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Things to do in North East

North East covers 6 towns with 374 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. The widest choice is around Newcastle Upon Tyne, Durham and Whitley Bay.

The mix includes 258 free to visit, 100 indoor and 277 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Down at the Farm, Potter's Tropical Village, Pets' Corner, Hall Hill Farm and Diggerland — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in North East

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Doorstep Green and Gilesgate Park.
    144 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Gi-Gi's Children's Soft Play and Riverside Play Area.
    54 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including The Cathedral Lawn and Shakespeare Garden.
    43 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Hopetown Darlington and Oriental Museum.
    29 places
  5. 05
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Arcadia and Level X.
    23 places
  6. 06
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including High Gosforth Park Golf Club and Heworth Golf Club.
    21 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in North East?

This guide maps 374 places to visit across North East, spread across 6 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in North East?

Recognisable names in North East include Down at the Farm, Potter's Tropical Village, Pets' Corner and Hall Hill Farm. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in North East?

258 of the places listed for North East are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in North East on a rainy day?

100 indoor options are recorded across North East — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on North East kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.