Category: North East Days Out
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Arbeia Roman Fort – South Shields
I have vague recollections from my own childhood of coming to the Arbeia Roman Fort with my Dad and little brother. I can remember climbing the steps of the reconstructed Fort. It was great fun to look out over the River Tyne across to North Shields. Until recently due to my parents relocation, I knew…
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George’s Great British Kitchen – Newcastle upon Tyne
Not sure if Newcastle is typical of other UK cities but there seems to be a boom in new restaurants opening. Slowly, but surely, we are making our way around the new Grey’s Quarter in Eldon Square. Being rubbish at planning ahead we have unsuccessfully attempted to secure a walk-up table at George’s Great British…
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Cafe Fish – Scarborough
Last weekend I packed my bags and headed down to Scarborough for my annual girls weekend. No kids, no responsibilities, plenty of chat and prosecco is the recurring theme of the trip. Our base for the stay is my parents holiday home, Meadowside. The four bedroomed home is located in the village of Burniston, some 5…
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Maker Faire UK Newcastle
This weekend saw Maker Faire UK take over the Centre for Life. Exhibitors, creators, crafters, inventors and lots of cool stuff was on display. We sort of knew what to expect as we’d been to the Maker Faire two years ago and the kids loved it. Basically speaking if your kids like science, flashy lights,…
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Cheviot View – Brownie Pack Holiday
As I sit typing this, my eyes feel really heavy and even a strong Costa coffee isn’t helping. Daylight saving time coupled with an action-packed Brownie holiday is taking it’s toll! Feel like the walking dead! This blog post is for mainly my guiding friends to talk about my experiences of organising my first ever…
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Great British Cupcakery – Afternoon Tea
The Great British Cupcakery on the corner of Queen Street, Newcastle has always had a good reputation. So much so that we tried to pop in with our friends who had came up from Great Yarmouth. Unfortunately it was Easter weekend and the sun was shining and the queue was spilling out of the door.…
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South Tyneside International Magic Festival – Family Magic Extravaganza
WOW! South Tyneside International Magic Festival – Family Magic Extravaganza, has to be my longest title ever. Yet this is exactly what it said on the posters and flyers. Since I was about 7 years old I have been fascinated by magic. I can’t say it was because I got a Paul Daniels Magic Set, or…
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The Twits – Northern Stage
Not too long ago on Christmas Eve, we were at the Northern Stage watching an adaption of James & the Giant Peach. Tonight we were here for another Roald Dahl classic ,The Twits. Produced by the Curve and Rose Theatre Kingston, The Twits, is showing to sell-out audiences at Northern Stage from Tuesday 21st until Saturday 25th March. So popular…
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Naomi’s Wild & Scary Show, Easter Monday 2017
Do you have a budding Michaela Strachan or David Attenborough in your family? Do your children love nothing more than getting up close with wildlife? Then here’s a great idea to entertain them on Easter Monday. Escape the chocolate egg mountain and rubbish repeated TV movies by heading to the theatre to learn some cool animal…
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Beamish Wild – School Holiday Camp
Beamish Wild are expanding their offerings to include School Holiday Camps. Today was a sampler day that we had been invited to try out. I’ll admit that we’d never been to Beamish Wild before today, but had been to an event at Beamish Hall. Imogen has tried a few tree top adventure / high rope courses,…