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Category: North East Days Out

  • Jump 360 Hartlepool

    Jump 360 Hartlepool

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    Trampoline parks are the latest craze and seem to be popping up in Industrial units everywhere. For two gymnastic obsessed girls they are a dream come true.  A chance to jump around like crazy, have fun and practice some gym moves.  The girls have been to a few organised birthday parties to trampoline parks where…

  • Things to do in South Shields with Kids

    Things to do in South Shields with Kids

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    Alan Hooper
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    Sunday saw the Third Annual North East Blogger meet up in South Shields. Although for us it was the first one we’d attended. Meeting up with our blogging friends on an informal basis. This was a chance to sit back and relax and chat, before experiencing some of the things to do in South Shields.…

  • Fat Hippo Durham

    Fat Hippo Durham

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    Alan Hooper
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    As part of our Lads escape to Durham day out We quite early on decided to go to Fat Hippo Durham for a burger meal. With Stephen as a self confessed Burger addict I knew it would be a winner. A well deserved meal to follow on from the Escape Rooms next door. Fat Hippo…

  • Escape Rooms Durham – A First Timers Experience!

    Escape Rooms Durham – A First Timers Experience!

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    Alan Hooper
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    The thought of taking part in a Crystal Maze style puzzle adventure has always appealed to me. I love puzzles and problems. If something needs solving then I’m up for a challenge. However I’d never tried an Escape Room… yet. Escape Rooms Durham After deferring it for over a year the three remaining members of…

  • The Late Shows

    The Late Shows

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    Cat Hooper
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    The Late Shows is a regional Culture Crawl around some of Newcastle and Gateshead’s galleries, museums, libraries and workshops.  The event takes place annually on consecutive Friday and Saturday evenings in May from 6-11pm alongside the national Museums at Night. I had always dismissed The Late Shows as an adult only event. Something about excitable kids,…

  • Annie The Musical – Tyne Theatre & Opera House

    Annie The Musical – Tyne Theatre & Opera House

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    One of the most famous family musicals hits the Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle this half term holiday. Toe tapping, singing and lots of tissues at the ready for Annie The Musical, which has been delighting audiences since its Broadway opening in 1977. Annie The Musical Produced by Astravaganza Entertainment, Annie tells the…

  • Tatton Park Cheshire

    Tatton Park Cheshire

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    After an action packed day in Manchester city centre exploring the Museum of Science and Industry we were very ready for a chilled out Sunday.  No typical Manchester rain today.   The sun was shining and set to stay so the plan was head to a historic home. From Hale there were two large National Trust…

  • Manchester Museum of Science and Industry

    Manchester Museum of Science and Industry

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    Another weekend, another road trip.  Our poor little car will be needing a rest from the A1.  This weekend Manchester was the destination and budget was the theme.  Handily my Dad’s friend Freddie has a big enough home to accommodate us all (my parents included) and we lined up some free family fun. First stop…

  • Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure

    Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure

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    Alan Hooper
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    I’m sure it’s no surprise that we at the Hoopers are huge Disney fans. As a child I had many of the Disney Videos and I grew up during the production period of The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the beast. There was something that seemed to draw me in to…

  • BBC Studio Tour Newcastle

    BBC Studio Tour Newcastle

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    Wow the Easter holidays have really gone in a flash. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Two lovely Bank Holidays in May to enjoy just around the corner!   Over Easter we enjoyed lots of London fun, but we also managed to do some pretty cool stuff closer to home. The BBC Studio Tour Newcastle…