Things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne with kids


Newcastle city has a rich history of shipbuilding and innovation, as well as a lively culture and nightlife. You can explore the iconic bridges across the Quayside, enjoy the award-winning restaurants and bars, or catch a show at one of the many theatres and venues.

Newcastle upon Tyne is also home to some of the best attractions and museums in the region, such as the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, the Discovery Museum, and the Great North Museum.

Whether you are a daytripper, a foodie, or a party animal, Newcastle upon Tyne has something for everyone.

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Activity
Adults £4

Parklands Gold Club - Mini Golf

The Mini Golf provides synthetic putting greens, obstacles and water features suitable for all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer.

Activity
From £18

Newcastle Racecourse

One of Britains busiest racecourses, hosting over 60 all-weather and jumps fixtures a year.

Activity
From £12.50

Murton Equestrian Centre

Offering private lessons, group lessons and activities to all ages and abilities of rider.

Beamish - The living Museum of the North
Attraction
Adults £19.50

Beamish - The living Museum of the North

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World famous open air museum, telling the story of life in the North East England during the 1820s, 1900s 1940s and 1950s.

Activity
From £9.99

Fuzzy Ed's Fun House

Fuzzy Ed's is an action-packed kids soft playhouse in North Shields for children of all ages.

WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Attraction
Adults from £9.72

WWT Washington Wetland Centre

Get close to rare and exotic birds, mammals and different wetland habitats. Walk with a warden, bug hunt or tour the duckery.

Quasar Laser South Shields
Activity
From £4.50

Quasar Laser South Shields

Quasar Laser inside Quasar Amusements, South Shields is the laser tag game perfect for kids and adults of all ages.

Tynemouth Aquarium
Attraction
From £9.75

Tynemouth Aquarium

Come and see a huge variety of sealife at Tynemouth Aquarium! Book your tickets online to benefit from our best-value admission prices.

Northumberlandia
Attraction
Free

Northumberlandia

A stunning human landform sculpture of a reclining lady. Made of 1.5 million tonnes of rock, clay and soil, 100 feet high and a quarter of a mile long.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
Attraction
Free

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

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The largest amusement park in the North East. Family rides, arcades or Quasar Laser, The best day out!

The Dunes Entertainment Centre
Activity

The Dunes Entertainment Centre

Dunes Entertainment Centre, South Shields. Soft play, Arcade, Bowling and bar. Fun for all the family no matter the weather.