Newcastle upon Tyne with kids
4 ideas for families with kids in Newcastle upon Tyne
For kids, Science centre
The Life Science Centre near Newcastle Central Station offers a unique and fun learning opportunity for children and adults. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Newcastle" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-life] The Life for Centre is a science village bringing together scientists from many disciplines, hosting research, conferences and educational programmes. And one part of the complex is also set aside…
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Sandy beach, Aquarium, For kids
The most famous beach in the Newcastle area is called Long Sands and it is popular not only among swimming and sunbathing enthusiasts, but also among surfers. [btn "Find a hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-long-sands] Long Sands Beach lies between the towns of Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, below a cliff about 20 metres high and sand and grass dunes. This is why it is separated…
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Sandy beach, Cliff, For kids
The sandy beach at Cullercoats Bay is sandwiched under a 15-metre cliff between the much longer and better-known Whitley Bay and Long Sands beaches. [btn "Find a hotel with sea views" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-cullercoats] Cullercoats Beach is roughly 100 metres long and protected from the waves of the open sea by two stone jetties, a change from the larger beaches. This is also why…
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Amusement park, For kids, Sandy beach
Enjoy a family trip to South Shields and visit the largest theme park in the North of England. Over 40 attractions especially for children can be found at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. Some of the most popular include several slides and water slides, chain rides and of course the Ferris wheel. [btn "The best hotels for families with children" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-oceanpark] Don't forget…
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