmigoEIeNhtBNJyE_TNLdWSlKSrv8gBcfHTiB02aLvdsu6n0G6cPTeGA/s855/norther-stage-pizza.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="855" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-bJIMbN8higETKuxUirqPhW88TNYnXnfq_KUTB7BDAQbhbjP6skYHYydblj473LwdaXodMAg144Dm14atsSO5TxSLUYTqGPtN5MhyVksy9YY3AtpJQg4YAqE2zINJo7rkCqFmigoEIeNhtBNJyE_TNLdWSlKSrv8gBcfHTiB02aLvdsu6n0G6cPTeGA/w640-h482/norther-stage-pizza.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><span></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoOogIItZYlCSA298fkfT90v0uO_Fw2Xtb82sdlvjImTEmaO1dzDBXc0YjdPo8YEvhE0aDhap5jYzubjkLT-jKE_yjw0XmRFeobtuSCQhr_tDvRIdjhPQSdR6CmO25wdrtRLp_ikG5SYED4I4SOsV_dInsXMBKQ8WM25v8RapjLVVHoo_3v4eTypmIiQ/s855/northern-stage-platter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="855" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoOogIItZYlCSA298fkfT90v0uO_Fw2Xtb82sdlvjImTEmaO1dzDBXc0YjdPo8YEvhE0aDhap5jYzubjkLT-jKE_yjw0XmRFeobtuSCQhr_tDvRIdjhPQSdR6CmO25wdrtRLp_ikG5SYED4I4SOsV_dInsXMBKQ8WM25v8RapjLVVHoo_3v4eTypmIiQ/w640-h482/northern-stage-platter.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p>The Northern Stage Bar is a great starting point for your theatre visit as it is right in the theatre lobby. The evening menu focuses on sharing boards and pizzas. The Pizza are freshley baked with a selection of toppings and the sharing boards have something for everyone. </p><p><br /></p><p>We split a Charcuterie Board and a Margherita Pizza. The Sharing Board included three Charcuterie meats with Mediterranean roasted vegetables and artichokes, mixed olives and freshly baked focaccia. </p><p><br /></p><p>The medditerranean veg was the best bit for me, a little bit of it on some of the foccacia was delicious. The Pizza was really great too, plenty of sauce and a cripsy crust just how we like it. </p><p><br /></p><p>It is a good idea to reserve a table as the bar can get busy pre-show and it guarantees you have a table. You can see their full menu and <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/northern-stage-cafe-bar/" target="_blank">book a reservation here.</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Chilli Padi</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpuvhcFC_UmNJ31tvrJTsmu7gZalOjqu7qXOR9rWYqTzNTzCUapSed3l4LfwiU7Xx0EoO1QUJiSvhLzRkdwvj_MuX2PCnTX4vSoRn1OAUNq8Fu8LGJ_jLyYuLtxssrricbNBRU6hgFpbtk3KZSBmpXHbJ9HkA3mqapgzvZR6TdCKEz5P8GrNfl_XDRHY/s950/chilli-padi-calamari.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="950" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpuvhcFC_UmNJ31tvrJTsmu7gZalOjqu7qXOR9rWYqTzNTzCUapSed3l4LfwiU7Xx0EoO1QUJiSvhLzRkdwvj_MuX2PCnTX4vSoRn1OAUNq8Fu8LGJ_jLyYuLtxssrricbNBRU6hgFpbtk3KZSBmpXHbJ9HkA3mqapgzvZR6TdCKEz5P8GrNfl_XDRHY/w640-h434/chilli-padi-calamari.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdxI3T_7_J3ESUiYJukHVdfggQZ7E9g4OBtDzAP-V_-r6sRpX3FWz8_fe7UooNvUlRli88MoJ8cpjHd3uAzE94BKPB6f2GWnv9ViRW4d-HaSE70Sr_EKlowyQJp2_XRGBw6TwHbhYYufEnQkrkesJIE0BW7pl4DX3rj_lZwZJs0AfrqCw0Mcm_rk7RVk/s770/chilli-padi-smoked-chicken.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="770" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdxI3T_7_J3ESUiYJukHVdfggQZ7E9g4OBtDzAP-V_-r6sRpX3FWz8_fe7UooNvUlRli88MoJ8cpjHd3uAzE94BKPB6f2GWnv9ViRW4d-HaSE70Sr_EKlowyQJp2_XRGBw6TwHbhYYufEnQkrkesJIE0BW7pl4DX3rj_lZwZJs0AfrqCw0Mcm_rk7RVk/w640-h536/chilli-padi-smoked-chicken.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDE6yupr2Z1cjJmPJR6En2dIP0_uoFMDb_SN0neWOrsPz0LfdJVbsLV1FjDfJbiITS7vqEdveTIopxAtgjXEWEMTO7Ext41cNTDdYlzTjO5-VN5gPtd21HicJvCxEuBVXZXpuQhtdjuJCkBtg1S3z3FX7swn5s2XqTDno-ORDQaMQVbC2la6JbAvadIc/s856/chilli-padi-beef-rendang.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="856" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDE6yupr2Z1cjJmPJR6En2dIP0_uoFMDb_SN0neWOrsPz0LfdJVbsLV1FjDfJbiITS7vqEdveTIopxAtgjXEWEMTO7Ext41cNTDdYlzTjO5-VN5gPtd21HicJvCxEuBVXZXpuQhtdjuJCkBtg1S3z3FX7swn5s2XqTDno-ORDQaMQVbC2la6JbAvadIc/w640-h482/chilli-padi-beef-rendang.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Just a 10 minute walk to Northern Stage on Leazes Park Road is Chilli Padi. A Malaysian Street Food restaurant which is an absolute gem. </p><p><br /></p><p>The food here tastes really authentic and packs a punch in both flavour and spice. We started by sharing the Salt and Chilli Calamari, amazing crispy batter with succulent squid and if you like heat this is a great starter. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sam had the Smoked Chicken, which was everything she hoped it would be, and after having a try I can say it is very moreish. </p><p><br /></p><p>I had one of my favourite curries, the Beef Rendang, a heady mix of deep flavours and complex spices made this one of the best meals I have had in Newcastle. </p><p><br /></p><p>We will definitely be back here as there are so many dishes on the menu that we want to try. <a href="https://www.chillipadi.co.uk/menus-1" target="_blank">You can see their full menu here.</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Dough Daze</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kTkcsBVATHVlAqS9E6botIU1t9Vdq8LLpMuC4NFCME3FmkaprVUNzdCH7Yj3_3Thl-E2wYFhpByXBIrhLbJ7jyPCxul4uGy3WJ1j-jWiBAKtAvkAjp9_aCnAsp39_LcG14m6R93tanPorHuZFgaYjTUPqHH_HreGOQGKY8g22HEZjR9DAuzjlUA8y5s/s644/dough-daze-margherita.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="485" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kTkcsBVATHVlAqS9E6botIU1t9Vdq8LLpMuC4NFCME3FmkaprVUNzdCH7Yj3_3Thl-E2wYFhpByXBIrhLbJ7jyPCxul4uGy3WJ1j-jWiBAKtAvkAjp9_aCnAsp39_LcG14m6R93tanPorHuZFgaYjTUPqHH_HreGOQGKY8g22HEZjR9DAuzjlUA8y5s/w482-h640/dough-daze-margherita.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="482" /></a></div><p><br />On Ridley Place, just a 7 minute walk from Northern Stage, is Dough Daze. A New York style neighbourhood pizzaria. </p><p></p><p><br /></p><p>You can order by the slice or get a whole pizza, we had the margherita last time but they have agreat selection and I will be trying the buffalo chicken pizza next time.</p><p><br /></p><p>They also have some great sides like amazing dough balls, mac and cheese and garlic bread. <a href="http://doughdaze.com/" target="_blank">You can visit their website here.</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Deli Churros</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2oTu6vMONMHflIqsOYQhY3aCiDZ1uZzIFJlbt15RI071elcuGqPgTMv5x6_EMhtuy9Qd3FkK0dQS8gzyJ5YyrpQUBwf8K3FXcRi8tuyXnGELQWFc1cJdAEthKJo7np8yzVq4OFvl8RHzmZb2aU92mwFp0D8iN7uBlPmCOBSYdrWHJrDW9WpWcBQnv_c/s855/deli-churros.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="855" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2oTu6vMONMHflIqsOYQhY3aCiDZ1uZzIFJlbt15RI071elcuGqPgTMv5x6_EMhtuy9Qd3FkK0dQS8gzyJ5YyrpQUBwf8K3FXcRi8tuyXnGELQWFc1cJdAEthKJo7np8yzVq4OFvl8RHzmZb2aU92mwFp0D8iN7uBlPmCOBSYdrWHJrDW9WpWcBQnv_c/w640-h482/deli-churros.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p>Also on Ridley Place is Deli Churros, specialising in churros of various sizes and topping including sugar, chocolate sause, toffee sauce, ice cream and churro sundaes. </p><p><br /></p><p>They also have a selection of savoury dishes like Empanadas, Tequenos and Arepa. I haven't tried it yet but the Beef Arepa looks amazing. </p><p><br /></p><p>What we really love about Deli Churros is the owners. They are lovely couple from Venezuela who moved to Newcastle nearly 20 years ago and brought their passion for Venezuelan food with them. </p><p><br /></p><p>They are always so friendly and when we visited they were dancing together as we came in, it was so cute. <a href="https://www.delichurros.co.uk/menu" target="_blank">You can see their full menu here.</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Little Dumpling House</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpX3BEY9h4gGo8A3SzAxqcKhXm1tRgF1Bb1MGZF8p15vnNUF8IJ0TODZmoRPEVHfQ90bO1LrzxzG1ZBCKtaZnFvqIbWreBsVBqaOLZXY_duNo5ZFqFTivjO4-Gy3vjFF-NUGSX8qoOWejauwi3amvbviVKrGQ6owEiMj3dRQZsS58H6EtumSG7I29tjsM/s551/little-dumpling-house.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="404" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpX3BEY9h4gGo8A3SzAxqcKhXm1tRgF1Bb1MGZF8p15vnNUF8IJ0TODZmoRPEVHfQ90bO1LrzxzG1ZBCKtaZnFvqIbWreBsVBqaOLZXY_duNo5ZFqFTivjO4-Gy3vjFF-NUGSX8qoOWejauwi3amvbviVKrGQ6owEiMj3dRQZsS58H6EtumSG7I29tjsM/w470-h640/little-dumpling-house.png" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="470" /></a></div><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTxHJLuq6ra28L_wmnXnM5HezbqZJxMAOakSGOJ_vxsxztxG94BzMnaLzG6r8rdwoKoo6CIZJOd-b7MdawHEJASxosFHDaSXgwiFOukBN7lQKPlm4PPK1LqaVulBLLQ0o1Xc4MIjUhWUg6YNFwO5C2P89pLJj1kOeqLXIuBEcpdHhP6FpwwuRwbh9RgY/s477/little-dumpling-house2.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="407" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTxHJLuq6ra28L_wmnXnM5HezbqZJxMAOakSGOJ_vxsxztxG94BzMnaLzG6r8rdwoKoo6CIZJOd-b7MdawHEJASxosFHDaSXgwiFOukBN7lQKPlm4PPK1LqaVulBLLQ0o1Xc4MIjUhWUg6YNFwO5C2P89pLJj1kOeqLXIuBEcpdHhP6FpwwuRwbh9RgY/w546-h640/little-dumpling-house2.png" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="546" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photos courtesy of Little Dumpling House on Instagram</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><b><br /></b></p><p></p><p>Another resident of Ridley Place is the Little Dumpling House. A cute little place serving authentic steamed dumplings and buns. </p><p>These are honestly the best we've ever had! I highly recommend the lamb and carrot ones plus their homemade chilli dipping sauce. They are licensed too if you fancy a pre-show beer.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can see more on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelittledumplinghousencl/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> or on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_little_dumpling_house/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Zapatista</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-vPty8WY77kUcqwNS2lCUayP0kx0fwyNyVd0-gLmyWSlhzn8ia4IpzITRdXcldHeM7-xDuRHYbVjdCh-CDSjhOSwcQJpqD6TE2rj7p9SZx9W3YP_5i7CSEbNtacaPfhoBAelFR0A-tz7uqgDvHGVGVNLq08y3tk2ZaIzlZBjn7pGsMA9cYSFxjCJ5IM/s804/zapatista.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="804" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-vPty8WY77kUcqwNS2lCUayP0kx0fwyNyVd0-gLmyWSlhzn8ia4IpzITRdXcldHeM7-xDuRHYbVjdCh-CDSjhOSwcQJpqD6TE2rj7p9SZx9W3YP_5i7CSEbNtacaPfhoBAelFR0A-tz7uqgDvHGVGVNLq08y3tk2ZaIzlZBjn7pGsMA9cYSFxjCJ5IM/w640-h512/zapatista.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /><b><br /></b></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRBPmHCVgA2kudNvpFHGaREg0q0rpwGtbnTripeicVTCffI-kmI46AS1tkWWBg_3Boetw9s8-xTlp4kAtUvhBCvS4Hph4cFUfOf-iw4HdNgPTdRlbuoW2Nc3Q3c5SMfjuM8sgPiB0RqH9sUdAkQ4Zw2pBrLcLy6wIW6m8_fjtBSLfPntXVwZcL634nLiU/s755/zpatista-burrito.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="755" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRBPmHCVgA2kudNvpFHGaREg0q0rpwGtbnTripeicVTCffI-kmI46AS1tkWWBg_3Boetw9s8-xTlp4kAtUvhBCvS4Hph4cFUfOf-iw4HdNgPTdRlbuoW2Nc3Q3c5SMfjuM8sgPiB0RqH9sUdAkQ4Zw2pBrLcLy6wIW6m8_fjtBSLfPntXVwZcL634nLiU/w640-h546/zpatista-burrito.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /><b><br /></b></p><p></p><p>More treats from Ridley Place from Zapatista. Zapatista is a great spot for a quick pre-theatre meal. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas with lots of options my personal favourite the Chilli Con Carne burrito. </p><p><br /></p><p>Vegan and Gluten Free options are also available on the menu and they have some meal deals as well. <a href="https://www.zapatistaburrito.com/location/ridley-place-newcastle/" target="_blank">You can see their full menu here.</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><b>El Coto</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiuwkwvxEAa5a8hfYOPQTUXF5CqX5hRjKAWjsHL4oMl986w-gdoKobFx9ycDPOEXIzbLHE68V4HFD895pCrO8CqQbGUfMVoNuvGFvTiT-YmPCEbUCYPxmP4wNLRu5BWc7kK0MoIyqDMoedrosanCg2l8r0wjorbL9OCS2YgrMNWjco4vXxgHY8ENnTHY/s400/el-coto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="400" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiuwkwvxEAa5a8hfYOPQTUXF5CqX5hRjKAWjsHL4oMl986w-gdoKobFx9ycDPOEXIzbLHE68V4HFD895pCrO8CqQbGUfMVoNuvGFvTiT-YmPCEbUCYPxmP4wNLRu5BWc7kK0MoIyqDMoedrosanCg2l8r0wjorbL9OCS2YgrMNWjco4vXxgHY8ENnTHY/w640-h426/el-coto.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQz8D2djzcOA7YXRiFKbe2bIo_G2t9I59OaEQOAZ_T0I-2S2yFGmcW-6cs3yHgrAwQGbwweGLQ1eu1BljANRuRaux8g_tzUY5bFR2-2Q4O5ERhJap0u320SJw5nrML4zkhZtk3BAzhOgfTVzA2whaiDS1HEKuT0lG69u6ZXGhWPOlqtnmNoil2J7u52M/s400/el-coto2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="400" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQz8D2djzcOA7YXRiFKbe2bIo_G2t9I59OaEQOAZ_T0I-2S2yFGmcW-6cs3yHgrAwQGbwweGLQ1eu1BljANRuRaux8g_tzUY5bFR2-2Q4O5ERhJap0u320SJw5nrML4zkhZtk3BAzhOgfTVzA2whaiDS1HEKuT0lG69u6ZXGhWPOlqtnmNoil2J7u52M/w640-h428/el-coto2.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photos courtesy of El Coto</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br />On Leazes Park Road just a 10 minute walk from Northern Stage is El Coto a Spanish restaurant specialising in tapas. They have a wide range of hot and cold tapas, salads, cured meats and paellas.</p><p></p><p><br /></p><p>I love tapas, being able to mix up a few small plates means I can try lots of dishes. You can see the full <a href="https://elcoto.co.uk/menus/" target="_blank">El Coto menu here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>ShiJo</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv96n_wtMgDjDcDiX7veR_eftzp5nxpc8p90xCjACWjEYQ6upE8QOKq_tGppog2dkX9_1ftX-LxXf90EHz2m8jbJhyphenhyphenRMp3H3jJFgmDW9yPnrrS6JeEP3jlCVaG2bloguQaQj7MsL6KM0B9gNQ1ZoDg47nt7Uic8p8hpjrW6zqm1GO51Eq4PKSW06jktrA/s481/shijo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="481" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv96n_wtMgDjDcDiX7veR_eftzp5nxpc8p90xCjACWjEYQ6upE8QOKq_tGppog2dkX9_1ftX-LxXf90EHz2m8jbJhyphenhyphenRMp3H3jJFgmDW9yPnrrS6JeEP3jlCVaG2bloguQaQj7MsL6KM0B9gNQ1ZoDg47nt7Uic8p8hpjrW6zqm1GO51Eq4PKSW06jktrA/w640-h640/shijo.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJ1eQQ_aNpTh_8xUXZ7i1zXLsCx_noLpSAixqflGQvtNW3Mid1b_9nmp8fYm7GONoj1j9Ty3QGZ8zhirSiVsMkrrkyBdUmgD8nLuzCoHP8xfEE8VzgFQrerF8riusmV4OXb49Lkupm4XjEMGiUEYuyjejFrTC31SBWxhaaLz1ozsHpNcQl9GVrEQV64I/s480/shijo2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJ1eQQ_aNpTh_8xUXZ7i1zXLsCx_noLpSAixqflGQvtNW3Mid1b_9nmp8fYm7GONoj1j9Ty3QGZ8zhirSiVsMkrrkyBdUmgD8nLuzCoHP8xfEE8VzgFQrerF8riusmV4OXb49Lkupm4XjEMGiUEYuyjejFrTC31SBWxhaaLz1ozsHpNcQl9GVrEQV64I/w640-h640/shijo2.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photos courtesy of the ShiJo website</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><b><br /></b></p><p></p><p>Just a 5 minute walk from Northern Stage at the Haymarket Hub is ShiJo. The newest japanese asian street food cafe serving hot and cold dishes including noodle soups, Katsu Curries and Gyoza.</p><p><br /></p><p>We haven't tried ShiJo yet but some of the dishes look incredible. You can see their <a href="http://www.shijocafe.co.uk/" target="_blank">full menu here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Red Mezze</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfFQWWmE9ibIekYyDq6iCRw8AenQRbbtlZIov5_bioow3xybanKEjXdXygQK1O9B9hh50SWIXdiTZuf6MNbc_mIQoMasUmGpH1FXLt18A2t70FRT_uUJC4E8EUbZKioLajWSuB4khVUUMeaCeMrW_vvCooATMDz3Se-pU_cN9yNd1STJitfdQCKdlDfE/s1200/red-mezze.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfFQWWmE9ibIekYyDq6iCRw8AenQRbbtlZIov5_bioow3xybanKEjXdXygQK1O9B9hh50SWIXdiTZuf6MNbc_mIQoMasUmGpH1FXLt18A2t70FRT_uUJC4E8EUbZKioLajWSuB4khVUUMeaCeMrW_vvCooATMDz3Se-pU_cN9yNd1STJitfdQCKdlDfE/w426-h640/red-mezze.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="426" /></a></div><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ItdpOJ2wDinJBtRgmMsMwQ5tkYwZqi8_7J1ITCjvH64OtYKeq2ZxqYpU-U3wJYQWB1GnL0qspFGf-Jke8RAsTI4zvoTn5hDsLzJpsbXjxyRdG93C8zEeTkJTdLtZxotIwg_Jv_gxZAfgR-U7bk9UCkOyr2aq5S3CT2no5KTxJdAmbgIr7ENO7DBKwwY/s1200/red-mezze2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Where to eat near Northern Stage." border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ItdpOJ2wDinJBtRgmMsMwQ5tkYwZqi8_7J1ITCjvH64OtYKeq2ZxqYpU-U3wJYQWB1GnL0qspFGf-Jke8RAsTI4zvoTn5hDsLzJpsbXjxyRdG93C8zEeTkJTdLtZxotIwg_Jv_gxZAfgR-U7bk9UCkOyr2aq5S3CT2no5KTxJdAmbgIr7ENO7DBKwwY/w426-h640/red-mezze2.jpg" title="Where to eat near Northern Stage." width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photos courtesy of the Red Mezze website</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><b><br /></b></p><p></p><p>7 minutes from Northern stage Red Mezze (right next to St James' Park) which serves various hot and cold mezze including Shawarma, Moussakka and Kofte. </p><p><br /></p><p>Personally I think they serve some of the best lamb dishes in Newcastle. <a href="http://www.redmezze.co.uk/" target="_blank">You can see their full menu here.</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>If you liked this post and would like more ideas try these:</p><p></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2016/05/top-10-child-friendly-restaurants-Newcastle.html" target="_blank">10 Child Friendly Restaurants in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/11/best-child-friendly-restaurants-near-newcastle-theatre-royal.html" target="_blank">Child Friendly Restaurants near Theatre Royal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2023/01/restaurants-near-sunderland-empire.html" target="_blank">Restaurants near Sunderland Empire</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/02/the-best-breakfasts-in-newcastle.html" target="_blank">The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle</a></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-54204864128872281032024-01-11T15:06:00.002+00:002024-01-11T15:06:47.546+00:00Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUiXKSRKQaVoyePuraORkuhili8pVFrKMEgBbW0zA3-hrgkfkTlgXXdeWa5hhtTdCdUlPFdNgt0bndtxhCwOVZ7LvFZEwpmaFqTxglr-fnCFSRwDhNeayM7ri3NgHqEH8WIxwVyQVIbCqIJmN8-xA8B-LrWWt3vm1lI_WaGx_4wP3R-7JUWBM2DU46ZM/s1169/PXL_20231123_182907222.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUiXKSRKQaVoyePuraORkuhili8pVFrKMEgBbW0zA3-hrgkfkTlgXXdeWa5hhtTdCdUlPFdNgt0bndtxhCwOVZ7LvFZEwpmaFqTxglr-fnCFSRwDhNeayM7ri3NgHqEH8WIxwVyQVIbCqIJmN8-xA8B-LrWWt3vm1lI_WaGx_4wP3R-7JUWBM2DU46ZM/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_182907222.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Northern Lights Newcastle took place in 2023 in Leazes Park, Newcastle City Centre on most evenings from 23 November 2023 - 1 January 2024. You could expect to pay around £60 for a family ticket, Making it <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2023/10/north-east-light-trails-reviews-2023.html" target="_blank">one of the more expensive light trails</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2>Northern Lights Newcastle - Location & Getting There</h2>You are emailed a map and more info before your visit but I thought I would share some info too as there is only one entrance / exit point to Leazes Park. <br /><br />Use postcode NE4 6BB. <br /><br />The entrance is not on the same road as the RVI, it's around the other side. <br /><br />The best way to find it is to have your back to the Sandman Signature Hotel (starting point on the map below). Then walk along Barrack Road with St James' Park on your right (pass the Sir Bobby Robson Statue). You will see Sintons and then an ESSO garage on your left and pass St James' Park Stadium Multi Story on your right. <br /><br />Keep walking until you see the Black and White Bull Pub in front of you and you will see the entrance to the park (it's signposted and you'd struggle to miss it). <br /><br />It's basically one straight walk along Barrack Road and isn't complicated.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQY1Lk6ibKeNlZ_lx4h41ZVHXoxXeqAZwBAaaZD6hN8rOvieaVY0cFdBA7l0puhjRKfXZY4GgPg_l_U0UqnthVHB1ee-36cd9gv0_GkeXxJ98t-S7l5kBGwKgp7OAoDMcuextJahKOFP2jpa-x0mgQGwHpXN3Sq_4WxrTpUm3TFBYA7Bgwh6CNjL8BSN4/s1057/Screenshot%202023-11-23%20at%2020.33.35.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="819" data-original-width="1057" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQY1Lk6ibKeNlZ_lx4h41ZVHXoxXeqAZwBAaaZD6hN8rOvieaVY0cFdBA7l0puhjRKfXZY4GgPg_l_U0UqnthVHB1ee-36cd9gv0_GkeXxJ98t-S7l5kBGwKgp7OAoDMcuextJahKOFP2jpa-x0mgQGwHpXN3Sq_4WxrTpUm3TFBYA7Bgwh6CNjL8BSN4/w640-h496/Screenshot%202023-11-23%20at%2020.33.35.png" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br />The best place to park is St James' Park Stadium Car Park. You can see above it's just next to the park entrance. It wasn't full / busy on the evening of our visit but obviously, may be busier at peak times. It has 550+ spaces and is £1.20 an hour. Lots of car parks in the centre are free after 7pm if you are looking for an alternative but I would definitely say this one is best. <br /><br />Newcastle can get crazy busy with traffic in December so if you can, I'd recommend taking public transport (esp on weekends and home match days when the car park is closed). </div><div><br /></div><div>St James' Metro Station is an easy 10 minute walk to the event entrance and it's what I'd recommend - <a href="https://www.nexus.org.uk/metro-park-and-ride-stations" target="_blank">park+ride Metro would be perfect.</a><br /><br />It's around a mile circular walk around the park and pretty flat on surfaced paths. If I was visiting with little ones I'd probably take a pushchair, even if it's just for walking to / from the car park or public transport. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br />As a back up choice and if you need to park on match days, Eldon Garden Car Park or The Gate Car Park would be pretty easy to walk from (I reckon around 15 mins). </div><div><br /><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXrN6aTVLWXDVEj5Uzt2FNDvHN-r9pdC7tzHUkVDm9sFRT33vzYWOSXegj8eW86IkCyNH7miFgBARkSBOy7m-a2wmcAhf_4BdkhdeOwux4Y4IoHO9KP54Fr7SgrWJcVOcdhha7If327P2qXEHSKaUeyiibtxN83xXbRmMZjBu1qPQs5H9NeKCUKkrF6E/s880/PXL_20231123_174654124.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="795" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXrN6aTVLWXDVEj5Uzt2FNDvHN-r9pdC7tzHUkVDm9sFRT33vzYWOSXegj8eW86IkCyNH7miFgBARkSBOy7m-a2wmcAhf_4BdkhdeOwux4Y4IoHO9KP54Fr7SgrWJcVOcdhha7If327P2qXEHSKaUeyiibtxN83xXbRmMZjBu1qPQs5H9NeKCUKkrF6E/w578-h640/PXL_20231123_174654124.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="578" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entrance is just across from this pub </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCpQlyu3vrbgfSS9JotKXOlYm5M6PvDU__RRYWS3Fjn82rl4KuUKswaKPhVxSHi-fHCCDZ2CeRMkCTcJeR44pdr9TIPP8dGPNm8loiEhYkZwLCzLVA0DYc3vqfYFC23ep3w6xbGdQEwDpScJe6w1iPiKpIkIVozj7lcg5KQrbRFAqsR3MdgFnl8Lqe25E/s1278/PXL_20231123_192333443.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1278" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCpQlyu3vrbgfSS9JotKXOlYm5M6PvDU__RRYWS3Fjn82rl4KuUKswaKPhVxSHi-fHCCDZ2CeRMkCTcJeR44pdr9TIPP8dGPNm8loiEhYkZwLCzLVA0DYc3vqfYFC23ep3w6xbGdQEwDpScJe6w1iPiKpIkIVozj7lcg5KQrbRFAqsR3MdgFnl8Lqe25E/w640-h440/PXL_20231123_192333443.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walk along Barrack Rd with St James' Park on your right and Sintons on your left</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><h2>What to Expect / Our Review </h2><div><br /></div><div>Your tickets are scanned on arrival and you're asked to follow the one way system. You aren't given a map but you don't really need one either as it's all self-explanatory where to go.<br /><br /><br /><br />However if you would like one / it would be useful to know which areas are coming up, you can take a snap of this big map at the entrance or download the map below to your phone. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo579_3TVujx9bmEuAuCOoRS2Tgxia8P5Ccrv0nmGR-oUFNUedgTB5TrTHUAmZ68mTTtjU0ti3W6MT_LpJrZnfpCfr0ErsuTRHLwqrXTnTBbfTWCXFGdPgLr3CGcoB9cEKUPWCHvGnTwlbHkxTBuHe8vouqkC_3xxQ2wa7XdDpt7xdA6pL5czh3UyDLiU/s2048/400410266_265484353135272_8447511701436220259_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="2048" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo579_3TVujx9bmEuAuCOoRS2Tgxia8P5Ccrv0nmGR-oUFNUedgTB5TrTHUAmZ68mTTtjU0ti3W6MT_LpJrZnfpCfr0ErsuTRHLwqrXTnTBbfTWCXFGdPgLr3CGcoB9cEKUPWCHvGnTwlbHkxTBuHe8vouqkC_3xxQ2wa7XdDpt7xdA6pL5czh3UyDLiU/w640-h452/400410266_265484353135272_8447511701436220259_n.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />They ask that you arrive within around 20 mins of your time slot but if you're running late, don't worry - they'll accommodate you (as long as it's before last entry time of course). </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Our visit was not sold out and tickets were available to buy on the gate. Personally, I would book ahead online just to guarantee entry as some slots have already sold out. <br /><br /><br /><br />On arrival, you can turn left and make a quick diversion to the food village before then walking anti-clockwise around the park. We did this and picked up hot chocolates from the Tribe coffee van. The hot chocolates from here were LUSH and we thought worth the £3.80 (20p cheaper than the main bar). <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGescD6vyTNT_uDVBMwQ1UcY9jZQ7UGEHvPJA_wHoziN7C9LeflWnnEfm1SGv2fxP4pyoEG0c36fzOuN6HOfh4O4H4fgmVWo9Rr54qc-Ky2AQRiKFtRK8dpq8Uz_raQh3cgFsbml8ZrDP2xAXF4bBNPrxb2htnd5yciuUiDoN7bAFaPGQV8_sAz-GyMyI/s880/PXL_20231123_175057450.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="847" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGescD6vyTNT_uDVBMwQ1UcY9jZQ7UGEHvPJA_wHoziN7C9LeflWnnEfm1SGv2fxP4pyoEG0c36fzOuN6HOfh4O4H4fgmVWo9Rr54qc-Ky2AQRiKFtRK8dpq8Uz_raQh3cgFsbml8ZrDP2xAXF4bBNPrxb2htnd5yciuUiDoN7bAFaPGQV8_sAz-GyMyI/w616-h640/PXL_20231123_175057450.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="616" /></a></div><br />The first thing you will see on arrival is the ferris wheel (£5pp) and one flashy light stall. I don't think it's overkill with the flashy light sales as there is just one stall - you pass it on arrival and as you leave. Prices are £8-£12. You can take your own if you have one lying about at home. There weren't any bag searches during our visit either. <br /><br /><br />Everything is card/contactless payment. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You can stay as long as you like (event closes around 9:30pm-10pm). You could even walk around twice if you wanted to - nobody was there stopping people from doing this. </div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8I5uM3VMYA8FSo0NoEe9zUSqnKKZNXHFMzI_Yb4aUIZyXbLLD-JfQsGrjbq64cuiLW_091gJYIMNDRk6rrP_EzCXaibAzZ6ucUbFBu_Sf6O8Iyzq81kBc2ouqj7w0NpNU_6bhSKRFyCCvEmsS7397raR43KpcGdvGYO9L7itBuVt5YVrZ2oD1K3m_5c/s1169/PXL_20231123_175059520.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8I5uM3VMYA8FSo0NoEe9zUSqnKKZNXHFMzI_Yb4aUIZyXbLLD-JfQsGrjbq64cuiLW_091gJYIMNDRk6rrP_EzCXaibAzZ6ucUbFBu_Sf6O8Iyzq81kBc2ouqj7w0NpNU_6bhSKRFyCCvEmsS7397raR43KpcGdvGYO9L7itBuVt5YVrZ2oD1K3m_5c/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_175059520.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf978JDyM9glx1eRi7AHErflorCUk4beWypfKDNQifk-ZDyM3aDKdUhUkIQwmzJOt0O5DoGcU9AMPxP0xGBPEVo9LYZ6bcPCXG3EEAMDMYlQFQUjrXKtEcblYZlLZ__CmNOvMGeh-nktumriTGpEacTyUiU3gTqcAgxJLT979uMtrA8pbZQRn-OT51bvE/s1169/PXL_20231123_175117444.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf978JDyM9glx1eRi7AHErflorCUk4beWypfKDNQifk-ZDyM3aDKdUhUkIQwmzJOt0O5DoGcU9AMPxP0xGBPEVo9LYZ6bcPCXG3EEAMDMYlQFQUjrXKtEcblYZlLZ__CmNOvMGeh-nktumriTGpEacTyUiU3gTqcAgxJLT979uMtrA8pbZQRn-OT51bvE/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_175117444.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />There is plenty of seating the full way around the park - usual park benches and additional seating. The paths are surfaced and pretty flat. There wasn't any mud and you don't need wellies. Some areas were a little bit slippy where there were wet leaves on the ground but it's not too bad. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYEEnFhnihY2vBrZ4DP3H7l2dkcob4HE11zNxFV8ptu4ob_eMmUTQ0gzp5-fhNtBuoT1D-uvilVE9JHghT19cQNiIWiyLcmQPOwA0hMtp8JiG4eANJ087u2RNZXn9c0556lL2Cof8ilboUW6L1DaxPzmZjb0tP2-t6lJRXS9Uh0MfPIv-8siDVhwtyy8/s1169/PXL_20231123_175135504.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYEEnFhnihY2vBrZ4DP3H7l2dkcob4HE11zNxFV8ptu4ob_eMmUTQ0gzp5-fhNtBuoT1D-uvilVE9JHghT19cQNiIWiyLcmQPOwA0hMtp8JiG4eANJ087u2RNZXn9c0556lL2Cof8ilboUW6L1DaxPzmZjb0tP2-t6lJRXS9Uh0MfPIv-8siDVhwtyy8/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_175135504.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWs26tO1jXtvjmqcyVAKNFlhDtynR2UsezaFddE0UJanYnAFnaSbnujOh_Uv80AeqRf7KSSZBU9vbJHmTsLh83-WncyYAMpgP81Bsg-Rv5RPYteGJUkOTFBLImUD9ls_ddPO4aiV6quBOww1Z2NHDoG4XiCODofKb9r9zr80GoaikEcPsJ8o2-stfAGM/s880/PXL_20231123_175433490.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWs26tO1jXtvjmqcyVAKNFlhDtynR2UsezaFddE0UJanYnAFnaSbnujOh_Uv80AeqRf7KSSZBU9vbJHmTsLh83-WncyYAMpgP81Bsg-Rv5RPYteGJUkOTFBLImUD9ls_ddPO4aiV6quBOww1Z2NHDoG4XiCODofKb9r9zr80GoaikEcPsJ8o2-stfAGM/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_175433490.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The loos we used were at the start / end of the trail. They were the posh portaloo style and clean. There are other toilets as well as accessible toilets as you walk around the trail too. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhHiCDEbqedO9EHs6nhG-ujAfmukUrmhuhAnQJMsfJzVWY1I5CNPfk2NXS51er5B1DU356IMOxxn9tpEuydw89_TKxjQQd-JDiQCinG5UULQeQGhezY-WKqlpohpsPX-NrPerLBGoROBRHL1blCW6mZW7Q8jhncdRLzBiZxe1KtnCADTZ8ajvOMUiIiY/s1169/PXL_20231123_175637504.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhHiCDEbqedO9EHs6nhG-ujAfmukUrmhuhAnQJMsfJzVWY1I5CNPfk2NXS51er5B1DU356IMOxxn9tpEuydw89_TKxjQQd-JDiQCinG5UULQeQGhezY-WKqlpohpsPX-NrPerLBGoROBRHL1blCW6mZW7Q8jhncdRLzBiZxe1KtnCADTZ8ajvOMUiIiY/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_175637504.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br />Below is an example of what the paths are like. A few people were in pushchairs and there were wheelchair users / mobility scooter users too. The laser garden may be a little tricky, esp as the lighting isn't good in there but if this is a struggle, there is a little detour to avoid it. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtJtM1W1poKsG7Hzvt-ztsR9EOiIa_qWusCOp-ydK5F2GzNzJVE3lj7bzMLVhutXO40_zU4mes_JfT6H7y3F_yJXHE_NMmf4_sL9oORgqUWTdM6d2szwQGZBfPa5AYE6KPR4A3KweyyDDric-MNyv-xcDWN0EZVGkvtLV2CzrG5G_lqptxmY2iYc0NEY/s1169/PXL_20231123_175655002.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtJtM1W1poKsG7Hzvt-ztsR9EOiIa_qWusCOp-ydK5F2GzNzJVE3lj7bzMLVhutXO40_zU4mes_JfT6H7y3F_yJXHE_NMmf4_sL9oORgqUWTdM6d2szwQGZBfPa5AYE6KPR4A3KweyyDDric-MNyv-xcDWN0EZVGkvtLV2CzrG5G_lqptxmY2iYc0NEY/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_175655002.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />There was a random Holland and Barrett stall towards the start of the trail offering free wellbeing check ups and there are items for sale too. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaHS-gAOUpJvXSz-5nWX9A_jBvL6trloIvtv4Y_fWATn-TkT_IGwSKjT7W6yN0tSgEvp0ri9mBY2fHoIWmvrKlMN0gyMb972F17UI7geOLLu4HwuWrRCJ8BWyTH1MJmlvPdurUbHE5T7mwpNxWk_wlQT7gD-by03ofFFXVhNrzFRq4VG5qeOYgQarr-fk/s1169/PXL_20231123_175702378.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaHS-gAOUpJvXSz-5nWX9A_jBvL6trloIvtv4Y_fWATn-TkT_IGwSKjT7W6yN0tSgEvp0ri9mBY2fHoIWmvrKlMN0gyMb972F17UI7geOLLu4HwuWrRCJ8BWyTH1MJmlvPdurUbHE5T7mwpNxWk_wlQT7gD-by03ofFFXVhNrzFRq4VG5qeOYgQarr-fk/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_175702378.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Some of the lighting is quite low and the music can feel quite loud if you walk past a speaker so if you're sensitive to noise, I'd recommend ear defenders. If you stick to the centre of the paths it's not too bad.<br /><br />In the laser garden the smoke machines do suddenly go off and made me jump with the sound (it sounded like a snake and it feels disorientating in there). You can avoid this area though as there is a detour if needed. <br /><br />Other than that, there aren't really any loud or unexpected noises. Some of the areas felt really peaceful and others quite dramatic. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qEVpzpaH9djtMVDaJSLz-i5kqF0ORPjGZblhnAtn4z4tKJ3iJe2F-o3RxpIfOryBXOyEHnpY8as-MTwupiEPU1O3C96hrfm8Yg31uEr2logM_gqadJBh7Q3bFYapDghuRVZq8BlQFVMpzv0IMY42yhBsrR9ZNxNlgpSqx7nE7TCMQFjpjGqwsVX9np8/s880/PXL_20231123_175836350.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qEVpzpaH9djtMVDaJSLz-i5kqF0ORPjGZblhnAtn4z4tKJ3iJe2F-o3RxpIfOryBXOyEHnpY8as-MTwupiEPU1O3C96hrfm8Yg31uEr2logM_gqadJBh7Q3bFYapDghuRVZq8BlQFVMpzv0IMY42yhBsrR9ZNxNlgpSqx7nE7TCMQFjpjGqwsVX9np8/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_175836350.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><br />This path below was lovely and kept changing to feature artwork from local children which was cute. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_JOvaK4JNKzkJg-pvRDFfH4WxWPUYJd6ZkKjcon4Gmv52G5HbQ2spDdVUJSU_ldscMhuSLNChPvTYqgPu-DVpNnoZfj1vp-b4IgKith0DGTlA0k7tQSNUuBtPGQooEvSnIsG8s6QdHlnjwxFa4tboO8_pBbpRawKa72rvQ81pKfRpCRRc-IeQTVuAqE/s880/PXL_20231123_180053361.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_JOvaK4JNKzkJg-pvRDFfH4WxWPUYJd6ZkKjcon4Gmv52G5HbQ2spDdVUJSU_ldscMhuSLNChPvTYqgPu-DVpNnoZfj1vp-b4IgKith0DGTlA0k7tQSNUuBtPGQooEvSnIsG8s6QdHlnjwxFa4tboO8_pBbpRawKa72rvQ81pKfRpCRRc-IeQTVuAqE/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_180053361.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><br /><br />There are 2/3 places to stop for drinks along the way. The queues weren't bad at all / there wasn't a queue and there were always seats available. If it's raining, maybe bring something to pop on the bench so you don't get a wet bum. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgiI3tRPIu0yORQeT4KtQf48yCPQvHBOikBrn1Ncay850YKoXKrzfIdh7ZuX4eZqskpFcOfb_XZFCtO95Vgv0k9hUf3Mb_FKZ1J8dPC_fb2BFEnV7zoinCKQrD0HanpWd6_16dhXreohq3ClstlHUyJk1AyseZwuN3CbyZYY1EuBl0JOV4Dvm_X55SyM/s880/PXL_20231123_180510764.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgiI3tRPIu0yORQeT4KtQf48yCPQvHBOikBrn1Ncay850YKoXKrzfIdh7ZuX4eZqskpFcOfb_XZFCtO95Vgv0k9hUf3Mb_FKZ1J8dPC_fb2BFEnV7zoinCKQrD0HanpWd6_16dhXreohq3ClstlHUyJk1AyseZwuN3CbyZYY1EuBl0JOV4Dvm_X55SyM/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_180510764.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><br /><br />I do have to be honest and say I found the first few sections to be kind of underwhelming and I was thinking, I've seen this kind of thing before, I was worried there wouldn't be any 'wow' moments. But it kind of builds up and gets better and better as you walk through. <br /><br />For me, it really started to get going at will-o-the-wisps around 1/3 of the way around. The picture below doesn't do it justice, as you approach it looks like a sea of glitter and is so pretty. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUoL0yphKIIAoQ3uiBMDvClzBOW4nZJNsdnguFwBGzMBK9brp6CBemx6IXfAb6lJn2Ioe-V6MJx_nCzQLGCYF8cUIzTuuhCHnFQfqo-DgYdTafTyBhWvNny9X8uBInI3cZQ2b_dL3obWt_w42YpkRIH0Iz3cLHwpN4fNfSp8r7VqoBL7v9JlG3U-vC7U/s880/PXL_20231123_180736596.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUoL0yphKIIAoQ3uiBMDvClzBOW4nZJNsdnguFwBGzMBK9brp6CBemx6IXfAb6lJn2Ioe-V6MJx_nCzQLGCYF8cUIzTuuhCHnFQfqo-DgYdTafTyBhWvNny9X8uBInI3cZQ2b_dL3obWt_w42YpkRIH0Iz3cLHwpN4fNfSp8r7VqoBL7v9JlG3U-vC7U/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_180736596.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><br />The fluff pods were also super sweet, I mean who wouldn't want to walk through a forest of giant pom poms. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtqdGvm4x4j6I5xH01uYBL4nlCYQpGByYCQvv_NQ0KZghKiecJxXXALUWThWSiIYHorh6lp4GRIDcgv9OV6cnmjj3A_XDbBuV1VxL_K7xXQkakLUCzthTWHarGeR6F4CCBUfzmhZTpDNztFGEcC_7R8-HpLU3TqIbfDKa1GRrj7Llvtw0332FrUWkrfo/s1169/PXL_20231123_181020425.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtqdGvm4x4j6I5xH01uYBL4nlCYQpGByYCQvv_NQ0KZghKiecJxXXALUWThWSiIYHorh6lp4GRIDcgv9OV6cnmjj3A_XDbBuV1VxL_K7xXQkakLUCzthTWHarGeR6F4CCBUfzmhZTpDNztFGEcC_7R8-HpLU3TqIbfDKa1GRrj7Llvtw0332FrUWkrfo/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_181020425.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Aurora Rising is a nice place to stop and watch the light show on the lake. It's fab and there is a coffee kiosk here too. <br /><br />It was really easy to get a good view of everything and we always felt like we had loads of space / weren't rushed or being jostled around in a crowd. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DkGmev9e2YFtrEPkMKUFpV4w24ITukYsOHdx5udb0JDooqH73uvfnu5gSkyO3etCdWCxJ5ZrZR77hiA9UtJQj9I2LdJrQqkVKxpufgiAuuAIiqHJpcYcAC16mevQBCdRI1N9s4N0itixW4eaLIqqC7WQ3oVeaI-J59WURc6luNNRspXxSy5Bkidxvuw/s1169/PXL_20231123_181133254.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DkGmev9e2YFtrEPkMKUFpV4w24ITukYsOHdx5udb0JDooqH73uvfnu5gSkyO3etCdWCxJ5ZrZR77hiA9UtJQj9I2LdJrQqkVKxpufgiAuuAIiqHJpcYcAC16mevQBCdRI1N9s4N0itixW4eaLIqqC7WQ3oVeaI-J59WURc6luNNRspXxSy5Bkidxvuw/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_181133254.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORLB6TPElI-5bQwM6YjuDKAPgmtc9CuLf6ECMhVAfHKSwRY6FoloRwXAnYpt91XV_Zbhrruj9ArjnfNVrOPJ2qS5UwUyGidLK02xppz0pm2DSELM2P01HZUUYPLB0IrH9haEwsO9bJMgQnJ5UqF57o1JXEWjnZpiogSC6deSffKyFecmv8aRbmNAPe2U/s1169/PXL_20231123_181257587.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORLB6TPElI-5bQwM6YjuDKAPgmtc9CuLf6ECMhVAfHKSwRY6FoloRwXAnYpt91XV_Zbhrruj9ArjnfNVrOPJ2qS5UwUyGidLK02xppz0pm2DSELM2P01HZUUYPLB0IrH9haEwsO9bJMgQnJ5UqF57o1JXEWjnZpiogSC6deSffKyFecmv8aRbmNAPe2U/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_181257587.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij39Jpa44EkxaBLxzSwELB95Vp-if37Xk2d0GT5M9xP85vH7zK89fnue58wTHiysSAB-86S8EPDRe51xtNE_XbubZqsjG9F84SCCty4fdfLoZboq1TpBwF33lPcx_wKfeF9MWx6Gn0GZ3sFKaJ2zZ32hxAyKUBTn5KfbiWwZctj7pww7OAeO2KXUYXUCY/s1169/PXL_20231123_181317175.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij39Jpa44EkxaBLxzSwELB95Vp-if37Xk2d0GT5M9xP85vH7zK89fnue58wTHiysSAB-86S8EPDRe51xtNE_XbubZqsjG9F84SCCty4fdfLoZboq1TpBwF33lPcx_wKfeF9MWx6Gn0GZ3sFKaJ2zZ32hxAyKUBTn5KfbiWwZctj7pww7OAeO2KXUYXUCY/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_181317175.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />There is a marshmallow toasting area around 2/3 of the way around. It's £4 for one stick with three giant marshmallows (buy from the hatch next to the fire pits). There are two firepits. We shared ours with another family and had lots of space. I do think this may be a bit of a bottleneck area on busier nights though. <br /><br />The fire pits are quite high so small children will have a bit of a struggle reaching. The fire pits obviously get hot too. If visiting with little ones, I'd recommend an adult does the toasting as the child watches. <br /><br />I liked doing this, it's something we haven't done at other light trails and I'd say it was worth the £4. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXhK3QBZfDn9QWWIftC3gyqp6NU_jE6cF6b3n4oMepBF4awZJ2ugWdMHPUaKncc5JNq6ZHHbx2fx1T33AOzpn-dvxIrM5TydeCyDuBYOU3e0C3Fkji7xtCfWLxFMKHjRUMR_3THaeoWQIQutyRlLDsXRR1WrSStdud364V-6QKH2Z1iy386HAEnrfvaE/s880/PXL_20231123_181700102.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXhK3QBZfDn9QWWIftC3gyqp6NU_jE6cF6b3n4oMepBF4awZJ2ugWdMHPUaKncc5JNq6ZHHbx2fx1T33AOzpn-dvxIrM5TydeCyDuBYOU3e0C3Fkji7xtCfWLxFMKHjRUMR_3THaeoWQIQutyRlLDsXRR1WrSStdud364V-6QKH2Z1iy386HAEnrfvaE/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_181700102.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZEY68zin0rnaYhT4gWOe-cVS9qKjBN59RHaFclPZbEyk7XLIIuwOjO1DnpigvSVYbehbHrze7EkwDZrGX5xpJjk09Gp7rHDaoNzz5TK7iLeUJwOVsdSeZEqrvA6AM6D-t29hwlg41tu3CGX9oeuExjtBV8tdOChtKD4xhVUCwT9Xl4WecfnpcOgqWZY/s1169/PXL_20231123_182807163.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZEY68zin0rnaYhT4gWOe-cVS9qKjBN59RHaFclPZbEyk7XLIIuwOjO1DnpigvSVYbehbHrze7EkwDZrGX5xpJjk09Gp7rHDaoNzz5TK7iLeUJwOVsdSeZEqrvA6AM6D-t29hwlg41tu3CGX9oeuExjtBV8tdOChtKD4xhVUCwT9Xl4WecfnpcOgqWZY/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_182807163.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br />The absolute highlight for me was the laser garden. It was a real wow moment, I felt like I was walking through some kind of other planet and it felt really cool. It is a little disorientating and the smoke machines can be a bit loud and might give some a fright but if you can, it's worth walking through. I loved it. <br /><br />There is an alternative route avoiding the lasers if you need it with staff on hand to point you in the right direction. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fmSrNc_WxAJC8ryO00woaMca7UeE_85JCWEzUw-nobUiuNKZvX_4cWvqAOaKDaJNC5b5rdW8V13fSwLL_zj1erv0CxK1pfuwUGbG4n9HvvHirr6PNL_2fLmrj_SM_lxiFycHSs-dsmuTJobX2Hcj9ucthFcs0dFaHuzMA3RqX9zsWVJXYFLsqbOmN9c/s880/PXL_20231123_182831039.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fmSrNc_WxAJC8ryO00woaMca7UeE_85JCWEzUw-nobUiuNKZvX_4cWvqAOaKDaJNC5b5rdW8V13fSwLL_zj1erv0CxK1pfuwUGbG4n9HvvHirr6PNL_2fLmrj_SM_lxiFycHSs-dsmuTJobX2Hcj9ucthFcs0dFaHuzMA3RqX9zsWVJXYFLsqbOmN9c/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_182831039.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaP1FyRIA0WGU0uKRXwVtMlYIy5b-30UryOeKSkn3qtdoJBUxsVY90kfJfqu7EE4hyu8JU7ykI2pn4MfeSJ_LBWpYF3cHD9oS41F8tKjMUyJNtVuqa8QJDbyMzPu52YPz2U0tSVZ0VWz_g6w2w4a_OXFnHoFJjvB8fuqiiD_UDBW6GTUbVZQ4CTYixT2A/s1169/PXL_20231123_182907222.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaP1FyRIA0WGU0uKRXwVtMlYIy5b-30UryOeKSkn3qtdoJBUxsVY90kfJfqu7EE4hyu8JU7ykI2pn4MfeSJ_LBWpYF3cHD9oS41F8tKjMUyJNtVuqa8QJDbyMzPu52YPz2U0tSVZ0VWz_g6w2w4a_OXFnHoFJjvB8fuqiiD_UDBW6GTUbVZQ4CTYixT2A/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_182907222.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHujK7KXcgTY4RbIP4pC-f1kLrud6G4FNMVNEAErEvgR5cJTKHL-Z8E4aA1ArJLyx2cV-FHPuLtYeDPt1pmfjh57TDrWi-9Jb92Um8kGwU-SaPC9lnR07hM0Xh0OTUTLntVXEJK0fqd7scDyzva0frKaIpIqFiJb9W50R-ysmkGdJcETZAojfeL0-yCps/s880/PXL_20231123_182944664.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHujK7KXcgTY4RbIP4pC-f1kLrud6G4FNMVNEAErEvgR5cJTKHL-Z8E4aA1ArJLyx2cV-FHPuLtYeDPt1pmfjh57TDrWi-9Jb92Um8kGwU-SaPC9lnR07hM0Xh0OTUTLntVXEJK0fqd7scDyzva0frKaIpIqFiJb9W50R-ysmkGdJcETZAojfeL0-yCps/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_182944664.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><br />Our North Star near the end is perfectly located with St James' Park in the background. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6L12BwFT-dfc1PCvTqUF6mjkbs-m4MB1-CwlR1ebfswVbpTYkRgfeOQpa0fmHs1PK3exfp5mfkrgITNgz412_nY6WcJOvHA8IbxTF2Gdz7MTdQPrrjQX-gNeNR-0pkm9844uhEEkhL_9XbnSl8rXyd-KAxR2mQqA4cFYrL6dXSRgEoFg1n-mYQ02M7kU/s1169/PXL_20231123_183252200.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6L12BwFT-dfc1PCvTqUF6mjkbs-m4MB1-CwlR1ebfswVbpTYkRgfeOQpa0fmHs1PK3exfp5mfkrgITNgz412_nY6WcJOvHA8IbxTF2Gdz7MTdQPrrjQX-gNeNR-0pkm9844uhEEkhL_9XbnSl8rXyd-KAxR2mQqA4cFYrL6dXSRgEoFg1n-mYQ02M7kU/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_183252200.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCThfP1B7eZi7HO-2K0b3ZOTxUP2sjoj1gLlc694A1bWoL325X3d0Uub41pjs4e-KQz8kJ6TxQxOaRJc8zjm-6AOAmX3ZTgBxEtjMSDk5zsiSJFoXuS0BSVu_W4G38bc1cwEsTbkShhi4DBVbAZf0YIHWecjgIYqdILQ3Cun4g4fIeft6Mwhizn2kqBY8/s1169/PXL_20231123_183321410.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCThfP1B7eZi7HO-2K0b3ZOTxUP2sjoj1gLlc694A1bWoL325X3d0Uub41pjs4e-KQz8kJ6TxQxOaRJc8zjm-6AOAmX3ZTgBxEtjMSDk5zsiSJFoXuS0BSVu_W4G38bc1cwEsTbkShhi4DBVbAZf0YIHWecjgIYqdILQ3Cun4g4fIeft6Mwhizn2kqBY8/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_183321410.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I visited with Steve, Dee (14) and Dee's friend (15). We spent just over 90 minutes there including time for food. <br /><br />I asked Dee (+ friend) if they'd recommend to other teenagers and they said they would. They said it was really good and they enjoyed it. They also mentioned that they thought it was good for younger kids too and it would feel like a real adventure for them. They also LOVED the food and drinks and it felt like a nice treat night out with them.<br /><br />The only negative they said was that they were expecting it to be christmassy and it wasn't christmassy at all - no christmas music for example. They felt like if Mariah Carey was blasting out in the food area, it would have been perfect. <br /><br />For me, it's not the best light trail I've ever been to (that is Nightfall at Stewart Park). I didn't really 'get' the concept and it just kind of felt like we were walking through random light installations with no storytelling element which I did feel was missing. I thought the first section was pretty generic and a bit of a filler and I didn't like that there weren't any fun interactive elements that you often get at light trails.<br /><br /></div><div>But......from around 1/3 of the way around I really started to get into it, it started to get much better and I did get my wow moments. I ended up having a really good night. <br /><br />The event was super professional and I absolutely loved the Christmas village brimming with local traders. It felt SO good to have an event like this in Newcastle! Finally! It felt really high quality and if it's back next year, I would pay to go again. For me, I thought it was worth the ticket price, especially if you managed to get early bird tickets. <br /><br />I thought it was much better than Gibside's old light trails - it felt longer and like there was more to see and much more spacious / chilled and not feeling like you were being herded along. <br /><br />Steve is indifferent! He had a good night, enjoyed the scran and a beer and the walk but I get the feeling he won't be gushing about it to his mates in the pub. </div><div> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiN7ljfPQspM_M2cGrEuR9nheSRyKjpQtR4p0YrXCe7-YpyP_kuEYGyA8F7cDBGOw_84jpurUmInKRv0aUCbB-Vvxlvl072QTXWfIG3hT6MIhPpNHSKoIc61Hp0NR1XisSgNNiTc2wFfs5pD1nBRP3NDdVSWOeXlTC-6YqfSAKEjqAa5NWEDT9tbZnrvM/s1169/PXL_20231123_183439943.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiN7ljfPQspM_M2cGrEuR9nheSRyKjpQtR4p0YrXCe7-YpyP_kuEYGyA8F7cDBGOw_84jpurUmInKRv0aUCbB-Vvxlvl072QTXWfIG3hT6MIhPpNHSKoIc61Hp0NR1XisSgNNiTc2wFfs5pD1nBRP3NDdVSWOeXlTC-6YqfSAKEjqAa5NWEDT9tbZnrvM/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_183439943.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Christmas Village at the start / end of the trail is excellent! It made me all warm and fuzzy inside to see lots of my favourite local traders there. Again, our timeslot was not sold out so I can only base my experience off that. If you visit during sold out slots, it may be busier. <br /><br />There are several seating areas with some undercover too. Top tip - walk past the first bar you come to, there is a second bar further along which is exactly the same but much less busy. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvrfYEHE_HYNlHyJaZSycXX0dDW01tFZ8jheFIdyjMDu0ya5JVi5bf-6fhSo5dH_qiyaETh6nZzPyEwOcg7ccFDBoNF-OuQ_pIAcfzx0FHY32QqrsbS2-_bwjP9aFZol4HBaNZCBoavqD8kzgW6D3EI5zZfpht-41LWbKnmol2WQvpYhkXJEU09tbOnU/s1169/PXL_20231123_183625352.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvrfYEHE_HYNlHyJaZSycXX0dDW01tFZ8jheFIdyjMDu0ya5JVi5bf-6fhSo5dH_qiyaETh6nZzPyEwOcg7ccFDBoNF-OuQ_pIAcfzx0FHY32QqrsbS2-_bwjP9aFZol4HBaNZCBoavqD8kzgW6D3EI5zZfpht-41LWbKnmol2WQvpYhkXJEU09tbOnU/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_183625352.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br />When Northern Lights launched, they said that all food traders would have to offer a kids option. This wasn't the case and we only found a few 'kids' meals available. There were a few cheaper options though like waffles and churros (£5 ish) and plain fries (£4 ish). <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1lvI85icjx8yYheZjRH34eC4V6PjIMYplaaJDTigf4y2y8A4rSdSsZyVl2q48BWSfeA10NpypRnJqrW-iJrKoxoutDmy_KXRsCHDT7t_UpqliH4Qq8WyWWqIJ0o5J7AVBxaeaRJPaTPxcbYPRNMk_3AYbedZpFOl4i4QJQdd5SP8sLdJDXmXa89VOgE/s1169/PXL_20231123_183700623.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1lvI85icjx8yYheZjRH34eC4V6PjIMYplaaJDTigf4y2y8A4rSdSsZyVl2q48BWSfeA10NpypRnJqrW-iJrKoxoutDmy_KXRsCHDT7t_UpqliH4Qq8WyWWqIJ0o5J7AVBxaeaRJPaTPxcbYPRNMk_3AYbedZpFOl4i4QJQdd5SP8sLdJDXmXa89VOgE/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_183700623.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br />Most food was priced between £8 and £13. Vendors include: <br /><br /><ul><li>Twisted Chick </li><li>Churros </li><li>Acropolis (don't forget about them as they are tucked next to the ferris wheel) </li><li>Parmo-o-Rama </li><li>Redheads Mac n Cheese (they had their festive special on the menu too) </li><li>Truly Madly Pizza </li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHZqeVv_0vwROarxGJBg4dZ3d0977VlFHnMYboDV6mb6ce63ogCANaSTfar-z400faaPYkq-88aOaEfVcybgn2VZXYxil5cDpB4bUkxnlLsetFvD3XiSAQdjDKiFI-leMJj0B5hIuUF7HQFjvtt-TFbM5iiRL8Q4kU7BVPpEVYJCIZnd9NHSF_S7t_o8/s880/PXL_20231123_183703624.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHZqeVv_0vwROarxGJBg4dZ3d0977VlFHnMYboDV6mb6ce63ogCANaSTfar-z400faaPYkq-88aOaEfVcybgn2VZXYxil5cDpB4bUkxnlLsetFvD3XiSAQdjDKiFI-leMJj0B5hIuUF7HQFjvtt-TFbM5iiRL8Q4kU7BVPpEVYJCIZnd9NHSF_S7t_o8/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_183703624.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><br /><br />We ordered a margarita pizza (£9), buffalo bill chicken & chips (£13), parmo topped fries (£10) and plain fries (£4). We ordered individually and just waited for our food to be cooked. It was all ready in a few minutes and there weren't queues. The only exception was the pizza - we were given a little buzzer and I would say this was ready in around 10-15 minutes. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjit8heff55H-duSOk4Ma2pW4vKGt2LDMUEViM82HcQSXfBITzN_J3j-zJtbNHSdILvIYdGK4fS31_nZGReWIItoiCH07xWraUSKysoGOSSk6DCk4WclYnYE-8Pm1qyYn35_xXZFkWXshHiOcgr4WcNra62JFEINqlo5nWWezPvgszh9f9Iec_L7DkG3Eg/s1169/PXL_20231123_183714113.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjit8heff55H-duSOk4Ma2pW4vKGt2LDMUEViM82HcQSXfBITzN_J3j-zJtbNHSdILvIYdGK4fS31_nZGReWIItoiCH07xWraUSKysoGOSSk6DCk4WclYnYE-8Pm1qyYn35_xXZFkWXshHiOcgr4WcNra62JFEINqlo5nWWezPvgszh9f9Iec_L7DkG3Eg/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_183714113.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Drinks as expected are pricey. It was £19 for a mulled wine, pint of stella and two cans of cokes. Yikes!!<br /><br />However, I do have to say, the mulled wine tasted great and was one of the best I've ever had. It tasted like it was higher quality than the usual thimbles of sweet warm wine you usually get at this kind of thing. It stayed hot until the end too. I'd order again. I don't mind paying a little more if it's worth it (the mulled wine was £6.50). <br /><br />Just a reminder that while it is good to support these local traders if you can, we are living during a cost of living crisis. Bring water bottles or something for the kids if you want to save a bit of cash. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEo2v-Mg75KmuJKNoeJSZ3n5PiqvX292VTFSjwbeUjXQvykhAnogXwvKqS4pQgwfU-EP5FnaLCXoh55IfW0zNWaXBJq2Qk84Uk1ccHbWycUdwj-Pz_7EdJJqXRBE9q_80Jco0KgHXkxSynU964Cc_WCIdNC8IUznZ8GnWL0KDj40hyekMjG4xjiexfqVY/s880/PXL_20231123_183740680.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEo2v-Mg75KmuJKNoeJSZ3n5PiqvX292VTFSjwbeUjXQvykhAnogXwvKqS4pQgwfU-EP5FnaLCXoh55IfW0zNWaXBJq2Qk84Uk1ccHbWycUdwj-Pz_7EdJJqXRBE9q_80Jco0KgHXkxSynU964Cc_WCIdNC8IUznZ8GnWL0KDj40hyekMjG4xjiexfqVY/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_183740680.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><br />We thoroughly enjoyed our food and it really added to the night. If you're planning on grabbing a bite to eat in town, I'd recommend eating here rather than booking a restaurant elsewhere. I think you'd regret it if you didn't. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8HZ_sk6vKclPFh4-hq5lftVyktISks3SOFst3LIMslyhtIURK10OKX07OOKF1do3g8LtElBG22pLwIQlH7PbnzosPUpuCCK2sjnehACkLFdafHrumMexHVewcz4YyB2_Fd6PjCA-6nFt5V8YxEXSqwfRcImcqs8qZSGoNU6r3BGW10uGCSP-gYoMVzg/s1169/PXL_20231123_183824984.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1169" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8HZ_sk6vKclPFh4-hq5lftVyktISks3SOFst3LIMslyhtIURK10OKX07OOKF1do3g8LtElBG22pLwIQlH7PbnzosPUpuCCK2sjnehACkLFdafHrumMexHVewcz4YyB2_Fd6PjCA-6nFt5V8YxEXSqwfRcImcqs8qZSGoNU6r3BGW10uGCSP-gYoMVzg/w640-h482/PXL_20231123_183824984.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHGu4dbsUP88etNOo4GGskz_IYPJXLDkaBJmo45LtuRgDxKHSZkDjxNrQkR0FQE2ynnkO1db4FXcEWzSsi4rywZrqBVYtH20Pnis8OtgxmAVEgdfsPROC7hrXEb1OxFvyy5gtc8fyeL7tBJ2w2MHRTe7GnxO0m0lDMVIyiqjxiQSfQRGeGaFkUPVKW5s/s880/PXL_20231123_185900639.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHGu4dbsUP88etNOo4GGskz_IYPJXLDkaBJmo45LtuRgDxKHSZkDjxNrQkR0FQE2ynnkO1db4FXcEWzSsi4rywZrqBVYtH20Pnis8OtgxmAVEgdfsPROC7hrXEb1OxFvyy5gtc8fyeL7tBJ2w2MHRTe7GnxO0m0lDMVIyiqjxiQSfQRGeGaFkUPVKW5s/w482-h640/PXL_20231123_185900639.jpeg" title="Northern Lights Newcastle | Light Trail Review" width="482" /></a></div><br />We didn't take our dog Fozzy but he would have been fine. There was plenty of space and there were a few dogs there who didn't seem stressed. Some of the music is loud in places (but not sudden) and I wouldn't advise taking a dog into the laser garden but other than that, I don't think there would be any issues taking a dog. <br /><br />Fancy it? You can find out more and book tickets here: <a href="https://northernlightsnewcastle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://northernlightsnewcastle.com/</a><br /><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Looking for other things to do in Newcastle this festive season? Check out these posts:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/11/what-to-do-after-visiting-fenwicks-window-newcastle.html" target="_blank">50+ festive things to do in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/36-festive-things-to-do-in-newcastle.html" target="_blank">36 Festive things to do in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/guide-to-north-east-christmas-markets-2018.html" target="_blank">Ultimate Guide to North East Christmas Markets</a></li></ul></div></div></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-64116333016532886342024-01-11T14:16:00.000+00:002024-01-11T14:16:16.913+00:00Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_xDEh8vOPs4p2NU9QI-FyBW15MY2QyNrbaljDaFPKoTamIHk4bdgRnR5QXwALWuc57UZWkGTWQugrfnW-rGiZa8LYOD3Zz9o6CnZu5LCL_OsS7YRv0-iG3mCH1_S87AofNjQ6-v6ElJ6IEJCcaP4GKQvE4O2NYA1USHXJ9ypW0mr1qXisZVjscOneEs/s855/pizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="855" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_xDEh8vOPs4p2NU9QI-FyBW15MY2QyNrbaljDaFPKoTamIHk4bdgRnR5QXwALWuc57UZWkGTWQugrfnW-rGiZa8LYOD3Zz9o6CnZu5LCL_OsS7YRv0-iG3mCH1_S87AofNjQ6-v6ElJ6IEJCcaP4GKQvE4O2NYA1USHXJ9ypW0mr1qXisZVjscOneEs/s16000/pizza.jpg" title="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>We were recently at Newcastle Theatre Royal to watch the Panto and decided to head to Pizza Punks on Grey Street for a pre-theatre meal. As one of our kids is vegetarian, it is sometimes difficult to find somewhere with good vegetarian options but pizzarias are always a winner.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>The neon glow as you walk in combined with the exceptional soundtrack puts you in the right mood for some funky pizza combinations.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOw42H3ImEteXzPWw1SsdqBqSaKOnU87kCENHy_8sxFjb-qRkxI9RhSOzUCVx5Tr3e0RG5e0c4LtSd0266dpMMhwMpYZlfaPxYP4CmxV8TeFPm3gCj4xT1sPB-GmyG_1MImsELwasVlMsZLM45LHaNkEJRoB2FQ0ST7B7FPrmG8ZySx_b4MMD3m0eFLk/s644/punks.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOw42H3ImEteXzPWw1SsdqBqSaKOnU87kCENHy_8sxFjb-qRkxI9RhSOzUCVx5Tr3e0RG5e0c4LtSd0266dpMMhwMpYZlfaPxYP4CmxV8TeFPm3gCj4xT1sPB-GmyG_1MImsELwasVlMsZLM45LHaNkEJRoB2FQ0ST7B7FPrmG8ZySx_b4MMD3m0eFLk/s16000/punks.png" title="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdU7CPafEVP6k_Otmpgg8dfDx6H3U4S-FTVyqiTIrybwKUAp7eaKYSXRx0LCbLgiHBOSd9Tib6eYC4sxBRg1B9yQFKeNKhbNOFBdqbNCsFAElG8I9Nblvz-MV-e0bWaNIJBJ_ZzgBh1kmzqH2vvIPQmd3_vRT2CIUK2_6Eb92nspvPKSrR0Dt5qJQEQs/s855/punks2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="855" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdU7CPafEVP6k_Otmpgg8dfDx6H3U4S-FTVyqiTIrybwKUAp7eaKYSXRx0LCbLgiHBOSd9Tib6eYC4sxBRg1B9yQFKeNKhbNOFBdqbNCsFAElG8I9Nblvz-MV-e0bWaNIJBJ_ZzgBh1kmzqH2vvIPQmd3_vRT2CIUK2_6Eb92nspvPKSrR0Dt5qJQEQs/s16000/punks2.jpg" title="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dxhhDisivjtALOywGjhAXDP9iIJkbz_phxI_DytPPj033WzCF3IooqgEeWEATQ4g-Z5sRBp2vUBlLKiPBTWg1G4O9Z-snVp69fdks1gtAD1GUDFjRHoxHKWbxPM7ZvSKMHnV-QPkCU8n3a2_03HXbSaINsbFCZ4tk7erzXisGpSc9cTZoaQdgxXrIro/s855/punks3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="855" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dxhhDisivjtALOywGjhAXDP9iIJkbz_phxI_DytPPj033WzCF3IooqgEeWEATQ4g-Z5sRBp2vUBlLKiPBTWg1G4O9Z-snVp69fdks1gtAD1GUDFjRHoxHKWbxPM7ZvSKMHnV-QPkCU8n3a2_03HXbSaINsbFCZ4tk7erzXisGpSc9cTZoaQdgxXrIro/s16000/punks3.jpg" title="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>There are some classics on the menu but the great Unique Selling Point of Pizza Punks is the create your own Pizza with unlimited toppings.</p><p><br /></p><p>At only £12.95 for a 12" Pizza you can load this up with whatever you want. They also currently running a deal with 50% off at selected times, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pizzapunksnewcastle/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank">see their facebook page for more info</a>, which is an absolute bargain.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dee had the classic Margherita, Me and Sam both love Nduja so I had Nduja and Gorgonzola and Sam had Nduja and Goats Cheese. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbvP0tBephXhOrDcF1I-5wtu6IB7YxxtUYPafBDhoz0umvZNzs5E1ha0sdzPyILwo-pYUwWscUMpoOyoHwJgMcwdXMq3D86HZseMColm0hyphenhyphen4ujI-Wz7rJBeU_KfkJlQaatqbvYYo4sK7Vux6u9evzHb8xlIZM0Oc6nk77LDjJHL__ObZCcN7cocixIyE/s666/pizza2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbvP0tBephXhOrDcF1I-5wtu6IB7YxxtUYPafBDhoz0umvZNzs5E1ha0sdzPyILwo-pYUwWscUMpoOyoHwJgMcwdXMq3D86HZseMColm0hyphenhyphen4ujI-Wz7rJBeU_KfkJlQaatqbvYYo4sK7Vux6u9evzHb8xlIZM0Oc6nk77LDjJHL__ObZCcN7cocixIyE/s16000/pizza2.jpg" title="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4krXXIvTbpOY_uxtHb5yMzlzcFmNMxYtfFsQAv-a0UWu6id-Zkp-xXr4dc3JTJEL-axMkLq5vc-LO1USGiLfbI2wM_FkfFCNWIBgCHIZOFTmtzC7bMxCk6wefuaeWxs1hs3O61ljxSVF2vgwvKS2evKeOfkCABp2icAcnW9RTGTR4tQSvk1T1FTkY_HE/s708/pizza3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="708" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4krXXIvTbpOY_uxtHb5yMzlzcFmNMxYtfFsQAv-a0UWu6id-Zkp-xXr4dc3JTJEL-axMkLq5vc-LO1USGiLfbI2wM_FkfFCNWIBgCHIZOFTmtzC7bMxCk6wefuaeWxs1hs3O61ljxSVF2vgwvKS2evKeOfkCABp2icAcnW9RTGTR4tQSvk1T1FTkY_HE/s16000/pizza3.jpg" title="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><br /><p>Harry went all out and overloaded his pizza with a comical amount of toppings including Ham, Mushrooms, Chorizo, Meatballs, Pepperoni, Black Pudding, Buffalo Chicken and Chipotle Pulled Pork.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaqx5cl6iPFV2brNDSMSB8OwQx4AHVcyswBeHXkyGfdBpwpIVz44n6wiRCIYXGBsAnR6D7UOE8-JlTFIVuTA097veyIf0EPT_9fqZU4D6HhnOpKYhCWbInayKh-AU_D7uODyNhXacXiuRPPG2HY1otWkhtwtToHSixdXOz6QgH7VyNOYseISHTqhBiC8/s715/pizza4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaqx5cl6iPFV2brNDSMSB8OwQx4AHVcyswBeHXkyGfdBpwpIVz44n6wiRCIYXGBsAnR6D7UOE8-JlTFIVuTA097veyIf0EPT_9fqZU4D6HhnOpKYhCWbInayKh-AU_D7uODyNhXacXiuRPPG2HY1otWkhtwtToHSixdXOz6QgH7VyNOYseISHTqhBiC8/s16000/pizza4.jpg" title="Pizza Punks | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><br /><p>We were joking it was going to take two people to carry it from the kitchen but I have to admit I was jealous once his Pizza came out.</p><p><br /></p><p>The pizza were all delicious and we ordered some dips for our crusts and along with 4 soft drinks our final bill came in at just over £70, which for a Friday night in Newcastke city centre I think is excellant value.</p><p><br /></p><p>To find out all of the toppings availale you can see full <a href="https://pizzapunks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PUNKS-ALCv3-0523-England-NG3w.pdf" target="_blank">Pizza Punks menu here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you're looking for more ideas of where to eat in Newcastle try these next:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/02/the-best-breakfasts-in-newcastle.html" target="_blank">Best Breakfasts in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/02/the-five-most-romantic-restaurants-in.html" target="_blank">Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/01/hibou-blanc-newcastle-review.html" target="_blank">Hibou Blanc Review</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/rio-steakhouse-with-kids-newcastle.html" target="_blank">Rio Steakhouse Review</a></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTYnUkSor5u7qQ4N_v4_w77oG-InhYXH37jq30rQCQ8QDImvjul6z4tu4PtMxtGTYLwLBzZ1rqbJrsi-ustq4PFsJfjuNhMko0JEIpUh4bVB9yMq1tthQvXmH5T_39wC5uaOLmEhQdTtlXx-YzbM6vjgXsrgZzETGmSgalhEGl-WuBqEupgMmNbGHK/s703/exhibition%20park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="703" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTYnUkSor5u7qQ4N_v4_w77oG-InhYXH37jq30rQCQ8QDImvjul6z4tu4PtMxtGTYLwLBzZ1rqbJrsi-ustq4PFsJfjuNhMko0JEIpUh4bVB9yMq1tthQvXmH5T_39wC5uaOLmEhQdTtlXx-YzbM6vjgXsrgZzETGmSgalhEGl-WuBqEupgMmNbGHK/w640-h590/exhibition%20park.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Exhibition Park is 15 hectares of public space, it was established in 1870 in the south east corner of Newcastle's Town Moor. Originally called Bull Park but after the Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition in 1887 it officially got it's current name.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Exhibition Park is one of our favourite parks and we have <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/04/a-family-day-out-at-exhibition-park.html" target="_blank">visited</a> many times and I'm looking forward to going back in the summer months and for years to come. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Green Space in the City Centre</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxMwjm9kdBgZra2GGh1HQn9LuEnw0SkPpRgRMccvRkEWrfFFloXyxND8tyjn3MAv2sMALn04kyNKXGgp04BvOUNNLNvhlIqeEb6bSbBHmJsWcly_arjxO1bLxOAh97zZf9SIa7NTU92WP7cw9XocckuhLVOvYkvYxIv7l8S_W5g_kLvtUMeoMeRA4/s762/exhibitionpark2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="762" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxMwjm9kdBgZra2GGh1HQn9LuEnw0SkPpRgRMccvRkEWrfFFloXyxND8tyjn3MAv2sMALn04kyNKXGgp04BvOUNNLNvhlIqeEb6bSbBHmJsWcly_arjxO1bLxOAh97zZf9SIa7NTU92WP7cw9XocckuhLVOvYkvYxIv7l8S_W5g_kLvtUMeoMeRA4/w640-h546/exhibitionpark2.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-wVb_ma2iuEZIuNSuXwIhPenW9APMxP7-5XAuzgS8SqxowJdAov_lH3YaEYgf-Rx_Sr6bKpVn3CCW7nyCbt5Jn6Ml264Rrfz3YaZj-16qPSisYj7spZm-znYV9jj91tKUfv_jgWy73IMbx4YI6IHgDW3UuJLcNyqPG03rCMSesoCYM7h1drZUNCc/s649/exhibitionpark3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-wVb_ma2iuEZIuNSuXwIhPenW9APMxP7-5XAuzgS8SqxowJdAov_lH3YaEYgf-Rx_Sr6bKpVn3CCW7nyCbt5Jn6Ml264Rrfz3YaZj-16qPSisYj7spZm-znYV9jj91tKUfv_jgWy73IMbx4YI6IHgDW3UuJLcNyqPG03rCMSesoCYM7h1drZUNCc/w632-h640/exhibitionpark3.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="632" /></a></div><br /><p>As much I like a city skyline and particularly the architechture in Newcastle, constantly looking at brutalism can affect your mood. </p><p><br /></p><p>The benefits for your meantal health of spending time in green spaces is immeasurable. </p><p>Green spaces are something we need to preserve and Newcastle is so lucky having a park of this size and nature so close to the city centre</p><p><br /></p><p>Whether going for a picnic in the Summer or taking your dog for a walk all year round just being in Exhibition Park will improve your mood. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Sunday Lunches at Wylam Brewery</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1600" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihweT8l4sl28vOE5_QfXEx86C3ys_pt7g8eYNvOQusBE04alPhVaheFScJSlc2CjI88bwrgo2az1t68WSyQiCAKbawDZnd0g_QbD5whTK6S-A8263cA0Rv1v99uRcni_v1ttTm1XJ_Bq7aSKHj2McdY6_jnibcqK5hDN3jlmULRHqy-5aoXRuRLSG1/w640-h468/wylamlunch.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2oCaHJ35kcAxsX4rTCWPv7PLc-7wF7ly5qTHrGq7EWBASoRkhCQdvu9h0CN141qt74RY2H6fihNLF4wtonUhqNMW-Tvz08-QOmSz-VPenDoniNaIGvUdwAWmkC34N7x5HAmfP5oT2qUk-1ThSjO-X6WAWekcj7fMLxYYuiAmOq-FW1PAhjK_CA1y1/s1600/wylamlunch2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1600" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2oCaHJ35kcAxsX4rTCWPv7PLc-7wF7ly5qTHrGq7EWBASoRkhCQdvu9h0CN141qt74RY2H6fihNLF4wtonUhqNMW-Tvz08-QOmSz-VPenDoniNaIGvUdwAWmkC34N7x5HAmfP5oT2qUk-1ThSjO-X6WAWekcj7fMLxYYuiAmOq-FW1PAhjK_CA1y1/w640-h516/wylamlunch2.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.wylambrewery.co.uk/the-tap/" target="_blank">Wylam Brewery</a> is an event in itself. Craft Beers and Guest Ales are a mainstay but when you go for sunday lunch it is extra special. </p><p><br /></p><p>All the Traditional Sunday Roast meats are available and they come with best veg and epic yorkshire puddings. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is one of the best Sunday Lunches I have had. The Pork was amazing and some of the best, crunchiest crackling.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Fantastic Playgrounds for All Ages</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqQe8BYTWf9ZawzCTanBhcEmrNNnMqzBY0-74Ki1J2vt8k70E4M3o-gOy2mokgS3Nb-rb-VMZgYcZjzOqqdoa7lr33sg19ZsDwxPXOwqZ_0X9os0GUqTb0h4j_QGKsudjR3tAsl9WbSnX4Llh5zg1cXVod0n0_xDGgxMuozyrWTicmb-Yd795RWis/s1600/playground1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="1600" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqQe8BYTWf9ZawzCTanBhcEmrNNnMqzBY0-74Ki1J2vt8k70E4M3o-gOy2mokgS3Nb-rb-VMZgYcZjzOqqdoa7lr33sg19ZsDwxPXOwqZ_0X9os0GUqTb0h4j_QGKsudjR3tAsl9WbSnX4Llh5zg1cXVod0n0_xDGgxMuozyrWTicmb-Yd795RWis/w640-h504/playground1.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdXh5Mbgam-WVyrcO9HdikFzFaQ7j8s0l_P7nijsD8YK0hhE7rGJPhCf6ZAn8AYATBatua3SFlRoJ5r0Ju1vB35FF3_4LxlXKFIZj0vNMxKMroCVjk7MIHXdiNMhvkS8uDDR_3M0uq27U9iFBUnKLWPSmrvWbbVF6VjmnAFAUzh-lew0Pv0WRSKiQ/s723/playground2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="723" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdXh5Mbgam-WVyrcO9HdikFzFaQ7j8s0l_P7nijsD8YK0hhE7rGJPhCf6ZAn8AYATBatua3SFlRoJ5r0Ju1vB35FF3_4LxlXKFIZj0vNMxKMroCVjk7MIHXdiNMhvkS8uDDR_3M0uq27U9iFBUnKLWPSmrvWbbVF6VjmnAFAUzh-lew0Pv0WRSKiQ/w640-h574/playground2.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zGB6bsOyVsWQqHSeWkJVDbuzD50iuLUbbY4_809QsJU0uvct-vfPvJKAwGcgI-WfZPDOgFFLVFN-lOo63ZfMUkKq1JJFfogCEKa_AfXjVSLWtCOtRaeIMf8OKlBmpGFSTFGnTicTXhQR1Jpd0vjBKvFTzkmqhixeOdDjHx92ISgCSmeVFkx31STq/s649/playground3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zGB6bsOyVsWQqHSeWkJVDbuzD50iuLUbbY4_809QsJU0uvct-vfPvJKAwGcgI-WfZPDOgFFLVFN-lOo63ZfMUkKq1JJFfogCEKa_AfXjVSLWtCOtRaeIMf8OKlBmpGFSTFGnTicTXhQR1Jpd0vjBKvFTzkmqhixeOdDjHx92ISgCSmeVFkx31STq/w632-h640/playground3.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="632" /></a></div><br /><p>There are several playground areas in Exhibition Park so there is something for all kids. </p><p><br /></p><p>You have your traditional swings and slides for the little ones, including an amazing rustic wooden structure with a metal tube slide.</p><p><br /></p><p>Table Tennis and Static Bikes for the Sporty Kids as well as Climbing Frames and Rope Walls for the more adventurous kids out there. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Urban Green Cafe</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0vRLSEi3hwtHOgNwA2LveegKj0Ijhq82LBaK5-PuqNCY0KdFrFlhw1w7pI6qxKfX7Zlxck_8Ucdyt7BFv81hOQU66XxMkbzByfHCRpUK4nV74qiTjdV6IMpBAGnLi3IIAPmq2Rto28SKGOx7TG0vB_tAz_YR0p-tlnuZ8gpAEVa0ZIZ1yN24eF76/s771/urbangreenpizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="771" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0vRLSEi3hwtHOgNwA2LveegKj0Ijhq82LBaK5-PuqNCY0KdFrFlhw1w7pI6qxKfX7Zlxck_8Ucdyt7BFv81hOQU66XxMkbzByfHCRpUK4nV74qiTjdV6IMpBAGnLi3IIAPmq2Rto28SKGOx7TG0vB_tAz_YR0p-tlnuZ8gpAEVa0ZIZ1yN24eF76/w640-h538/urbangreenpizza.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68CCkBxXBZaEfU3uanewhR3CmvM9UI-BX6c-eUaqoG0_vH5J4sC9K5zTEzrK9d3pnFN8lYdR4jYuPvGD-Q_LmZHxrF4l4E7RTIC1kCUaUwakgo682Lu0nCfB-2FG5OpQcl5n4uxZlkghCDFouPXFJa0kxLagFXmFli_Qhk6ND1pYhLZB2LFK407uJ/s649/urbangreenstottie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68CCkBxXBZaEfU3uanewhR3CmvM9UI-BX6c-eUaqoG0_vH5J4sC9K5zTEzrK9d3pnFN8lYdR4jYuPvGD-Q_LmZHxrF4l4E7RTIC1kCUaUwakgo682Lu0nCfB-2FG5OpQcl5n4uxZlkghCDFouPXFJa0kxLagFXmFli_Qhk6ND1pYhLZB2LFK407uJ/w582-h640/urbangreenstottie.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="582" /></a></div><br /><p>Serving Hot and Cold food and locally sourced snacks <a href="https://urbangreennewcastle.org/urban-green-cafe/" target="_blank">Urban Green Cafe</a> is a really great cafe in a really great setting. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sandwiches, Toasties, Pastries and a Pizza menu there is something for everyone. I am particularly fond of the Ham and Pease Pudding Stottie.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Free Mini Train Rides</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9laQmkTSJRjVxIhe8-7DGb4OdIkekrPKT5X92zUvbzz9BgbwVHA50yAS--u1z86kbSPTx3J9ZXKKw0HZu7hxGPxviXWv7qIsxwlTTP2CYcjnDPwnwgv-9dL1gVAuWsacyTns9dR5dFzdTbSFGSvTRjtxMrzXCVS_XHUmQg9f8aSRXc67LBa-1xoA0/s1600/minitrain1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="1600" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9laQmkTSJRjVxIhe8-7DGb4OdIkekrPKT5X92zUvbzz9BgbwVHA50yAS--u1z86kbSPTx3J9ZXKKw0HZu7hxGPxviXWv7qIsxwlTTP2CYcjnDPwnwgv-9dL1gVAuWsacyTns9dR5dFzdTbSFGSvTRjtxMrzXCVS_XHUmQg9f8aSRXc67LBa-1xoA0/w640-h354/minitrain1.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>There is a free <a href="https://www.tsmee.co.uk/" target="_blank">miniature railway</a> (donations welcome) which runs on Sundays in the summer months just next to the Wylam Brewery building. It's fab and kids love it.</p><p><br /></p><p>The train is organised by volunteers and free to ride - just turn up. Donations are welcome though so please dig deep. We all loved it and the trains are enjoyed by everyone from babies up to grandparents.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Wylam Brewery Food Battles</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAoMVnxFXIdHiVYglft4KicIc1U4CPsjgrpJqBr6rrHZQerkE42V9beEZinVbRMWAknlELGO-4GSTwlLb3Z3OwcMDp4tMyjimjdCLZaKEN2XBylzIEiXsP5zVaVTDJBJUrEwnASWFN_8B03gFDygbiLOzG6v24Up0bwlgIFd7ofU2WtWFFNN22kIHF/s649/foodbattles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="623" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAoMVnxFXIdHiVYglft4KicIc1U4CPsjgrpJqBr6rrHZQerkE42V9beEZinVbRMWAknlELGO-4GSTwlLb3Z3OwcMDp4tMyjimjdCLZaKEN2XBylzIEiXsP5zVaVTDJBJUrEwnASWFN_8B03gFDygbiLOzG6v24Up0bwlgIFd7ofU2WtWFFNN22kIHF/w614-h640/foodbattles.jpg" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="614" /></a></div><div><br /></div>During the warmer months Wylam Brewery hosts food battles with several different vendors selling their best products and then the public votes for who was the best.<div><br /><div><br /></div><div>In the past we have been to the Battle of the Burgers where you can get everything from classic cheeseburgers, to deepfried chicken burgers to the most elaborate freak burgers. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Other Food Battles include: <br /><p>Slice Wars</p><p>Mexican Stand Off</p><p>Argie Bhaji</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Skate Park</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>Along with the Playgrounds Exhibition Park also has a <a href="https://www.skateparks.co.uk/tyne-and-wear/exhibition-park-skatepark/" target="_blank">Skate Park</a> with everything a skater could want including a smooth transition section and a Street Section which has a funbox with hips, stair sets, hubbas and banks.</p><p>There are also two bowls which are linked together, a square bowl which has a spine and a level bottom for beginners and a rounder bowl with with vert extentions for those more advanced skaters. </p><p><br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Easy to get to by Car or Public Transport</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>As Exhibition Park is in the City Centre it is really easy to get to. It is just a 15 Minute walk from Haymarket Bus Station.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you are coming by car then Claremont Road Car Park is right next to the park and is fairly reasonable for a city centre car park at £1.60 an hour Monday to Saturday and £3 fixed price on Sunday (as of March 2023).</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Lots of Events</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Wylam Brewery is a regular <a href="https://www.wylambrewery.co.uk/events/" target="_blank">gig venue</a> but the park itself also hosts lots of events, including festivals, Park Runs and nature events. For a Full Calandar of events visit the Urban Green <a href="https://urbangreennewcastle.org/events/" target="_blank">Website</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you're looking for more things to do in Newcastle, Check out these posts next:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2020/11/7-outdoor-spaces-to-enjoy-in-newcastle.html" target="_blank">7 Outdoor Spaces in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/03/top-10-picnic-spots-in-newcastle-upon-tyne.html" target="_blank">Top 10 Picnic Spots in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/03/newcastle-castle-review.html" target="_blank">Visit Newcastle Castle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2021/09/15-ideas-for-child-free-day-out-Newcastle.html" target="_blank">15 Ideas for a Child Free Day Out in Newcastle</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin Me For Later</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMnFkXW9tKPDKWtzVQ4D4rn5hWgmBO4fHcgd07W-Z-HpJGVl8am0ShrZDywNIzsDcQ31z98KxA064u8sdfmgGkSZDJFG32Sv7LjRA2ZuAxCA6ayfVQKvmFW8HXaEjqOQ3GsbW1gTur3Pr8X6wX7GpmgN-OU-6cqwytV_ToPllNH6SCRDt6DgGdfYD/s1500/exhibitionpin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMnFkXW9tKPDKWtzVQ4D4rn5hWgmBO4fHcgd07W-Z-HpJGVl8am0ShrZDywNIzsDcQ31z98KxA064u8sdfmgGkSZDJFG32Sv7LjRA2ZuAxCA6ayfVQKvmFW8HXaEjqOQ3GsbW1gTur3Pr8X6wX7GpmgN-OU-6cqwytV_ToPllNH6SCRDt6DgGdfYD/w426-h640/exhibitionpin.png" title="9 Reasons to Visit Exhibition Park" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></div><p></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-45275570895056673612023-03-09T13:18:00.002+00:002023-03-09T13:18:57.170+00:00Newcastle Castle | Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDQi4jJrBpWxU0-5wmiAx8oLcfJlLOBv2PyutgRrZ8UfrVoj-C4Svywmm-mYVBKkO2iCgZhTF_Fa7zgNBgOloxlTshwkROAJbD0bgL7qKf9C4rTRR51k0X2A4jRqz89bUI6LeqinLTk9tJHag1EOFndT8L2pvSWhs316QSxT56diwXEdfr9QlVyQv/s689/castle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="689" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDQi4jJrBpWxU0-5wmiAx8oLcfJlLOBv2PyutgRrZ8UfrVoj-C4Svywmm-mYVBKkO2iCgZhTF_Fa7zgNBgOloxlTshwkROAJbD0bgL7qKf9C4rTRR51k0X2A4jRqz89bUI6LeqinLTk9tJHag1EOFndT8L2pvSWhs316QSxT56diwXEdfr9QlVyQv/w640-h602/castle.jpg" title="Newcastle Castle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Newcastle Castle, The Castle that gave Newcastle it's name is a medieval Castle in the heart of the city and is a great destination for both visitors to the area and locals alike. We have been <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2015/04/newcastle-castle.html" target="_blank">before</a> a few years ago and it was great to go back. </p><p><br /></p><p>There has been a castle at this site on the banks of the river Tyne since the Romans built Pons Aelius in around 193CE. </p><p><br /></p><p>The New Castle was built in 1172 and the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne developed around it. </p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Admission is fairly resaonable and tickets allow you re-entry for up to one year, we went for the family ticket so the whole family got entry for less than £30.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbw1D1NGGZdn4LksvBsZGXGIywTX-D_wDXz2EJerSBgTvGJrRfy0_K2ENdyBj0h0fG_GvfNDws5Vw0PCR28awQd62bhH0MELMUlWSjeTT7C-JrBjPbMdY4Wb3O7ZZ0_p1re-IBXI9gGex2t-_vMUFynoNUbbX43ptkoRIKCQkz9aR7dWOZ2JbpxbI/s889/castleprices.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="889" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbw1D1NGGZdn4LksvBsZGXGIywTX-D_wDXz2EJerSBgTvGJrRfy0_K2ENdyBj0h0fG_GvfNDws5Vw0PCR28awQd62bhH0MELMUlWSjeTT7C-JrBjPbMdY4Wb3O7ZZ0_p1re-IBXI9gGex2t-_vMUFynoNUbbX43ptkoRIKCQkz9aR7dWOZ2JbpxbI/w640-h468/castleprices.png" title="Newcastle Castle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>There are a lot of stairs and only some areas have lift access so be weary of this if you struggle with stairs. </p><p><br /></p><p>We started with at The Black Gate and there are several floors here to explore including a history of the area and an activities room. There are castle volunteers in most rooms to give you info about life at the time the castle was in use.</p><p><br /></p><p>Me and Harry loved hearing about medieval weapons and armour and Harry was keen to try on the chainmail and knight helmet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblvahfgXQ_UwrnhkdgM6oLP07Yc5ijqny2UVTrAgysBSXbJ78zfChxje-_IE1bO6JrZk9nGNNRyRI2dzvtyuoFy26_VmRvEjmmaiFQ0c9Y1q9ECIY9_mRgsux8LAXlOQzDNce6kHUDIeONSM42z52QEnkjm9ox72zHNqyZ0-tV12ofi87IBappmsX/s649/castlearmour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblvahfgXQ_UwrnhkdgM6oLP07Yc5ijqny2UVTrAgysBSXbJ78zfChxje-_IE1bO6JrZk9nGNNRyRI2dzvtyuoFy26_VmRvEjmmaiFQ0c9Y1q9ECIY9_mRgsux8LAXlOQzDNce6kHUDIeONSM42z52QEnkjm9ox72zHNqyZ0-tV12ofi87IBappmsX/w480-h640/castlearmour.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwGDHmQ9AP0ejgx_VutKsufXLz6oZx7dG3VUYx-awIKGDXH4WqlgQfUmN6FoWurDK46fK65GvQ4K4gYFI6w3E74u8Em1r_T7QcDx1mgh3CbO5QEGgN783ZSnxjL8Hx3KNiHpEQzJwSe2OT04qteg6Zqo85izv7alWgtcU6v2uYgPdJY0718R7t3Dg/s649/castlearmour2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwGDHmQ9AP0ejgx_VutKsufXLz6oZx7dG3VUYx-awIKGDXH4WqlgQfUmN6FoWurDK46fK65GvQ4K4gYFI6w3E74u8Em1r_T7QcDx1mgh3CbO5QEGgN783ZSnxjL8Hx3KNiHpEQzJwSe2OT04qteg6Zqo85izv7alWgtcU6v2uYgPdJY0718R7t3Dg/w480-h640/castlearmour2.jpg" title="Newcastle Castle | Review" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>There are also costumes from various other time periods for you to try on and recreate period scenes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Tcsw32aJtgI1UONvuJC64vd0MOpQlUzZw1RjxUku59trAr11ZFnjgcgjIw6aZ3EtTfAzS7j_MW0Q_9Jop1raNJx5tu4eQKRioDI-w97KNuMhTsfSHM2n8QgRQ7rnXyCKgBwGhGzbdNUmXfNVO5EGSbSSJ48aDPPU1fBv35wkAp3J9_EPLsfnKqq-/s742/castleactivities1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="742" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Tcsw32aJtgI1UONvuJC64vd0MOpQlUzZw1RjxUku59trAr11ZFnjgcgjIw6aZ3EtTfAzS7j_MW0Q_9Jop1raNJx5tu4eQKRioDI-w97KNuMhTsfSHM2n8QgRQ7rnXyCKgBwGhGzbdNUmXfNVO5EGSbSSJ48aDPPU1fBv35wkAp3J9_EPLsfnKqq-/w640-h560/castleactivities1.jpg" title="Newcastle Castle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI40e2VoWxQXXZEeH0GF1F8bSr1sk6ya0phXivNaezbHoET2DF_9p6CYTkaGVBpjGYGN0lcERYX1PguqHYJPxHCakuS1X5Gu71JO07U9d7_H2atuRc6mtjUczYxIYXDUQjhlSFmCsiOWIKjfuJ027NtSm3WamxJQw7lQ6acDf_GCiCZoX56yls6VuG/s865/castleactivities2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI40e2VoWxQXXZEeH0GF1F8bSr1sk6ya0phXivNaezbHoET2DF_9p6CYTkaGVBpjGYGN0lcERYX1PguqHYJPxHCakuS1X5Gu71JO07U9d7_H2atuRc6mtjUczYxIYXDUQjhlSFmCsiOWIKjfuJ027NtSm3WamxJQw7lQ6acDf_GCiCZoX56yls6VuG/w640-h480/castleactivities2.jpg" title="Newcastle Castle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The activities room has chalk rubbings and model making. The models were made from wooden spoons and the idea was to make medieval characters. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYAnz9bIpoFoXYaTBXcc2quJKgdz24cDUN_EH_Dpwm37XI3-y7wx3iGLQgMeIuIZoD3IdrmZJ5GijnWEjRAD4N3weRBFSRUANF-c27D8V_TqBMcMYRKG3cyV54m49JEyvIV3DvoxH7fSK0lgypcPTx15JefstZ_XdZC1s7bhJHdhw6fKF0xYe53RDW/s649/castleactivities4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYAnz9bIpoFoXYaTBXcc2quJKgdz24cDUN_EH_Dpwm37XI3-y7wx3iGLQgMeIuIZoD3IdrmZJ5GijnWEjRAD4N3weRBFSRUANF-c27D8V_TqBMcMYRKG3cyV54m49JEyvIV3DvoxH7fSK0lgypcPTx15JefstZ_XdZC1s7bhJHdhw6fKF0xYe53RDW/w616-h640/castleactivities4.jpg" title="Newcastle Castle | Review" width="616" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4srUT8i7vRZaoYG1LrgIrAcMHz2QFrMMNkngQluIzT9pXGB9c4in_NbToxbUCQHzWNcDSY6Jz6LlFbaelBkQFBt7OD3cKuToW2EPO-licqNkHdwqduA8pnmnsVEfuW_08BBaduXaurxtRqhXxpyRE2LKNDUnkQITMGUi1_Eaz051a9DZYuv1aq39k/s649/castleactivities3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="425" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4srUT8i7vRZaoYG1LrgIrAcMHz2QFrMMNkngQluIzT9pXGB9c4in_NbToxbUCQHzWNcDSY6Jz6LlFbaelBkQFBt7OD3cKuToW2EPO-licqNkHdwqduA8pnmnsVEfuW_08BBaduXaurxtRqhXxpyRE2LKNDUnkQITMGUi1_Eaz051a9DZYuv1aq39k/w420-h640/castleactivities3.jpg" title="Newcastle Castle | Review" width="420" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>After the activities we headed to the main Keep which has 99 steps in total. The first room was the Great Hall. </p><p><br /></p><p>This has a map table showing all the castles in the North of England and some from the South of Scotland that wouldn't look out of place in Game of Thrones. </p><p><br /></p><p>We loved trying to find all the Castles we have already visited.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwhVrG-TVJBF9uB2gedzNbHFbOxh6Ld31PcZEQdNCa90z4SrOkHeaGY2FNsMZqJFz3AhQ0DYbIqnWJrOrBRSk-yA4AXcPNLjuEXB9Vz4YvVo0_tW7BC7DUPMWMaUSagX4CB-McnLHX7PrsGh7VIJ4eoFcm89_5IaFJfTdtvyLdQUv7-I2akpUgEem/s790/castlemaps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="790" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwhVrG-TVJBF9uB2gedzNbHFbOxh6Ld31PcZEQdNCa90z4SrOkHeaGY2FNsMZqJFz3AhQ0DYbIqnWJrOrBRSk-yA4AXcPNLjuEXB9Vz4YvVo0_tW7BC7DUPMWMaUSagX4CB-McnLHX7PrsGh7VIJ4eoFcm89_5IaFJfTdtvyLdQUv7-I2akpUgEem/w640-h526/castlemaps.jpg" title="Newcastle Castle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>After the Great Hall we chcked outh the other rooms, each room has a little bit of info about what the room was used for. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It may be hard work but it is worth it for the panoramic views of Newcastle. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ184i5cYQG6_xqAnzAkaNw5y_ItyaHYOVBpGEeatMNMjOnPXn8xrAuyGvGP7e864B1YbM6yYZGB8Av9Lm2Ys9WV4J2sJjTzScPXKUVm328bkAYfKLvfw5ULqsHAjFMmmAOmFIsuG6JEamq79EkCR_NMTQb9LQO7e8nCTdNXzKWhF4LdvtBU2pkfs0/s649/castleview3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle Castle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="592" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ184i5cYQG6_xqAnzAkaNw5y_ItyaHYOVBpGEeatMNMjOnPXn8xrAuyGvGP7e864B1YbM6yYZGB8Av9Lm2Ys9WV4J2sJjTzScPXKUVm328bkAYfKLvfw5ULqsHAjFMmmAOmFIsuG6JEamq79EkCR_NMTQb9LQO7e8nCTdNXzKWhF4LdvtBU2pkfs0/w584-h640/castleview3.jpg" title="Newcastle Castle | Review" width="584" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-wiDMPucfubTFsmfRnR6VjvxOMAG0CXgJgrNiutD6OC8YGECjzMG0LinRUXOjHBsH-6aU-4FSdTUwCtaJ1aiy_QPppRtIijyy17MK1yW10Wd3DZAWqYe7jH0VE9Y6Swpo1Mw87tmg66BxcWPF6s5jib_k2aJCb52cVsjM6od5Ng11XSDm8Cw2tkc/s666/castleview2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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A history of feminism by Dr Hannah Dawson at Newcastle University</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihv_zWNpeGV3Ic_lOf-PX53PONgxT2aMLQBE-sb2MV00o77wRUNGxL84WD2xWGvnA3Qdam5UuSzAJd1jNpD3xICkt9-MiIqPKZcUvCLn4Qh92hBnLqZXQAum8GGRvy_odu6J3l8-pTEO7jDUX8mzP9z5Zvv-zlfW-D5gzj19qvZ7cSVZkXiEoZHuj0/s960/annie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihv_zWNpeGV3Ic_lOf-PX53PONgxT2aMLQBE-sb2MV00o77wRUNGxL84WD2xWGvnA3Qdam5UuSzAJd1jNpD3xICkt9-MiIqPKZcUvCLn4Qh92hBnLqZXQAum8GGRvy_odu6J3l8-pTEO7jDUX8mzP9z5Zvv-zlfW-D5gzj19qvZ7cSVZkXiEoZHuj0/w640-h400/annie.jpg" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>9th - 11th March - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/annie/" target="_blank">Annie at Theatre Royal</a></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>9th - 11th March - <a href="https://www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/lucky-numbers-studio-theatre" target="_blank">Lucky Numbers (Studio Theatre) at People's Theatre</a></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizzF-lr-8IcAhZFzgbF6HkSz6RU9dn0KhsSfcwFHmhHunQRMRiJWEit_Qu0r0sYSNh1l9kQuoFk50kdySEvHmNhkfCc4VjmKXING_D42QvlP0uwHx6S1eiKq1iHgbaAMmvS66PGVafji_YiXMJ9rhHAe2gBqrf1d0Cz1jpm_6PRJKqgiDoiFSMCQI/s715/Lasagna.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="715" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizzF-lr-8IcAhZFzgbF6HkSz6RU9dn0KhsSfcwFHmhHunQRMRiJWEit_Qu0r0sYSNh1l9kQuoFk50kdySEvHmNhkfCc4VjmKXING_D42QvlP0uwHx6S1eiKq1iHgbaAMmvS66PGVafji_YiXMJ9rhHAe2gBqrf1d0Cz1jpm_6PRJKqgiDoiFSMCQI/w640-h460/Lasagna.jpg" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>9th - 11th March - <a href="https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/lasagna" target="_blank">Lasagna at Live Theatre</a></p><p>9th - 18th March - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/person-spec" target="_blank">Person Spec at Alphabetti Theatre (16+)</a> </p><p>9th - 21st March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/creative-writing-for-children-young-adults-and-crossover-with-ellen-phethean/" target="_blank">Creative Writing for Children, Young Adults and Crossover with Ellen Phethean at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p>9th - 25th March - <a href="https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/love-it-if-we-beat-them-0" target="_blank">Love It If We Beat Them at Live Theatre</a></p><p>9th March - 29th April - <a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/visions-of-ancient-egypt" target="_blank">Visions of Ancient Egypt at Laing Art Gallery</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgStDgL_EAAcWpDpBf4d08xmCkoSsl1XAXnilHiLdRc-KpovQGx0b9rVzGIT7mweCegamXjZ2VWpGtxFg0lQopdmBdp8QuA53gQXQW9rK5ys-6xzdYGLs7Xg7dueWjzuHFnc-Vsn69sJsbU7OC7svsokXXNObGizdtXy6NhBnkeckA3wN8TdQlwBM1S/s1081/sarasallam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgStDgL_EAAcWpDpBf4d08xmCkoSsl1XAXnilHiLdRc-KpovQGx0b9rVzGIT7mweCegamXjZ2VWpGtxFg0lQopdmBdp8QuA53gQXQW9rK5ys-6xzdYGLs7Xg7dueWjzuHFnc-Vsn69sJsbU7OC7svsokXXNObGizdtXy6NhBnkeckA3wN8TdQlwBM1S/w426-h640/sarasallam.jpg" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="426" /></a></div><p>9th March - 29th April - <a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/sara-sallam-you-died-again-on-screen" target="_blank">Sara Sallam: You Died Again on Screen at Laing Art Gallery</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>9th March - 30th April - <a href="https://baltic.art/whats-on/p-hinterlands/" target="_blank">Hinterlands at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art</a></p><p>9th March - 30th April - <a href="https://baltic.art/whats-on/d-jala-wahidconflagration/" target="_blank">Jala Wahid Conflagration at Baltic Centre for Contemprary Art</a></p><p>9th March - 8th July - <a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/the-untold-stories-and-the-tides-of-change-to-come" target="_blank">The Untold Stories and the Tides of Change to Come at Laing Art Gallery</a></p><p>9th March - 26th August - <a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/picture-of-the-month" target="_blank">Picture of the Month at Laing Art Gallery</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31v8rOFURzisIlOwTuVUX5hALR9xqumQdd7ehDxFKfNNhqTJ3Z7bnshsKQkNzzNtCp5YPp5tkjZHq4RYR_kgBsZ3P0U87cJZ2vuCol1_vJ5_kbv0FRu4qi_BrmjyzarEhHbrz_MFxXroy8qJYaek2NvXGeRcJ4nRgiU4Tq-0DdXqSnXST5Op53KpN/s401/Screenshot%202023-03-07%202.04.31%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="401" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31v8rOFURzisIlOwTuVUX5hALR9xqumQdd7ehDxFKfNNhqTJ3Z7bnshsKQkNzzNtCp5YPp5tkjZHq4RYR_kgBsZ3P0U87cJZ2vuCol1_vJ5_kbv0FRu4qi_BrmjyzarEhHbrz_MFxXroy8qJYaek2NvXGeRcJ4nRgiU4Tq-0DdXqSnXST5Op53KpN/w640-h332/Screenshot%202023-03-07%202.04.31%20PM.png" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>10th March - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/ricky-the-itch" target="_blank">Ricky the Itch Live at Alphabetti Theatre (18+)</a></p><p>10th March - <a href="https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/napalm-death-dropdead-siberian-meat-boiler-shop-tickets/12835105" target="_blank">Napalm Death, Dropdead & Siberian Meat Grider at The Boiler Shop (14+)</a></p><p>10th March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/lunchtime-concert-newcastle-piping-festival-2023/" target="_blank">Lunchtime Concert: Newcastle Piping Festival 2023 at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p>10th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/jimeoin-2/" target="_blank">Jimeoin - The Craic! at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>10th March - <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/nurture-nest-with-the-dinosaurs" target="_blank">Nurture Nest - With the Dinosaurs at Great North Museum (pre-crawling babies)</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqTFsmkPqAbKnNKX0Yb9Bn4XVj7dzwFH8FIwl57zp4uB9NQPvCLLttQnsfNkUwSG6nbZt_A64qk_oFqXbA3L0FIHMAHJZVob0tdfyZhQPdYPsOO1Ki91FhYNHIpNN6GQ0utIgqxQzLJ6g8wVe2C6O-quJX6YUSDvreQLx42AsfnYI0YsGjh_2-hDC9/s640/rodigan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="244" data-original-width="640" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqTFsmkPqAbKnNKX0Yb9Bn4XVj7dzwFH8FIwl57zp4uB9NQPvCLLttQnsfNkUwSG6nbZt_A64qk_oFqXbA3L0FIHMAHJZVob0tdfyZhQPdYPsOO1Ki91FhYNHIpNN6GQ0utIgqxQzLJ6g8wVe2C6O-quJX6YUSDvreQLx42AsfnYI0YsGjh_2-hDC9/w640-h244/rodigan.jpg" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>10th March - <a href="https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/david-rodigan-wylam-brewery-tickets/12459295?pl=wylam" target="_blank">David Rodigan at Wylam Brewery</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>10th, 17th, 24th & 31st March - <a href="https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/events/1165/story-sprouts" target="_blank">Story Sprouts at Seven Stories (12-24 months)</a></p><p>10th, 17th & 24th March - <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/museum-mice-stomp-along-with-the-dinosaurs" target="_blank">Museum Mice - Stomp Along with Dinosaurs at Great North Museum (under</a><a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/museum-mice-stomp-along-with-the-dinosaurs" target="_blank"> 5's)</a></p><p>11th March - <a href="https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/the-go-team-boiler-shop-tickets/12510805" target="_blank">The Go! Team at The Boiler Shop</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>11th March - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/jacob-hawley-bump" target="_blank">Jacob Hawley: BUMP at Alphabetti Theatre (18+)</a></p><p>11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th &26th March - <a href="https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/events/1212/mog-storytimes" target="_blank">Mog Storytime at Seven Stories</a></p><p>11th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/simon-garfunkel-through-the-years/" target="_blank">Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>12th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/a-lifetime-of-love/" target="_blank">A Lifetime of Love at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>12th March - <a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/quayside-market" target="_blank">Quayside Market at Newcastle Quayside</a></p><p>12th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1394015/jim-jefferies-tickets" target="_blank">Jim Jefferies: Give 'em What They Want Tour at O2 City Hall</a></p><p>13th - 18th March - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/wish-you-were-dead/" target="_blank">Peter James' Wish You Were Dead at Theatre Royal</a></p><p>13th, 20th & 27th March - <a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/little-artists" target="_blank">Little Artists at Laing Art Gallery</a></p><p>13th March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/ancient-egypt-and-its-revivals-a-style-re-invented/" target="_blank">Ancient Egypt and its Revivals - A Style Re-invented at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPJBWn_FokO1xp-sMqU9rM6MCO4me3ymIrMgaUje8uG8Lb0SbHi6Ev9XGnWtv3aswOfAvRrvw3Wt0xOigJZKZqYcqWHqK-6rGTpzr6NJ_QWJSQQCoeBbf6IK7w-wuTRx1SuRvr3ioEtpcDtGI7e6nVLyzeLxocR8nzQid9_yu7x_-acBmeTEAQI6R/s1920/ROTB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPJBWn_FokO1xp-sMqU9rM6MCO4me3ymIrMgaUje8uG8Lb0SbHi6Ev9XGnWtv3aswOfAvRrvw3Wt0xOigJZKZqYcqWHqK-6rGTpzr6NJ_QWJSQQCoeBbf6IK7w-wuTRx1SuRvr3ioEtpcDtGI7e6nVLyzeLxocR8nzQid9_yu7x_-acBmeTEAQI6R/w640-h360/ROTB.jpg" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>14th & 15th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/room-on-the-broom/" target="_blank">Room on the Broom at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>14th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1389614/tom-grennan-tickets" target="_blank">Tom Grennan at O2 City Hall</a></p><p>14th March - <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/noticeboard/item/140323insightspubliclecturetommatthews.html" target="_blank">INSIGHTS Public Lecture: Measuring Mount Everest’s weather by Dr Tom Matthews at Newcastle University</a></p><p>14th March - <a href="https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/live-encounters-mayor-jamie-driscoll-conversation-ken-loach" target="_blank">Live Encounters: Mayor Jamie Driscoll in Conversation with Ken Loach</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>15th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1340932/beth-hart-tickets" target="_blank">Beth Hart at O2 City Hall</a></p><p>15th March - <a href="https://www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/coffee-cake-morning" target="_blank">Coffe and Cake Morning at People's Theatre</a></p><p>15th March - <a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-faber-eliza-clark-and-dizz-tate/" target="_blank">An Evening With Faber: Eliza Clarke and Dizz Tate at The Common Room</a></p><p>15th, 22nd & 29th March - <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/tiny-sparks-for-3-5-year-olds" target="_blank">Tiny Sparks at Discovery Museum</a></p><p>15th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/the-show-must-go-on-live-in-the-bistro-bar/" target="_blank">The Show Must Go On Live in the Bistro Bar at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxEOcbS7R5l270cbQVGi4h1_uZzVCGgVm9LFPbxs3Bmwm5PdhqUwsdQL_38CJQMqIL6KyoNwK5veguHUuMjB6hcb_QBZV4OL4hvPUggfI96quHmiVEPYQpqaZ3gUfwWYzhx0iyGCX5vAni1sa4G5ckPhLL6HxV53b1Cj3XO4Mtk9Ez7cZFri-plT8/s1200/sarapascoe.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="1200" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxEOcbS7R5l270cbQVGi4h1_uZzVCGgVm9LFPbxs3Bmwm5PdhqUwsdQL_38CJQMqIL6KyoNwK5veguHUuMjB6hcb_QBZV4OL4hvPUggfI96quHmiVEPYQpqaZ3gUfwWYzhx0iyGCX5vAni1sa4G5ckPhLL6HxV53b1Cj3XO4Mtk9Ez7cZFri-plT8/w640-h438/sarapascoe.png" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>16th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/sara-pascoe-success-story/" target="_blank">Sara Pascoe: Success Story at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>16th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1394185/stiff-little-fingers-tickets" target="_blank">Stiff Little Fingers at O2 City Hall</a></p><p>16th & 24th March - <a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/candlelight-concerts-a-tribute-to-taylor-swift/" target="_blank">Candlelight Concerts: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at The Common Rooms</a></p><p>16th - 30th March - <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/explore-urban-nature-cpd" target="_blank">Explore: Urban Nature CPD at Great North Museum</a></p><p>17th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1387494/suede-tickets" target="_blank">Suede at O2 City Hall</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>17th March - <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/curious-crawlers-with-the-dinosaurs" target="_blank">Curious Crawlers - With the Dinosaurs at Great North Museum (pre-walkers)</a></p><p>18th - 26th March - <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/national-lottery-week-2-4-1-planetarium-tickets" target="_blank">National Lottery Open Week: 2-4-1 Planetarium Tickets at Great North Museum</a></p><p>17th March - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/gyestfolktrio" target="_blank">Gyest Folk Trio Live at Alphabetti Theatre (18+)</a></p><p>17th March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/lunchtime-jazz-gaz-hughes-trio/" target="_blank">Lunchtime Jazz: Gaz Hughes Trio at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p>17th March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/book-launch-you-can-run-by-trevor-wood/" target="_blank">Book Launch: You Can Run by Trevor Wood at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>17th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/levellers-acoustic-tour/" target="_blank">Levellers Acoustic Tour at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>17th & 18th March - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/super-power-panto/" target="_blank">Super Power Panto at Northern Stage</a></p><p>18th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/dave-gorman-powerpoint-to-the-people-additional-date/" target="_blank">Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>18th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1403961/scam-fender-tickets" target="_blank">Scam Fender (Tribute to Sam Fender) + The Kopycat Killers (Tribute to the Killers) at O2 City Hall</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvQNBN50OVzIfBRoHvJmRgBCTJhxAxC4Vz-1h4fJ_cK2e_7S38coggwk5PxjCAHt_OahEIXitg3JH0FTIc5N0GaO_xKQ4hzVUSjLpEu3K5BlG6VIv9E4O8vuYLN2FYB-qbLhuhK7rezYNU74sBHzD47BD1uBmfXpTlAWJsuFjPRqfUwYKJKYpwsln/s1600/babyquestion.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvQNBN50OVzIfBRoHvJmRgBCTJhxAxC4Vz-1h4fJ_cK2e_7S38coggwk5PxjCAHt_OahEIXitg3JH0FTIc5N0GaO_xKQ4hzVUSjLpEu3K5BlG6VIv9E4O8vuYLN2FYB-qbLhuhK7rezYNU74sBHzD47BD1uBmfXpTlAWJsuFjPRqfUwYKJKYpwsln/w640-h320/babyquestion.jpg" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>18th March - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/the-baby-question-screening/" target="_blank">The Baby Question (Screening) at Northern Stage</a> </p><p>18th March - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jesmondfoodmarket/" target="_blank">Jesmond Market at Armstrong Bridge</a></p><p>19th March - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/kate-mosse/" target="_blank">Kate Mosse: Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries at Theatre Royal</a></p><p>19th March - <a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/quayside-market" target="_blank">Quayside Market at Newcastle Quayside</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>20th March - <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/free-for-lotto-ticket-holders-north-east-inventors-gallery-tour" target="_blank">North East Inventors Gallery Tour at Discovery Museum</a></p><p>20th March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/the-super-stars-of-ancient-egypt-pharaohs-queens-and-mummies/" target="_blank">The Super-Stars of Ancient Egypt - Pharaohs, Queens and Mummies at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p>21st March - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/the-cunning-little-vixen/" target="_blank">Opera North: The Cunning Little Vixen at Theatre Royal</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>21st March - <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/free-for-lotto-ticket-holders-d-day-and-the-13th-18th-hussars" target="_blank">D-Day and the 13th/18th Hussars Gallery Tour at Discovery Museum</a></p><p>21st March - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/alphabettimeet" target="_blank">Alphabetti Meet at Alphabetti Theatre</a></p><p>21st, 22nd & 23rd March - <a href="https://www.tynebankbrewery.co.uk/events/the-joy-of-painting-bob-ross/" target="_blank">Joy of Painting - Bob Ross at Tyne Bank Brewery</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlD0r04orKhTYCLEGGK7D7LKLnvMC8dvVrtUqQgT4aEtJ8P2PKgVcpAJUN2TG7T8pQWWGq_GxN32Syldbp2e7b6RjXI9hEwKRBgHfayOn5ef5X3zjsgvlioh_jqAxGETvz7fMIxzV181Xwgg4WZT_UAPWmQG05_GRe-nbt2-sQI1ftzH64SduqKByh/s1200/schoolofrock.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="1200" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlD0r04orKhTYCLEGGK7D7LKLnvMC8dvVrtUqQgT4aEtJ8P2PKgVcpAJUN2TG7T8pQWWGq_GxN32Syldbp2e7b6RjXI9hEwKRBgHfayOn5ef5X3zjsgvlioh_jqAxGETvz7fMIxzV181Xwgg4WZT_UAPWmQG05_GRe-nbt2-sQI1ftzH64SduqKByh/w640-h438/schoolofrock.png" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>21st - 25th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/tyne-theatre-productions-presents-school-of-rock/" target="_blank">School of Rock at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>22nd March - <a href="https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/the-pharcyde-boiler-shop-tickets/12800835" target="_blank">The Pharcyde at The Boiler Shop</a></p><p>22nd March - <a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/progress-in-design-and-manufacture-the-steam-locomotive-1825-1830-talk/" target="_blank">Progress in Design and Manufacture: The Steam Locomotive 1825-1830 (talk) at The Common Room</a></p><p>22nd March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/economics-of-misbehaviour-and-the-dark-side-of-profit-in-ancient-rome/" target="_blank">Economics of Misbehaviour and the Darkside of Profit in Ancient Rome at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p>22nd March - <a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/do-it-the-safety-way/" target="_blank">Do It The Safety Way at The Common Room</a></p><p>22nd March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1350906/wasp-40-years-live-tickets" target="_blank">W.A.S.P. - 40 Years Live at O2 City Hall</a></p><p>22nd March - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/daftdarts" target="_blank">Daft Darts at Alphabetti Theatre</a></p><p>23rd March - <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/free-for-lotto-ticket-holders-costume-store-tour" target="_blank">Costume Store Tour at Discovery Museum</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazJkSwJSsMkqBdsT_69eZjMqkgHrVyE4IBdRih0JrvH0tl0q2VvUB42DBgaLjvp02KsZIO0PBO9I_vK49b28t7PJHn66CKbuPkvr_vTS0RFP1iPWPOOTG4xNyBz5rZZA74u3DZ4TbooCamvaovCjUeATNVqUXycSf60tsia81fnSN2A_c2i34YRtp/s640/tosca.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazJkSwJSsMkqBdsT_69eZjMqkgHrVyE4IBdRih0JrvH0tl0q2VvUB42DBgaLjvp02KsZIO0PBO9I_vK49b28t7PJHn66CKbuPkvr_vTS0RFP1iPWPOOTG4xNyBz5rZZA74u3DZ4TbooCamvaovCjUeATNVqUXycSf60tsia81fnSN2A_c2i34YRtp/w640-h400/tosca.JPG" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>23rd & 25th March - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/tosca/" target="_blank">Opera North: Tosca at Theatre Royal</a></p><p>23rd March - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/showaoke" target="_blank">Showaoke at Alphabetti Theatre (16+)</a></p><p>23rd March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1378510/sam-ryder-tickets" target="_blank">Sam Ryder at O2 City Hall</a></p><p>23rd March - <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/noticeboard/item/230323insightspubliclecturegrahamparkes.html" target="_blank">INSIGHTS Public Lecture: Can Humanity Survive the Anthropocene? It depends on who we think we are by Professor Graham Parkes at Newcastle University</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>24th March - <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/free-for-lotto-ticket-holders-tyneside-challenge-gallery-tour" target="_blank">Tyneside Challenge Gallery Tour at Discovery Museum</a></p><p>24th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1396418/daughtry-tickets" target="_blank">Daughtry at O2 City Hall</a></p><p>24th March - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/ariadne-auf-naxos/" target="_blank">Opera North: Adriadne Auf Naxos at Theatre Royal</a></p><p>24th March - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/getcrafter" target="_blank">Get Crafter at Alphabetti Theatre (16+)</a> </p><p>24th & 25th March - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/the-addams-family/" target="_blank">The Addams Family at Northern Stage</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>25th March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/paranormal-lit-and-phil-with-ghostnortheast/" target="_blank">Paranormal Lit and Phil with GHOSTnortheast at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p>25th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1374051/dualers-tickets" target="_blank">The Dualers at O2 City Hall</a></p><p>25th March - 3rd Sept - <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/myth-quest-monsters-and-mortals" target="_blank">Myth Quest: Monsters and Mortals at Great North Museum</a></p><p>26th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/come-what-may/" target="_blank">Come What May at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>26th March - <a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/quayside-market" target="_blank">Quayside Market at Newcastle Quayside</a></p><p>27th March - 1st April - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/titanic-the-musical/" target="_blank">Titanic at Theatre Royal</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_f0wuE5WAtIRYkA9yiSdHcKnlIoeFt6Ue6XI8SPb5GP9Ul6Sg3-LHxllf2lRrRV1I1IVd9ldlUSuMj73xpsup3X8DFpK18Ztj-maYO43otINPQb8e6au9QBtRz5rhb-fgy-rCblG9JEGQqTku24Uaqwxhxrkl460bAk2TEDQ3Ykx0dRgXCrDKZt-/s800/nu-ideas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_f0wuE5WAtIRYkA9yiSdHcKnlIoeFt6Ue6XI8SPb5GP9Ul6Sg3-LHxllf2lRrRV1I1IVd9ldlUSuMj73xpsup3X8DFpK18Ztj-maYO43otINPQb8e6au9QBtRz5rhb-fgy-rCblG9JEGQqTku24Uaqwxhxrkl460bAk2TEDQ3Ykx0dRgXCrDKZt-/w480-h640/nu-ideas.jpg" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="480" /></a></div><p>27th March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/nu-ideas-at-the-lit-phil-gardens-under-the-ocean-can-ponds-save-the-planet/" target="_blank">NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | "Gardens Under the Ocean" & "Can Ponds Save the Planet?" at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p>27th - 30th March - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/coram-shakespeare-schools-festival/" target="_blank">Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival at Northern Stage</a></p><p>28th March - 1st April - <a href="https://www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/twelfth-night-studio-theatre" target="_blank">Twelfth Night (Studio Theatre) at People's Theatre</a></p><p>28th & 29th March - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/the-swearing-jar/" target="_blank">The Swearing Jar at Northern Stage</a></p><p>28th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1394482/haters-roast-tickets" target="_blank">Haters Roast at O2 City Hall</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>29th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/dick-and-dom-in-da-bungalow-live/" target="_blank">Dick and Dom In Da Bungelow Live at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>29th March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/a-strange-kind-of-patronage/" target="_blank">A Strange Kind of Patronage at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p>29th March - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/the-twisted-tales-of-tyneside/" target="_blank">The Twisted Tales of Tyneside at Theatre Royal</a></p><p>30th March - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/poetry-reading-brendan-cleary/" target="_blank">Poetry Reading: Brendan Cleary at Lit and Phil Library</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>30th March - <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/noticeboard/item/160223insightspubliclecturejulietjacques.html" target="_blank">LGBT+ History Month Lecture: Variations: Writing trans memoir, fiction and journalism by Juliet Jacques at Newcastle University</a></p><p>30th March - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/1318298/king-back-ben-portsmouth-elvis-tickets" target="_blank">Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis 2023 Tour at O2 City Hall</a></p><p>30th March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/one-night-in-dublin/" target="_blank">One Night in Dublin at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p>30th March - 1st April - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/too-much-world-at-once/" target="_blank">Too Much World at Once at Northern Stage</a></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySynqQacwQzSpp0lUropqrf4IE56HqZ7nkiT_Tj4mOYZ0uy-fwak8kGXJ3kCtPLLBWP8g6ZjD8dJ5HmM5G09Rc71xty9uCrp-B6zn37_YtK9ac7SvzTmBrDD7ETElHz7QPD4Pg1BMRRzO75arIOO6Dqka4ONhPPxtII352WTovOMUU32eg6R4y-3P/s1114/queenz.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1114" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySynqQacwQzSpp0lUropqrf4IE56HqZ7nkiT_Tj4mOYZ0uy-fwak8kGXJ3kCtPLLBWP8g6ZjD8dJ5HmM5G09Rc71xty9uCrp-B6zn37_YtK9ac7SvzTmBrDD7ETElHz7QPD4Pg1BMRRzO75arIOO6Dqka4ONhPPxtII352WTovOMUU32eg6R4y-3P/w640-h382/queenz.png" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>31st March - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/queenz-the-show-with-balls/" target="_blank">QUEENZ: The Show with Balls! at Tyne Theatre and Opera</a><a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/queenz-the-show-with-balls/" target="_blank"> House</a></p><p></p><p><br /></p>Looking for More Ideas for things to do in Newcastle? Check out these posts next.<div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/02/75-things-to-do-in-newcastle-with-kids.html" target="_blank">75 Things to do with Kids in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/02/5-things-to-do-with-toddlers-in.html" target="_blank">5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/01/13-date-ideas-in-newcastle-which-dont.html" target="_blank">13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don't involve food or alcohol)</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqn3JzLTIlrpLkUPnETE_77tK2HhKNQZJi_0pu-T64BybkLCrrv9X6_W5EM6xmjWBwyHUT2vm8I3eOsYPcdBcWWZRSGBuqhkzf79FOkUp51HPPS1jcJJW6caYQ48c49xUpFJbwTtrlr-w4BZN8Q78HWcPew-zu2rtv3bvhZauH7fKiUg407PfeO4Q/s1500/VNPin%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqn3JzLTIlrpLkUPnETE_77tK2HhKNQZJi_0pu-T64BybkLCrrv9X6_W5EM6xmjWBwyHUT2vm8I3eOsYPcdBcWWZRSGBuqhkzf79FOkUp51HPPS1jcJJW6caYQ48c49xUpFJbwTtrlr-w4BZN8Q78HWcPew-zu2rtv3bvhZauH7fKiUg407PfeO4Q/w426-h640/VNPin%20.png" title="What's on in Newcastle | March 2023" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-607141897766749802023-02-15T15:37:00.002+00:002023-02-15T15:37:32.257+00:0075 things to do in Newcastle with Kids <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> This post was published in February 2023. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information before visiting. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzK8iNDTtFWnQA6vFhyIYhi5GjJmIydEj75MnJFqTjMOwPOChH3LAnMFWZus7SuTZFKf7LwGFh6UaGMI2y4iYMckkB_UV2biyKxA_wwgPJm5pKNQNhvTJYbrXOnZ2Qwdl7kZAII7a2PSBYHXSRCvtieqxk48NSOy8oRBtztm3RHQ1SSQnvx3UorDTr/s861/IMG_20210609_193758_2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="861" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzK8iNDTtFWnQA6vFhyIYhi5GjJmIydEj75MnJFqTjMOwPOChH3LAnMFWZus7SuTZFKf7LwGFh6UaGMI2y4iYMckkB_UV2biyKxA_wwgPJm5pKNQNhvTJYbrXOnZ2Qwdl7kZAII7a2PSBYHXSRCvtieqxk48NSOy8oRBtztm3RHQ1SSQnvx3UorDTr/w640-h620/IMG_20210609_193758_2.jpeg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />This post covers over 75 fun things to do in Newcastle with kids. From free days out and activities to outdoor fun and the best places for treats with kids. <br /><br />Click the blue title links to be taken direct to the venue's website and check the most up-to-date information. <span><a name='more'></a></span><br /><br />This post is broken into the following sections: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Free museums and galleries in Newcastle </li><li>Outdoor fun in Newcastle </li><li>Other fun things to do in Newcastle </li><li>Family theatre in Newcastle </li><li>Cinema in Newcastle </li><li>The best treats in Newcastle </li></ul><br /><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Free Museums and Galleries </h2><div>Key: <br />🆓 - FREE Entry <br />💰- Admission Fee Applies <br />💧- Drop In Venue with No Booking Required <br />🎟 - Booking in Advance Advisable </div><div>👶 - Brilliant for Under 5s<br />🚸 - Perfect for 5-12 year olds<br />✌- Suitable for Teens (<i>Maybe) </i></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Great North Museum 🆓👶🚸💧</li><li>Seven Stories 🆓👶🚸💧</li><li>The Common Room 🆓🚸✌💧</li><li>Discovery Museum 🆓👶🚸✌💧</li><li>Laing Art Gallery 🆓👶🚸✌💧</li><li>BALTIC 🆓👶🚸✌💧</li><li>Newcastle City Library 🆓👶🚸✌💧</li><li>The Late Shows 🆓🚸✌💧<br /><br /></li></ul></div><a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Great North Museum</b></a><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAvHGD_IRf4P1Kuw0Bqtp0UAUPMNr2qgwxa7z5XvIAZTQuVESqBA76P-7xVWl2SBuSlBtnZOjpr4EKWkyDFNlb_WLhUg-9U3ulnUnY_bpRk6ypoDvVTK9PfKcGC2hw7_R6ZwhOdOvX58H_aftNM-hmzfsml6oMKmm2nJydKzm0JGOAh6Y_w1W2t00/s852/gnm.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="852" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAvHGD_IRf4P1Kuw0Bqtp0UAUPMNr2qgwxa7z5XvIAZTQuVESqBA76P-7xVWl2SBuSlBtnZOjpr4EKWkyDFNlb_WLhUg-9U3ulnUnY_bpRk6ypoDvVTK9PfKcGC2hw7_R6ZwhOdOvX58H_aftNM-hmzfsml6oMKmm2nJydKzm0JGOAh6Y_w1W2t00/w640-h480/gnm.JPG" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Also known as the Hancock Museum, this is a North East institution! With Dinosaurs, Mummies and Roman Warriors amoungst many other exhibitions there is something for everyone. </div><div><br /></div><div>Great North Museum is a favourite of ours and we have <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/06/great-north-museum-hancock-visitors.html" target="_blank">visited</a> many times. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/" target="_blank">Seven Stories</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xgUUJfDqsLWd72pW66Z1zZL335kvfKYPuYUd8nXvAnieWU8xyjH5_XmDdAhhasDwlpU2DVVb_O0LrvjCxlZ7H-Aj9rwaaUnGsQqwAuBS_CYu0qVIEpcGc7ZiDH1hh5YpU-6REeeKVaiqrjyB5kPokDfF7dIvhtoln2dgzbREN-judFZVu1iwNAlE/s1006/sevenstories.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="1006" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xgUUJfDqsLWd72pW66Z1zZL335kvfKYPuYUd8nXvAnieWU8xyjH5_XmDdAhhasDwlpU2DVVb_O0LrvjCxlZ7H-Aj9rwaaUnGsQqwAuBS_CYu0qVIEpcGc7ZiDH1hh5YpU-6REeeKVaiqrjyB5kPokDfF7dIvhtoln2dgzbREN-judFZVu1iwNAlE/w640-h410/sevenstories.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Seven Stories is the National Centre for Childrens Books and they provide the only exhibition space in the UK wholly dedicated to the work of children’s writers and illustrators. </div><div><br /></div><div>They have a collection featuring some of the most influential works and artists of the last 100 years of children’s literature, including Enid Blyton, Philip Pullman, Nick Sharratt and Judith Kerr. </div><div><br /></div><div>It is now <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/seven-stories-is-free-to-visit-guide-to.html" target="_blank">FREE</a> to visit the galleries at Seven Stories and you don;t need to book in advance. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>The Common Room</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Common Room is a unique heritage venue in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne with a big focus on STEM learning, innovation and engineering (past and present). </div><div><br /></div><div>The Common Room is a charity which will lead the redevelopment of the Mining Institute with the support of a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant. Redevelopment work is already well underway and the building is now open for the public to <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/08/the-common-room-newcastle.html" target="_blank">visit</a>.</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Discovery Museum</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWXn6Zx2NloLQ4sSmO4PrelpEA-joVipn8EtsDN1kaXr0QB4Q7TUwMT8BMEWIn2noibCc8lG2CFcSJQ4Lsq3ZocSZEcnIpYUNbfbpoTnlgRg1NsDVzX2wkJj42_-K5nxyFCs1GMc9xvLdBGqwL6bHcjzynkpYGM3z9hkNc4beg5IvwvFJ2iXLhbXt/s865/discovery.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - Discovery Museum" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWXn6Zx2NloLQ4sSmO4PrelpEA-joVipn8EtsDN1kaXr0QB4Q7TUwMT8BMEWIn2noibCc8lG2CFcSJQ4Lsq3ZocSZEcnIpYUNbfbpoTnlgRg1NsDVzX2wkJj42_-K5nxyFCs1GMc9xvLdBGqwL6bHcjzynkpYGM3z9hkNc4beg5IvwvFJ2iXLhbXt/w640-h480/discovery.jpeg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - Discovery Museum" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The Discovery Museum is a <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/06/discovery-museum-newcastle-visitor.html" target="_blank">free-to-visit</a> attraction in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne focusing on Science and Local History. </div><div><br /></div><div>There are several permanent exhibitions alongside regular temporary exhibitions and a fantastic programme of family events (usually free/low-cost).</div><div><br /></div><div> <br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Laing Art Gallery</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Laing Art Gallery is over 120 years old and today is home to an internationally important collection of art focusing on British oil paintings, watercolours, ceramics, silver and glassware.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Laing Art Gallery holds regularly changing exhibitions of historic, modern and contemporary art, and events including artist and curator talks and family activities.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> <br /><a href="https://baltic.art/" target="_blank"><b>BALTIC</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUJHE28uFWxArWabaFGVwOND-w-Pla_xAmUSsiBvbNcI8v9KEN92XtQmAsjB-pyiOtWZ1xbOq3ADyTFU_AmKarEjE79ZTSWN9XPzkh1-vGslGQX4UqohIZgQU9ApPqZNAMtNPGAVZT5IqChAFjAmf_zYEdq8k_gggLDoKIbb114Ic_9gwwu3p8uvB/s865/baltic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - BALTIC" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUJHE28uFWxArWabaFGVwOND-w-Pla_xAmUSsiBvbNcI8v9KEN92XtQmAsjB-pyiOtWZ1xbOq3ADyTFU_AmKarEjE79ZTSWN9XPzkh1-vGslGQX4UqohIZgQU9ApPqZNAMtNPGAVZT5IqChAFjAmf_zYEdq8k_gggLDoKIbb114Ic_9gwwu3p8uvB/w640-h480/baltic.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - BALTIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>On the South Bank of the River Tyne (and technically Gateshead but I'm not splitting hairs), in a vast converted mill with minimalist interiors BALTIC Centre for Contemorary Art hosts temporary shows by contemporary artists.</div><div><br /></div><div>As well as the exhibitions, your kids love the super fast glass lifts and the views from the viewing platform are superb.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/services/libraries-culture/libraries-newcastle/city-library" target="_blank"><b>Newcastle City Library</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Newcatle City Library is in the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne on the corner of John Dobson Street. You can borrow books, audiobooks, board games and DVDs for free.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><div><a href="https://thelateshows.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Late Shows (in May)</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAUnl6xw5NDriGn-u4I7tp189pSA6JcdwfUJQ5RzYhJq0T9PaCrEAqhC1Y7hpF06ssS88Reh9YwsnSUC3lYh_NklaQGBCgTDL1YehB745If-wa-vHPhOJeO0D0xdNhNCsQYuzyqxSQjwEyboPN1gsfnAbQ5CSyRGr6H_JsB9BN7SoTYqh4sfeGWRQ/s865/biscuitfactory.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - the Late Shows" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAUnl6xw5NDriGn-u4I7tp189pSA6JcdwfUJQ5RzYhJq0T9PaCrEAqhC1Y7hpF06ssS88Reh9YwsnSUC3lYh_NklaQGBCgTDL1YehB745If-wa-vHPhOJeO0D0xdNhNCsQYuzyqxSQjwEyboPN1gsfnAbQ5CSyRGr6H_JsB9BN7SoTYqh4sfeGWRQ/w640-h480/biscuitfactory.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - the Late Shows" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The Late Shows is an award-winning, free, late-night culture crawl. During The Late Shows, museums, galleries, studio collectives and heritage venues come together to offer one-off events including activities, behind-the-scenes tours, performances and parties. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's the perfect way to sample the best of Newcastle and Gateshead's cultural offer in short taster visits.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Outdoor Fun in Newcastle </h2><div><div>Key: <br />🆓 - FREE Entry <br />💰- Admission Fee Applies <br />💧- Drop In Venue with No Booking Required <br />🎟 - Booking in Advance Advisable </div><div>👶 - Brilliant for Under 5s<br />🚸 - Perfect for 5-12 year olds<br />✌- Suitable for Teens (<i>Maybe) </i></div></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Exhibition Park 🆓💧👶🚸</li><li>Quayside Walk 🆓💧👶🚸✌</li><li>Treasure Trail 💰🎟 🚸</li><li>Blue Plaque Trail 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Roof Terraces 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Ouseburn Farm 🆓💧👶🚸</li><li>Jesmond Dene and Pets Corner 🆓💧👶🚸</li><li>Screen on the Green 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Wild Intrigue Events 💰🎟 ✌</li><li>The Hoppings 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Newcastle Quayside Market 🆓💧✌</li><li>Jesmond Market 🆓💧✌</li><li>Wylam Brewery Food Battles 🆓💧✌</li><li>Gosforth Nature Reserve 💰💧👶🚸<br /><br /><br /></li></ul></div><b><a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/things-to-do/exhibition-park" target="_blank">Exhibition Park</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnqqdYUw7vihURU1Fy0rp6L-_sL14S0T3caZ74b8NvZxOFg8JkEu733OYboFhcI-zjyugMQ3Pd3EuXtGl3YG6Z4NfeeFikGriS5Y9h302y17oM5TnB36iZbgMvSg6Ks755-T2drwkmSm9M1lQlZL91ot2hrNHrsLHj2n3F76Prlp40L1xMzhKH0ec/s722/exhibitionpark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - playground in exhibition park" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="722" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnqqdYUw7vihURU1Fy0rp6L-_sL14S0T3caZ74b8NvZxOFg8JkEu733OYboFhcI-zjyugMQ3Pd3EuXtGl3YG6Z4NfeeFikGriS5Y9h302y17oM5TnB36iZbgMvSg6Ks755-T2drwkmSm9M1lQlZL91ot2hrNHrsLHj2n3F76Prlp40L1xMzhKH0ec/w640-h576/exhibitionpark.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - playground in exhibition park" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Exhibition Park is one of our favourites and on a nice day you could <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/04/a-family-day-out-at-exhibition-park.html" target="_blank">spend all day there</a>. There is a great play area for kids, a lovely walk around the lake. </div><div><br /></div><div>You can get some cracking food from <a href="https://urbangreennewcastle.org/urban-green-cafe/" target="_blank">Urban Green Cafe</a> and <a href="https://www.wylambrewery.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wylam Brewey</a> or you can just take a picnic. </div><div><br /></div><div>There is also a skate park, croquet lawns and tennis courts so lots of activity for kids of all ages. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><b><a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/explore/quayside" target="_blank">Walk along the Quayside</a> </b></div><div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii07--lGnP5bwX0WTtLILgNi8_EZpE3ku1pmGnRrmMqaVcuHEIlX3WlGIGM1rvff7aB0ju_Ls3st2GedNw5A6n9auzlfakh4RRgvcQbbQkI4ZAGllhZHFubOwTCEwFSJs5Bk6nh23tXc7rXRZ9Blk2E17YNQNBPzMU7RwHnHwb-KoTQjoWbIlarMfY/s636/tynebridge.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - tyne bridge" border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="636" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii07--lGnP5bwX0WTtLILgNi8_EZpE3ku1pmGnRrmMqaVcuHEIlX3WlGIGM1rvff7aB0ju_Ls3st2GedNw5A6n9auzlfakh4RRgvcQbbQkI4ZAGllhZHFubOwTCEwFSJs5Bk6nh23tXc7rXRZ9Blk2E17YNQNBPzMU7RwHnHwb-KoTQjoWbIlarMfY/w640-h548/tynebridge.PNG" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - tyne bridge" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>One of Newcastle highlights is the <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2016/06/10-places-to-visit-newcastle-gateshead-Quayside.html" target="_blank">Quayside</a> and a walk along the Tyne is such a good day out. To start with there are umpteen bridges, all different and unique. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then there are multiple great restaurants, the baltic museum and The Sage, the Quayside market on a Sunday is also a fab place to buy street food and crafts from local merchants.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/collections/tyne-and-wear" target="_blank"><b>Treasure Trail</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYOXNll7CR2CIJHhTuuydZHrvrEmOOqAsP-CtymsQ14_A6dSi1q2rTmqnuMqBgLIQt7x_44wrew5P9CxwK98ousrysSeOwG-mvI3cuTPSJ7N-bomaGdiOrwHQBDj4II4-lTuhia7MT4dMctMOZMcMIFQpp6n12JfA0s1C8pRX0txPzntr-Lb6fkDHu/s726/treasure%20trail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - treasure trail" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="726" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYOXNll7CR2CIJHhTuuydZHrvrEmOOqAsP-CtymsQ14_A6dSi1q2rTmqnuMqBgLIQt7x_44wrew5P9CxwK98ousrysSeOwG-mvI3cuTPSJ7N-bomaGdiOrwHQBDj4II4-lTuhia7MT4dMctMOZMcMIFQpp6n12JfA0s1C8pRX0txPzntr-Lb6fkDHu/w640-h572/treasure%20trail.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - treasure trail" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>There are two Treasure trails in Newcastle, The Toon Trail and the Quayside Trail, for a reasonable price you can download the treasure map and you just head to the starting point and make your way following the map.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> <br /><b><a href="https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/services/planning-building-and-development/urban-design-and-historic-environment/existing-commemorative-plaques-in-newcastle" target="_blank">Blue Plaque Trail</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div>There are several Blue Plaque in Newcastle Commemorating people, places and events that have been significant in Newcastle's history. </div><div><br /></div><div>There is an <a href="https://community.newcastle.gov.uk/mapping/cp-map" target="_blank">Interactive Map</a> you can follow and tick off as many as you can but more plaques are installed each year, so you can keep finding new ones again and again. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><b>Roof Terraces</b></div><div><br /></div><div>There are several bars in Newcastle that have roof terrace with amazing birdseye views of Newcastle, most allow under 18s during the day and they're a good option to enjoy mocktails with older kids/teens. </div><div><br /></div><div>You can find great views on the Roof of <a href="https://www.abovenewcastle.com/menus/" target="_blank">Above</a>, <a href="https://thebotanist.uk.com/locations/newcastle?utm_medium=gmb&utm_source=organic&utm_campaign=gmb_main&utm_content=website&utm_term=newcastle" target="_blank">The Botanist</a> and <a href="http://www.yolotownhouse.com/" target="_blank">YOLO Townhouse</a> amoungst others.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk/" target="_blank">Ouseburn Farm</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3u9eLXF0lDJNSB4KAlmNJ4MPdiXxwtsOdNTKh7jrPRlQcSA9RVLIIiWSOFFaJhxli1m_qTEkYuU9pVeCyU-aFTJfpHh-67S4v0v9INhxOYA9_sd762UsLWtZKkVaK5UE52Bv18YmWVhGA9mdGVaz8Wd9NSZ3pmK_0A4BNFKwhRoyiPdZNif4GixGF/s649/cow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - cow at ouseburn farm" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3u9eLXF0lDJNSB4KAlmNJ4MPdiXxwtsOdNTKh7jrPRlQcSA9RVLIIiWSOFFaJhxli1m_qTEkYuU9pVeCyU-aFTJfpHh-67S4v0v9INhxOYA9_sd762UsLWtZKkVaK5UE52Bv18YmWVhGA9mdGVaz8Wd9NSZ3pmK_0A4BNFKwhRoyiPdZNif4GixGF/w640-h640/cow.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - cow at ouseburn farm" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>There is something so quirky about a city farm and having one in the heart of Ouseburn is such a joy. <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/02/ouseburn-farm-newcastle-free-parking.html" target="_blank">Ouseburn Farm</a> is a FREE community farm and registered charity based 1 mile from Newcastle's city centre.</div><div><br /></div><div>You're greeted by a Scarecrow in the Allotment area with Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables grown in beds, greenhouses and polly tunnels and then the farm yard has cows, pigs, chickens and small animals like guinea pigs and rabbits and there is also an indoor area with rodents and reptiles.<br /><br /></div><div> <br /><a href="https://www.jesmonddene.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Jesmond Dene and Pets Corner</b></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8p_k0tPlgq6P8GiC19QpJ2u71JR296r-_xSwinWDKSSD2qN_i3006UcHEgyf2ubBqt0LtyWvTS0KyVw515zDM83G84xaULI4jiep7mWw6C2kouaLr9ZxfhNWsS0hohX9a2t6I-zU7mGiD8IsU46dnAYbO6Ta2V8wAS4Jho8z9NJOU1j_zIeoMJ0Vs/s1112/IMG_9830.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jesmond Dene Playground" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1112" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8p_k0tPlgq6P8GiC19QpJ2u71JR296r-_xSwinWDKSSD2qN_i3006UcHEgyf2ubBqt0LtyWvTS0KyVw515zDM83G84xaULI4jiep7mWw6C2kouaLr9ZxfhNWsS0hohX9a2t6I-zU7mGiD8IsU46dnAYbO6Ta2V8wAS4Jho8z9NJOU1j_zIeoMJ0Vs/w640-h480/IMG_9830.jpeg" title="Jesmond Dene Playground" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Jesmond Dene is a beautiful historic park in suburban Newcastle, located between Jesmond, Heaton and South Gosforth it is very easy to access via public transport and there is limited parking available too. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2015/03/jesmond-dene.html" target="_blank">Pets Corner</a> is FREE to visit and is home to goats, sheep, peacocks, rabbits, and more.<br /><br /></div><div> <br /><a href="https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/screen-on-the-green" target="_blank"><b>Screen on the Green (Summer holidays only)</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyDhFQ7kKzJpJ6xMy12HyE2P0eMKvY4SF4svPIv06jH95DeEYAxnjAKYwY4QF6wmBAF4H-g7NtHAbtIUsc1lswyFv53OPXlz1BljYtQHGItNO1V2OVdXBpBIXfyTogvXJQRfuOucB0PEtZOzZ28d4w8wbKmHnntrtuin7q1VFSpByJA-XCzNa_i0o/s2048/SCREEN%20ON%20THE%20GREEN.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - screen on the green newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyDhFQ7kKzJpJ6xMy12HyE2P0eMKvY4SF4svPIv06jH95DeEYAxnjAKYwY4QF6wmBAF4H-g7NtHAbtIUsc1lswyFv53OPXlz1BljYtQHGItNO1V2OVdXBpBIXfyTogvXJQRfuOucB0PEtZOzZ28d4w8wbKmHnntrtuin7q1VFSpByJA-XCzNa_i0o/w640-h426/SCREEN%20ON%20THE%20GREEN.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - screen on the green newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2016/07/whats-on-screen-on-green-movies-Newcastle.html" target="_blank">Screen on the Green</a> is a large, free, open air cinema at Old Eldon Square showing blockbusters and family favourites as well as sporting events throughout the summer. </div><div><br /></div><div>You can watch some classic movies in a relaxed al fresco environment. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><b><a href="https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wild Intrigue Bat Safari</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Join Wild Intrigue on an urban wildlife safari to discover intriguing creatures of the night in Newcastle City’s lively hub, Ouseburn. </div><div><br /></div><div>Setting off at sunset with bat detectors in hand, Wild Intrigue will guide you on a journey to track bats down as they emerge from their roosts for ‘breakfast’.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://hoppingsfunfairs.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Hoppings (Summer holidays only)</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Hoppings is Europes largest funfair and hosts over 400 of the country's biggest and brightest attractions from traditional favourites to the latest jaw dropping thrill rides. </div><div><br /></div><div>Over half a million visitors a year The Hoppings boasts over a kilometre of Rides, attractions, gourmet cuisines and stalls.</div><div><br /></div><div><b> </b></div><div><a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/quayside-market" target="_blank"><b>Newcastle Quayside Market</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdpE6qgOaBnNRFgVFe58ArkBuyZhl4pwBpO2dI7JbaJE9StDWVOP2NyIWYgKakgjXKuVrwYpfoxUW1_2tuYz0EMHacgZjSaNLCgGf3EHZltPJQR_uosFijkJC4aF8CHDrpy5GbmmtDQVpFFxmgKlBaTrlQY00HKj1ELksv1wp3ar6Yy9PzmXvTnaa/s648/marketcookie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - newcastle quayside" border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="570" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdpE6qgOaBnNRFgVFe58ArkBuyZhl4pwBpO2dI7JbaJE9StDWVOP2NyIWYgKakgjXKuVrwYpfoxUW1_2tuYz0EMHacgZjSaNLCgGf3EHZltPJQR_uosFijkJC4aF8CHDrpy5GbmmtDQVpFFxmgKlBaTrlQY00HKj1ELksv1wp3ar6Yy9PzmXvTnaa/w562-h640/marketcookie.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - newcastle quayside market" width="562" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Every Sunday from 9:30am-4pm, the Quayside is transformed into a canny little market where you'll find street food, local suppliers, food stalls, plants for sale, local art and much more. </div><div><br /></div><div>Definitely the place for a Sunday morning stroll</div><div> <br /><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jesmondfoodmarket/" target="_blank">Jesmond Market</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div>On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month on Armstrong Bridge you will find Jesmond Food Market. Market stalls and Street food pop ups serving tasty treats.</div><div><br /></div><div>You will also find local butchers, green grocers and artisan bakers. <br /><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://www.wylambrewery.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Wylam Brewery Food Battles</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For the last few years Wylam Brewey have hosted a food battle. Past events have seen Battle of the Burgers, Slice Wars and Argy Bhaji.</div><div><br /></div><div>Street food vendors sell their best products and at the end of the battle the public votes for the champion. Great food and a bit of fun as well. <br /><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://www.nhsn.org.uk/visit-gosforth-nature-reserve/" target="_blank"><b>Gosforth Nature Reserve</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGazUdzYe16T6k2mT13d1ap1yOibbAZRzgQZQjflbuQ0Nkp-X24mvHlXdhyiHZAaCYmO4Svtc0TIu3A9DFapqm0i5t6BxeufpHCFd5QiYhtBHV1TolW24NN-UtTmntHwX1aUA2g1lB5sqfcOxQ4AmX1Xkr2Za2grN3n9rxbkM3at1IKH-pApNc5Vrn/s2048/gosforth.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - gosforth nature reserve" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGazUdzYe16T6k2mT13d1ap1yOibbAZRzgQZQjflbuQ0Nkp-X24mvHlXdhyiHZAaCYmO4Svtc0TIu3A9DFapqm0i5t6BxeufpHCFd5QiYhtBHV1TolW24NN-UtTmntHwX1aUA2g1lB5sqfcOxQ4AmX1Xkr2Za2grN3n9rxbkM3at1IKH-pApNc5Vrn/w640-h480/gosforth.png" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - gosforth nature reserve" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>When you think <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/gosforth-nature-reserve.html" target="_blank">nature reserve</a> you think, of the countryside – away from the industrial revolution fuelled city – but it is literally on its doorstep. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's quite hard to comprehend we live practically next door to 61 hectares of woodlands and wetlands, home to 1600 recorded species.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Other Fun Things to to in Newcastle <br /><br /></h2><div><div>Key: <br />🆓 - FREE Entry <br />💰- Admission Fee Applies <br />💧- Drop In Venue with No Booking Required <br />🎟 - Booking in Advance Advisable </div><div>👶 - Brilliant for Under 5s<br />🚸 - Perfect for 5-12 year olds<br />✌- Suitable for Teens (<i>Maybe) </i></div></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Life Science Centre 💰💧👶🚸</li><li>Newcastle Castle 💰💧🚸✌</li><li>Junkyard Golf 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Mr Mullighans Golf 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Point Blank 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Toon Tours 💰💧🚸✌</li><li>Art Classes at Laing 💰🎟👶🚸✌</li><li>Film School at Tyneside Cinema 💰🎟✌</li><li>Hatchet Harry's 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Interactive Darts at WonderBar 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Jungle Jack's Soft Play 💰🎟👶🚸</li><li>Theatre Schools 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Gorilla Bowling 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Lane7 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>CTRL Pad 💰💧🎟🚸✌</li><li>Sushi School 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Blackfriars Children's Cookery School 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Children's Afternoon Tea 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Geek Retreat 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Victoria Tunnel Tour 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Four Quarters 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Stepney Bank Stables 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Mocktails at The Alchemist 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Newcastle United Stadium Tour 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Visit Hoults Yard 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Newcastle Climbing Centre 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Play Pool 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Shopping 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Dog and Scone 💰🎟✌</li><li>Cat Cafe 💰🎟🚸✌</li><li>Pottery Painting 💰🎟👶🚸✌</li><li>YuMe World 🆓💧🚸✌</li><li>Jewellery Making 💰🎟✌</li><li>Fenwick Events 💰🎟🚸<br /><br /></li></ul></div><a href="https://www.life.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Life Science Centre</b></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4RLWFMgRiupaVLIydRikGTAO7nvCCBtmt47zEfylpzTRzR_BWYypJfZUbIHWRI1X2cwEvF7Rr_hI1QSWDSBBwveOI4YodsjOVugQpJ-UAmr4Q1g4jGd-hk5LrlamEfzMBobrXfmeEtkW7DfJUskH3jMkI9iRY2BWapw_q_rzdOnvmpnt6LPwDIO9/s834/PXL_20220411_132737935.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Life Science Centre" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="823" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4RLWFMgRiupaVLIydRikGTAO7nvCCBtmt47zEfylpzTRzR_BWYypJfZUbIHWRI1X2cwEvF7Rr_hI1QSWDSBBwveOI4YodsjOVugQpJ-UAmr4Q1g4jGd-hk5LrlamEfzMBobrXfmeEtkW7DfJUskH3jMkI9iRY2BWapw_q_rzdOnvmpnt6LPwDIO9/w632-h640/PXL_20220411_132737935.jpeg" title="Life Science Centre" width="632" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.newcastlecastle.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Newcastle Castle </b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I always think that Newcastle Castle is a bit of a hidden gem. There are interactive elements and lots of chances to learn about the grim history of the castle (including prisoners and executions). <br /><br />The castle puts on a great range of events across the year and school holiday activities plus the views of the Tyne and across the city from the castle roof are unrivalled. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.junkyardgolfclub.co.uk/newcastle/" target="_blank"><b>Junkyard Golf </b></a><br /><br />Junkyard Golf is primarily an over 18s venue but under 18s are allowed to join in the fun Sun-Thurs before 7pm when accompanied by an adult. Expect three themed indoor courses including a creepy underground circus! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://mrmulligan.com/newcastle" target="_blank"><b>Mr Mulligans Golf </b></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jM5uXA_7o_9uVg45D9Al-k8KWf-KEwYdKlO5D2ASGDZkoLBSphfkLTs8piuIKl4lpufYOfpW_1s04aKxYq2nY3ILqVgR0MNTVJhEQ-wf6yw_Re5lumXi84JOffi1gdBpyfzYlp3di-PMs3eNctsT2judz8NHTIM_7MSo068flrHAswS6BPXQrUe1/s834/IMG_20180405_133748.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mr Mulligans Golf" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="626" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jM5uXA_7o_9uVg45D9Al-k8KWf-KEwYdKlO5D2ASGDZkoLBSphfkLTs8piuIKl4lpufYOfpW_1s04aKxYq2nY3ILqVgR0MNTVJhEQ-wf6yw_Re5lumXi84JOffi1gdBpyfzYlp3di-PMs3eNctsT2judz8NHTIM_7MSo068flrHAswS6BPXQrUe1/w480-h640/IMG_20180405_133748.jpeg" title="Mr Milligans Golf" width="480" /></a><br /><br /></div>Mr Mulligans is a fab all-round entertainment venue to visit with kids in Newcastle. There are three themed indoor crazy golf courses, electro-darts, ping pong plus a restaurant and bar area. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.pointblankshooting.co.uk/" target="_blank">Point Blank </a></b><br /><br />Point Blank is primarily an over 18s venue but they do run special family-friendly sessions during the day and across school holidays. Expect a simulation shooting range with over 200 different scenarios. No bullets are fired, it's all done using state of the art laser technology. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/things-to-do/newcastlegateshead-toon-tour" target="_blank">Toon Tours </a></b><br /><br />These special open top bus tours around Newcastle usually run from April - September and allow you to sit back, take in the sights and learn a thing or two about our city. <br /><br /><a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Art Classes at Laing </b></a><br /><br />Laing Art Gallery run art classes for all age groups including under 5s and teens/young people. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://tynesidecinema.co.uk/learn-create/for-young-creatives/" target="_blank">Film School at Tyneside Cinema </a></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Tyneside Cinema run workshops across the year for 10-19 year olds. Topics include animation, film making and a free film academy. Harry has attended one of these workshops and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. <br /><br /><br /><b><a href="https://newcastle.hatchetharrys.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hatchet Harry's </a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC39T0gqcKZUA4A8EmTLcR8Zk8reWqyFqjy9lDUEE3LHcy40pOi4585D9fdj7rfkkMj7nzNpgk4X68UINPrI4PKe2WxN4obbm7nxOxAO0jVEjXbd7H6fV1JRnQjU3S5a9UzJzEzaxolmxPjHNFj6kV0a1kq1AJyg4OtFbYPH3OWL-aM6150eq7LT7U/s1112/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200130164350137_COVER.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hatchet Harrys with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1112" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC39T0gqcKZUA4A8EmTLcR8Zk8reWqyFqjy9lDUEE3LHcy40pOi4585D9fdj7rfkkMj7nzNpgk4X68UINPrI4PKe2WxN4obbm7nxOxAO0jVEjXbd7H6fV1JRnQjU3S5a9UzJzEzaxolmxPjHNFj6kV0a1kq1AJyg4OtFbYPH3OWL-aM6150eq7LT7U/w640-h480/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200130164350137_COVER.jpeg" title="Hatchet Harrys with Kids" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Suitable for ages 8+, Hatchet Harry's is an indoor urban axe throwing experience. It's a fab activity to get competitive with or improve your skills. Highly recommended by us too. <br /><br /></div><br /></div><a href="https://wonderbar-newcastle.co.uk/darts/" target="_blank"><b>Interactive Darts at Wonderbar </b></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifl00vQ_50r5LdXNhhO_sF3Idqdlf9Z5Hk625z-aJItSyL99UwxivKlWi2mG56sNTY4MhdNvY_7LDSO6vPZ6JHXXQlemvPiy08AHajJS-Baef20oB_DTiQ0s2oGTFq-LFKZlkwOHZj1yJkKVjnh7kHlqChhQ6ZRWNYiaNjsH1gtJNsx956hSzN_9yX/s1112/IMG_20191229_125549.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WonderBar Darts with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1112" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifl00vQ_50r5LdXNhhO_sF3Idqdlf9Z5Hk625z-aJItSyL99UwxivKlWi2mG56sNTY4MhdNvY_7LDSO6vPZ6JHXXQlemvPiy08AHajJS-Baef20oB_DTiQ0s2oGTFq-LFKZlkwOHZj1yJkKVjnh7kHlqChhQ6ZRWNYiaNjsH1gtJNsx956hSzN_9yX/w640-h480/IMG_20191229_125549.jpeg" title="WonderBar Darts with Kids" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We love playing interactive darts and would recommend to families with older kids at the WonderBar. There are a range of fun games to choose from and it's an inexpensive way to spend an hour (from £15 per group). You can order food and drinks to your table too. <br /><br /></div><br /><a href="https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/newcastle/eldon-soft-play-bowling" target="_blank"><b>Jungle Jack's Soft Play </b></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HIc9J30-2sVmParhkJtsogtrmw4d3bUIF_AVGpnY4-lqdmBcoZM3tZKhukbJKu9_3o1fxJw9E9Xe-5FCFUmomgoz8cJ_-csXO_yJttdhlAfJSterLnr2r7YwfEHfEHtFLDTi2KbnK39yTFA3iSOWULHj9hostfvwA55R5RQYlw9VqYuco0Ei9BI8/s1600/20220217_101101.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jungle Jacks Soft Play Eldon Square" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HIc9J30-2sVmParhkJtsogtrmw4d3bUIF_AVGpnY4-lqdmBcoZM3tZKhukbJKu9_3o1fxJw9E9Xe-5FCFUmomgoz8cJ_-csXO_yJttdhlAfJSterLnr2r7YwfEHfEHtFLDTi2KbnK39yTFA3iSOWULHj9hostfvwA55R5RQYlw9VqYuco0Ei9BI8/w640-h480/20220217_101101.jpeg" title="Jungle Jack's Soft Play Eldon Square" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Did you know that there's <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2022/02/jungle-jacks-soft-play-review-eldon.html" target="_blank">a soft play in Eldon Square</a>? Jungle Jacks is open daily from 10am-5pm, has a two story play frame and a baby/toddler area too. <br /><br /></div></div></div><div><br /><b>Theatre Schools in Newcastle </b></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/creative-engagement/youth-theatre/" target="_blank">Theatre Royal </a>offers Youth Theatre for ages 5-19 years and <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/taking-part/young-company/" target="_blank">Young Company</a> for ages 14-19 runs at Northern Stage.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.better.org.uk/venue-hire/venues/gorilla-bar-and-bowling" target="_blank">Gorilla Bowling </a></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Gorilla Bowling in Eldon Square has lots going on for families including Ten Pin Bowling, Karaoke Room, Interactive Darts, Pool, Table Tennis, Live Sports plus a bar with great food and drinks options (including My Delhi Indian Street Food on weekends). </div><div><br /><b><a href="https://lane7.co.uk/newcastle/" target="_blank">Lane7 Bowling </a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXoj3vvkBvi2lamtNsAejIcoBzGSTOOGu5es9gH4n6W7-3Az7mUS9rwysYBLCF495a8Og57VuFbfua8fH1EUkiQjSuw-r6pUz_qgMNzrj-9gICS3c-WfyaQRDb7rZuUjOGn4kedgVFJOh0X8g0r9YyRNraC3ZyQy_9OPJaiKrOe_qBVjNtyQwFTOc8/s1600/DSC_0272.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lane 7 Bowling" border="0" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="1600" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXoj3vvkBvi2lamtNsAejIcoBzGSTOOGu5es9gH4n6W7-3Az7mUS9rwysYBLCF495a8Og57VuFbfua8fH1EUkiQjSuw-r6pUz_qgMNzrj-9gICS3c-WfyaQRDb7rZuUjOGn4kedgVFJOh0X8g0r9YyRNraC3ZyQy_9OPJaiKrOe_qBVjNtyQwFTOc8/w640-h406/DSC_0272.jpeg" title="Lane 7 Bowling" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Another fab city-centre entertainment venue is Lane 7 (but do note, U18s have to leave after 7pm). Expect Ten Pin Bowling, Ping Pong, Karaoke, Pool and Duck Pin Bowling as well as food and drink options. <br /><br /></div></div><br /><b><a href="https://thectrlpad.com/" target="_blank">CTRL Pad </a><br /></b><br />Find this gaming lounge inside the Gate and discover a range of retro classics alongside new releases and modern games. Pricing is super reasonable at £6 per hour and if you'd like to reserve a particular console, just pop them a message on Social Media and they'll arrange that for you. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events" target="_blank"><br /></a><b><a href="https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events" target="_blank">Blackfriars Cookery School </a><br /></b><br />Blackfriars run cookery workshops for children from around age 7 to adult. These always receive brilliant reviews and there are different themed classes available depending on the time of year (eg Easter Egg Making or Student Cooking Basics). <br /><br /><b><a href="https://yosushi.com/sushi-school/mini-ninja" target="_blank">Sushi Masterclass </a></b><br /><br />Yo! Sushi run sushi masterclasses for ages 5-12 (or older kids can join in with the adult classes). They're well-priced at £15 and all children will receive a certificate for taking part (and can takeaway their creations to enjoy at home too). <br /><br /><b>Children's Afternoon Tea</b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Children's afternoon tea is available at various venues across Newcastle including <a href="https://www.vermont-hotel.com/restaurants-bars/afternoon-tea/" target="_blank">the Vermont</a>.</div><br /><br /></div><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/geekretreatnewcastle/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank">Geek Retreat </a></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Geek Retreat is a comic book shop and table top gaming cafe. You can just pop in or they host regular special events and tournaments. See their social media pages for details of upcoming events. <br /><br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.ouseburntrust.org.uk/visit-vt" target="_blank">Victoria Tunnel Tour </a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxBs59p8U8mSafAIQEQvEw_iktjreeGb4Nj6_pYiz6nJUKEWWXjXVIRiGJK5f_wCARlG8VGJoVdGSlNr5TMDLfVh8KUzjEHQPUbialoISxEkhTnxA9Jdl192u208sam117Kl-mp0QYe_OzqkdKtidYEsdDmG-tgCmb54pTctPyidWWUkrtF2h_Pjl/s833/PXL_20220306_114633730.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Victoria Tunnel Tour Map" border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="827" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxBs59p8U8mSafAIQEQvEw_iktjreeGb4Nj6_pYiz6nJUKEWWXjXVIRiGJK5f_wCARlG8VGJoVdGSlNr5TMDLfVh8KUzjEHQPUbialoISxEkhTnxA9Jdl192u208sam117Kl-mp0QYe_OzqkdKtidYEsdDmG-tgCmb54pTctPyidWWUkrtF2h_Pjl/w636-h640/PXL_20220306_114633730.jpeg" title="Victoria Tunnel Tour Map" width="636" /></a><br /><br /></div>Suitable for ages 8+, <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/victoria-tunnel-tour-what-to-expect.html" target="_blank">the Victoria Tunnel Tour</a> takes you on an underground adventure where you will learn some interesting facts about Newcastle's past and what exactly the tunnel was used for. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would definitely recommend. <br /><br /><br /><b><a href="https://fourquarters.bar/location/newcastle/" target="_blank">Four Quarters Gaming Bar </a></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Four Quarters is a bar filled with arcade machines and retro games. Under 18s are welcome to come along before 7pm when accompanied by an adult. Either bring your own quarters to play (if you have some lying around) or exchange £ for them on arrival. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.stepneybank.co.uk/" target="_blank"><br /><b>Stepney Bank Stables </b></a><br /><br />These stables in Ouseburn offer riding classes for all ages plus school holiday activities and events including Pony Days and Dressage. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://thealchemist.uk.com/venues/newcastle-eldon-square/" target="_blank"><b>Mocktails at the Alchemist </b></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GLcf475gS-vHopIEwiCSh4Mr2b9Sfd0LX_Pzye_NILVmjDd_xoEmW3jc2ogJ0DniIby0o5TOojCsKXDAEf7TeR1oaJMJj7UVlWCGXg6DP_PZmCMawzRuyTX46ALGDgiMY3z6LNsJvrETFBH1oTMd-dmI8FH9CDc2uxSJCDSBgGxH3Kt5gM110KH5/s1600/DSC_0319%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mocktails at the Alchemist" border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="1600" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GLcf475gS-vHopIEwiCSh4Mr2b9Sfd0LX_Pzye_NILVmjDd_xoEmW3jc2ogJ0DniIby0o5TOojCsKXDAEf7TeR1oaJMJj7UVlWCGXg6DP_PZmCMawzRuyTX46ALGDgiMY3z6LNsJvrETFBH1oTMd-dmI8FH9CDc2uxSJCDSBgGxH3Kt5gM110KH5/w640-h588/DSC_0319%20(1).jpeg" title="Mocktails at the Alchemist" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Under 18s are welcome in the restaurant area at The Alchemist and can enjoy a range of theatrical and flamboyant mocktails. The Bubblygum and Frube are popular options. <br /><br /></div></div><br /><b><a href="https://www.nufc.co.uk/stadium/stadium-tours/" target="_blank">Newcastle United Stadium Tour </a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDSFxcczp94lT9l2g3xYlnO-kapZoTP--oF0pMd6QvhQJDsJQ5rf91QMkUTvpeGnP1v7iYFsKtfmUOiKD7UjTySmqYAjI-lf9e1jr6jLRCml5eWeZa_ke8hdOmpJaYP1Gg30fr7IX6yAa5vFDzSi6brBWotc4qiav081q09OFTt8-VMI95FqUEorv/s1112/PXL_20220619_150645455.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Newcastle United Stadium Tour" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1112" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDSFxcczp94lT9l2g3xYlnO-kapZoTP--oF0pMd6QvhQJDsJQ5rf91QMkUTvpeGnP1v7iYFsKtfmUOiKD7UjTySmqYAjI-lf9e1jr6jLRCml5eWeZa_ke8hdOmpJaYP1Gg30fr7IX6yAa5vFDzSi6brBWotc4qiav081q09OFTt8-VMI95FqUEorv/w640-h480/PXL_20220619_150645455.jpeg" title="Newcastle United Stadium Tour" width="640" /></a></div><br />A must for any NUFC fan, stadium tours allow you to walk through the tunnel, visit the dressing rooms, experience the media room and much more. There are autism friendly tours too.<br /><br /><a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/things-to-do/hoults-yard" target="_blank"><b>Visit Hoults Yard </b></a><br /><br />Hoults Yard is an independent business hub and home to the famous Proven Doughnuts and Cake Stories. Definitely one of the best places to stop for cake and hot chocolate in the city. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.newcastleclimbingcentre.co.uk/" target="_blank">Newcastle Climbing Centre </a></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Newcastle Climbing Centre is a premier indoor climbing centre in the North East suitable for ages 5+. Expect varied challenges including roped walls and bouldering. There are dedicated kids clubs, school holiday sessions, courses, taster sessions or you can just book a regular climb. <br /><br /><b>Play Pool </b><br /><br />Pool is available at Spotwhite, Gorilla Bowling and Lane 7. <br /><br /><b>Shopping </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Obviously you are spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping in Newcastle. My kids always have to pop into Forbidden Planet whenever we're in town. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://dogandscone.com/" target="_blank">Dog and Scone </a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Suitable for children aged 11+ or over 135cm tall, Dog and Scone is heaven for dog lovers. You can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat whilst relaxing with some cute pooches. <br /><br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.mogonthetyne.com/" target="_blank">Cat Cafe </a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xkJs2VTWSxSLawYdAy-fAlbViB2SSdRWsnynEglC07edTBlE2B82Rkxj_Kms6A_M5c2IOqU8tW_pMOAEh1GqwMvfBitpc5fjwIq7L7da-D8nDzWEyM6DaEURWmLEJKvVxeEEvJZyuhyEmkYBlEK0xjxanD8UMJHBa8V5iuztapwxIqNKtAmgekpP/s2000/IMG-20210911-WA0025.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mog on the tyne cat cafe" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xkJs2VTWSxSLawYdAy-fAlbViB2SSdRWsnynEglC07edTBlE2B82Rkxj_Kms6A_M5c2IOqU8tW_pMOAEh1GqwMvfBitpc5fjwIq7L7da-D8nDzWEyM6DaEURWmLEJKvVxeEEvJZyuhyEmkYBlEK0xjxanD8UMJHBa8V5iuztapwxIqNKtAmgekpP/w640-h480/IMG-20210911-WA0025.jpeg" title="Mog on the tyne cat cafe" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Mog on the Tyne is suitable for ages 5+. You will find cakes and brownies from local favourite Pet Lamb Pattiserie alongside sanwiches and refreshments to enjoy in the company of cats. </div><br /><br /></div><b>Pottery Painting </b><br /><br />Relax with some pottery painting at <a href="https://www.thepotteryexperience.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Pottery Experience in Jesmond</a> or <a href="https://www.cannycraftynewcastle.co.uk/" target="_blank">Canny Crafty Gosforth.</a><br /> <br /><br /><div><b><a href="https://www.yumeworld.co.uk/" target="_blank">YuMe World </a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmNuYh3hkWNVMFd3cAFmFjkPINhoNY9ANsuCODZPVUQm1n4UO1jOP_aTGyooiRPB_2IfmzvyAOOrGY0z_7DteNOgmlyP3XClVYm5ufgTEH8LOE4r0PdMnouR68ZvIqjJiCDJGPb3JLRLcBzt4NiTOuznU-mY-qOm8sRVou4L3IzxW5pgior3rlE5YQ/s1112/IMG_20200820_133958.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Yume world vr gaming newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1112" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmNuYh3hkWNVMFd3cAFmFjkPINhoNY9ANsuCODZPVUQm1n4UO1jOP_aTGyooiRPB_2IfmzvyAOOrGY0z_7DteNOgmlyP3XClVYm5ufgTEH8LOE4r0PdMnouR68ZvIqjJiCDJGPb3JLRLcBzt4NiTOuznU-mY-qOm8sRVou4L3IzxW5pgior3rlE5YQ/w640-h480/IMG_20200820_133958.jpeg" title="Yume world vr gaming newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We love YuMe World! Find them upstairs in the Gate. No need to book to visit - simply join in, top up a gaming card and enjoy the large range of arcade and VR games. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b><a href="https://www.theglamorousowl.com/workshops-1" target="_blank">Jewellery Making </a><br /></b><br />The Glamorous Owl run workshops where families can create their own silver bangles or rings. This sounds like a brill activity to enjoy with older kids or teens. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.fenwick.co.uk/events/" target="_blank">Fenwick Events <br /><br /><br /></a></b>Fenwick run a range of events across the year and it's always worth checking to see what's on. From pizza and cupcake making in school holidays to Santa on the rooftop and festive films over Christmas. <br /><br /><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Family Theatre in Newcastle <br /><br /></h2><b><a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/" target="_blank">Northern Stage</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Northern Stage is a unique theatre experience with quirky productions and amazing staging. The largest producing theatre in the North East of England, from the heart of Newcastle. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/" target="_blank">Theatre Royal</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvW6mDee0YbUwETQRmKAn-PlSUNWF-n5MKKkkD_zC4V_rDguwJnWSgcSHU6Yb0PJs5U3tXE3teyFCjzXgKBHf8tsgdPEZcTKepir_OpeQS_PybY9dwDxjJfdoDYn-jpmGyLmJOb41fSxCr5J9QMz8thgoMmxkBTRuMRXIYOaCEwjWKTG4c6vaLhkp1/s802/theatreroyal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - theatre royal" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="802" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvW6mDee0YbUwETQRmKAn-PlSUNWF-n5MKKkkD_zC4V_rDguwJnWSgcSHU6Yb0PJs5U3tXE3teyFCjzXgKBHf8tsgdPEZcTKepir_OpeQS_PybY9dwDxjJfdoDYn-jpmGyLmJOb41fSxCr5J9QMz8thgoMmxkBTRuMRXIYOaCEwjWKTG4c6vaLhkp1/w640-h518/theatreroyal.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - theatre royal" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Theatre Royal really is the Crown Jewell in the Newcastle theatre scene in the historic Grade I listed building which opened in 1837. </div><div><br /></div><div>Many great names of the English stage have trodden its famous boards; from Keane to Irving, Olivier to Dench as well as Hollywood greats Orson Welles, Charlton Heston and Jack Lemmon. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sir Ian McKellen even once described Newcastle Theatre Royal as his favourite theatre.<br /><br /></div><div><br /><b><a href="https://www.live.org.uk/" target="_blank">Live Theatre</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Live Theatre has an international reputation as a new writing theatre. As well as producing and presenting new plays, it seeks out and nurtures creative talent.</div><div><br /><b><a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank">Alphabetti Theatre</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Alphabetti Theatre is an award winning, artist led performance space in Newcastle upon Tyne, formed in 2012. </div><div><br /></div><div>Their venue on St James Boulevard has two stages, the main theatre space can hold 80 people and is set up in thrust with raised audiences on three sides.</div><div><br /><b><a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/" target="_blank">Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7o-uZrxk7psej5CZoGmLJRYT51KB9YTWl5FMDbOeYnoHudUxF7tHARCiAIyS8fMkIgz-Pfkn4sJ6WgVa_Wrsx1vpXgvFl_SBFOiFVD10e2xpz94UQIQWbDMropkFsHVjbvX1gzcSF7UiMFW2yDPgmf-iERaIvSMAfoccVsGLOnLuwd_anbtZETmP/s865/tyneopera.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - tyne theatre and opera house" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7o-uZrxk7psej5CZoGmLJRYT51KB9YTWl5FMDbOeYnoHudUxF7tHARCiAIyS8fMkIgz-Pfkn4sJ6WgVa_Wrsx1vpXgvFl_SBFOiFVD10e2xpz94UQIQWbDMropkFsHVjbvX1gzcSF7UiMFW2yDPgmf-iERaIvSMAfoccVsGLOnLuwd_anbtZETmP/w640-h480/tyneopera.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - tyne theatre and opera house" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Tyne Theatre & Opera House is a Grade I listed building on westgate road and is an independent not-for-profit venue and a registered charity. </div><div><br /></div><div>All profits go back into the maintenance and preservation of the building for the benefit of future generations.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank">People's Theatre</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div>The People's Theatre is the leading non-professional theatre company in the North of England and one of the largest and oldest established in the country.</div><div><br /></div><div>Founded in 1911, the People's Theatre has been bringing great entertainment to the region for over one hundred years. Staging up to fourteen productions a year in a 500-seat Main Auditorium.</div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Cinemas in Newcastle <br /><br /></h2><b><a href="https://www.everymancinema.com/newcastle" target="_blank">Everyman</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTeEHIAQ8ROeOdZN9i0qrZ7-WozFXJcZG2EtLARfUURdnWBPjHz4nhbPjmfnxRlonXsO_9EZlELBxE7DEp0YHnfyJpmm7sLOOBJwpM9uYURUCedG-cC-yBEgQ1eWdLaJiE577ZV8mjEWTiTp4s4_F_KG2PKYTClgL-FqGO7W4G7-yAXIjYRhz6a_8/s651/everyman.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - everyman cinema" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="651" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTeEHIAQ8ROeOdZN9i0qrZ7-WozFXJcZG2EtLARfUURdnWBPjHz4nhbPjmfnxRlonXsO_9EZlELBxE7DEp0YHnfyJpmm7sLOOBJwpM9uYURUCedG-cC-yBEgQ1eWdLaJiE577ZV8mjEWTiTp4s4_F_KG2PKYTClgL-FqGO7W4G7-yAXIjYRhz6a_8/w640-h638/everyman.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - everyman cinema" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Everyman is redefining cinema, where you swap your soft drink for a nice glass of red wine and a slice of freshly made pizza served to your seat.</div><div><br /></div><div>With a wide array of mainstream, independent and classic films, special events, launches and a diverse calendar of live satellite broadcasts, there is something for everyone at Everyman.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/newcastle-upon-tyne/105#/buy-tickets-by-cinema?in-cinema=105&at=2023-02-08&view-mode=list" target="_blank">Cineworld (the Gate)</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div>The biggest blockbusters in some innovative screens. IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX and SuperScreen means it's not just a regular viewing experience. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><b><a href="https://tynesidecinema.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tyneside Cinema</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvlQFCtfc9Botv8GXJQx-ibU7ez7mAfCkh2WNHmfdTfyCGF1UdTCaw5OSO1LpT5k7wnFzrSh8EGIw1h6nBvMOdPW_EQl-j9FKg34MqELMGw6gIGL4ytOWEkdhtayOepOaO29wBeuMd-XfTQGBrjrCDwTOaP9aWk-JBsbedpOGWH2HcTRQmYa2sZfn/s649/tynesidecinema.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - tyneside cinema" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvlQFCtfc9Botv8GXJQx-ibU7ez7mAfCkh2WNHmfdTfyCGF1UdTCaw5OSO1LpT5k7wnFzrSh8EGIw1h6nBvMOdPW_EQl-j9FKg34MqELMGw6gIGL4ytOWEkdhtayOepOaO29wBeuMd-XfTQGBrjrCDwTOaP9aWk-JBsbedpOGWH2HcTRQmYa2sZfn/w480-h640/tynesidecinema.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - tyneside cinema" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Tyneside Cinema is a thriving arts hub and registered charity which aims to enrich people’s lives by thinking differently about and through film.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tyneside Cinema are dedicated to screening the best new releases from the UK and beyond and are the home of great film in the North East and the region’s leading independent cinema.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Star & Shadow Cinema</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Star and Shadow Cinema is a volunteer-run DIY space for Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, and the north east UK. </div><div><br /></div><div>It is set up as an open-to-join co-operative housed in a building it owns, dedicated to culture coming from and/or programmed by the grass roots - particularly cinema and music.</div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br />Special Occasion Treats in Newcastle <br /><br /></h2>There are loads of places to book a meal in Newcastle, but here are some of our favourite places to take the kids for a special occasion. <br /> <br /><b><a href="https://www.ourgraingermarket.co.uk/" target="_blank">Choose Treats from Grainger Market</a> </b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_ETneeWwhWqLCxs0fY9Tsy-kr6zpbAMRGtWvSoBkaFZB99gni2yMUKUxKq7BGnBnPf3KvIOFVlYUXqeueHzBOflYy_tjpz4m5tZL7W_J3wDsNUbEzey8teTY6s1Skk-4diag3THf_MceJNoaLD4tXXc8BQ533P7GMpzWM_0U8dP75ShdfiKvtwXK/s649/graingermarket.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - grainger market" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_ETneeWwhWqLCxs0fY9Tsy-kr6zpbAMRGtWvSoBkaFZB99gni2yMUKUxKq7BGnBnPf3KvIOFVlYUXqeueHzBOflYy_tjpz4m5tZL7W_J3wDsNUbEzey8teTY6s1Skk-4diag3THf_MceJNoaLD4tXXc8BQ533P7GMpzWM_0U8dP75ShdfiKvtwXK/w480-h640/graingermarket.jpg" title="75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids - grainger market" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The Grainger market is the sprawling emporium in the heart of Newcastle City Centre. Butchers, Fish Mongers and Green Grocers aplenty but also artisan bakers, cake makers, crafts people and collectibles. </div><div><br /></div><div>Street Food also has a big showing at Grainger Market with Pizza, Chinese Dumplings, Fried Chicken and Mac n Cheese amoungst others. </div><div><br /><b><a href="https://www.provengoods.co/" target="_blank">Visit Proven Doughnuts</a> </b></div><div><br />Proven Doughnuts change their flavours each month so there is always something new to try. Expect seasonal flavours and exciting combos plus the most instagrammable hot chocolate in Newcastle. </div><div><br /><b><a href="https://www.dispensaryshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">Epic Pancakes from The Dispensary </a><br /></b><br />The Dispensary is the place to go in Newcastle for loaded pancakes with injectable flavour. They offer seasonal specials too which always look very tempting. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://smashburger.co.uk/locations/newcastle" target="_blank">Smashburger </a><br /></b><br />Smashburger are the place to go for award-winning 'real' burgers with a range of toppings. Expect fast service and lots of options to customise. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.creamscafe.com/our-stores/newcastle/" target="_blank">Cookie Dough from Creams Cafe </a><br /></b><br />Creams Cafe is where you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to desserts, waffles, shakes and cookie dough. Perfect if your kids have a sweet tooth. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.marktoney.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ice Cream Mark Toney </a><br /></b><br />Mark Toney is a traditional ice cream parlour in Newcastle. They have been serving award-winning Italian ice cream for over a century. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.dimeos.co.uk/gelato/" target="_blank">Di Meos Gelato on Ouseburn Riverside </a><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqJnBeD04sRLsgE_vg9KaU214N_Bsn9yHX7OSIDp7pvGnK7v_gJcwY2TcVyTzLSNfGiIXW92BtLU8gnyoGkjlkfB-iqBahcymVCLwOavHLTC4QekloI9XklfDdjsN7UtzGBnpZ9zxDIs28zsuDIIiRSCJChOUTDO10GKMtDvMdLLwREFojPjo2cV1/s891/IMG_20200625_205532_989.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Di Meos Gelato Ouseburn" border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="891" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqJnBeD04sRLsgE_vg9KaU214N_Bsn9yHX7OSIDp7pvGnK7v_gJcwY2TcVyTzLSNfGiIXW92BtLU8gnyoGkjlkfB-iqBahcymVCLwOavHLTC4QekloI9XklfDdjsN7UtzGBnpZ9zxDIs28zsuDIIiRSCJChOUTDO10GKMtDvMdLLwREFojPjo2cV1/w640-h640/IMG_20200625_205532_989.jpeg" title="DI Meos Gelato Ouseburn" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Or if you're in the Ouseburn area, you must pop to Di Meos Riverside for their traditional Gelato. <br /><br /></div><div><b>Make Your Own Pizzas in Newcastle <br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItmwCy7K37WcDCdMLMvGptMUxzMlwF1TagtQ4EEdHlmNyNINWbwqQWDtMxfJRnPBuV8h_rnr0ac07irxwdo0N3OsZGm5v1moa6Juvj-RlCRhCj0eKFijgfeo1-D1EUFWiygllXTsKTwA60Fo77JtqEETq5ONPFskiFkNmhuvYETacLt9oZvmHaXkt/s1600/DSC_0671.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Make your own pizza at gusto newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="1600" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItmwCy7K37WcDCdMLMvGptMUxzMlwF1TagtQ4EEdHlmNyNINWbwqQWDtMxfJRnPBuV8h_rnr0ac07irxwdo0N3OsZGm5v1moa6Juvj-RlCRhCj0eKFijgfeo1-D1EUFWiygllXTsKTwA60Fo77JtqEETq5ONPFskiFkNmhuvYETacLt9oZvmHaXkt/w640-h590/DSC_0671.jpeg" title="Make your own pizza at gusto newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kids love to make their own pizzas and theere are a few places they can do this in Newcastle including Babucho, <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2022/01/pizza-punks-newcastle-review-with-kids.html" target="_blank">Pizza Punks</a> and Gusto. <br /><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk/menu" target="_blank">COSMO World Buffet</a><br /></b><br />My kids love an all you can eat buffet and Little Cosmo in Newcastle is a brilliant option for hungry kids. There are over 100 dishes to choose from ranging from noodles and pizzas to chocolate fountains and cheeseboards. <br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.bubble-cha.com/" target="_blank">Bubble Tea </a><br /></b><br />Bubble Cha has two locations in Newcastle (Stowell Street and Haymarket) and you'll find a large range of flavoured tea and bubble toppings including Passion Fruit, Chocolate and Cherry. <br /><a href="https://www.fujiyama.restaurant/" target="_blank"><br /></a></div><div><b><a href="https://www.fujiyama.restaurant/" target="_blank">Fujiyama </a></b></div><div><br />Your food is cooked in front of you at <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2020/01/fujiyama-newcastle-sunday-lunch.html" target="_blank">Fujiyama</a> and the kids can get involved in various challenges alongside their meal. It's great fun. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Looking for other ideas? Check out the following posts: <br /></b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/02/5-things-to-do-with-toddlers-in.html" target="_blank">5 things to do with toddlers in Newcastle </a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/victoria-tunnel-tour-what-to-expect.html" target="_blank">Victoria Tunnel Review </a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/seven-stories-is-free-to-visit-guide-to.html" target="_blank">Seven Stories Visitor's Guide </a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/the-best-child-friendly-restaurants-in.html" target="_blank">The Best Child-Friendly Restaurants in Newcastle </a></li><li><a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2021/06/10-free-picnic-spots-in-newcastle-upon.html" target="_blank">10 FREE Picnic Spots in Newcastle </a></li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pin Me <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2noj-qvoB_YxEgl3T6_rObSiKpNidfq-RjQU80e4Sff92TM5L5-DB0vMTtN3g5D3aVTftsyP24Dz8hbj8zFuP84qfcgsD2euOUxEjsPiBJqpd2_DCJsrb4EswLJcYb42pPHT6FrGTzPRpzmijC2sNpWGGRUYNmQjP7SM439NM_Lyexnxd_mlf1oj/s1500/VNPin%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="75 Things to do in Newcastle with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2noj-qvoB_YxEgl3T6_rObSiKpNidfq-RjQU80e4Sff92TM5L5-DB0vMTtN3g5D3aVTftsyP24Dz8hbj8zFuP84qfcgsD2euOUxEjsPiBJqpd2_DCJsrb4EswLJcYb42pPHT6FrGTzPRpzmijC2sNpWGGRUYNmQjP7SM439NM_Lyexnxd_mlf1oj/w426-h640/VNPin%20.png" title="75 Things to do in Newcastle with Kids" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p></div></div></div></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-72874841752454641322023-02-06T13:59:00.002+00:002023-02-15T15:39:20.605+00:005 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsmu0BFRhWtDhc9sFuA_c8exsPWR29gDbcJkzRQsEhcvvWXZiU7j9-Ad3IKLIE4MFs8PylWAoNv6aIm-ESUoJZ4ds-v5tjrWHLsuJdFdY-iWCteuGQZ9NNZFqD-gAnfSAg_tbAnm8kjizBgpPVrNKCUtydAB5iLzJkdku9dAIq7azm0YMj6XjpJp-i/s1600/junglejacks1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsmu0BFRhWtDhc9sFuA_c8exsPWR29gDbcJkzRQsEhcvvWXZiU7j9-Ad3IKLIE4MFs8PylWAoNv6aIm-ESUoJZ4ds-v5tjrWHLsuJdFdY-iWCteuGQZ9NNZFqD-gAnfSAg_tbAnm8kjizBgpPVrNKCUtydAB5iLzJkdku9dAIq7azm0YMj6XjpJp-i/w640-h480/junglejacks1.jpg" title="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Days out with Toddlers can be tricky with young kids getting easily bored but there are loads of places around Newcastle that will keep little ones entertained. Here are five of our favourite places. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Jungle Jack's Adventure Soft Play Area</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyRCpoyfQcYGMfMgnN3WWtKhGrmbmfujouRXg3ajccLXVwGJZ-sRiyAjq8GM6gvmlZCsnRy1tseORdVgRTbrQbFH-oieax8M4jkBPjs0J7QLQwq2QO-Doe0Pe-ooF_ND6mDWHst7sdQzeVxfp3j2uOJxR6Z0Jj__cCvlvo3d-SkjrhOeuurOxCltd/s1600/junglejacks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyRCpoyfQcYGMfMgnN3WWtKhGrmbmfujouRXg3ajccLXVwGJZ-sRiyAjq8GM6gvmlZCsnRy1tseORdVgRTbrQbFH-oieax8M4jkBPjs0J7QLQwq2QO-Doe0Pe-ooF_ND6mDWHst7sdQzeVxfp3j2uOJxR6Z0Jj__cCvlvo3d-SkjrhOeuurOxCltd/w640-h480/junglejacks.jpg" title="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Jungle Jack's Adventure Soft Play Area is a spacious jungle themed, city centre soft play suitable for children aged 0-8. </p><p><br /></p><p>Situated at Grey's Quarter in Eldon Square it is easily accessible by lift and is very reasonably priced at £2.50 for under 2's and £6 for over 2's for a 1 hour session and no charge for adults.</p><p><br /></p><p>There are two multi level play frames, football pitch, large ball pool and a baby area with sofa around so parents can stay close.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can read our full review of Jungle Jacks Soft Play <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/09/jungle-jacks-soft-play-review-eldon.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Visit the Dinosaurs and The Mouse House at Great North Museum</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiR_ZHKDzV6JFYGScQasbPqKJjeFIe2QXhdAAZOXd5z360AWMo6FOUZTS5yJFClbqs9esG9OBs11sUMq7Q7AcnfyIs44LSEM569X2-jVrR6PivKpClPqRNAbA6Ivq7SZEJ4GnSpypRnICwsFSu8hhxYXi3G9f2bWBTlqzeh5JEI0IZi-v1hoXy-azB/s668/dinosaur.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="668" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiR_ZHKDzV6JFYGScQasbPqKJjeFIe2QXhdAAZOXd5z360AWMo6FOUZTS5yJFClbqs9esG9OBs11sUMq7Q7AcnfyIs44LSEM569X2-jVrR6PivKpClPqRNAbA6Ivq7SZEJ4GnSpypRnICwsFSu8hhxYXi3G9f2bWBTlqzeh5JEI0IZi-v1hoXy-azB/w640-h622/dinosaur.jpg" title="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>What kid doesn't love dinosaurs, we have been going to The Great North Museum for years and the Dinosaur section is always a favourite with our kids. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Giant T-Rex Skeleton is the showpiece and there are lots of other dino models on display as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Mouse House is a multi-purpose for under fives with a gallery to introduce younger kids to the museums collections. There is also activities on the wall to help explore the rest of the museum.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can read our Visitors Guide to The Great North Museum <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/06/great-north-museum-hancock-visitors.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Toddler Activities at Discovery Museum</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ywow5IaXDh9gYx3N8QGZFojXRnvSQA3RplPLCX8I_aqnr0SrHYtUqOOLHwpMAGFW3SkD3suMoKPTVXbwHlyFHKqyvh6FwqwQvWPfz4XvaEsjKbbWrr0KvpWqz73GLJz6XRKJfnij0HbF9qRsZLjvz82yNrAHBHxCrYIAvYr8gEFaUkYIePxqx9zw/s649/discovery.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ywow5IaXDh9gYx3N8QGZFojXRnvSQA3RplPLCX8I_aqnr0SrHYtUqOOLHwpMAGFW3SkD3suMoKPTVXbwHlyFHKqyvh6FwqwQvWPfz4XvaEsjKbbWrr0KvpWqz73GLJz6XRKJfnij0HbF9qRsZLjvz82yNrAHBHxCrYIAvYr8gEFaUkYIePxqx9zw/w480-h640/discovery.jpg" title="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" width="480" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>There are lots to see and do at The Discovery Museum for toddlers with a Science Maze a favourite of many kids which includes pinball, air hockey and a mirror maze.</p><p><br /></p><p>Interactive displays to bring Science and Engineering to life, a Play and Invent Area to let children's imagination run wild. </p><p><br /></p><p>A giant map of the River Tyne is also a fun exhibit where kids can try an find familiar places along the river </p><p><br /></p><p>You can read our Visitors Guide to The Discovery Museum <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/06/discovery-museum-newcastle-visitor.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Visit Ouseburn</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsoDOhiP9eykrp6sDq7ZhRFqI1v_i_74i9HnVwh7kd1kd00SJ4mzrEGAPI-Af-X27C6bUOpmRBSxOawVN4yvmJqXhfOjyGCAXGTsDFEb8U6m-_yLFAvN8F4ClOnTuvLRnaQ4jUyAope8iHpJGRyLo8t2N7kxge8cAbYpIFZbx3yu360XPndg0XtBn/s649/ouseburncow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsoDOhiP9eykrp6sDq7ZhRFqI1v_i_74i9HnVwh7kd1kd00SJ4mzrEGAPI-Af-X27C6bUOpmRBSxOawVN4yvmJqXhfOjyGCAXGTsDFEb8U6m-_yLFAvN8F4ClOnTuvLRnaQ4jUyAope8iHpJGRyLo8t2N7kxge8cAbYpIFZbx3yu360XPndg0XtBn/w640-h640/ouseburncow.jpg" title="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br />You could literally spent all day at Ouseburn as there is so much to do with Ouseburn Farm a great day out for any little animal lovers.<div><br /><p></p><p>Seven Stories is The National Centre for Childrens Books and is just a couple of minutes walk from the farm. </p><p><br /></p><p>Seven Stories is the only place to have exhibitions dedicated to the work of children's writers and illustrators. </p><p><br /></p><p>You can then also have a walk along the River Ouse to get some Pizza and Ice Cream from Di Meo's</p><p><br /></p><p>You can read about more things to do in Ouseburn <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2019/10/10-things-to-do-in-ouseburn.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<b> </b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Visit Exhibition Park Playground</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiem6IX5NilyV5-8fSlq4NJNGhpPoaKDU6ujDiUDyWAo7xpC71WqxdV8WJ5hw5DANQnYhJjIW9XDyIn8CwmvEQk04Q5Sb0VWpICSIF9TrEehftZlBKpiBXlDnR1Xv4JFdTur12IMCXDSOkYyIWfc39b6w5esxybln3F9DMl77UTcfHMp6qGX7Z06pQB/s722/exhibitionplayground.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="722" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiem6IX5NilyV5-8fSlq4NJNGhpPoaKDU6ujDiUDyWAo7xpC71WqxdV8WJ5hw5DANQnYhJjIW9XDyIn8CwmvEQk04Q5Sb0VWpICSIF9TrEehftZlBKpiBXlDnR1Xv4JFdTur12IMCXDSOkYyIWfc39b6w5esxybln3F9DMl77UTcfHMp6qGX7Z06pQB/w640-h576/exhibitionplayground.jpg" title="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The Playground at Exhibition Park is great for all ages with climbing frames, slides, swings, roundabouts and table tennis tables. </p><p><br /></p><p>There are also Free Miniature Train Rides around Exhibition Park which runs on the 1st Sunday of the Month from April onwards which is always a big hit kids of all ages. </p><p><br /></p><p>You can read a full review of a family day out at Exhibition Park <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/04/a-family-day-out-at-exhibition-park.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br /><br />Looking for more ideas? Make sure you check out <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/02/75-things-to-do-in-newcastle-with-kids.html" target="_blank">75 Things to do in Newcastle with Kids. </a></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbHfGEo6-s3V6cwZFVnU654agDGgx2e8aHWmOkj1rylgKS41Mgzm4HXah5AvdwKGQ1_9WbvStOI7rluaDHlSyxZZZX9pQU7-kj8S7eMUuKmYOQz5snHsCl5c3Mac-7414gaogmCAeaAHcpS1vivmN1SP7lH9WP7Fv-1G8MhTj9gAfshoe3-yGAqiB/s1500/toddlersvnpin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbHfGEo6-s3V6cwZFVnU654agDGgx2e8aHWmOkj1rylgKS41Mgzm4HXah5AvdwKGQ1_9WbvStOI7rluaDHlSyxZZZX9pQU7-kj8S7eMUuKmYOQz5snHsCl5c3Mac-7414gaogmCAeaAHcpS1vivmN1SP7lH9WP7Fv-1G8MhTj9gAfshoe3-yGAqiB/w426-h640/toddlersvnpin.png" title="5 Things to do with Toddlers in Newcastle" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-85004351674405753932023-02-02T14:40:00.002+00:002023-03-07T10:33:12.527+00:00The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-59w_RJ7NNSmmC259_769nLTwZkTqKMRgMX4Hqii4LpP2FbagOsLp3YwrHW7w2SZ8fx_MaZRp4uuT15hSG-fs8JG9FElv3jEpZM8D-oXvKODy4RXeMiDofdtAce1NwCmEdpHvcXz0iyGV_YFIEy1-n2XU6upkUAlgorRJsXi_AW2qqXfJEQAjQDz/s649/cote1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-59w_RJ7NNSmmC259_769nLTwZkTqKMRgMX4Hqii4LpP2FbagOsLp3YwrHW7w2SZ8fx_MaZRp4uuT15hSG-fs8JG9FElv3jEpZM8D-oXvKODy4RXeMiDofdtAce1NwCmEdpHvcXz0iyGV_YFIEy1-n2XU6upkUAlgorRJsXi_AW2qqXfJEQAjQDz/w596-h640/cote1.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="596" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Over the past few weeks we have started going to the Grainger Market in Newcastle to get our fresh Fruits and Vegetables as well as our Meat and Fish. As part of our trips into town we are also having breakfast at one of Newcastle great Restaurants and Bistros. So far these are the best breakfasts we have had in Newcastle. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Côte Brasserie</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6DNO7f8LVfd-ZJgm_J69zZLRB4EgVSXN7_5-Vy4dMhLts2hRZN5xT5hm3_TqCxKrUiGL8wNzUuV3rRNj7FbY9b5ibKjWlyZtpTEu4s-gung-fKhIku7mu5ggrI5THrFGuXtUgLMJi-Rg8ZYNG61sTKGFh_LuDWYJlUImyWiCpEf3oQev4GIyx6xt/s777/cote.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="777" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6DNO7f8LVfd-ZJgm_J69zZLRB4EgVSXN7_5-Vy4dMhLts2hRZN5xT5hm3_TqCxKrUiGL8wNzUuV3rRNj7FbY9b5ibKjWlyZtpTEu4s-gung-fKhIku7mu5ggrI5THrFGuXtUgLMJi-Rg8ZYNG61sTKGFh_LuDWYJlUImyWiCpEf3oQev4GIyx6xt/w640-h534/cote.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br />This one Sam actually went to on her own when she went for brunch with some friends. Côte Brasserie is on Grainger Street just over the road from the Grainger Market. <p></p><p><br /></p><p>Sam loves french toast and I make it for her sometimes at home but this one is next level. With Peach and Raspberry Compote, Fresh Berries, Creme Fraĭche and Maple Syrup. </p><p><br /></p><p>You can see the Côte Brasserie menu <a href="https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/newcastle/menus/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Blake's Cafe</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHGo23u4-vZkGtaBUHb8ArtvcXgZXN0N2edFjHC35Gjp443mlFeiykGlhAbPQvbbjSIJqAK3SUtDMHmT8SjXKQupBUpuD9Yn20kEa2aEhKUv7yfZsDq3fLgTc51JsuGQ6ooTPPMq5Ottqw2XVs9D9vjWuDuaH8QLbt_wR7BQOR68ETVnCqgeOq-wc/s649/blake3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHGo23u4-vZkGtaBUHb8ArtvcXgZXN0N2edFjHC35Gjp443mlFeiykGlhAbPQvbbjSIJqAK3SUtDMHmT8SjXKQupBUpuD9Yn20kEa2aEhKUv7yfZsDq3fLgTc51JsuGQ6ooTPPMq5Ottqw2XVs9D9vjWuDuaH8QLbt_wR7BQOR68ETVnCqgeOq-wc/w480-h640/blake3.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosDuxFn7QRhahlaXI_1SrRozGODQqNec030leFWQwv-Pm4Y1gcZjiIuCNwsr7k5GVdNWz8nqWwlqERCsFpDgU8cMzhGpYs8Jeo-xsVS5BDHuM4KWxloQDfoqWcOZJVSXWM1ktwXduggnuTp9gAVkDvOjBzrsSNi8teAhGxJaVE5Cyrrklzad-cuNb/s789/blake4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="789" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosDuxFn7QRhahlaXI_1SrRozGODQqNec030leFWQwv-Pm4Y1gcZjiIuCNwsr7k5GVdNWz8nqWwlqERCsFpDgU8cMzhGpYs8Jeo-xsVS5BDHuM4KWxloQDfoqWcOZJVSXWM1ktwXduggnuTp9gAVkDvOjBzrsSNi8teAhGxJaVE5Cyrrklzad-cuNb/w640-h526/blake4.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br />You can't beat a Bacon Sarnie and a cuppa and Blake's Cafe on Grey Street are great at both. You can add extra fillings if you're in the mood so we had Bacon and Sausage. <p></p><p><br /></p><p>If you're after something more substantial they also do a Full English as well as all the classic egg breakfasts. </p><p><br /></p><p>You can see the Blake's Cafe menu <a href="https://www.blakescafes.co.uk/portfolio_page/food-drinks/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Olive and Bean</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZFMTt7rXkNx0duXLH3PxB5AxDqotbv0YuFyxexeBp635obw4aZd_LgjpRCs77RaPJzetPsr_SGYbRtrCTrB080KI0RW8J2LgpnPGuGbJPg4c6rPgVwqCVHSWrbL9J7nScEO7AofLXhqEkTHq8R3awZDQS6MyqRP2P60xzb2x048EbYHbtgrr_iq0/s865/olive.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZFMTt7rXkNx0duXLH3PxB5AxDqotbv0YuFyxexeBp635obw4aZd_LgjpRCs77RaPJzetPsr_SGYbRtrCTrB080KI0RW8J2LgpnPGuGbJPg4c6rPgVwqCVHSWrbL9J7nScEO7AofLXhqEkTHq8R3awZDQS6MyqRP2P60xzb2x048EbYHbtgrr_iq0/w640-h480/olive.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIffoK2lh8gfsk4pWgDcoyaCu92F4H0sMuYylf6fHU6Qer0Lf8sXYxlemd84wiQr3HeTB8PG-pdaT9YemLGtwEmUNJbaBVm6T5wfQl5NVrK0pu4349J5doHCEbcczvj5a3NaIvMG-Xo5gE1rOZ8SrKusc4tkWGhhJS4hMwzigSvKW9fVgJ6597RMQ/s865/olive2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIffoK2lh8gfsk4pWgDcoyaCu92F4H0sMuYylf6fHU6Qer0Lf8sXYxlemd84wiQr3HeTB8PG-pdaT9YemLGtwEmUNJbaBVm6T5wfQl5NVrK0pu4349J5doHCEbcczvj5a3NaIvMG-Xo5gE1rOZ8SrKusc4tkWGhhJS4hMwzigSvKW9fVgJ6597RMQ/w640-h480/olive2.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm a big fan of eggs for breakfast so will ususally have some kind of egg dish. At Olive and Bean on Clayton Street they have a great twist on Egg Benedict. </p><p><br /></p><p>Poached Eggs and Parma Ham on Sourdough Toast with Pesto instead of Hollandaise. Sam went for the Whipped Feta on Sourdough Toast, the addition on Pear, Walnuts and Honey really made this one extra special.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can see the Olive and Bean breakfast menu <a href="http://www.oliveandbean.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Breakfast-menu_a3_PRINT.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Flat Caps Coffee</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTZws7tQ0oeKSLr5TMp6oPjmu4n5aCCZRwHftydK8x0fbM_bMsc8PfXsMhHUGhTI-CGNpzGW92RUolfc84vEBfnCDAR2H5iA-LmtU6TirI2pHdBiOY1sX9HbiZtvuPcwxlnnFe08BVM1NgWXJ8VTQkyKU9i2ECwIyMyaitEHApgyW74t72mR5S7dq/s745/flatcaps2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="745" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTZws7tQ0oeKSLr5TMp6oPjmu4n5aCCZRwHftydK8x0fbM_bMsc8PfXsMhHUGhTI-CGNpzGW92RUolfc84vEBfnCDAR2H5iA-LmtU6TirI2pHdBiOY1sX9HbiZtvuPcwxlnnFe08BVM1NgWXJ8VTQkyKU9i2ECwIyMyaitEHApgyW74t72mR5S7dq/w640-h558/flatcaps2.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKG0JZuf5eTS95kO88M-rEZalya3udSXgpbo_2eH02sjTGGZIJic4yBtyFfQk8mItVzQ0a77olPCIKuJslZ7H6CteuWAY5zXjzb5H13gPY6IbNLjCKdUys4MGuaOfJbDIo7CWUHzJAFPm1sQrYPeXSOdEwntNCD8UNI3F3d8sKjUazdBosxO3IpMMw/s751/flatcaps.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="751" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKG0JZuf5eTS95kO88M-rEZalya3udSXgpbo_2eH02sjTGGZIJic4yBtyFfQk8mItVzQ0a77olPCIKuJslZ7H6CteuWAY5zXjzb5H13gPY6IbNLjCKdUys4MGuaOfJbDIo7CWUHzJAFPm1sQrYPeXSOdEwntNCD8UNI3F3d8sKjUazdBosxO3IpMMw/w640-h552/flatcaps.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br />This one has been my personal favourite, Shaksuka with Fried Ciabatta from Flat Caps Coffee on Carliol Square. <p></p><p><br /></p><p>If you've never has Shakshuka I suggest you try it. Eggs baked with Peppers, Tomatoes and African Spices, The fried ciabatta is really great for mopping up all the sauce. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sam went for the Homemade Crumpet as she had never seen this on a menu before and really wanted to try it. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Homemade Raspberry Jam it comes with made this the best crumpet Sam has ever had. </p><p><br /></p><p>You can see Flat Caps Coffee's menu <a href="https://www.flatcapscoffee.com/pages/menu" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Flore Cafe</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-x7pYVXDVtSfGCEJyzH6ONyCRRfxm89KUBOwLKIVcGFnRkBUnz2ztJ2dNiwPo-SEm5AruvG-i4ndUycjZRj6CWCKlnFMB3KCtrmDF_NcApGH3UpTUNw6q0prohdhIzZpRzSGi2KbnPlrL9Eilx0Y51FNHN8HZkcANqTPs4gztoTWtd9xlFZDtWt8/s789/flores1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="789" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-x7pYVXDVtSfGCEJyzH6ONyCRRfxm89KUBOwLKIVcGFnRkBUnz2ztJ2dNiwPo-SEm5AruvG-i4ndUycjZRj6CWCKlnFMB3KCtrmDF_NcApGH3UpTUNw6q0prohdhIzZpRzSGi2KbnPlrL9Eilx0Y51FNHN8HZkcANqTPs4gztoTWtd9xlFZDtWt8/w640-h526/flores1.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_OUxwQeC_l8rUfl0wdhwMrjCXWAlxKx8kRQ0UqLV3sOonWfX6ltIp0HkbeUwn75v2lKj8Vmos0Txhwglfw5iqLdckQ3qyarN-eHGfc4yfAK3nhiNHmD9DdUZnIwXX9xvu9j5gfslH6zJAwoMRGdjy0qkxLzUOZ2FhHW9DV_obT00Bmahv-xrlDcb/s779/flores2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="779" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_OUxwQeC_l8rUfl0wdhwMrjCXWAlxKx8kRQ0UqLV3sOonWfX6ltIp0HkbeUwn75v2lKj8Vmos0Txhwglfw5iqLdckQ3qyarN-eHGfc4yfAK3nhiNHmD9DdUZnIwXX9xvu9j5gfslH6zJAwoMRGdjy0qkxLzUOZ2FhHW9DV_obT00Bmahv-xrlDcb/w640-h534/flores2.jpg" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>I would say Smashed Avocado on Sourdough Toast with Poached Eggs is my favourite dish for brunch so obviously had to go for it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Not everyone likes avocado but I just love the creaminess and when it's on sourdough toast with runny poached eggs it is perfect.</p><p><br /></p><p>Although I was happy with my breakfast I was a little jealous when Sam's came. Dutch Baby Pancakes are large sweet yorkshire puddings filled with dessert. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sam got the Peach Melba which is Grilled peaches, pink fondant icing, maple syrup, biscuit crumb, and vanilla ice cream.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can see Flore Cafe's menu <a href="https://florecafe.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7_aFd-fyOZSbKQ3kBzuOf-y20zzbRrcn8cVoI64BjJ5CEuRXGulNN86LFnWb7qvkZivrClWo5iVJirphO_MM2PXAfXO0XhGlX2UWNCnM99K7ia1SfrXonk4Mlg3NrjdjOCt7w6t1twC2zaOU_Dg3epK-46-bD1yhxfG4yqqwQtv21Itqjo51Jr4G/s1500/breakfastVNPin%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7_aFd-fyOZSbKQ3kBzuOf-y20zzbRrcn8cVoI64BjJ5CEuRXGulNN86LFnWb7qvkZivrClWo5iVJirphO_MM2PXAfXO0XhGlX2UWNCnM99K7ia1SfrXonk4Mlg3NrjdjOCt7w6t1twC2zaOU_Dg3epK-46-bD1yhxfG4yqqwQtv21Itqjo51Jr4G/w426-h640/breakfastVNPin%20.png" title="The Best Breakfasts in Newcastle" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-45789457950905350392023-02-01T14:44:00.002+00:002023-02-06T15:21:08.302+00:00The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhko6YUmhQSXSApb4AW29RI7JvN3Ky4bou5OQBNkPYEcX6Idj_5SWlftEKz3-MvoCN3_XhcuYSNytUir_dPChfaHXtEiFMyNCLGlX7v1PynQLdDYkyQHillvoEcsIHyWLUB2Kd2LuKEb6VQ6CZTTeeWXvaLKg1IWDDGKg6oNByxkDpTT3SR8SjfUT08/s865/roses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhko6YUmhQSXSApb4AW29RI7JvN3Ky4bou5OQBNkPYEcX6Idj_5SWlftEKz3-MvoCN3_XhcuYSNytUir_dPChfaHXtEiFMyNCLGlX7v1PynQLdDYkyQHillvoEcsIHyWLUB2Kd2LuKEb6VQ6CZTTeeWXvaLKg1IWDDGKg6oNByxkDpTT3SR8SjfUT08/w640-h480/roses.jpg" title="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>With Valentines Day just around the corner everyone is looking for the perfect place to spend some time with their special someone. Newcastle has no shortage of great restaurants for a romantic meal but this list is the five restaurants we think are the most romantic in Newcastle. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><b>Hibou Blanc</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Uzj2e_AhkHRW8f9RqrzvhpOEok4NuczXQBS_Bm3cnRJNLT22ZBSDsG-D4iujqj17foO2k5mQUBscrFQw--65IK5tatjWNqd8qxnBF0Qw613XtkwoD72eFehU9al9gYRzB44Og87qJVF_wUh4Kc8RtS0qTw8JKglol30oLnTPt87f5azLp15dzbee/s865/hiboublanc1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Uzj2e_AhkHRW8f9RqrzvhpOEok4NuczXQBS_Bm3cnRJNLT22ZBSDsG-D4iujqj17foO2k5mQUBscrFQw--65IK5tatjWNqd8qxnBF0Qw613XtkwoD72eFehU9al9gYRzB44Og87qJVF_wUh4Kc8RtS0qTw8JKglol30oLnTPt87f5azLp15dzbee/w640-h480/hiboublanc1.jpg" title="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>Found on High Bridge in a Grade II listed building with stylish, classic decor Hibou Blanc has an amazing central bar with a huge chandalier hanging over head. The restaurant has a more intimate feel with tables surrounded with old school glamour. The menu uses the best seasonal local produce with a strong focus on the best british seafood. You can see Hibou Blanc's menus <a href="https://www.hiboublanc.co.uk/menus/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>SIX at BALTIC</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw05j6-pOdAu_u51VM7QNIUhCPd6JbNVCqbnOn5HP0OmRUYa_MApREI30liB_a3MTgsxoyt5s-S0ii8TfJnj0wDRHGTdHbeJB6WLOmGuvjizph_waRWLhXAARNy107wNsk8PWJIR4IdL-Bjbp3x95XqVHBCNCpDcldE6_kB8KeNh7pYnymUlf__Vp/s676/baltic.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="676" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw05j6-pOdAu_u51VM7QNIUhCPd6JbNVCqbnOn5HP0OmRUYa_MApREI30liB_a3MTgsxoyt5s-S0ii8TfJnj0wDRHGTdHbeJB6WLOmGuvjizph_waRWLhXAARNy107wNsk8PWJIR4IdL-Bjbp3x95XqVHBCNCpDcldE6_kB8KeNh7pYnymUlf__Vp/w640-h614/baltic.JPG" title="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><p>A sleek, modern restaurant serving refined british bistro dishes with panoramic views of Newcastle's Quayside and the River Tyne. SIX at BALTIC sits atop the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts, they are commited to sustainability and local, seasonal produce. You can see the Valentines menu at SIX <a href="https://www.sixbaltic.com/valentine" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Chez Mal at Malmaison</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGGmKyvBwBHdjy1HD_8e6yCf01AA1e4QNCa8kXdU3q1kBnJ2R9sMD608O_vLWSxxEyVOKXOvuTBCkA7g5_1YFAc7A2rstf-nvopyjXAzvz4_o4J4ksLl8JJfiXFeYiuxY-ICWSzZtcv7ryd05Yq4wRCi18f_BoBqLSBwO10nKGTsrx8WDPb8cuAIG/s865/chezmal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGGmKyvBwBHdjy1HD_8e6yCf01AA1e4QNCa8kXdU3q1kBnJ2R9sMD608O_vLWSxxEyVOKXOvuTBCkA7g5_1YFAc7A2rstf-nvopyjXAzvz4_o4J4ksLl8JJfiXFeYiuxY-ICWSzZtcv7ryd05Yq4wRCi18f_BoBqLSBwO10nKGTsrx8WDPb8cuAIG/w640-h480/chezmal.jpg" title="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br />In the Beautiful Malmaison on Newcastle's Quayside, Chez Mal is a modern restaurant that is a stylish twist on traditional brasserie. Serving classic dishes as well as specially designed Plat Du Jour. You can see Chez Mal's Valentines offer <a href="https://www.malmaison.com/offers/food-drink/valentines/" target="_blank">here</a>. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Blackfriars</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnm6f7aEIuxVnMkyu6UcG7Ur0aUexaYmVXhaSgGvAUSd58MAraygAlqHeyn_qCcsdwZZZ-mqCJajvS0skpdHStjM0KBBwe05C423HiwJEFYpv2S7U5sXKu6OeLb4XjveZyq7jVfJg1mpRegYqxpZDH8tct0W84-SCFNA3OksnGY091wtnzR8YuvwFX/s865/blackfriars.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnm6f7aEIuxVnMkyu6UcG7Ur0aUexaYmVXhaSgGvAUSd58MAraygAlqHeyn_qCcsdwZZZ-mqCJajvS0skpdHStjM0KBBwe05C423HiwJEFYpv2S7U5sXKu6OeLb4XjveZyq7jVfJg1mpRegYqxpZDH8tct0W84-SCFNA3OksnGY091wtnzR8YuvwFX/w640-h480/blackfriars.jpg" title="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br />Steeped in history Blackfriars dates all the way back to 1239 and is believed to be the oldest dining room in The UK. Bringing fine dining to traditional British dishes in a beautiful medieval setting makes Blackfriars somewhere really special. You can read about Blackfriars Valentines offerings <a href="https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/news/63/a-new-twist-on-romance-at-alternative-valentines-dinner" target="_blank">here</a>. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Portofino</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Gq1Zkwh9EKZMziOM85q9u1V8OHOa8F6hnIIOzA56_B6K6v9x7hQu18VTEcieTRdbvuL2BgN7BZAUOXLkzvT0P97txbiufD7eXNKgG-KjsvXa6RlNWMJXY2Ht_49qiH61VASydSAVLVtyXpyF5xXfItpN4pkcHSVRf8I0pGC8upJESYKyUeb3zK42/s1024/portofino.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Gq1Zkwh9EKZMziOM85q9u1V8OHOa8F6hnIIOzA56_B6K6v9x7hQu18VTEcieTRdbvuL2BgN7BZAUOXLkzvT0P97txbiufD7eXNKgG-KjsvXa6RlNWMJXY2Ht_49qiH61VASydSAVLVtyXpyF5xXfItpN4pkcHSVRf8I0pGC8upJESYKyUeb3zK42/w640-h426/portofino.jpg" title="The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><br />A taste of Italy in the heart of Newcastle, this family run Italian restaurant and pizzeria is in a stunning Victorian Grade II listed building on Mosely Street. Surrounded by amazing architechture and serving your favourite Italian dishes along with traditional Italian delicacies. You can see Portofino's Valentines menu <a href="https://portofinonewcastle.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/valentines2023.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4n7H60AeufKA4zgbIrpUo_4lOowjxSsIWtA9rVDweEoiyH6DhG7h2HLkWkuloLqbGlbD3NPOrf9yHg_41qf10RbpMQqZs0oVv42t859ljdm9Kq1SuNcmA31wLF21-Y-2Bm5vRs0PBIu8yiDO0_I_cHIgvNSdDF035zetK5VWoW8k-zKyZtzyJCtul/s1500/romanticVNPin%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WC Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4n7H60AeufKA4zgbIrpUo_4lOowjxSsIWtA9rVDweEoiyH6DhG7h2HLkWkuloLqbGlbD3NPOrf9yHg_41qf10RbpMQqZs0oVv42t859ljdm9Kq1SuNcmA31wLF21-Y-2Bm5vRs0PBIu8yiDO0_I_cHIgvNSdDF035zetK5VWoW8k-zKyZtzyJCtul/w426-h640/romanticVNPin%20.png" title="WC Newcastle | Review" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-39033872093515474582023-01-31T15:46:00.002+00:002023-02-06T15:07:54.516+00:00What's On in Newcastle | February 2023 <p>February is a bumper month for events and activities in Newcastle, whether you fancy a trip to the theatre, a music gig or some comedy there will be something for you. Here is what's on. </p><p><br /></p><p>31 January - 18 February - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light at Alphabetti Theatre (ages 14+)</a></p><p>1 - 5 March - <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/challenging-legacies-the-kingdom-of-iraq-and-gertrude-bell" target="_blank">Challenging Legacies: The Kingdom of Iraq and Gertrude Bell at Great North Museum</a></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>1 February - <a href="https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events/1756/evening-cookery-club-chinese-crackers" target="_blank">Evening Cookery Club: Chinese Crackers at Blackfriars</a></p><p>1 - 4 February - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/scottish-ballet-the-snow-queen/" target="_blank">The Snow Queen by the Scottish Ballet at Newcastle Theatre Royal</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIfJkeKFflm0zcjIzfLAoDOszWRL6BB7vVwjVBKtdG2MQAoltOooo_RZAmhixJFgdAq3AP6u3VrT-JlFowQWsklM3L7ZVOuesDYp4qejx2ASW1yerwY365i28DS6qAbO8fdNGaeuVWEPD_ds9QrjghA2asGycaGXHiL9m8pVmtb0ELVLh2M4VBzlx/s1115/snowqueen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1115" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIfJkeKFflm0zcjIzfLAoDOszWRL6BB7vVwjVBKtdG2MQAoltOooo_RZAmhixJFgdAq3AP6u3VrT-JlFowQWsklM3L7ZVOuesDYp4qejx2ASW1yerwY365i28DS6qAbO8fdNGaeuVWEPD_ds9QrjghA2asGycaGXHiL9m8pVmtb0ELVLh2M4VBzlx/w640-h460/snowqueen.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>1 - 11 February - <a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/these-are-our-treasures-what-are-yours" target="_blank">These are our Treasures at Laing Art Gallery</a></p><p>1 - 19 Febriary - <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/seshepenmehyt" target="_blank">Seshepenmehyt: Into the Afterlife at Great North Museum</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>1 - 24 February - <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/from-petticoats-to-the-front-line" target="_blank">From Petticoats to the Front Line at Discovery Museum</a></p><p>1 - 26 February - <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/stories-of-service-tyneside-s-home-front-during-the-second-world-war" target="_blank">Stories of Service: Tyneside’s home front during the Second World War at Discovery Museum</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sFERHaqp5S9_cf6dhqxP0qwgwBqoBvdX76u5FyqtLPmFxM4IuAcN9IYIiOBrNummdPoZlaii2_LBF5jaDZLFaxqz-E2CJ8h5vtTWyQmlqxN7jF7mfX3jFfMWF1aXFvbd8Q_ARJX_s7H6208SYpKk1c1b8a-TKrudLqrGv-pHdNOLGfr60oeC4NjO/s720/storiesofservice.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="720" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sFERHaqp5S9_cf6dhqxP0qwgwBqoBvdX76u5FyqtLPmFxM4IuAcN9IYIiOBrNummdPoZlaii2_LBF5jaDZLFaxqz-E2CJ8h5vtTWyQmlqxN7jF7mfX3jFfMWF1aXFvbd8Q_ARJX_s7H6208SYpKk1c1b8a-TKrudLqrGv-pHdNOLGfr60oeC4NjO/w640-h288/storiesofservice.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>1 - 29 February - <a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/visions-of-ancient-egypt" target="_blank">Visions of Ancient Egypt at Laing Art Gallery</a></p><p>1 - 29 February - <a href="https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/sara-sallam-you-died-again-on-screen" target="_blank">Sara Sallam: You Died Again On Screen at Laing Art Gallery</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>2 February - <a href="https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/the-residents-boiler-shop-tickets/11053535" target="_blank">The Residents at The Boiler Shop (ages 14+)</a></p><p>2 February - <a href="https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events/1759/come-wine-with-me-exploring-spain-and-portugal" target="_blank">Come Wine with Me: Exploring Spain and Portugal at Blackfriars</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyaRcj8pkkukPRb80HbmicQslKJ0bKELTsNeCHbBfeWpAT0Tsfm6OUCuwia90UzTsGH3XU6FcDLthcaN1Yh6233Eg7OXtIEfpt6bw0M5CBxvbNcOgj-HqeHldGfpp0P_Fm8eW1VkkGU1sPtllKs296HtjWK_mo-650pMCXSf6SNTvEoajDKH5QPy3/s480/blackfriars.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="480" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyaRcj8pkkukPRb80HbmicQslKJ0bKELTsNeCHbBfeWpAT0Tsfm6OUCuwia90UzTsGH3XU6FcDLthcaN1Yh6233Eg7OXtIEfpt6bw0M5CBxvbNcOgj-HqeHldGfpp0P_Fm8eW1VkkGU1sPtllKs296HtjWK_mo-650pMCXSf6SNTvEoajDKH5QPy3/w640-h426/blackfriars.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>3 February - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/lunchtime-classical-recital-sarah-roberts/" target="_blank">Lunchtime Classical Recital: Sarah Roberts at The Lit and Phil</a></p><p>3 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/prue-leith-nothing-in-moderation/" target="_blank">Prue Leith at Tyne Theatre and Opera House (ages 12+)</a></p><p>3 February - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">Taliraw at Alphabetti Theatre (18+)</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>4 February -<a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/i-know-a-garden-warm-digits-large-plants-l-t-leif-and-more/" target="_blank"> I Know A Garden: Warm Digits • Large Plants • L.T. Leif • and more… at The Common Room</a></p><p>4 February - <a href="https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/event/treasure-chest-of-stories/" target="_blank">A Treasure Chest of Stories: Book launch with Geoff Miller at Newcastle Cathedral</a></p><p>4 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/the-musical-box-the-lamb-lies-down-on-broadway/" target="_blank">The Lamb Dies Down on Broadway at Tyne Theatre and Opera House </a></p><p>4 February - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/month" target="_blank">80s Live at 02 City Hall</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfX5mycj6NYLCntmbTMfppKg_YNU3Dq0c95wgDQ1hYt2tLR4MLH0PgqdtPif17izpd8tBiY2J1C16-SD1vgEjG33K2OKkRYQfxvaNgVnn0yxRD9x9Qp8_iVcQ-jsMG8roLRHdvhaEcJwHMeCMhppRFRzgmXWI-JsH2DjOX9uHc08mYrNWvJeKNyDo/s1234/80slive.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1234" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfX5mycj6NYLCntmbTMfppKg_YNU3Dq0c95wgDQ1hYt2tLR4MLH0PgqdtPif17izpd8tBiY2J1C16-SD1vgEjG33K2OKkRYQfxvaNgVnn0yxRD9x9Qp8_iVcQ-jsMG8roLRHdvhaEcJwHMeCMhppRFRzgmXWI-JsH2DjOX9uHc08mYrNWvJeKNyDo/w640-h400/80slive.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>4 February - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">Nicola Mantalios at Alphabetti Theatre (18+)</a></p><p>4 February - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jesmondfoodmarket/" target="_blank">Jesmond Food Market at Armstrong Bridge</a> </p><p>4 February - <a href="https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/" target="_blank">Newcastle United vs West Ham United at St James' Park (showing on Sky Sports in pubs)</a></p><p>4 - 5 February - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/i-want-my-hat-back/" target="_blank">I Want My Hat Back Trilogy at Northern Stage (ages 3-6)</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>4 - 5 February - <a href="https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/events/1200/juila-donaldson-mixed-up-tales-spoon-puppet-workshop" target="_blank">Juila Donaldson Mixed Up Tales: Spoon Puppet Workshop at Seven Stories</a></p><p>4 February - 9 April - <a href="https://www.amber-online.com/whatson/a-wounded-landscape-by-marc-wilson/" target="_blank">A Wounded Landscape by Marc Wilson at Side Gallery</a></p><p>5 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/an-evening-with-phil-rosenthal-from-somebody-feed-phil/" target="_blank">An Evening with Phil Rosenthal at Tyne Theatre and Opera House </a></p><p>5 February - <a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/quayside-market" target="_blank">Quayside Market at Newcastle Quayside</a></p><p>6 - 11 February - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/the-mousetrap/" target="_blank">The Mousetrap at Newcastle Theatre Royal </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiCdjSw-FyRAz_fsAxFD15yYTEOJc2h6mTqH_-5IMFDEVBpgHUhSNXhF-bq7YFHCPcuheC5y-NmM9ZroZbNxV9DP1SusSNTKlOrGgMkIkezpSk-8CCXdBGix0WZKo_pEu1A5JUcWtZIEDZC5NvrqmWJZyh5ZCQmMjL-M2GYOuKAfCVjSUC07jdLD3/s627/wylam.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="627" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiCdjSw-FyRAz_fsAxFD15yYTEOJc2h6mTqH_-5IMFDEVBpgHUhSNXhF-bq7YFHCPcuheC5y-NmM9ZroZbNxV9DP1SusSNTKlOrGgMkIkezpSk-8CCXdBGix0WZKo_pEu1A5JUcWtZIEDZC5NvrqmWJZyh5ZCQmMjL-M2GYOuKAfCVjSUC07jdLD3/w640-h436/wylam.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>9 February - <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/noticeboard/item/090223insightspubliclecturearthursnell.html" target="_blank">Free Newcastle University Public Lecture - Punching Above Our Weight : How Britain Broke The World </a></p><p>9 February - <a href="https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events/1767/bao-and-beer" target="_blank">Bao and Beer at Blackfriars</a></p><p>9 February - <a href="https://www.ouseburntrust.org.uk/ouseburn-talks" target="_blank">North East Community Forest (Talk) at Ouseburn Farm</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>9 February - <a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/the-art-of-robert-stephenson-images-of-the-man-his-life-and-works-talk/" target="_blank">The Art of Robert Stephenson – Images of the man, his life and works (Talk) at The Common Room</a></p><p>10 February -<a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/happy-hour-live-the-round-sheep-tour/" target="_blank"> Happy Hour Live : The Round Sheep Tour at Tyne Theatre and Opera House (ages 16+)</a><br /><br />10 February - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">Tommy Arch at Alphabetti Theatre (ages 18+)</a></p><p>10 February - <a href="https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/event/northern-souls-saints-that-made-the-north-2/2023-02-10/" target="_blank">Northern Souls: Saints that made the North at Newcastle Cathedral</a></p><p>11 February - 20 May - <a href="https://hattongallery.org.uk/whats-on/wilhelmina-barns-graham-paths-to-abstraction" target="_blank">Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: Paths to Abstraction at Hatton Gallery</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTBNorbj3UX5JeBEghA8HowG1QVaLBEO7DY1HEvwheqxhW-H8iYNuKoQx1ewW_PVwLgcBbdVbfIoWYn2_fTvfrLo9hyxyorSUnfrdSrK3wfDlQpqlAz73V2Q3gGSCZ0iXU-rzcy-k9aNzaPAkX-qelew1XvIq_-e8kTHS0_SkqguvJwwQwQrUFdIF/s720/wilhelmina.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="720" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTBNorbj3UX5JeBEghA8HowG1QVaLBEO7DY1HEvwheqxhW-H8iYNuKoQx1ewW_PVwLgcBbdVbfIoWYn2_fTvfrLo9hyxyorSUnfrdSrK3wfDlQpqlAz73V2Q3gGSCZ0iXU-rzcy-k9aNzaPAkX-qelew1XvIq_-e8kTHS0_SkqguvJwwQwQrUFdIF/w640-h386/wilhelmina.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>11 February - <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/handing-on-holding-on-finding-and-keeping-our-lgbtqia-history" target="_blank">Handing On, Holding On: Finding and keeping our LGBTQIA+ history at Discovery Museum</a></p><p>11 February - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/month" target="_blank">Alan Carr at 02 City Hall </a></p><p>11 Februart - <span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/motoon-my-baby-love-wylam-brewery-tickets/12732275?pl=wylam" target="_blank">Motoon “My Baby Love” at Wylam Brewery</a></u></span></p><p><span style="color: #0000ee;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #0000ee;"><br /></span></p><p>11 February -<span style="color: #0000ee;"> <a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/candlelight-concerts-vivaldis-four-seasons/" target="_blank">Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at The Common Room</a></span></p><p>11 - 12 February - <a href="https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/events/1200/juila-donaldson-mixed-up-tales-spoon-puppet-workshop" target="_blank">Juila Donaldson Mixed Up Tales: Spoon Puppet Workshop at Seven Stories</a></p><p>12 February - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/an-evening-with-tim-rice/" target="_blank">An Evening with Tim Rice at Newcastle Theatre Royal </a></p><p>12 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/" target="_blank">An Audience with Kevin Keegan at Tyne Theatre and Opera House</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYt7f46DB9ZdJSjVXeTSsa1BCJaCzwKjgqA70CU5xRHL2d51S1USvMRnx8csi7IoXmL-6DklPrkmxfhFvQ7MuzjuaAwqq95QgEVPsILsZOpl8Hk9T-eqc3yqNtF31R6Ayi-Rs5zMbMKKkGKIvveL_wMeUtosO7RvVkzoUkPynNlgB80_UPwDPX29m/s1200/keegan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="1200" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYt7f46DB9ZdJSjVXeTSsa1BCJaCzwKjgqA70CU5xRHL2d51S1USvMRnx8csi7IoXmL-6DklPrkmxfhFvQ7MuzjuaAwqq95QgEVPsILsZOpl8Hk9T-eqc3yqNtF31R6Ayi-Rs5zMbMKKkGKIvveL_wMeUtosO7RvVkzoUkPynNlgB80_UPwDPX29m/w640-h438/keegan.png" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>12 February - <a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/quayside-market" target="_blank">Quayside Market at Newcastle Quayside</a></p><p>14 February - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/month" target="_blank">Gojira at 02 City Hall </a></p><p>14 February - <a href="https://www.tynebankbrewery.co.uk/events/bob-ross-valentine-special/" target="_blank">Joy of Painting Valentines Special at Tyne Bank Brewery</a></p><p>14 - 18 February - <a href="https://www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">Everyman adapted by Carol Ann Duffy at People's Theatre </a></p><p>15 February - <a href="https://www.tynebankbrewery.co.uk/events/joy-of-painting-4/" target="_blank">Joy of Painting at Tyne Bank Brewery</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAr9Q_YUJdxzU901F6k19kZA-OypaC0NlgtsiwRH6gO4IY8oRsvyg9YT0sLiKGaWj6_caH4YcOS_LaPbwsVX68e4qLI_kcUEmXPq12ZNTBM5puCi8zJjMP4BxAlkj7Tiug0RiAuXkAi4P6hBKjLKadgfkZnKtlJfACIbUB1hX6_bmtfOxt8ChKMXJt/s900/tynebank.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="587" data-original-width="900" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAr9Q_YUJdxzU901F6k19kZA-OypaC0NlgtsiwRH6gO4IY8oRsvyg9YT0sLiKGaWj6_caH4YcOS_LaPbwsVX68e4qLI_kcUEmXPq12ZNTBM5puCi8zJjMP4BxAlkj7Tiug0RiAuXkAi4P6hBKjLKadgfkZnKtlJfACIbUB1hX6_bmtfOxt8ChKMXJt/w640-h418/tynebank.jpeg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>15 February - <a href="https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events/1775/evening-cookery-club-french-fancy" target="_blank">Evening Cookery Club: French Fancy at Blackfriars</a></p><p>16 February - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/month" target="_blank">Queen Extravaganza at 02 City Hall </a></p><p>16 February - <a href="https://www.tynebankbrewery.co.uk/events/joy-of-painting/" target="_blank">Joy of Painting at Tyne Bank Brewery</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/month" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></a><br />15 - 17 February - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/the-city-the-town/" target="_blank">The City & The Town at Northern Stage (ages 14+)</a></p><p>17 February - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/lunchtime-jazz-georgia-cecile-fraser-urquhart/" target="_blank">Lunchtime Jazz: Georgia Cecile & Fraser Urquhart - The Lit and Phil</a></p><p>16 February - <a href="https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">The North Will Rise Again Book Launch at Live Theatre </a></p><p>16 February - <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/noticeboard/item/160223insightspubliclecturejulietjacques.html" target="_blank">Free Newcastle University Public Lecture : Writing Trans Memoir, Fiction and Journalism</a></p><p>16 - 18 February - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/mind-mangler/" target="_blank">Mind Mangler at Newcastle Theatre Royal (ages 12+)</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BChkq26NGkvkLZOyJ8izy38Qq0CPKyBv7oBvYixouigOi4oxiVaxn1fwiUa6RAR321vGRkjWgnI-l3fuAFNUk5IMG8iKZPu7-ovfK0FQdSf9brw6vzTGpLqNA1NSlA-nmqNVJJJ3mUrRyuv2mTXVFzEh4XYe1effgbOZLXFaUTrkoYUWMP9xdeQ-/s1500/mindmangler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1500" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BChkq26NGkvkLZOyJ8izy38Qq0CPKyBv7oBvYixouigOi4oxiVaxn1fwiUa6RAR321vGRkjWgnI-l3fuAFNUk5IMG8iKZPu7-ovfK0FQdSf9brw6vzTGpLqNA1NSlA-nmqNVJJJ3mUrRyuv2mTXVFzEh4XYe1effgbOZLXFaUTrkoYUWMP9xdeQ-/w640-h256/mindmangler.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>17 February - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/month" target="_blank">The Girls Bathroom Live at 02 City Hall </a></p><p>17 - 18 February - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/the-nature-of-forgetting/" target="_blank">The Nature of Forgetting at Northern Stage (ages 8+)</a><br /><br />17 - 18 February - <a href="https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">The Devil Danced in Our Eyes at Live Theatre (16+)</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br />17 - 18 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/" target="_blank">The Wicked Lady at Tyne Theatre and Opera House (ages 15+)</a></p><p>18 February - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jesmondfoodmarket/" target="_blank">Jesmond Food Market at Armstrong Bridge</a></p><p>18 February - <a href="https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/" target="_blank">Newcastle United vs Lverpool at St James' Park (showing on Sky Sports in pubs)</a></p><p>18 - 19 February - <a href="https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/events/1200/juila-donaldson-mixed-up-tales-spoon-puppet-workshop" target="_blank">Juila Donaldson Mixed Up Tales: Spoon Puppet Workshop at Seven Stories</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbvJxBo0yAeEhjcNGIEIk6v_xIJ-276hkb0gQVqcyXc58KfI12NDRZKBVER0Bk8ctunno0rE2bWI3e06JPKxtpO4GyajUBGDkzNPwOJqfNDSVI-8d3sdO1o0AMFet-1SZcEkCGV-2fTXHwtf4s63V8iXIGwtOOfHWV2K65M_kDxtv4JO6_79qYThu/s445/donaldson.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="445" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbvJxBo0yAeEhjcNGIEIk6v_xIJ-276hkb0gQVqcyXc58KfI12NDRZKBVER0Bk8ctunno0rE2bWI3e06JPKxtpO4GyajUBGDkzNPwOJqfNDSVI-8d3sdO1o0AMFet-1SZcEkCGV-2fTXHwtf4s63V8iXIGwtOOfHWV2K65M_kDxtv4JO6_79qYThu/w640-h620/donaldson.jpeg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>19 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/" target="_blank">Circus Spectacular at Tyne Theatre and Opera House </a></p><p>19 February - <a href="https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/quayside-market" target="_blank">Quayside Market at Newcastle Quayside</a></p><p>21 February - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/month" target="_blank">Micky Flanigan at 02 City Hall </a><br /><br />21 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/" target="_blank">Ukranian National Opera present CARMEN at Tyne Theatre and Opera House </a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/" target="_blank"><br /></a><br />21 - 23 February - <a href="https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/the-singing-mermaid/" target="_blank">The Singing Mermaid at Northern Stage (ages 3-8)</a></p><p>21 February - <a href="https://www.ouseburntrust.org.uk/ouseburn-talks" target="_blank">The Evolution of Stepney Street and Stepney Bank (Talk) at The Cumberland Arms</a></p><p>22 February - <a href="https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/candlelight-concert-hans-zimmers-best-works-3/" target="_blank">Candlelight Concert: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works at The Common Room</a></p><p>22 February - <a href="https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/wonder-wednesday-monsters-in-the-wild" target="_blank">Wonder Wednesday: Monsters in the Wild at Great North Museum</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEeGou-IodOTZMFc9b9H59h1f_giIX1PWbB3XrVWEyF9lRkNBynWPySOtaGm-T65eyt2NAC5DE0Yqukw2vjh9mpGk2IVN7lAZyakecVh78enUk3xwB77FFVD02AcqJ1KtCo-ggDAoIkqjB8ffUHoNWPst5tMDQ7CWk6S2RiCqR7kANQgPT1CAxrOi/s720/gnm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="720" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEeGou-IodOTZMFc9b9H59h1f_giIX1PWbB3XrVWEyF9lRkNBynWPySOtaGm-T65eyt2NAC5DE0Yqukw2vjh9mpGk2IVN7lAZyakecVh78enUk3xwB77FFVD02AcqJ1KtCo-ggDAoIkqjB8ffUHoNWPst5tMDQ7CWk6S2RiCqR7kANQgPT1CAxrOi/w640-h428/gnm.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>22 - 25 February - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/demon-dentist/" target="_blank">Demon Dentist at Newcastle Theatre Royal </a></p><p>22 February - <a href="https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/street-scientists" target="_blank">Street Scientists at Discovery Musem</a></p><p>23 February - <a href="https://www.ouseburntrust.org.uk/ouseburn-talks" target="_blank">Ouseburn Community Wild Talk at Ouseburn Farm</a></p><p>23 February - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">Showaoke at Alphabetti Theatre (ages 16+)</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>23 February - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/month" target="_blank">Loyle Carner at 02 City Hall </a><br /><br />23 February - <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/noticeboard/item/230223insightspubliclectureamylame.html" target="_blank">Free Newcastle University Public Lecture by Tyneside Geographical Society </a><br /><br />23 - 25 February - <a href="https://www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">Tuesday by Alison Carr at People's Theatre</a></p><p>23 February - <a href="https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/event/treasures-and-curiosities-february-half-term-2023/2023-02-23/" target="_blank">Treasures and Curiosities at Newcastle Cathedral</a></p><p>24 February - <a href="https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/events/month" target="_blank">Black Star Riders at 02 City Hall</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cQjlOR6vfskxIIsRILPSpuloVQ6q9nl_4U-t4R5jZwQy70_NYXyFghI0DtGPuz0abNA_axg_Cko4hmW6trSoWI4DE1yci6JDfB8-YQZbDOl5LG66tGo9Y-kVSQHyxjlFcqAbt9Cgf7bgMGRvwHosQIRX1lwZwUU4dWEMOrvr2S9JHZWmyZbW7HDJ/s1234/blackstarriders.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1234" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cQjlOR6vfskxIIsRILPSpuloVQ6q9nl_4U-t4R5jZwQy70_NYXyFghI0DtGPuz0abNA_axg_Cko4hmW6trSoWI4DE1yci6JDfB8-YQZbDOl5LG66tGo9Y-kVSQHyxjlFcqAbt9Cgf7bgMGRvwHosQIRX1lwZwUU4dWEMOrvr2S9JHZWmyZbW7HDJ/w640-h400/blackstarriders.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>24 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/" target="_blank">Walk Like A Man at Tyne Theatre and Opera House </a><br /><br />24 February - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">Get Crafter Quiz Night at Alphabetti Theatre (16+)</a></p><p>25 Febuary - <a href="https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/whats-on" target="_blank">Improv Jam at Alphabetti Theatre (18+)</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1W31k2fp0wa41-hHckd7zHjcI89LmB75nEAA3bqPy0D0HuHLOFzVEFDVvCdTYoGCUM6WfoiHJpGNTzVsE6Odq5-TSKydK8JU6CVP9fg1eZKdOP0dlTuj6vUC0ip5GbybgSfK7NVbKYp8lyAeiK823PQtcaaAErpj0jqoNpT1xDtk9paJKdry2pM_T/s944/quayside.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="944" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1W31k2fp0wa41-hHckd7zHjcI89LmB75nEAA3bqPy0D0HuHLOFzVEFDVvCdTYoGCUM6WfoiHJpGNTzVsE6Odq5-TSKydK8JU6CVP9fg1eZKdOP0dlTuj6vUC0ip5GbybgSfK7NVbKYp8lyAeiK823PQtcaaAErpj0jqoNpT1xDtk9paJKdry2pM_T/w640-h206/quayside.png" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><br />26 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/" target="_blank">Danny Baker - The Last Sausage Sandwich Tour at Tyne Theatre and Opera House </a><p></p><p>27 February - <a href="https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/" target="_blank">Frankie Boyle Lap of Shame at Tyne Theatre and Opera House (ages 16+)</a></p><p>28 February - <a href="https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events/1789/evening-cookery-club-hawaiian" target="_blank">Evening Cookery Club: Hawaiian at Blackfriars</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReZNyBDB8DGAgPqMeU9h7QkPfHsGDS73Rv1Nq0ft10GxaMVT9a6YKk9aSpi8mkbKFJ8AYYemrJcvZDzSjdS22hMcGYWtapBdwhBcCw053rroCL0CtALJ9OFooCnjcNYxlXoznjO2HsP2JBMcj-H_58Q88S9F6NHlmXEri2GhdwnnCBADouidefEI0/s480/blackfriars2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="480" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReZNyBDB8DGAgPqMeU9h7QkPfHsGDS73Rv1Nq0ft10GxaMVT9a6YKk9aSpi8mkbKFJ8AYYemrJcvZDzSjdS22hMcGYWtapBdwhBcCw053rroCL0CtALJ9OFooCnjcNYxlXoznjO2HsP2JBMcj-H_58Q88S9F6NHlmXEri2GhdwnnCBADouidefEI0/w640-h334/blackfriars2.jpg" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>28 February - <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/noticeboard/item/280223insightspubliclecturevijaykunadian.html" target="_blank">Free Newcastle University Public Lecture - Breaking Down Barriers in the Treatment of Cardivascular Disease</a></p><p>28 February - <a href="https://www.litandphil.org.uk/events/rush-hour-concert-by-the-hebrides-ensemble/" target="_blank">"Rush Hour Concert" by the Hebrides Ensemble at The Lit and Phil</a></p><p>28 Feb - 4 March - <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/unexpected-twist-2/" target="_blank">Unexpected Twist at Newcastle Theatre Royal (ages 8+)</a></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishFFHeV04P_cub0Vx2SPJA32Pvx43wD2Q23swj3urIhOXeW9qROrKc_W6CRk7JL5E-Vr85mPQQclwz4wrTaEi7zCxzV5rMerIlC7LOXngt3kdmCuutEmL5gLM0wMdQ_PeX-CCtILwsouLourEAL1FkX9pW3BZFc6gxBnl9X_Qg-YUBQJJN_gZsPhy/s1500/whatsonvnpin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishFFHeV04P_cub0Vx2SPJA32Pvx43wD2Q23swj3urIhOXeW9qROrKc_W6CRk7JL5E-Vr85mPQQclwz4wrTaEi7zCxzV5rMerIlC7LOXngt3kdmCuutEmL5gLM0wMdQ_PeX-CCtILwsouLourEAL1FkX9pW3BZFc6gxBnl9X_Qg-YUBQJJN_gZsPhy/w426-h640/whatsonvnpin.png" title="What's On in Newcastle | February 2023" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-68197309371405459842023-01-25T15:04:00.003+00:002023-02-06T15:09:44.699+00:0013 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which do not involve food or alcohol)<p> If you're looking for a new <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2020/01/11-fun-date-ideas-in-newcastle-upon-tyne.html" target="_blank">fun date day idea in Newcastle</a> and fancy a change from the usual going out for food or drinks, this list is for you. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RQ4JkP0GXkzjmys9092fVK1XaBo0ySiipESqB-wLGAH9nsaKHhiaxPcZN9XkF9tycMoweZsVmLOVWyfuVMZCkDo_T71zfrnv6IXhi5ou7XNDPcEB5BBKncKagV5ZBhwMvojo1R1GhO9BOsQ7PNbMiX8LKDxL4WtkVzmZl0uGMeocR8gQb11I5-Ge/s1229/DSC_0786.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which do not involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="1229" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RQ4JkP0GXkzjmys9092fVK1XaBo0ySiipESqB-wLGAH9nsaKHhiaxPcZN9XkF9tycMoweZsVmLOVWyfuVMZCkDo_T71zfrnv6IXhi5ou7XNDPcEB5BBKncKagV5ZBhwMvojo1R1GhO9BOsQ7PNbMiX8LKDxL4WtkVzmZl0uGMeocR8gQb11I5-Ge/w640-h420/DSC_0786.jpeg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which do not involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><b>13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which do not involve food or alcohol) </b><br /><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Ghetto Golf</li><li>Everyman Cinema </li><li>Point Blank Shooting </li><li>Gaming at Four Quarters </li><li>Axe Throwing at Hatchett Harry's </li><li>Newcastle Castle </li><li>Art Gallery </li><li>Spa Day </li><li>Victoria Tunnel Tour </li><li>Exhibition Park / Quayside Walk </li><li>Fog on the Tyne Trail </li><li>Theatre </li><li>Make Your Own Wedding Ring Workshop<span><a name='more'></a></span></li></ol><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Ghetto Golf</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYDvwhQ16_bHPESj3IB8IK60Px-djZKkr-N8zbVlfROLhqrurVkhaC7Bwrc6ey9fDcU5b5veAgVIlsWapDLbzuCI7u_-lLEICkoWmaUcEEOLwnTIM6Sgp71e4zMYvnwohjpazJOPIa-BUX8qGr-I-ragerg389LN0Pj7GQMkd4n9o9-CK1JeQwXbQ/s1350/ghettogolf1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYDvwhQ16_bHPESj3IB8IK60Px-djZKkr-N8zbVlfROLhqrurVkhaC7Bwrc6ey9fDcU5b5veAgVIlsWapDLbzuCI7u_-lLEICkoWmaUcEEOLwnTIM6Sgp71e4zMYvnwohjpazJOPIa-BUX8qGr-I-ragerg389LN0Pj7GQMkd4n9o9-CK1JeQwXbQ/w512-h640/ghettogolf1.jpg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>Crazy Golf with a differance and strictly over 18's only. 18 holes in an environment surrounded by bespoke art, giving you something new to explore and be inspired by at every turn. With DJs, cocktails and street food added to the mix. For more info visit <a href="https://www.ghettogolf.co.uk/newcastle/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div><p><br /></p><p><b>Everyman Cinema</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBwx6ncfDucCwqQBwGiJSFESRbUcyxkGYuDXEqzInQLqdTABsDUTenGhUjQa2WhpcJS4kHLi-3UHzQrvpVu_gY9DVFfVmR3q2tmdJApZ1DEcLtfYMhP--seZgvTqNlMAzJSgkwrwemeD18IKC1ZffXIIf584tapO9MCjFkQs-WLZqm2ILFryEyCZC/s991/everyman.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="991" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBwx6ncfDucCwqQBwGiJSFESRbUcyxkGYuDXEqzInQLqdTABsDUTenGhUjQa2WhpcJS4kHLi-3UHzQrvpVu_gY9DVFfVmR3q2tmdJApZ1DEcLtfYMhP--seZgvTqNlMAzJSgkwrwemeD18IKC1ZffXIIf584tapO9MCjFkQs-WLZqm2ILFryEyCZC/w640-h256/everyman.jpeg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Everyman is redefining cinema. Bringing an innovative lifestyle approach, where you swap your soft drink for a nice glass of red wine and a slice of freshly made pizza served to your seat. For more info visit their website <a href="https://www.everymancinema.com/newcastle" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Point Blank</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuyIcS-JiRkxf6lk68wejA_sKse-kH9ttYvMkrtOI1TgwwICsTB3s0mpHjeNjWX6BMJZ7_K3hyt4gwzdKzlTd-eV9FwQHh4hYGxswKRKfBp_jGMEBv74z_YrCaS55jjjksr_D3DealJBbV28YWRs5FH3uyIOIarXBPp1d50cLj9bChXdC-K5RKRF_/s750/pointblank.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuyIcS-JiRkxf6lk68wejA_sKse-kH9ttYvMkrtOI1TgwwICsTB3s0mpHjeNjWX6BMJZ7_K3hyt4gwzdKzlTd-eV9FwQHh4hYGxswKRKfBp_jGMEBv74z_YrCaS55jjjksr_D3DealJBbV28YWRs5FH3uyIOIarXBPp1d50cLj9bChXdC-K5RKRF_/w640-h640/pointblank.jpeg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>With over 200 shooting scenarios to choose from Point Blank offer exceptional shooting realism. With 5 real replica guns in a personal armoury utilising laser technology. Choose from Glocks, Desert Eagles and AK-47's. For more info visit <a href="https://www.pointblankshooting.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Gaming at Four Quarters</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhyVZlu1L7J_5vfS0i2VgrINFFZ39DyB70dKIPMEsobMQx-cLtlT9SnmTDmNhs_vz3HE5ukZk6EgF4Ym35qz03HSoeVLviCj5NFktP1Pzo1QcsEtnFG2SWWycSy7lWDDhFBlq6Asv8rTfMWWVNVJJ6rig5cuoCj0sgSB4tmohkw9Drn5noTGjC1l_/s1763/fourquarters.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="1763" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhyVZlu1L7J_5vfS0i2VgrINFFZ39DyB70dKIPMEsobMQx-cLtlT9SnmTDmNhs_vz3HE5ukZk6EgF4Ym35qz03HSoeVLviCj5NFktP1Pzo1QcsEtnFG2SWWycSy7lWDDhFBlq6Asv8rTfMWWVNVJJ6rig5cuoCj0sgSB4tmohkw9Drn5noTGjC1l_/w640-h178/fourquarters.png" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Four Quarters is new bar filled with a variety of original arcade machines, classic gaming consoles and features a wide range of cocktails and local craft beer. Whether it’s for Goldeneye 007 or Pac-Man, Four Quarters Newcastle is going to be your new favourite gaming spot. Visit their website <a href="https://fourquarters.bar/location/newcastle/" target="_blank">here</a> for more info. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Axe Throwing at Hatchett Harrys</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZOHYLEetOdFX1IPXgJnIqAfnJYmmV0X8Ab-cpdJROpSgKSzrdNp4zbQPCjl0DS8cgFN4I23K7D9kFVbfN05YQ92RBm3nZBbM7lsHgSBa5UnIYVWS8kL_VBUAZd3-RbgbbfeAS3cX3dlyk_kQIY9C-gz4U_Sjo14mKnmiLIEbvRH5ZhO0MfI4X7Dp/s744/hatchetharry.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="744" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZOHYLEetOdFX1IPXgJnIqAfnJYmmV0X8Ab-cpdJROpSgKSzrdNp4zbQPCjl0DS8cgFN4I23K7D9kFVbfN05YQ92RBm3nZBbM7lsHgSBa5UnIYVWS8kL_VBUAZd3-RbgbbfeAS3cX3dlyk_kQIY9C-gz4U_Sjo14mKnmiLIEbvRH5ZhO0MfI4X7Dp/w640-h560/hatchetharry.jpg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Hatchet Harry’s is all about teaching the Canadian back yard past time of axe throwing to the UK, with the help of their coaches you will be sticking axe’s in no time. Hatchet Harrys prides itself on excellent customer service and teaching axe throwing in an enjoyable way with an emphasis on safety. Read our review <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2020/02/indoor-axe-throwing-at-hatchet-harrys-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Newcastle Castle</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfxQm5HRVyW96C8a_p1vp5bnNlkmxv5vjkh8w97CgCArTvpsA6vCcW1DTQB_5Zeq6OW2gpyuQDbyMu5n-NSVKbRRr4gVAxTaaFswYHEkUk74SXzrTQaGS-MgX6waJnetVoAItnKc4Iri8GAZtMFXaKd03YjukUybXY8dYYmhgmDiOOBm551I05o7j/s1600/newcastlecastle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfxQm5HRVyW96C8a_p1vp5bnNlkmxv5vjkh8w97CgCArTvpsA6vCcW1DTQB_5Zeq6OW2gpyuQDbyMu5n-NSVKbRRr4gVAxTaaFswYHEkUk74SXzrTQaGS-MgX6waJnetVoAItnKc4Iri8GAZtMFXaKd03YjukUybXY8dYYmhgmDiOOBm551I05o7j/w640-h426/newcastlecastle.jpg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Steeped in history, this imposing Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of northern England’s turbulent past. Newcastle Castle is where the story of Newcastle began and the reason it got its name. Read our review <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2015/04/newcastle-castle.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Visit an Art Gallery</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTZH9RmmP7qf7TMb-YN0v9RXhgOANrW7JPayOFgyf4-kpU0ASj6MD4iwpubHFWMMtt2ydrizzgZuFCT5Dr85DZlZXe_qG7zGqQYJJdC_uBFciO2bmit9yIjbl0nuDk6xLXFCnNm6F0UxVbukDDOLq8lqpiZWaPLmAJVvW4Cbfqk0EHLPoW4B1DumG/s865/baltic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTZH9RmmP7qf7TMb-YN0v9RXhgOANrW7JPayOFgyf4-kpU0ASj6MD4iwpubHFWMMtt2ydrizzgZuFCT5Dr85DZlZXe_qG7zGqQYJJdC_uBFciO2bmit9yIjbl0nuDk6xLXFCnNm6F0UxVbukDDOLq8lqpiZWaPLmAJVvW4Cbfqk0EHLPoW4B1DumG/w640-h480/baltic.jpg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>There are a few galleries in and around Newcastle you can visit incluing Laing Art Gallery, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and The Hatton Gallery. You can see the top 10 rated art galleries according to trip advisor <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186394-Activities-c49-t1-Newcastle_upon_Tyne_Tyne_and_Wear_England.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Spa Day at Crowne Plaza</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj14YKzj75Kxzg4-QcEq3FB8PT40S6HxvoyTW2YB8GWCt1ibet0I1IASacSUJhA8BtCkCi21eTY1-b4aYh0KTElTwx4Bga_DoniK6yWHiRoXKfz8Dw1wQiTIqt6gKSIUOmJj8IdW8V178medb71aY8XsMhuw8pZFS-jnv-N2b-QdsKbo3jOdbtCiWEU/s1024/crowneplazaspa.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj14YKzj75Kxzg4-QcEq3FB8PT40S6HxvoyTW2YB8GWCt1ibet0I1IASacSUJhA8BtCkCi21eTY1-b4aYh0KTElTwx4Bga_DoniK6yWHiRoXKfz8Dw1wQiTIqt6gKSIUOmJj8IdW8V178medb71aY8XsMhuw8pZFS-jnv-N2b-QdsKbo3jOdbtCiWEU/w640-h360/crowneplazaspa.png" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Mineral House Spa offers a stunning complement of therapeutic and rejuvenating face and body care treatments from around the world. Using only the best products, our team of experienced and highly qualified therapists can put together a package designed specifically for your needs. For more info visit their website <a href="https://cpnewcastlehotel.co.uk/mineral-house-spa/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Victoria Tunnel Tour</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd0-ej1uaQxJN4gTZnh7LhH0ykYPXQffrJLvfJLP2Is70TepqxpJF5QQ_m1W4FpIrrGzVPgUa6KpkOAK8ez2Wbdxx0O1ZF7xtLOqY81ORBU33Xz82ASV_1oaBIHaDpdVSP2ObZnc7aCefBV-Dx9hVnsdd63lJ0NJ2vFd2PL1riUzDKTDidpq0Wkm1q/s1261/victoriatunnel.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1261" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd0-ej1uaQxJN4gTZnh7LhH0ykYPXQffrJLvfJLP2Is70TepqxpJF5QQ_m1W4FpIrrGzVPgUa6KpkOAK8ez2Wbdxx0O1ZF7xtLOqY81ORBU33Xz82ASV_1oaBIHaDpdVSP2ObZnc7aCefBV-Dx9hVnsdd63lJ0NJ2vFd2PL1riUzDKTDidpq0Wkm1q/w640-h424/victoriatunnel.jpeg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>The Victoria Tunnel streches from The Town Moor to the River Tyne. Orginally a wagonway to transport coal from Spital Tongues Colliery it was then converted to an air raid shelter during World War 2. Read our review <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/victoria-tunnel-tour-what-to-expect.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Walk along the Quayside or around Exhibition Park</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBxm7YXYLRQ0bxj66PV5yYg79sfiO5HlkxBoNqrBuuEB2qD0ODQDxUKPZzsapxlryTcy6iQOK9Ow6wSlQ9MFwpqpTpi-0sQIsXGnxb4EKTqhiFODiG7SRYuyT_wgUEAzkSZ7TFZ5kvdBJqCArVjpgOLVeZ4Y2HpW6nueXnC0Nh3wD2fmzRq4dzhfz/s649/exhibitionpark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBxm7YXYLRQ0bxj66PV5yYg79sfiO5HlkxBoNqrBuuEB2qD0ODQDxUKPZzsapxlryTcy6iQOK9Ow6wSlQ9MFwpqpTpi-0sQIsXGnxb4EKTqhiFODiG7SRYuyT_wgUEAzkSZ7TFZ5kvdBJqCArVjpgOLVeZ4Y2HpW6nueXnC0Nh3wD2fmzRq4dzhfz/w480-h640/exhibitionpark.jpg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="480" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Fresh air, outdoors, beatiful scenery whether in sunshine or snow a walk around Exhibition Park or along the Quayside is a lovely day out anytime of year.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Fog on the Tyne Trail</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL898ladfm1ujylsGKKXW5bohokb5tTFJtpchsCYmm5ENeFMpWw6DkeONf7yCCkkSN11TQF9az5sRLsgPTImgCcThnugyCQGm_VqVFQYug31YMPxD3O4JirWuFhDJg1lML7ux8-8T7IbO7OAGbzRXi2xH15GBSeBoECwHkGUevehOw5Z-tYfhjCWre/s787/fogonthetyne.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="787" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL898ladfm1ujylsGKKXW5bohokb5tTFJtpchsCYmm5ENeFMpWw6DkeONf7yCCkkSN11TQF9az5sRLsgPTImgCcThnugyCQGm_VqVFQYug31YMPxD3O4JirWuFhDJg1lML7ux8-8T7IbO7OAGbzRXi2xH15GBSeBoECwHkGUevehOw5Z-tYfhjCWre/w640-h608/fogonthetyne.jpg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Dust off your spy gadgets and get ready for an action-packed adventure. A self-guided spy mission trail begins at the Millennium Bridge and will soon have you delving into Newcastle's rich engineering history - all whilst hunting high and low for captivating clues. For more info visit their websit <a href="https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/days-out-newcastle-tyne-wear?variant=39342508703789" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Catch a show at the Theatre</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidX5RdiytdRRMn9o9y0FrW3J2aOpUtU3WNgBS1awiub62X1od5MqTjV8h_zm1HSwaX0TeqCLa_dTD6-Hm_ecNePDfCsbHIGkGKZcIVmB3bZGnhGmcXzJOhZGXObQpGtHfG4y6XPU4gcJCLdH3r4ZCq1Oqs150wEncvCaLTqrh60dlUrrelEvhnHvn8/s802/theatreroyal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="802" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidX5RdiytdRRMn9o9y0FrW3J2aOpUtU3WNgBS1awiub62X1od5MqTjV8h_zm1HSwaX0TeqCLa_dTD6-Hm_ecNePDfCsbHIGkGKZcIVmB3bZGnhGmcXzJOhZGXObQpGtHfG4y6XPU4gcJCLdH3r4ZCq1Oqs150wEncvCaLTqrh60dlUrrelEvhnHvn8/w640-h518/theatreroyal.jpg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Newcastle has a rich history of theatre and with many theatre venues around Newcastle there will always be a show to take in. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Make Your Own Wedding Ring Workshop</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_pPL6mmjaYTBThoWp0vd9bLO2YRNVRBsifeJnPqf019dIUaU16l_CG-q2pP1SXGqLCxrEhRNWt0qjI3CoDwBQEDqmR9klSpy_r65ZStYaBObGZ3oi6afYqTYFH8Ul6diafQY4J5ZdNMwaWQwVy8jd44KEJ5ob28rU_r50prQtotOR20OBkwC9bm1/s300/weddingring.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_pPL6mmjaYTBThoWp0vd9bLO2YRNVRBsifeJnPqf019dIUaU16l_CG-q2pP1SXGqLCxrEhRNWt0qjI3CoDwBQEDqmR9klSpy_r65ZStYaBObGZ3oi6afYqTYFH8Ul6diafQY4J5ZdNMwaWQwVy8jd44KEJ5ob28rU_r50prQtotOR20OBkwC9bm1/w640-h427/weddingring.jpg" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which don’t involve food or alcohol)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Couples are invited to a consultation to discuss what they want to make to ensure that they will create exactly what reflects their personality and their relationship. There is a choice of materials including sterling silver, 9ct or 18ct gold in white yellow or rose, and a choice of widths and finishes. All rings are fully hallmarked as a measure of quality assurance by the London assay office. For more info visit their website <a href="https://www.theglamorousowl.com/wedding-rings-1" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOipb-TGqKM7uH83xkFoc9pudDa_I2dlbmvwDQ3ZCY_4vz8A1NsVS_1kukHLD9syKSR1WTqAyUNlwSf4Pm8SHgGa-SaA0bYIOE5uHpNL6s4AAaWg00RinrYdn6tHqhiLZJMUzMU-k6FTRsMpmzUWMjMo-XZYefi-nRUllB8FZVljktEUB0fn6R6rL/s1500/datevnpin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which do not involve food or alcohol)" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOipb-TGqKM7uH83xkFoc9pudDa_I2dlbmvwDQ3ZCY_4vz8A1NsVS_1kukHLD9syKSR1WTqAyUNlwSf4Pm8SHgGa-SaA0bYIOE5uHpNL6s4AAaWg00RinrYdn6tHqhiLZJMUzMU-k6FTRsMpmzUWMjMo-XZYefi-nRUllB8FZVljktEUB0fn6R6rL/w426-h640/datevnpin.png" title="13 Date Ideas in Newcastle (which do not involve food or alcohol)" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-28180599880060300052023-01-24T13:59:00.003+00:002023-02-06T15:10:58.637+00:00Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhNwpnV8MOYtQ07HorTE9FJ8mNXv7rBO_NH-6bUVidKAGlbfnBLJW3S8QVKcDreY2AC0qMKy9pAM4ZedXsNiVOPqUwfvgDOCxfxLKTfk6QEPGoHPSZhRusauQLM7GTZYob7FG2vgVatOKlvQpfo9Fo_ElBkZZ5KAUPhkPlI7OJqnsXA6GKbo_JMkf/s865/hiboublanc1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhNwpnV8MOYtQ07HorTE9FJ8mNXv7rBO_NH-6bUVidKAGlbfnBLJW3S8QVKcDreY2AC0qMKy9pAM4ZedXsNiVOPqUwfvgDOCxfxLKTfk6QEPGoHPSZhRusauQLM7GTZYob7FG2vgVatOKlvQpfo9Fo_ElBkZZ5KAUPhkPlI7OJqnsXA6GKbo_JMkf/w640-h480/hiboublanc1.jpg" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Just before Christmas Sam and I went out in Newcastle to celebrate Sam's birthday and to enjoy <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2022/11/36-festive-things-to-do-in-newcastle.html" target="_blank">some festive fun in Newcastle</a> (we also stayed at <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2023/01/maldron-hotel-newcastle-review.html" target="_blank">the Maldron Newcastle</a> ). Part of our celebrations was a meal at Hibou Blanc on High Bridge.</p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>As you enter Hibou Blanc you are met with a large central bar with a great Chandalier over head. You make your way around the bar to the restaurant where we were shown to our table. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXAst2mNOiW3t6p4LEtI0TW5bNsS1Yg-v0d3BI7dOUOkzbgBBhs5cij4BC0V2V_2opIyG3v3fEL_n2zXCgw2mxgRKeM42R6t1QGKJnQUl2XO8lhPow4z4iIuMfkQlNnTRXLpluKZCjVmdTMHB1wBYJkjhzLBE4n8G8XFBD-F_HF8aJTFtAygYLQUV/s707/hiboublac2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="707" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXAst2mNOiW3t6p4LEtI0TW5bNsS1Yg-v0d3BI7dOUOkzbgBBhs5cij4BC0V2V_2opIyG3v3fEL_n2zXCgw2mxgRKeM42R6t1QGKJnQUl2XO8lhPow4z4iIuMfkQlNnTRXLpluKZCjVmdTMHB1wBYJkjhzLBE4n8G8XFBD-F_HF8aJTFtAygYLQUV/w640-h586/hiboublac2.jpg" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The Bar and Restaurant are decorated with framed pictures and oranate mirrors giving the place a stylish feel with a little bit of classic glamour.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-7Uvb69DoPpE5T8HucSUYmUe8qJ1PDgf3p8DQ_tLfHgIf2ey0EkJaFl4eLxWjcPoCxuX53943qti1UH_aXRcvcM4nQ5ozkP5W57D-RRFLi-IhaBLqm6Csf8blZvIRTGBFD1XjO7Mzwt_Ws2Kf0NOZYJC3llgBlVvvQlucjDOHT-YW_iwdmcsQ5oW/s667/hiboublanc3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="667" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-7Uvb69DoPpE5T8HucSUYmUe8qJ1PDgf3p8DQ_tLfHgIf2ey0EkJaFl4eLxWjcPoCxuX53943qti1UH_aXRcvcM4nQ5ozkP5W57D-RRFLi-IhaBLqm6Csf8blZvIRTGBFD1XjO7Mzwt_Ws2Kf0NOZYJC3llgBlVvvQlucjDOHT-YW_iwdmcsQ5oW/w640-h622/hiboublanc3.jpg" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwV_5dXF7wsCI6YKjGg1vNM3q8mUOjFIn8pMZqBN92dNzD-4xTP0-E59prRneTErhlwMhSQmY1zBVeXMcpW29G_78CIa7iHugJMaBjNyxwc0O8E8Dp4Cmk6C4_TbJsY-CvCRtgNvfmxtu22MkfTqUxFhiHmq_KAOUGiLEem0grWZ3mV3LyIspQ6Uuz/s293/hiboublanc4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="293" height="481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwV_5dXF7wsCI6YKjGg1vNM3q8mUOjFIn8pMZqBN92dNzD-4xTP0-E59prRneTErhlwMhSQmY1zBVeXMcpW29G_78CIa7iHugJMaBjNyxwc0O8E8Dp4Cmk6C4_TbJsY-CvCRtgNvfmxtu22MkfTqUxFhiHmq_KAOUGiLEem0grWZ3mV3LyIspQ6Uuz/w640-h481/hiboublanc4.jpg" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>We ordered a bottle of wine and had a look at the menu, although we already had an idea what we wanted (does anyone not study a menu before going out for a meal?). We were dining from the Christmas Early Evening Menu which was two courses for £26. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Sam had been craving Cauliflower soup so already knew she would be ordering this. While I was torn between the Pheasant, Ham and Rabbit Terrine or the Prawn Cocktail. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>In the end the fact I hadn't had Rabbit in so long that the terrine won and I wasn't disappointed. I love game and the meaty flavours of this terrine were perfectly accented with the Onion Marmalade.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxQV-BeJU0SQn1FG0fhXSjxCc-Q6y3ZEuEWBtsVbXtgRuZc0909buMWHpzNtS2Ux0Mt3XyVJgzVxFFHukn2iPKtepyncjEaFJuP-GhDbz4gwT7GGLyjkMJ_pDwH2eJcMmXxq25ScFp4UPheD21Y4yIZuNzCepdWODeFtPb5Lzy2xeQskfhlG128a4/s782/hiboublanc5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="782" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxQV-BeJU0SQn1FG0fhXSjxCc-Q6y3ZEuEWBtsVbXtgRuZc0909buMWHpzNtS2Ux0Mt3XyVJgzVxFFHukn2iPKtepyncjEaFJuP-GhDbz4gwT7GGLyjkMJ_pDwH2eJcMmXxq25ScFp4UPheD21Y4yIZuNzCepdWODeFtPb5Lzy2xeQskfhlG128a4/w640-h532/hiboublanc5.jpg" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35s-JlQ7L_TBajgyThYmV10bLfDy_83wKdyArKxS-yBWHJHtXO6TzHGCnVTwI_DPEIQDHdFfH-fx8bQnMQ7n5JxefDb_c9i0IOs4cdBT5tac7yg1btXPyVVv4P9W_nxQb-LL4MUlyB_wV1wHf1I8OeToR8v1qCgWPrNQNyuNGIX6cwcm4WRTtIneM/s708/hiboublanc6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="708" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35s-JlQ7L_TBajgyThYmV10bLfDy_83wKdyArKxS-yBWHJHtXO6TzHGCnVTwI_DPEIQDHdFfH-fx8bQnMQ7n5JxefDb_c9i0IOs4cdBT5tac7yg1btXPyVVv4P9W_nxQb-LL4MUlyB_wV1wHf1I8OeToR8v1qCgWPrNQNyuNGIX6cwcm4WRTtIneM/w640-h586/hiboublanc6.jpg" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Onto the mains, Sam had already made her mind up she was having the Traditional Roast Turkey, but I had a hankering for something different so decided to try the Fillet of Hake. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>My Hake was delicious with perfectly crispy skin and succulent flakey flesh. The addition of Smoked Bacon and Hazelnuts really made ths dish stand out for me. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOhlnIMfhfwtBoOHjqsbMIkuwoXv7jVVp8z-qwOENz9lawVfl3mxc8jnVoJModkYuQsdQ0Zfc_hxKhWqtAEucBUb0B_xFJgFZVSz3UmZqnEfKdSI28s8VeKLs8vc2FGviOQ6HWo_Zd80OMlqtL0-ETM-NUHsReWxXhB8GiQ4wjcfRIAtyB6JmWFP5/s751/hiboublanc8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="751" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOhlnIMfhfwtBoOHjqsbMIkuwoXv7jVVp8z-qwOENz9lawVfl3mxc8jnVoJModkYuQsdQ0Zfc_hxKhWqtAEucBUb0B_xFJgFZVSz3UmZqnEfKdSI28s8VeKLs8vc2FGviOQ6HWo_Zd80OMlqtL0-ETM-NUHsReWxXhB8GiQ4wjcfRIAtyB6JmWFP5/w640-h552/hiboublanc8.jpg" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxaOkZAx3wmmhfNl2Kf2z3QRjBHOsvQAKoqRKpPtUJgr1LPRJ55ws98ONeIWD-PH_03W9PD12Jx3BD3nNnUWZ3fL_roARjc_JX_PFntEGs2crT0GLimcVlZpxuxlPBlRl2cW8sCULp4GCeOtbv-3QiwSmePSL1VafGxx6FJlTV-LW1-ZViCcbSem-/s837/hiboublanc7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="837" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxaOkZAx3wmmhfNl2Kf2z3QRjBHOsvQAKoqRKpPtUJgr1LPRJ55ws98ONeIWD-PH_03W9PD12Jx3BD3nNnUWZ3fL_roARjc_JX_PFntEGs2crT0GLimcVlZpxuxlPBlRl2cW8sCULp4GCeOtbv-3QiwSmePSL1VafGxx6FJlTV-LW1-ZViCcbSem-/w640-h496/hiboublanc7.jpg" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>After our meal we moved to the bar so Sam could finish the last of the wine and I could have a Pint and plan the rest of our night out. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOAsG73DHHGf5tqnoZotXcsm7jfjk8l_fFArOQUjlz4MOMT8AYXsqY04n4ezP2Ghc15_KR1Ofxh0s6mJbkSsilxeKTw4LidLvcBQxKGkUqw3K-wXDNiC7Ev3ItmtWOwLS7O7x7MhgWh7QpdNmSOdh_o-p17Mx1uYJY-RX7xkYlLC4TT0FK1HFcya_/s865/hiboublanc9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOAsG73DHHGf5tqnoZotXcsm7jfjk8l_fFArOQUjlz4MOMT8AYXsqY04n4ezP2Ghc15_KR1Ofxh0s6mJbkSsilxeKTw4LidLvcBQxKGkUqw3K-wXDNiC7Ev3ItmtWOwLS7O7x7MhgWh7QpdNmSOdh_o-p17Mx1uYJY-RX7xkYlLC4TT0FK1HFcya_/w640-h480/hiboublanc9.jpg" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p><p>This was the best meal we have had in Newcastle for a long time and was really great value for money. We are trying to find an excuse to go back as there are loads of other dishes on the main menu we want to try. </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnj1pWLialB03n0wfH1xhKjZ2eB_ZrF3FJA8zvRKQeCyccAhGN6AB5ZmBszMxkwVnJCAKrBA7RweD9CGXVL8jfYdZM-itbjaRQuHRZZAPwSdNWeRP14KAFmfY5W_jrGs-UIJtn8XZCPwYbn69Xm019LvOnZTcMt05Z_Ge_Hhbwte1a8rj-L4K4Lhf/s1500/hibouvnpin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnj1pWLialB03n0wfH1xhKjZ2eB_ZrF3FJA8zvRKQeCyccAhGN6AB5ZmBszMxkwVnJCAKrBA7RweD9CGXVL8jfYdZM-itbjaRQuHRZZAPwSdNWeRP14KAFmfY5W_jrGs-UIJtn8XZCPwYbn69Xm019LvOnZTcMt05Z_Ge_Hhbwte1a8rj-L4K4Lhf/w426-h640/hibouvnpin.png" title="Hibou Blanc | Newcastle | Review" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-84810780580232445452023-01-18T20:12:00.003+00:002023-02-06T15:11:57.296+00:00The Closest Water Parks to Newcastle <p>Prices and info checked in January 2022. Please always check details with venues direct when making plans and before heading out. There are (ad) affiliate links in this post.<br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2unToHxbKygp2mISH1j0FKEc5oJ88D_YNr3JySQYGMbcJxoYjVwJGhmch-JDt9WX1pu5_WHJmcdaSeq9n1aNPiktD_74UjOsYx88FK7zk0c-ClTWyTtgaYD1MsDvgGli6Y3otjkwVhYlab32b860x7T_TqnVtmwlCFgE6PQ6nAewkRa2o4WsKC8dM=s960" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Closest Water Parks to Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2unToHxbKygp2mISH1j0FKEc5oJ88D_YNr3JySQYGMbcJxoYjVwJGhmch-JDt9WX1pu5_WHJmcdaSeq9n1aNPiktD_74UjOsYx88FK7zk0c-ClTWyTtgaYD1MsDvgGli6Y3otjkwVhYlab32b860x7T_TqnVtmwlCFgE6PQ6nAewkRa2o4WsKC8dM=w640-h480" title="The Closest Water Parks to Newcastle" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit Calypso Cove </td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I would strongly recommend checking for any slide / activity height restrictions and admissions policies (with adult:child ratios) with venues if you are going to book somewhere to avoid any disappointments. Information may have changed after this post was published and it is always important to check with venues direct.</p><a name='more'></a><p><span></span><br />I first shared this post as lots of people ask 'where is our closest water park?' in our North East Days Out Facebook group and I wanted to put together a post with a list of suggestions. <br /><br />Unfortunately, we don't have any waterparks in the North East. Wet n Wild in North Shields closed in 2020 and does not like it will reopen any time soon. <br /><br />The closest water park to Newcastle is sadly just under 3 hours away by car / train. <br /><br />If you're looking for a pool with slides closer to home, <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2022/01/prudhoe-waterworld-swimming-soft-play.html" target="_blank">Prudhoe Waterworld</a> and <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2022/09/berwick-swimming-pool-leisure-centre.html" target="_blank">Berwick Swimming Pool</a> both have slides or you could try Haven Point in South Shields. </p><div><div><div><br />I would recommend booking sessions in advance of your visit if required and reading through all of the safety/guidance on their website before you do.</div><div><br /><br />Click on any of the photos to zoom in. <br /><br />One last thing before we jump in, if you are looking for outdoor swimming pools near Newcastle, check out this link: <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2019/07/5-outdoor-swimming-pools-2-hour-newcastle.html" target="_blank">Outdoor Swimming Pools near Newcastle </a><div><br /><div><h2 style="text-align: center;">Swimming Pool Essentials </h2><div><br /></div><ul><li>These <a href="https://amzn.to/3zLFnAa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dry robe towels</a> are brilliant for drying and getting changed - no having to try and hold onto your towl as you change. <br /><br /></li><li>If your budget doesn't stretch to dry robes or you are travelling light, microfibre towels are brilliant. They take up less room and are more absorbent. <a href="https://amzn.to/3tHr9MY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this range from £9. </a><br /><br /></li><li>If you don't want to leave valuables by the poolside or want to take some snaps in the pool (observing local rules and privacy of course), <a href="https://amzn.to/3xUcmzV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out these waterproof phone cases </a><br /><br /></li><li>Need swimming goggles in a hurry? <a href="https://amzn.to/3mZ1iw0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Some of these options are available</a> with next and same day delivery. <br /><br /></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xZMjZ5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A range of swim bags </a><br /><br /></li><li>Check that toys are allowed and if they are, <a href="https://amzn.to/3O101QZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here is a decent range</a> including dive sticks, floats and pool games <br /><br /></li><li>Post swim, I recommend a <a href="https://amzn.to/3xBUSbi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tangle teezer</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3xYwPVe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">detangling spray</a> if your kids have long hair<br /><br /></li><li>This <a href="https://amzn.to/3A0weEb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 in 1 Swim Shampoo for Kids</a> is brilliant </li></ul></div><div><p></p><h2><br />Blackpool Sandcastle </h2><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOf_p7PQDp_wDccC92lbhX5teui4zpoLWX0CwLO8KDfkcTgdEs9eAZJiB5CVqpzKFik8uC8SXHMP33KtKzDpsEucDU74oo-AzLMChgNgi8xSGGYZmjQpLr4gjUiW7yyeFwQ7F2679wvHDPm6eyj3oHiBGVuMkCM6WCGJsp1RcS0jWCmwCtCYMSRHok=s952" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Blackpool Sandcastle" border="0" data-original-height="952" data-original-width="760" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOf_p7PQDp_wDccC92lbhX5teui4zpoLWX0CwLO8KDfkcTgdEs9eAZJiB5CVqpzKFik8uC8SXHMP33KtKzDpsEucDU74oo-AzLMChgNgi8xSGGYZmjQpLr4gjUiW7yyeFwQ7F2679wvHDPm6eyj3oHiBGVuMkCM6WCGJsp1RcS0jWCmwCtCYMSRHok=w510-h640" title="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Blackpool Sandcastle" width="510" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit : Sandcastle Waterpark </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK's largest indoor waterpark with more than 18 slides and attractions including the world's largest indoor roller coaster waterslide, wave pool and master blaster. <br /><br />Admission covers a 3 hour session and is £12-£22 per person. Under 3s go free. <a href="https://www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk/plan-your-day/opening-and-closing-times/" target="_blank">You can check opening times here. </a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicVCAOep5VMajuww0emsKFBU4HMEvsCRnLA072ucPYqaQqyZNTP8Lrw-0E90N2DiME3Z8K7JKnP9AxUX46bAkhls-xnfSOSCEtsvrMRk3_YuZ7Mqk1rBhC1WD6IinbPgRb6A63O2rCmacilKfGjdD-bpfPnMTzSYdkzaOCCL8NNz_5MUaRbd_iVL5K=s995" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="995" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicVCAOep5VMajuww0emsKFBU4HMEvsCRnLA072ucPYqaQqyZNTP8Lrw-0E90N2DiME3Z8K7JKnP9AxUX46bAkhls-xnfSOSCEtsvrMRk3_YuZ7Mqk1rBhC1WD6IinbPgRb6A63O2rCmacilKfGjdD-bpfPnMTzSYdkzaOCCL8NNz_5MUaRbd_iVL5K=w640-h520" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Supervision is as follows: <br /><ul><li>All children under the age of 11 need to be supervised by an adult </li><li>1 adult can supervise one child aged 3 years or younger </li><li>1 adult can supervise 2 children aged 3-7 years </li><li>1 adult can supervise 2 children over the age of 8 who are weak or non-swimmers (cannot swim 25m)</li></ul><div>You can find lots of info re:access on <a href="https://www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk/access-for-all/" target="_blank">their website here </a>or call their dedicated access hotline. <br /><br /></div>There are lots of facilities at Sandcastle Waterpark including VIP Cabanas, waterside snack bar, swimming aids, pram storage, family changing rooms and more. <br /><br />Blackpool Pleasure Beach is just across the road and the <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/11/big-blue-hotel-blackpool-deluxe-family-room-review.html" target="_blank">Big Blue Hotel </a>is super convenient if you wish to make a weekend of it. <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2019/05/48-hours-in-blackpool-with-merlin-annual-pass.html" target="_blank">You can read my full guide to visiting Blackpool here. </a></div><div><br /><ul><li>154 miles from Newcastle </li><li>2 hours 47 minutes drive time </li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk/">https://www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk/</a></li><li>How to reach by public transport: Bus or Train to Blackpool. The train takes around 3 hours 30 mins from Newcastle-Blackpool with two changes. </li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX6zxIy2ySlzQWsYYr_4Vc9gUJK2kjWEqvjfOeW7-lfyN5Kz3t02LgBEC8RGNu1lG_h0R2cw_zwDDoVRdHWfPHa_Kmrj04JgIv8lEdwhj2Z3Ch_RyWdpxn9tafkqNeqAsI2e2IhExvQArSVSjOV3MeGtM3HOpsDv3oAIjI6ytH5gPEN31AbYm0JBGY=s589" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="589" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX6zxIy2ySlzQWsYYr_4Vc9gUJK2kjWEqvjfOeW7-lfyN5Kz3t02LgBEC8RGNu1lG_h0R2cw_zwDDoVRdHWfPHa_Kmrj04JgIv8lEdwhj2Z3Ch_RyWdpxn9tafkqNeqAsI2e2IhExvQArSVSjOV3MeGtM3HOpsDv3oAIjI6ytH5gPEN31AbYm0JBGY=w400-h356" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2><br />Alpamare Scarborough </h2><h2><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYvxdlAkYa_CGH29bicPMXM-MKjcFFzSHX6t-jYgjR0GlpFLcrx2ObEpD8-alSXOmgWNb_iN4yJ8oawgKge54YBcFBemXzpLD_bPRRldsze2RZkPoaRVe_pvtxFzUOBu_WYBV88zg5zTmk_v6Cktsd77nkRVeJVbHOmje9kUVD8a_AGmXjj8UJpeeO=s960" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Alpamare Scarborough" border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYvxdlAkYa_CGH29bicPMXM-MKjcFFzSHX6t-jYgjR0GlpFLcrx2ObEpD8-alSXOmgWNb_iN4yJ8oawgKge54YBcFBemXzpLD_bPRRldsze2RZkPoaRVe_pvtxFzUOBu_WYBV88zg5zTmk_v6Cktsd77nkRVeJVbHOmje9kUVD8a_AGmXjj8UJpeeO=w640-h360" title="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Alpamare Scarborough" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit. : Alpamare</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></h2>Alpamare Scarborough is a popular waterpark with followers and somewhere I see recommended time and time again. It is part indoor, part outdoor but the outdoor area is heated and I've heard it's fine in all weathers. <br /><br />Waterpark admission (peak) is as follows: <br /><ul><li>Swimmers aged 16+ - £18 </li><li>Spectator - £10 </li><li>Child aged 6-15 - £14 </li><li>Child aged 1-5 - £5 </li><li>Child under 1 - Free </li></ul><div>Sessions last for 3 hours. I can't seem to find any info re: their supervision policy - please let you know if you spot this and I will add the info to my post. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsxEvE-1OmFlak8Pa4wkd2neH3V7WrUQ6RttDoiqdmLQvqr0mf85zgRM0w04c1TqoQMEN24O8qXjS3OT_6E6LiHfaWscy2MUSY6sfdJuBDVu6xUgx_utsCnpaYAguX9oTZwLqdlJS55qiAKRb71jjJdQAJAP26xM7RjEKWyko8ivFeENhDZ0kBzOrb=s1209" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Alpamare Scarborough Map" border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="1209" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsxEvE-1OmFlak8Pa4wkd2neH3V7WrUQ6RttDoiqdmLQvqr0mf85zgRM0w04c1TqoQMEN24O8qXjS3OT_6E6LiHfaWscy2MUSY6sfdJuBDVu6xUgx_utsCnpaYAguX9oTZwLqdlJS55qiAKRb71jjJdQAJAP26xM7RjEKWyko8ivFeENhDZ0kBzOrb=w640-h396" title="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Alpamare Scarborough Map" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>There are lots of facilities to enjoy including a wave pool, warm outdoor pool, splash pool, infinity pool plus 4 big waterslides and a bar and cafe. There is a spa on site but this is chargeable separately. </div><div><br /><br />We love visiting Scarborough and would recommend <a href="https://escape2thesands.com/" target="_blank">the Sands Apartments</a> which are next to the swimming pool or the Camping and Caravanning Club Campsite which is a very short drive (or walk). We stayed in their <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2015/09/ready-camp-scarborough-glamping-review.html" target="_blank">Ready Camp tents</a> a few years ago. </div><div><br /><br />If you are looking for somewhere cheap and cheerful, <a href="https://tidd.ly/3FVzzUZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Premier Inn rooms are available from around £35</a> for a family of 4 (<a href="https://tidd.ly/3JHZkup" target="_blank">Scarborough North Bay is the closest</a>) and there are three Haven Holiday sites to choose from which are a short drive / bus ride away (I recommend <a href="https://tidd.ly/3G3e1FU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dolphin</a>, <a href="https://tidd.ly/3zuaU7s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Primrose Valley</a> or <a href="https://tidd.ly/3F04M8h" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reighton Sands. </a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2015/09/scarborough-north-bay-attractions-whats-on.html" target="_blank">You can read my guide featuring other things to do in North Bay Scarborough here. </a><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>89 miles from Newcastle </li><li>2 hours 2 minutes drive time </li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.alpamare.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.alpamare.co.uk/</a></li><li>How to reach by public transport : Bus or train to Scarborough. The X11 Bus runs from Newcaslte-Scarborough in the summer months and takes around 3 hours. By train it should take around 2 hours 50 minutes with one change. </li></ul><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOVMWWazU-so-G8i2Xt3Ixn20FWIl_epO6rnA7QCh1FtCMxIL6q0bXlu6c5StjX7E7chn_NRkjRBrq9Ikfn21eeVvor9HgtnNw0Shnj8TcPOkzHg5ZhN2PbG--pPqzc2XepH5ehpkdW2dwXRCwTUDsXX0Tn33Fg2sPSm_3MlqkqoaQM2odqP9kIjcO=s723" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="723" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOVMWWazU-so-G8i2Xt3Ixn20FWIl_epO6rnA7QCh1FtCMxIL6q0bXlu6c5StjX7E7chn_NRkjRBrq9Ikfn21eeVvor9HgtnNw0Shnj8TcPOkzHg5ZhN2PbG--pPqzc2XepH5ehpkdW2dwXRCwTUDsXX0Tn33Fg2sPSm_3MlqkqoaQM2odqP9kIjcO=w400-h323" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h2>Calypso Cove Waterpark Barnsley </h2><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPH_b7giV9ywV63qWbm86XqKyLUV6mGuYxH4MXx8WctAUwCVWAMcZW1RR_WjwkwHFQGWUZ8pda8RNZ9vrrda39KjYCZMfNIKFqRHpbRXavRyAgBJ412bmpx5QZ0i-iEs9LhZFrQ_y1izFQWcOFSSo00YY0yIgJZkGlzgcMJDcs8OurqnLEENuLZIYv=s960" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Calypso Cove Barnsley" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPH_b7giV9ywV63qWbm86XqKyLUV6mGuYxH4MXx8WctAUwCVWAMcZW1RR_WjwkwHFQGWUZ8pda8RNZ9vrrda39KjYCZMfNIKFqRHpbRXavRyAgBJ412bmpx5QZ0i-iEs9LhZFrQ_y1izFQWcOFSSo00YY0yIgJZkGlzgcMJDcs8OurqnLEENuLZIYv=w640-h480" title="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Calypso Cove Barnsley" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit : Calypso Cove</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Calypso Cove claim they have some of the fastest waterslides in the UK. The theme park is pirate themed and you can walk the plank, race your mates on splash ahoy or choose your own music when you ride the kraken. There is also a cafe on site. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoPfLI6MJXXmgEdsuLoN3F37JcA7viJrpbq_oRbEV5zfyvtANs18mtl4ZMj9CCYckaje3DsteUcPgEn-pgnPxW2tVbJM4OQetJu9aVPUPXCO3xy1WFiM3epxmdml-CFSlYoqqXy_Qz7zn7faY8wog0QYIQBdRI5tOxgkZeVIrOl-k7uzRTujQ0fmQo=s1159" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="1159" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoPfLI6MJXXmgEdsuLoN3F37JcA7viJrpbq_oRbEV5zfyvtANs18mtl4ZMj9CCYckaje3DsteUcPgEn-pgnPxW2tVbJM4OQetJu9aVPUPXCO3xy1WFiM3epxmdml-CFSlYoqqXy_Qz7zn7faY8wog0QYIQBdRI5tOxgkZeVIrOl-k7uzRTujQ0fmQo=w640-h296" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Prices are pretty reasonable but sessions are only for 1.5 hours. A family swim is £25-£29. Their admissions policy is as follows: <br /><br /><ul><li>All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by someone aged 16+ in the water </li><li>Under 4 years - one adult can accompany one child who is not wearing buoyancy aids or two children who are wearing buoyancy aids. </li><li>4-7 years - one adult can accompany two children (with or without buoyancy aids)</li><li>Mixed ages (aged 8 or under) - one adult can accompany two children if both are wearing buoyancy aids or one is wearing a buoyancy aid and the other can swim 50m</li></ul><div><br /></div></div></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwZ05_PEux0caA7nwj4c89NcUqqbBHHWo7nS3LJi56WaHojRiLGbvNT0eqV3Hm2Og-EroUG1mTUT279Lgc3ttkCxZkp86R22g10XMsphKydOKoUBdM_N4yZDlm8N2BO_Je3x249aM2mNfN9oRb7DwA-zU0R29VGFitC41_KxK-gbaJqmZGJkWQw47I=s720" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Calypso Cove Barnsley" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwZ05_PEux0caA7nwj4c89NcUqqbBHHWo7nS3LJi56WaHojRiLGbvNT0eqV3Hm2Og-EroUG1mTUT279Lgc3ttkCxZkp86R22g10XMsphKydOKoUBdM_N4yZDlm8N2BO_Je3x249aM2mNfN9oRb7DwA-zU0R29VGFitC41_KxK-gbaJqmZGJkWQw47I=w640-h426" title="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Calypso Cove Barnsley" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit : Calypso Cove </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />If you are looking for somewhere to stay, <a href="https://tidd.ly/3q1ymWQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this Premier Inn</a> is a 0.5 mile walk from Barnsley Town Centre / the waterpark and is available from £35 per room per night. Interconnecting rooms are also available. </div><div><br /><ul><li>118 miles from Newcastle </li><li>2 hours 6 minutes drive time </li><li>Website: <a href="https://calypsocove.metrodome.org.uk/opening-times" target="_blank">https://calypsocove.metrodome.org.uk/opening-times</a></li><li>How to reach by public transport: The quickest way is by train. Newcastle-Barnsley should take around 3 hours 30 minutes with two changes. </li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvztEc1wrvjqqaqFhXAj_0IBfmJh5DruepxF1-gy6INZHrbBUdhNGvoFp-TL_COYNLBsMbdPgQsbc74Q8UwAd10c2lZoyfGK4Z8gpgc7pfvvQWF2npgv55zJ_5zNrwln4UkBBG5W8KWXqKjzMSbTCS4MpzgtZSOjcRsVEqiuJPEsPG2RtEVSekGRWe=s691" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="552" data-original-width="691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvztEc1wrvjqqaqFhXAj_0IBfmJh5DruepxF1-gy6INZHrbBUdhNGvoFp-TL_COYNLBsMbdPgQsbc74Q8UwAd10c2lZoyfGK4Z8gpgc7pfvvQWF2npgv55zJ_5zNrwln4UkBBG5W8KWXqKjzMSbTCS4MpzgtZSOjcRsVEqiuJPEsPG2RtEVSekGRWe=w400-h320" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2>Time Capsule Waterpark (Lanarkshire)</h2><h2><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYg-SSJXNWSCbYvV9bXXzGE2QP1fQggrzDmkWqNbDSkLkqoewl2d4fpOGzzqOzkfNXHMr3CRp6YdLRsAVrb_S7jlgRRcef8atbz9WLeLIv-AxzNAYlW1FHnmgMU0FdsF9ziQo2P9ghK2Im5ZrvFXFLQNHozl87nllQthYQDMIdYjc2svyQU3Y7SUHl=s960" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Time Capsule Waterpark" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYg-SSJXNWSCbYvV9bXXzGE2QP1fQggrzDmkWqNbDSkLkqoewl2d4fpOGzzqOzkfNXHMr3CRp6YdLRsAVrb_S7jlgRRcef8atbz9WLeLIv-AxzNAYlW1FHnmgMU0FdsF9ziQo2P9ghK2Im5ZrvFXFLQNHozl87nllQthYQDMIdYjc2svyQU3Y7SUHl=w640-h640" title="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Time Capsule Waterpark" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit : Time Capsule </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></h2>There is lots to enjoy at Time Capsule including 10m high storm chasers, a lazy river with rapids at the end and a tornado wave pool. Younger kids will enjoy cove island where little ones can splash around and enjoy smaller slides. <br /><br />There is also a 25m swimming pool and an ice rink, soft play and cafe on site (chargeable separately). <br /><br />Admission is super reasonable. I can't find out how long sessions are - I assume they are an hour in length but this has not been confirmed. <br /><br /><ul><li>Adults : £8.10 </li><li>Junior (aged 5+) : £6.10 </li><li>Junior (3 & 4 years) : £3.40 </li><li>Seniors : £4.50 </li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxnvfStUDH3XAfReC7zqLxJNDBQ-_2gwadwBWFvYb_EFjJnXdv_a30wfZd8pHctQbDbE7_RRyf0R7e4DSX2p1Nnxxgsp2RILW83iRVkayd4wht7OUbsVbBA-yMoNC3_D0oPGEcHXmVDnStpLU8ybAePmCv4Kj3Juo_c59Mmd1JC-mjriyEP9ekhxcc=s756" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="756" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxnvfStUDH3XAfReC7zqLxJNDBQ-_2gwadwBWFvYb_EFjJnXdv_a30wfZd8pHctQbDbE7_RRyf0R7e4DSX2p1Nnxxgsp2RILW83iRVkayd4wht7OUbsVbBA-yMoNC3_D0oPGEcHXmVDnStpLU8ybAePmCv4Kj3Juo_c59Mmd1JC-mjriyEP9ekhxcc=w400-h328" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Admission policy is as follows: <br /><ul><li>All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied in the water by someone aged 16+ at all times </li><li>Children under 4 must be accompanied in the water by an adult on a 1:1 basis </li><li>Two children aged 4-7 can be supervised by one adult in the water </li></ul><div><br /></div>If you are looking for somewhere to stay nearby,<a href="https://tidd.ly/3pZaLG9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> this Premier Inn</a> is less than 3 miles away and offers free parking. You are only 20 miles from Falkirk too if you fancy making a weekend of it. Check out <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/07/50-things-to-do-in-falkirk.html" target="_blank">this post featuring 50+ things to do in Falkirk for more ideas. </a><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>145 miles from Newcastle </li><li>2 hours 42 minutes drive time </li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.nlleisure.co.uk/time-capsule/water/waterpark" target="_blank">https://www.nlleisure.co.uk/time-capsule/water/waterpark<br /></a></li><li>How to reach by public transport : The quickest way is by train. Newcastle - Coatbridge Sunniside should take around 2 hours 45 minutes with one change. </li></ul><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpbVLodRNQiDlfm3npLZ36ht0S74bKF2HXpxkG0weZ1Fesnh8BhJ9VkYOizS83N0ff3jwFo5h3HbU_-kfaFM9uP26Ki1ThN220ageZq4Z1FApalZPsXUvgc0oYoL_4XEN6EiOujNazbtMpxGx4QBZ0zYXymtSPFf2-300uN6l2z3A91UJWL1VPZp0j=s813" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="813" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpbVLodRNQiDlfm3npLZ36ht0S74bKF2HXpxkG0weZ1Fesnh8BhJ9VkYOizS83N0ff3jwFo5h3HbU_-kfaFM9uP26Ki1ThN220ageZq4Z1FApalZPsXUvgc0oYoL_4XEN6EiOujNazbtMpxGx4QBZ0zYXymtSPFf2-300uN6l2z3A91UJWL1VPZp0j=w400-h217" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><h2>Huddersfield Leisure Centre Splash Park <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGv4nWyW9pSULBYIvN2GduuQa_gS0_JetyXmZjcFwoo9HDGsgvda5TjqGN4PtpddcYqAwvqJ7JQM7d3qTnogbkHPiT2NgSNjIlgvaNigCtWG2YNgfiBywfJ8_De52CO8hdE-R1GQgD_buJqd0-7gvv6Tz48IMy651Sv9isL84inHaawRL1R6fRrVyd=s376" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Huddersfield Leisure Centre" border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="376" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGv4nWyW9pSULBYIvN2GduuQa_gS0_JetyXmZjcFwoo9HDGsgvda5TjqGN4PtpddcYqAwvqJ7JQM7d3qTnogbkHPiT2NgSNjIlgvaNigCtWG2YNgfiBywfJ8_De52CO8hdE-R1GQgD_buJqd0-7gvv6Tz48IMy651Sv9isL84inHaawRL1R6fRrVyd=w400-h400" title="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Huddersfield Leisure Centre" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit : Huddersfield Leisure </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This waterpark features a range of slides for all ages alongside water buckets, water jets, a lazy river and fun pool. <br /><br />Sessions last for 60 minutes and there is an option to book a session specifically aimed at families with children under 5 too. <br /><br /></span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXw-2zYnurRqX7GROq6Wko4OUmTsHc4vyB6GNAlLv0WWNxhbq0DEtq2sSfpwUDQAkgsYLL6R1fvGF2VWDVFrg8hM1UJ0T5CatqCgvbJd3QEm0-eSLPH7hbmhp1M7KLohQcoNOCKAxbr37QJc8KlP1GIlipcxc-54AL_BudTGSkkCeBKXYpztUJC-SR=s376" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Huddersfield Leisure Centre" border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="376" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXw-2zYnurRqX7GROq6Wko4OUmTsHc4vyB6GNAlLv0WWNxhbq0DEtq2sSfpwUDQAkgsYLL6R1fvGF2VWDVFrg8hM1UJ0T5CatqCgvbJd3QEm0-eSLPH7hbmhp1M7KLohQcoNOCKAxbr37QJc8KlP1GIlipcxc-54AL_BudTGSkkCeBKXYpztUJC-SR=w400-h400" title="5 Waterparks within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle - Huddersfield Leisure Centre" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit: Huddersfield Leisure </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Prices are super reasonable at £18.95 for a family pass with slides (2 adults and 1 child/1 adult and 3 children). <br /><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaQzMgCy_AalprhT15uQ81TQQ_vWKu_npBvtl9BJ-0lH3Cm6Y4HnY8nJ2MLqZpv1pdSEPKquQLUF3aPJEPZcSPwghQaukEmLPMs8c_5QhdGILW_jcGdZchNp2YQAbCVKDShL6XO-eVLVkwJmbstgvCknKySJDGTCjfxyTBrM7w5SDvyuCAhd3IrTQQ=s566" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="566" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaQzMgCy_AalprhT15uQ81TQQ_vWKu_npBvtl9BJ-0lH3Cm6Y4HnY8nJ2MLqZpv1pdSEPKquQLUF3aPJEPZcSPwghQaukEmLPMs8c_5QhdGILW_jcGdZchNp2YQAbCVKDShL6XO-eVLVkwJmbstgvCknKySJDGTCjfxyTBrM7w5SDvyuCAhd3IrTQQ=w400-h270" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Admissions policy is as follows....</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">All children under the age of 8 should be accompanied by someone aged 16+</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Within the main pool: </span><br /><ul style="font-weight: normal;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>One adult should accompany two children aged 4-8 years (non swimmers should wear buoyancy aids) </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>One adult should accompany one child under the age of 4 </span></span></li></ul><div><span style="font-weight: normal;">Within the small pool: </span><br /><br /><ul><li style="font-weight: normal;">One adult can accompany two children under the age of 4</li><li style="font-weight: normal;">One adult can accompany two children where one is under the age of 4 and one is aged 4-8 years if they are both wearing buoyancy aids </li><li style="font-weight: normal;">On adult can accompany three children aged 4-8 years if they are all wearing buoyancy aids </li></ul><div><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you are looking for somewhere to stay, <a href="https://tidd.ly/3eSstEZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this Premier Inn </a>is around 1 mile from the leisure centre, has family rooms from £35 with free parking. Interconnecting rooms are also available and it looks like a nice location overlooking the canal. </span><br style="font-weight: normal;" /><br /><br style="font-weight: normal;" /><ul><li style="font-weight: normal;">121 miles from Newcastle</li><li style="font-weight: normal;">2 hours 17 minutes drive time</li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Website: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.yeahdaysout.co.uk/splash-park">https://www.yeahdaysout.co.uk/splash-park</a></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">How to reach by public transport: The quickest way is by train. Newcastle - Huddersfield should take around 3 hours 30 minutes with one change. <br /><br /></span></li></ul></div></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjas2lgOYz-Jhm0AsE-LzajmcoYNd3yJDX8KTV20j5rhdGgtB5ySYc1zL1GyBvXLw-ncTrhHI8k9MAiHG6oacEEiDFtXjaUCLrByvNixw_a3rvJO76znXxVL-WuheRJRyffY0RldXl84M8Hk6X1wfjZhv__vCaRgNuJFfwKX-S5a0k7eNJK7d0wZbet=s639" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="639" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjas2lgOYz-Jhm0AsE-LzajmcoYNd3yJDX8KTV20j5rhdGgtB5ySYc1zL1GyBvXLw-ncTrhHI8k9MAiHG6oacEEiDFtXjaUCLrByvNixw_a3rvJO76znXxVL-WuheRJRyffY0RldXl84M8Hk6X1wfjZhv__vCaRgNuJFfwKX-S5a0k7eNJK7d0wZbet=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h2>Splash Landings Alton Towers </h2></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A big emission from this list is Splash Landings at Alton Towers, however it takes 3.5-4 hours to get there so is a little too far to be included. I couldn't not mention it in this post though as so many people recommend it whenever I share this post.<br /><br /> It might be worth checking out <a href="https://tidd.ly/3n0mwdo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alton Towers Short Breaks here</a> as they often have good deals, especially in winter when the main theme park is closed and you can still access the waterpark. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO59att5WCH7-hjvJ9x8pfMhVTsYQj87tn9VoEwYT9IVDlRXBdFLShvYrlUcY0EeJZ_yzFmuYuaoX3ITCMVWBSCIvFFI5IQxCuN175VkVgH6gMSpEfhMA60-C4r1j1eS9L2KztHtQa8i4qbGQ_LRqsvN2CWGuNU0lHANK3RGrl1Vx9sfC5dYfH_SL0/s1920/lagoonabay.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO59att5WCH7-hjvJ9x8pfMhVTsYQj87tn9VoEwYT9IVDlRXBdFLShvYrlUcY0EeJZ_yzFmuYuaoX3ITCMVWBSCIvFFI5IQxCuN175VkVgH6gMSpEfhMA60-C4r1j1eS9L2KztHtQa8i4qbGQ_LRqsvN2CWGuNU0lHANK3RGrl1Vx9sfC5dYfH_SL0/w640-h360/lagoonabay.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />If your kids really love waterparks, you could also book Center Parcs where you can enjoy unlimited access to their waterpark after 6pm and up to 3 sessions during the day during a weekend break (this is subject to change).<br /><br />We have booked a Center Parcs break soon and will be making the most of this. January is usually the cheapest time to go. <br /><br />Don't forget to check out our guide to <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2019/07/5-outdoor-swimming-pools-2-hour-newcastle.html" target="_blank">outdoor Swimming Pools near Newcastle</a> too. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pISoD-ND9b_vtySODJMEkc1jRhKQS0XNQe8yfNrHGY5BHHHy8xIbFe334jZYUex11o_W_3RBysk8jIhhVLBgTvbP0IXnhLY-Sx0LIT3JCEXUPSOLuteAXmWvDFQ2VjycTD-d0fPfwqUe4X8I2s-mEfcpi6LJxXVLz0H9a7lmEdHykKC6PbDsWFOS/s1500/waterparkVNPin%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Closest Water Parks to Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pISoD-ND9b_vtySODJMEkc1jRhKQS0XNQe8yfNrHGY5BHHHy8xIbFe334jZYUex11o_W_3RBysk8jIhhVLBgTvbP0IXnhLY-Sx0LIT3JCEXUPSOLuteAXmWvDFQ2VjycTD-d0fPfwqUe4X8I2s-mEfcpi6LJxXVLz0H9a7lmEdHykKC6PbDsWFOS/w426-h640/waterparkVNPin%20.png" title="The Closest Water Parks to Newcastle" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-85486206059411619642023-01-18T13:49:00.002+00:002023-02-06T15:13:22.709+00:00Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review<p> This post is based on a stay in December 2022. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbCcJk28UITRdnWUnmZvtOAmpDaux8biKsjEStYLcL6HnwKkmqlhWu3vhqsWI1hduEP5-NxRMx0TDHmuC9PSpkH_5gqv5mcC2QrPFs8RiyDeDYO6dYHHnUexvFGWX3QQDQlkPfFO9pcLD-Higfd32CGBh_F33jz4ZDqvAmNoTIgrt48NqIPzHyErd/s778/maldronbedroom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="778" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbCcJk28UITRdnWUnmZvtOAmpDaux8biKsjEStYLcL6HnwKkmqlhWu3vhqsWI1hduEP5-NxRMx0TDHmuC9PSpkH_5gqv5mcC2QrPFs8RiyDeDYO6dYHHnUexvFGWX3QQDQlkPfFO9pcLD-Higfd32CGBh_F33jz4ZDqvAmNoTIgrt48NqIPzHyErd/w640-h534/maldronbedroom.jpg" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>We recently spent the night in Newcastle for Sam's birthday and a pre-Christmas party and we decided to drive in and stay at the Maldron Hotel. </p><p><br /></p><p>The hotel is pretty central on Newgate Street so it is only a couple of minutes walk to both The Gate and the Bigg Market and it's only a 15 minute walk away from the Quayside as well.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>When you arrive at the hotel there is a small lobby with chairs and tables just before you get to the reception desk, there is also an enclosed courtyard with outside seating. </p><p><br /></p><p>There was a small queue of people checking in before us but service was still speedy. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR6w4ny3RDNnG48Ox7kug2VeC3g_PSPbVdbK4qGRZmbjA2WulQpPPBkM8Dz0GZpHwQcckRFOax9N7K9L2FSSBEfb25zORH9xReB0P8I_stsUZg6v1eBw-LKHSBvlNr-ozbg49PSgLxjIjAMQrI1NvCjLdD4-Tc4nI2QC3DI9yWw3cHziw_UmiVx77X/s740/maldronlobby.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="740" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR6w4ny3RDNnG48Ox7kug2VeC3g_PSPbVdbK4qGRZmbjA2WulQpPPBkM8Dz0GZpHwQcckRFOax9N7K9L2FSSBEfb25zORH9xReB0P8I_stsUZg6v1eBw-LKHSBvlNr-ozbg49PSgLxjIjAMQrI1NvCjLdD4-Tc4nI2QC3DI9yWw3cHziw_UmiVx77X/w640-h562/maldronlobby.jpg" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The staff are always friendly and knowledgable and asked if we wanted to reserve a table at the restaurant, just beyond the reception is the restaurant and bar.</p><p><br /></p><p>We stayed in the Deluxe Double Room which you can book for between £70-£100 depending on when you stay. There also twin rooms, family rooms and King rooms available. I think this is a real bargain for a 4* City Centre Hotel. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Deluxe Double Room is very spacious with a double bed, Flatscreen TV with Freeview and a table and chairs, the bathroom is very clean and modern with a powerful shower.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji163rMKNMw6hRxMMeGkeKtVhiD4Xd26pC_3BhoWa0f1nu3HPKRGtPhUjbGEb5x1R2a5aUAC2yCpESJQl2gd9cm7pvIaA8s0PFSrkO4GTcNs7S4XkDFbhPZirP9-gcOb1IfYs1qQ4UvIDgyvgZpNM14gi6-jBW3dhTMvu8zG7PE1tnrZRO-0LgZIPa/s812/maldronbedroom2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="812" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji163rMKNMw6hRxMMeGkeKtVhiD4Xd26pC_3BhoWa0f1nu3HPKRGtPhUjbGEb5x1R2a5aUAC2yCpESJQl2gd9cm7pvIaA8s0PFSrkO4GTcNs7S4XkDFbhPZirP9-gcOb1IfYs1qQ4UvIDgyvgZpNM14gi6-jBW3dhTMvu8zG7PE1tnrZRO-0LgZIPa/w640-h512/maldronbedroom2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MH_2X_umVQu6QrZp8bJOqfU1eyix8ByovgcP0VtGHixymGZnhhvDohFbJT0HCkGXbvQznbGa7Hm_AivqNeEPz0b843aKbRot3HZ8oBSqyTDcUIsHKEJJTH-a6uWenyLobDpjuM3fVUn4jUvSjhQGSGXVaJ1QKPUTF600cx1Zieto_ApFHX28E5QO/s653/maldronbathroom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="653" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MH_2X_umVQu6QrZp8bJOqfU1eyix8ByovgcP0VtGHixymGZnhhvDohFbJT0HCkGXbvQznbGa7Hm_AivqNeEPz0b843aKbRot3HZ8oBSqyTDcUIsHKEJJTH-a6uWenyLobDpjuM3fVUn4jUvSjhQGSGXVaJ1QKPUTF600cx1Zieto_ApFHX28E5QO/w640-h636/maldronbathroom.jpg" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_mZcQF08UtaMhhrWrkoS3tr0LwUJTEs-717v4G1uEvWkce6fqAC2g2tbvj0YzjH7m0VkxQRAd8gcoI8z3nIIYP_PxgiNkJ_CfSPSskQ-kuhIzLKy24gQUS5yf4-HiKnjaf2KdURL7v9vT7eiu8e8XgwIe7XP3kEzFwvnlehL-r5oiSHGaP3ZkjV7/s708/maldronbathroom2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="708" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_mZcQF08UtaMhhrWrkoS3tr0LwUJTEs-717v4G1uEvWkce6fqAC2g2tbvj0YzjH7m0VkxQRAd8gcoI8z3nIIYP_PxgiNkJ_CfSPSskQ-kuhIzLKy24gQUS5yf4-HiKnjaf2KdURL7v9vT7eiu8e8XgwIe7XP3kEzFwvnlehL-r5oiSHGaP3ZkjV7/w640-h586/maldronbathroom2.jpg" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>You get all the normal amenities like coffee and tea, toiletries, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. As we were staying for Sam's birthday we let them know when we booked and the hotel were kind enought to leave a birthday card with gift of a couple of free drinks in the bar.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0Hh0Q9vKnlQzXNlaUsYm7C4wiEj3_InKCIEW-_pyZfmdc85sWu5aG0vHRuW5Moja7AnNcptWBRNylPLcFJ3alpDot2_IS7xVerAvmBgGLoJclUE2RIU0WAlvTWdJ3b7APwVOUU5VBIawhQ7JTKJspvAMAAO1GfVw17y0_Btr5sQxGWzBhUKY7AbE/s865/maldronamenities.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0Hh0Q9vKnlQzXNlaUsYm7C4wiEj3_InKCIEW-_pyZfmdc85sWu5aG0vHRuW5Moja7AnNcptWBRNylPLcFJ3alpDot2_IS7xVerAvmBgGLoJclUE2RIU0WAlvTWdJ3b7APwVOUU5VBIawhQ7JTKJspvAMAAO1GfVw17y0_Btr5sQxGWzBhUKY7AbE/w640-h480/maldronamenities.jpg" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHODARYqPJpSxfvOvq9NlBQ5n9IdS6qG06luymHVXBGGgDx5hTN8oSpDJo8RbMklf8nmjltLxb-ttc619ALfPf1gL6ZVL-f9wpG99NcRJ0tngsc14oM_nctOv_VmlA0n9V-82_wX5CGjn5C1qCV7RA2sxuxeb8OcmXg9pICVtMSsv0WePchfJH66u/s649/maldrongift.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHODARYqPJpSxfvOvq9NlBQ5n9IdS6qG06luymHVXBGGgDx5hTN8oSpDJo8RbMklf8nmjltLxb-ttc619ALfPf1gL6ZVL-f9wpG99NcRJ0tngsc14oM_nctOv_VmlA0n9V-82_wX5CGjn5C1qCV7RA2sxuxeb8OcmXg9pICVtMSsv0WePchfJH66u/w480-h640/maldrongift.jpg" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Newcastle has some amazing architecture but great views can be limited when you're in the city centre but I still think we were lucky with our veiw over the rooftops of Newcastle. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4Gl381x_gn1eIfMM0sNIp9j-ZhWsncRiFTb5RBqYo0uwKU_8fKo6B_CvL3dTAkKs4Pjn4YXj8AMq54N598YMPuRJcQyCPMTquskSzMVQPF6zn2vH14d0HguqZLJyf-qQq4k1ElUlKYNH-d26kMzUgHUl-FQ3Mnp6-MjOUb0tXAFD3DHpFvtTFrun/s944/maldronview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="944" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4Gl381x_gn1eIfMM0sNIp9j-ZhWsncRiFTb5RBqYo0uwKU_8fKo6B_CvL3dTAkKs4Pjn4YXj8AMq54N598YMPuRJcQyCPMTquskSzMVQPF6zn2vH14d0HguqZLJyf-qQq4k1ElUlKYNH-d26kMzUgHUl-FQ3Mnp6-MjOUb0tXAFD3DHpFvtTFrun/w640-h440/maldronview.jpg" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>After we were checked in we started to get ready, after all it was Sam's birthday night out so we wanted to be a but glam, once we were ready we headed down to the bar. </p><p><br /></p><p>We cashed in our gift vouchers and the barman was able to give us some recommendations on the beers they had and which he would choose himself. </p><p><br /></p><p>After having our drinks and doing a bit of people watching we headed out for a meal and then night in Newcastles many bars.<br /><br />There are loads of places in the immediate vicinity. We recommend Mother Mercy, the WC, Hibou Blanc, My Deli Newcastle and Cuba de Revolution. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9TUKYE09oeLE3UmIVORKtGGh2POUPWi8ShfAQ1634ccpjIakSZ0cM80GdJg295vq2PjbMDig7TGl0NTk8AtUnynEuHCDv2aO5Cj8xRKaQOnxNubQ9d7ZIHTpyNcSAx6VL1qw0fkUDkpw5Hu_ulmGOO4NKkuA9DqcoODxi-UqHlx8mPt5DdsS4Kya/s865/maldronbar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="865" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9TUKYE09oeLE3UmIVORKtGGh2POUPWi8ShfAQ1634ccpjIakSZ0cM80GdJg295vq2PjbMDig7TGl0NTk8AtUnynEuHCDv2aO5Cj8xRKaQOnxNubQ9d7ZIHTpyNcSAx6VL1qw0fkUDkpw5Hu_ulmGOO4NKkuA9DqcoODxi-UqHlx8mPt5DdsS4Kya/w640-h480/maldronbar.jpg" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGmasUNWcwwbmzLost3FmYcai3X4BXW1PzhfTyVnE5yl4X6NQKltrr1IH_pdo1lBMYkNIm-33_xH5LclRu-mmT6zHgTDJIR8Trss0La5HhfUxtP3_YRHgVh1NhZMuxXOaie-1lTf8ofh38y8Pz0-cqlAvIIKPUa1YFeBJsL03ePECK0CvAlorOwIl/s649/maldronbar2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="477" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGmasUNWcwwbmzLost3FmYcai3X4BXW1PzhfTyVnE5yl4X6NQKltrr1IH_pdo1lBMYkNIm-33_xH5LclRu-mmT6zHgTDJIR8Trss0La5HhfUxtP3_YRHgVh1NhZMuxXOaie-1lTf8ofh38y8Pz0-cqlAvIIKPUa1YFeBJsL03ePECK0CvAlorOwIl/w470-h640/maldronbar2.jpg" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="470" /></a></div><br /><div>Our night out turned into a bit of a sesh so we were happy that check out isn't until 11am. We had parked in The Gate car park which was £17 for 24hours (which I don't think is bad for a city centre) so it was as short walk to our car. <br /><br />We decided to decline breakfast and venture into the city instead (this time it was Blakes for a proper bacon sandwich and strong coffee to help with the hangover.)</div><div><br /></div><div>We have now stayed in the Maldron Hotel a few times and it has become our go-to hotel when we stay over in Newcastle.<br /><br />Find out more and book: <a href="https://www.maldronhotelnewcastle.com/" target="_blank">https://www.maldronhotelnewcastle.com/</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAUpaOniaqIRkRbD-iv3dVC9TIA7iKZw2t58T0p6nEl_Zy6HOYIdmsJO8fF0EVHbHHhTX-lgPfKOFCVzsk01nst3mxues4WhB8HueX0lD-HYN5wv7bzBHFaJp8hA5I8ZKzadWtZjHqEfrLxI0BmIFUuspDwQiTpn96daWYZWbO4bjP7_nmrweDmwf/s1500/maldronVNPin%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAUpaOniaqIRkRbD-iv3dVC9TIA7iKZw2t58T0p6nEl_Zy6HOYIdmsJO8fF0EVHbHHhTX-lgPfKOFCVzsk01nst3mxues4WhB8HueX0lD-HYN5wv7bzBHFaJp8hA5I8ZKzadWtZjHqEfrLxI0BmIFUuspDwQiTpn96daWYZWbO4bjP7_nmrweDmwf/w426-h640/maldronVNPin%20.png" title="Maldron Hotel | Newcastle | Review" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-85101458681379715332023-01-17T13:20:00.003+00:002023-02-06T15:14:21.062+00:00Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This post was originally published on North East Family Fun in 2019.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We're the kind of people who are happy to splash out on a super luxury hotel for a special occasion yet equally as likely to bunk up in a Travelodge. When looking for places to stay, it's all about value for money for us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uqPpacyIvRXUuxAIf1cnF_ORpwvuL2RAl8g-6ioknpPbHXj7ECXgwdx8YRSt1mT7Q0MSPzCqXY8FSGUT_AhDmTsr1q5GkKK7RxQ1bNCsATJajGzqfmMgl55GlsVyWT1lXMNW6o514D8/s1600/IMG-20181209-WA0011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="892" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uqPpacyIvRXUuxAIf1cnF_ORpwvuL2RAl8g-6ioknpPbHXj7ECXgwdx8YRSt1mT7Q0MSPzCqXY8FSGUT_AhDmTsr1q5GkKK7RxQ1bNCsATJajGzqfmMgl55GlsVyWT1lXMNW6o514D8/s16000/IMG-20181209-WA0011.jpg" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a name='more'></a></div><p>Nine years ago, we stayed in the executive suite at Hotel Du Vin in Newcastle. It's probably one of the best hotel rooms we've ever stayed in and we vowed to return one day. <br /><br /><br />I can't believe it took us 9 years but in celebration of my 35th birthday, we decided to splash out and booked the Signature Suite. <br /><br /><br />At £319 on a room-only basis, it certainly wasn't cheap (and I'd like to add, this was something we saved up for as a birthday treat) and the inflated price is definitely due to us booking a Saturday night stay in December (I've found this room on offer during off-peak dates for as little as £145 per room including a 2 course meal for 2 in the brasserie). <br /><br />It's so annoying having a December birthday at times!</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway, the suite is absolutely gorgeous and for us, it is worth every penny. The double roll-top baths are super luxurious as are the his and her power showers and sinks. <br /><br /><br />There is so much space in this suite and it's the perfect space to chill out and relax. Whilst not fitted with lots of mod-cons, there's a very decent Bose surround sound system around the room, beautiful mood lighting and a Nespresso machine too and you'll find bathrobes, fluffy white towels and L'Occitane toiletries.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxLF_iYxCUxuOBYYDQPyxSVwPccKa5LBJMwCbz1kl9_etb_lEgn0SfMyCqcSQXy-054TQuMKEGQAmOqyXD_It8DTiqozXlneYFV1HfX_MBzGBd-LF66VgY9vrKXbWE9lcbHjKQ9fHY2U/s1600/IMG-20181209-WA0016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="892" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxLF_iYxCUxuOBYYDQPyxSVwPccKa5LBJMwCbz1kl9_etb_lEgn0SfMyCqcSQXy-054TQuMKEGQAmOqyXD_It8DTiqozXlneYFV1HfX_MBzGBd-LF66VgY9vrKXbWE9lcbHjKQ9fHY2U/s16000/IMG-20181209-WA0016.jpg" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHOccSfQVCs31OvETJEqlOdv2lEad5OhCeP4Q75T5gbdO8_0K-PVZZbmNaHvc-IG-JPQtT7fnPqJ5aS5f33E74PAIzI4aP2XyI5XqxHxXyj7d9jjbFSPu3I6OJGz8tXsOOj1JajAYYMo/s1600/IMG-20181209-WA0017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="892" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHOccSfQVCs31OvETJEqlOdv2lEad5OhCeP4Q75T5gbdO8_0K-PVZZbmNaHvc-IG-JPQtT7fnPqJ5aS5f33E74PAIzI4aP2XyI5XqxHxXyj7d9jjbFSPu3I6OJGz8tXsOOj1JajAYYMo/s16000/IMG-20181209-WA0017.jpg" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><p><br /><br /></p><p>As two stressed-out parents, we're the kind of people who physically need to spend time together without the kids and spoil ourselves from time to time. <br /><br />I think every couple has to find something that works for them and booking little breaks like this is something we always look forward to and allows us to have some proper grown-up time together. Drinking Champagne whilst listening to dance anthems and dancing around a hotel suite might not be everyone's cup of tea but it works for us/reminds us of our youth and the good old days. <br /><br /><br />The Hotel Du Vin really delivers and provides everything you need from a luxury place to escape your day to day lives for a few hours.</p><p><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhCXbFLeNeBJSFpxORWUxBKgwN_4fm4MxIv9m7LetDiYleQtcEk36FG-ESJnfoQbsH40FyhzEli7zoro4y2zxprJ_BIngWdbuxA96qd7jcTd1LuXOzJUZlJRCERWxWpkbXjKG7fZ-HjI/s1600/IMG-20181209-WA0010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="935" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhCXbFLeNeBJSFpxORWUxBKgwN_4fm4MxIv9m7LetDiYleQtcEk36FG-ESJnfoQbsH40FyhzEli7zoro4y2zxprJ_BIngWdbuxA96qd7jcTd1LuXOzJUZlJRCERWxWpkbXjKG7fZ-HjI/s16000/IMG-20181209-WA0010.jpg" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYE-jt3Q74zLo1K1BRyKIzXenHM-73Vjzo3V0dCVbhieUA-qSvmqHmF9hXQFJb9EzSJyo4sKENAorJhjLmHUUpJk_Rvc4A2H4Mwi-oJik3EQXENpp8OztcM5UaUEVQo66Mqp5zTVZ4sEA/s1600/IMG-20181209-WA0019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYE-jt3Q74zLo1K1BRyKIzXenHM-73Vjzo3V0dCVbhieUA-qSvmqHmF9hXQFJb9EzSJyo4sKENAorJhjLmHUUpJk_Rvc4A2H4Mwi-oJik3EQXENpp8OztcM5UaUEVQo66Mqp5zTVZ4sEA/s16000/IMG-20181209-WA0019.jpg" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>With a check-in time of 3pm and check-out time of 11am, it's the kind of place you don't want to make too many plans as you really want to make the most of it.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCL6haUTwhp2aDGra5BnuKZAUn25g6-jGYqgUgZj5I8_Hn80peOOEbi1sWZaA-RmZO8LyAQiNH79q2WBiRXjitc9ZPCAL1tNPV3Te1GDhp0JIKFRq5NDCAxofTfFoFc4v6BradJuifzNc/s1600/IMG-20181209-WA0018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="892" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCL6haUTwhp2aDGra5BnuKZAUn25g6-jGYqgUgZj5I8_Hn80peOOEbi1sWZaA-RmZO8LyAQiNH79q2WBiRXjitc9ZPCAL1tNPV3Te1GDhp0JIKFRq5NDCAxofTfFoFc4v6BradJuifzNc/s16000/IMG-20181209-WA0018.jpg" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>There's a giant 9 ft bed and a two plasma TVs which are back to back and play simultaneously and a gorgeous sofa area. Room service is encouraged and there's even a late night munchies menu available from 10pm-6am serving things like cheese on toast and bacon sandwiches. Yum!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhqbjvOysehhWWlzpEcUxY2zTI_Qwp8poJSsWgy1nye1B0l-wuRcoeZ6442JZf2aXno_oUvd9bv9ItT1wWCnwxU9hpUHU6XI4u09hMlAbZ1k_l4qBvNDMzf7Vf4-CPHtsDY9ZRBeD-Zs/s1600/IMG-20181209-WA0013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="892" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhqbjvOysehhWWlzpEcUxY2zTI_Qwp8poJSsWgy1nye1B0l-wuRcoeZ6442JZf2aXno_oUvd9bv9ItT1wWCnwxU9hpUHU6XI4u09hMlAbZ1k_l4qBvNDMzf7Vf4-CPHtsDY9ZRBeD-Zs/s16000/IMG-20181209-WA0013.jpg" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There are a couple of niggles which put me off this hotel and it is mainly the upsell/added extras you have to pay for. When you spend £300+ for a hotel room, you'd expect the bottled water to be included in this rate.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've stayed at some pretty fancy hotels in my time and I've never had to pay for water before so you can imagine my shock when I received a £4 bill for a glass of water in my room. It's things like this that really put my back up and make me feel like perhaps I'm not getting the best value for money. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They really try and push breakfast too and again, at £300+ per night, I've never stayed anywhere so expensive where it's not included as standard. Hotel Du Vin's offering is an additional £17 per person which to me, seems excessive when there are plenty of <a href="https://www.visit-newcastle.co.uk/2019/10/10-things-to-do-in-ouseburn.html" target="_blank">fabulous places in Ouseburn</a> offering hearty brunches at a fraction of the price. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There's a big and tempting mini-bar in the room too. All charged at premium prices of course. We always prefer to plan ahead and take our own alcohol and snacks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were staying for my birthday and normally when you stay in a fancy hotel, there will be a birthday card and chocolates/glass of fizz to welcome you/something extra but there's a real lack of personal touches at Hotel du Vin and they really lacked the personal touch I thought. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The final upsell is parking. There is very limited on-site parking here and it's charged at £10 per night which feels excessive when parking is charged at 40p per hour in the adjacent street/Ouseburn car parks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_Jj4NZZ7-Ki-fK3JAOL139UyfBAEmmNRXt1FNwiLoJjm0QroPWpF1-3emc9bvoA3zF7qNDYeG3WYC1jM8NPjvbGHZDapekMYTutT_IptJFC55oHjitvLv3pwTpePyrPhv2GjAxQLLR4/s1600/IMG-20181209-WA0012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="892" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_Jj4NZZ7-Ki-fK3JAOL139UyfBAEmmNRXt1FNwiLoJjm0QroPWpF1-3emc9bvoA3zF7qNDYeG3WYC1jM8NPjvbGHZDapekMYTutT_IptJFC55oHjitvLv3pwTpePyrPhv2GjAxQLLR4/s16000/IMG-20181209-WA0012.jpg" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="892" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWq37UTPlm_lA23riA1jJJogDQap-_GQJtnPQL95t4cy6S_wCay95FTz5TjwEopT8SyV-sHN6N5l7KDozD2nXxXNigOsLpWIsqJXuY3rzioA0DP0UzNW9Kv-p9oggfTVB6IivSMHaee6U/s16000/IMG-20181209-WA0021.jpg" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" /></a></div><p><br /><br /></p><p>I've stayed in pretty much all of the Newcastle City Centre Hotels and despite it's slightly out of the way location and excessive charges, I still truly believe this hotel has the best suites in Newcastle and for us, it's still worth splashing out on as an occasional treat. </p><p><br /></p><p>However I really don't believe that it offers the best value for money and I think if you're looking for a luxury suite where you can spoil yourself, staying outside of the city centre and booking somewhere like <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/11/stay-at-matfen-hall-northumberland-with-kids.html" target="_blank">Matfen Hall</a> or <a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/08/a-luxury-family-staycation-at-rockliffe-hall.html" target="_blank">Rockliffe Hall </a>will provide you with much better value for money.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Where's the best place you've stayed in Newcastle?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Looking for other hotel reviews in Newcastle? Check out these posts: <br /><br /></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/12/a-festive-staycation-in-newcastle-with-malmaison.html" target="_blank">A festive staycation at Newcastle Malmaison</a></li><li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2017/10/hotel-indigo-newcastle-review-dinner-bed-breakfast.html" target="_blank">Hotel Indigo - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Review</a></li><li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2016/03/motel-one-newcastle-review.html" target="_blank">Motel One Newcastle Review</a></li><li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2016/11/best-luxury-hotel-Newcastle-jesmond-dene-house.html" target="_blank">Jesmond Dene House Review </a></li></ul></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">Find out more about <a href="https://www.hotelduvin.com/" target="_blank">the Signature Suite at Hotel Du Vin Newcastle here. </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>NB we paid for our own stay</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pin me for later</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_MnweesHAJR_bTCaneNFaEtmcm0P_UBAE3sma5sA_gPQG1Yu9uPqRe6Ts-i9onbl2Hw8R0RWInqjRpNjcfxMX4QfAprPC6m8aELta4FRykpImaBivRMj9GwXQGvVoefb3rGLNhTkMc4_IolWMOH8kjfBYv1FmQGvdWK615hYCaJRjOeuqPpVVbsQ/s1500/hotelduvinVNPin%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_MnweesHAJR_bTCaneNFaEtmcm0P_UBAE3sma5sA_gPQG1Yu9uPqRe6Ts-i9onbl2Hw8R0RWInqjRpNjcfxMX4QfAprPC6m8aELta4FRykpImaBivRMj9GwXQGvVoefb3rGLNhTkMc4_IolWMOH8kjfBYv1FmQGvdWK615hYCaJRjOeuqPpVVbsQ/w426-h640/hotelduvinVNPin%20.png" title="Hotel Du Vin | Newcastle | Review" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784867889949709747.post-27630177354356930772023-01-16T15:17:00.003+00:002023-01-16T15:19:02.757+00:00Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8yjCzxBSsF20NMRM_mNG6eIBaK2qG3exn3Jc8QxFeAYmfijFQhFHp54qVApFlxjV5o5D4aJoCZevrd7-soUtmQ2f-pMQ110958eLNsNRbyMLXmtKFiXCVeHSqnERurx514RyqaO2kNaX2jtzmz0AHJGkpPmF_kFUcS_rGtMG2HlgNy3_JuuMFYM8/s1536/burns.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1536" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8yjCzxBSsF20NMRM_mNG6eIBaK2qG3exn3Jc8QxFeAYmfijFQhFHp54qVApFlxjV5o5D4aJoCZevrd7-soUtmQ2f-pMQ110958eLNsNRbyMLXmtKFiXCVeHSqnERurx514RyqaO2kNaX2jtzmz0AHJGkpPmF_kFUcS_rGtMG2HlgNy3_JuuMFYM8/w640-h360/burns.jpg" title="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Blackfriars, 28th January.</b></p><p>£69.50 per person, Blackfriars traditional Burns Supper includes an address to and cutting of the haggis before a supper of traditional Cock-a-Leekie soup, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Cranachan and Cheese with a wee dram of whisky. Check the Blackfriars website <a href="https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events/1751/burns-night-supper" target="_blank">here</a> for more info. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Cumberland Arms, 22nd January.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9YMo2-3VEoCiWgHpKys6-t_RjAth81n1G_lZe1iTRzgYCsO8yXhePnO3q0mmBA4up5As88WfepUOUM7bbJ6kAm6cj5GMlM38q2JlY9zISSvB73SuKEB1iefEZNKUWwxbsF1plSM22553iV9vmBLzRjd6zJyFj2-1SKq6lTJPF2q0O5LHVN2WW0wV/s837/cumberland.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="556" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9YMo2-3VEoCiWgHpKys6-t_RjAth81n1G_lZe1iTRzgYCsO8yXhePnO3q0mmBA4up5As88WfepUOUM7bbJ6kAm6cj5GMlM38q2JlY9zISSvB73SuKEB1iefEZNKUWwxbsF1plSM22553iV9vmBLzRjd6zJyFj2-1SKq6lTJPF2q0O5LHVN2WW0wV/w426-h640/cumberland.png" title="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>£17.50 per person, A Celebration Of Robert Burns including Piping, Singing, Reciting & Kilts with Alasdair Paul, Amy Leach & Jordan Aikin and a Haggis Supper Buffet. For more info visit the Cumberland Arms website <a href="https://www.thecumberlandarms.co.uk/events/" target="_blank">here</a>. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Tyneside Irish Centre, 29th January.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBQL0l1zeD0ehlAwZEb8-Ijyu99fboyekv5xb_C9JPU82qSEf3CMQ4KQ6L3HpnXbIglMlDykrVcwuvyx8P6e_b9nD87uDxl15ck3MGfdi6nMAvzScT2w4NmLKwuZ683JWZsM42h3XSJX2TpUsxq1YEbE2XR3-f4T_ycj5lnWNcGdX-mFdFZrliwzb/s574/Screenshot%202023-01-16%202.05.26%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="401" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBQL0l1zeD0ehlAwZEb8-Ijyu99fboyekv5xb_C9JPU82qSEf3CMQ4KQ6L3HpnXbIglMlDykrVcwuvyx8P6e_b9nD87uDxl15ck3MGfdi6nMAvzScT2w4NmLKwuZ683JWZsM42h3XSJX2TpUsxq1YEbE2XR3-f4T_ycj5lnWNcGdX-mFdFZrliwzb/w448-h640/Screenshot%202023-01-16%202.05.26%20PM.png" title="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" width="448" /></a></div><br />£12.00 per person, An Address to the Haggis, Ceili Band and Caller Piper. Burns Supper and a Dram. Visit the Tyneside Irish Centre website <a href="https://www.tynesideirishcentre.com/post/burns-night-supper" target="_blank">here</a> for more info. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Star and Shadow Cinema, 25th January.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dOD9XkX7YO4jzxckZYqjMRiGOIDS-XY7jJgI8Ysfk0CG4d-7R7NlMaUfLf2dSxjleS-dHsbAE8EgO7W-4QbavbclzPO3vmXtsAeh_FAj6QnMVlQtU4DmPa4b8KaII_Z9_IFc-EznB40NLJNSJejIbe4jDPWbiGiWM1CgRaRUBe7GksVoFSaW9DCK/s3508/star.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="3508" data-original-width="2480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dOD9XkX7YO4jzxckZYqjMRiGOIDS-XY7jJgI8Ysfk0CG4d-7R7NlMaUfLf2dSxjleS-dHsbAE8EgO7W-4QbavbclzPO3vmXtsAeh_FAj6QnMVlQtU4DmPa4b8KaII_Z9_IFc-EznB40NLJNSJejIbe4jDPWbiGiWM1CgRaRUBe7GksVoFSaW9DCK/w452-h640/star.jpg" title="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" width="452" /></a></div><br />Tickets £10 (undr 16's are free), A night of Dancing and Food and Song Redressing the (Vegan) Haggis, Reverend Mary & The Electric Ceilidh Band plus songs and open mic for those that want to do a wee Burns turn. See the Star and Shadow Website <a href="https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/programme/event/burns-night-with-reverend-mary-the-electric-ceilidh-band,6286/" target="_blank">here</a> from more info. <p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Northern Football Club, 27th January.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPEZJ4TtsJbDURsebROUtZGpQF41ygQmC2TOo9NHuGD3erPxj8eslj-wYbyciKzVkpZ_LzfpBbDTKLSADB1wAp_G3EeeY2jL63I0IW-YK1qc4hXjTmWI4qgyYJtgL3KdZB6qTMbnU9GfjDm603IboTVggtn4WKBVHUOVQ1SrSeEP_9VxxVGXyJrOw/s546/northernfc.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="386" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPEZJ4TtsJbDURsebROUtZGpQF41ygQmC2TOo9NHuGD3erPxj8eslj-wYbyciKzVkpZ_LzfpBbDTKLSADB1wAp_G3EeeY2jL63I0IW-YK1qc4hXjTmWI4qgyYJtgL3KdZB6qTMbnU9GfjDm603IboTVggtn4WKBVHUOVQ1SrSeEP_9VxxVGXyJrOw/w452-h640/northernfc.jpg" title="Where to celebrate Burns Night in Newcastle" width="452" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div>£10.95 for adults £5.95 for kids. Celebrate Burns Night at Northern Football Club, There'll be traditional Haggis, Neeps and Tatties along with a few alternatives. For more info visit the Norther FC website <a href="https://northernfc.rfu.club/events/burns-night/226361424" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Arthur's at Fenwick, 27th January.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>£50 per person, the perfect occasion to dress up and to raise a glass to the legacy of Robert Burns and Scotland’s rich culture. Savour the most delicious highland-inspired dishes such as Scottish smoked salmon terrine, haggis neeps and tatties, venison wellington with clapshot & kale and rhubarb Cranachan with oat shortbread. See the Fenwick website <a href="https://www.fenwick.co.uk/events/food-and-gifts/burns-night-celebration-at-arthurs/6833d7c9-79dd-44ea-94b7-e3de9e78230d" target="_blank">here</a> for more info.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Britannia Hotel, 28th January.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>£30 per person, An evening of entertainment as a celebration to the great Bard with a three course dinner of Scotch Broth, Chicken Balmoral with potatoes and seasonal vegetables followed by a Lemon Posset. There will be all the traditional ceremonies addressing the haggis, the Immortal memory, Toast to and reply from the lassies. Visit <a href="http://www.nadcally.org.uk/burnsnight2018.html" target="_blank">here</a> to book and for more info. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Grand Hotel, 27th January.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>£70 per person, Price includes: Champagne Reception, Traditional Burns Supper, Live Music from Discography, Piper, Burns Readings, Scottish Reeling to the Robert Whitehead Band and Charity Auction & Raffle. For more info and to book tickets visit <a href="https://neyouth.org.uk/events/annual-burns-night-ball-2023/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Holiday Inn Gosforth, 21st January.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>£32 per person, Three course dinner of Cullen Skink, Haggis Neeps and Tatties followed by Cranachan. Address to the haggis, Musical entertainment from a Northumberland Ceilidh Band. To book call 0191 201 9988 or email conferences@hinewcastlegosforthpark.co.uk</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.com0