Family and Kids in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Visit to experience unparalleled fun for kids
This Baroque and Art Noveau building was opened in 1904. It’s crafts and fine arts collection is significantly influenced by Newcastle’s history. These include paintings, glassworks, watercolours, ceramics and decorative works. There is a large collection of 18th and 18th century watercolours and drawings. Occasionally, the gallery hosts special exhibits or artist-hosted events. Lik...Read more -
A place for children with all kinds of interests
Two things are thought to give this beautiful bookstore-cum-museum its name: that there are only seven basic plots in literature, and that the Victorian mill in which this establishment is housed has seven stories. Dedicated to children’s books, the museum’s famous for its collections of original manuscripts of some of the most enduring children’s tales, by some of the most di...Read more -
A guaranteed fun space for the kids
This hall’s family were ancestors to a most famous man, the first President of the United States, George Washington. It was only owned by the Washington family until 1633, after which it was sold. Until the 19th century, it remained as an ever-decaying place of residence. Saved from demolition, it was restored and reopened in 1955. These historical ties have led to Washington D.C and the ...Read more -
Amazing Newcastle Upon Tyne attraction for kids
This countryhouse attraction queerly combines two elements: an Northumbrian countryside museum, eatery and shopping place; and a museum that looks into the life of landscaping artist Lancelot Capability Brown. Of the first, you get home cooked country food, Northumbrian arts and crafts for sale including jewellery, furniture, sculpture and antiques. Of the second… well, Capability Brown,...Read more -
Can keep your kids busy for days
Every city needs its own retreat into nature. This is Newcastle’s – 400 acres of grassland, woodland, pond, wetlands and a lake. Full of wildlife, the park is the delight of local and outside hikers, bikers, and cyclists. The lake is at the very centre of the park. To its north is the Swallow Pond, a favourite of birdwatchers. There’s also an area for picnics and BBQs if you&r...Read more -
Perfect for kids day out in Newcastle Upon Tyne
The building used to be an army drill hall. In 1981 it was reopened, and now has about 4000 sq feet of space that is filled up with a bar, a lounge, a buffet, and 25 classic vehicles, both modern and vintage. Today, it’s a popular meeting place for car collectors and enthusiasts. It’s not the best car museum in the world. But what it’s very good at creating is the mood, a comm...Read more -
Fun place to go for kids
Opened in 1873, this is the city’s oldest park, and it’s located in the centre of the city. The grass is a pretty green, and the Friends of the park make sure to keep the whole place clean. Ornate gateways and boundary railings complete it’s sweet look. There’s a lake at its centre, where fishing is a popular activity. There’s a moderate number of wildlife at the p...Read more -
A cool place to see with kids
The farm is a thoughtful community project. It was established to help empower people with disabilities, who are the primary members running and handling the farm’s productive operations. It develops the agricultural, horticultural and environmental skills of its workers, and also enables them to impart such education to visiting kid and school groups. The location of the farm itself is q...Read more -
A fantastic place for refreshing break for children
This Gothic Revival Catholic Cathedral was built between 1842 and 1844. It’s one of the major works of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, who’s most famous for the decoration works he’s done on the Houses of Parliament . In the new millennium, the Catholic has been carefully renovated. Highlights are: Memorial brass of Bishop William Riddell Vault containing the remains of Bisho...Read more -
One of the awesome things children enjoy the most
The love story (or scandalous elopement) of Bessie Surtees and John Scott (a coal merchant’s son who was later Lord Chancellor of England) is legendary. This beautiful 17th century Tudor House near Newcastle’s Quayside is where that story started, when Bessie climbed out of her window to be with John. The house is a good place to learn the story, and also glimpse the lifestyle of th...Read more -
The best option for younger visitors
Diehards will proclaim the superiority of vinyl records over all else, and this record store is their utopia. It sells only vinyls. Independently owned, the store is popular for re-mastered releases of classic (1960s onwards albums). There’s also a cool second hand stock that the proprietor and built and continues to contribute to from the collections of others, or form internet sales. He...Read more -
A place where kids enjoy and have fun
One of the newest art galleries in the city, the North East Art Collective is focused almost exclusively on the works of North East artists. Covering paintings in watercolours and oils, sculpture in glass and ceramics, textiles and photography, the gallery aims to showcase a wide breadth of local art talent. 10 display rooms and 4 corridors are packed with the works of over 120 different artist...Read more -
A place perfect for families with kids
In Newcastle’s iconic Grainger Market, this vintage clothing boutique is a store to delight. A lot has been packed into a very small space (clothes, shoes and jewellery), giving the store a rather ‘treasure-chest’ feel. The fabrics and fashions are all top-notch. The staff is very helpful. The prices are reasonable. If you want a place in town for gift shopping, this is it. -
A favorite place to take the kids in the city
If you’re into football, this place is your Mecca for related merchandise. T-Shirts, signed memorabilia, books, DVD’s, match-worn shirts, gifts and cards – they stock it all. Their book selection is especially extensive, and covers thousands of important titles. Since the shop opened in 2003, it’s become an important stopping point for football fans from everywhere. You ...Read more -
It's just one of those places to visit and hang out
Holy Island, also popular as the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, is the place you just cannot stop marveling at. This unique tidal island is located off the northwest coast of England. Holy Island is home to the magnificent Lindisfarne Castle, the landmark responsible for the island’s name. The island was first observed in the 6th century AD. Apart from being historic, the island also has rel...Read more