Are you are looking for something to keep the children entertained in the school holidays? Don't worry we've got you covered with our list of six great activities for families.
1. Enjoy some splashing fun
Choose from nine 25m swimming pools, seven learner pools which are great to get the kids confident in the water and three splash zones, perfect for family fun times. Why not ride the waves at Prudhoe Waterworld and have a splashing good time in the aqua splash zone at Ponteland Leisure Centre.
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Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre
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Blyth Sports Centre
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Concordia Leisure Centre
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Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre
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Ponteland Leisure Centre
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Prudhoe Waterworld
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Wentworth Leisure Centre
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Willowburn Sports & Leisure Centre
2. Eight soft play adventures!
From safari fun to space themed, the school holidays are the best time for the kids to enjoy some great adventures and discover all 8 soft plays. Suitable for children under 12 years, why not try the jungle safari theme soft play at Willowburn Leisure Centre or the brand new castle themed soft play at Morpeth Leisure Centre where parents can enjoy a coffee at the HIVE café whilst the children play.
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Ponteland Softplay
Rainforest themed softplay for little tigers to explore.
- For kids under 12 years
- Sessions last 75 mins
- Four storey softplay
- Adults go free
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Willowburn Softplay
Go Wild Jungle Safari for your little lions and lionesses.
- For kids under 10 years
- Sessions last 75 mins
- Four storey softplay
- Adults go free
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Concordia Softplay
Go Wild at the jungle themed softplay and toddler area
- For kids under 12 years
- Sessions last 75 mins
- Four storey softplay
- Adults go free
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Ashington Softplay
Go Wild Jungle Safari for your little lions and lionesses.
- For kids under 8 years
- Sessions last 90 mins
- Four storey softplay
- Adults go free
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Prudhoe Softplay
Space themed softplay for aspiring astronauts to have a blast!
- For kids under 8 years
- Sessions last 60 mins
- Four storey softplay
- Adults go free
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Berwick Softplay
Nature themed softplay for your little explorers.
- For kids up to 12 years
- Sessions last 90 mins
- Three storey softplay
- Adults go free
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Morpeth Softplay
Castle themed for your little ones to enjoy a fairytale adventure
- For kids under 8 years
- Sessions last 90 mins
- Two storey softplay
- Adults go free
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Wentworth softplay
New softplay coming soon.
Look out for more news in 2023.
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Blyth Softplay
Beach themed adventures for your little explorers and sailors.
- For kids under 10 years
- Sessions last 75 mins
- Three storey softplay
- Adults go free
3. Reach new heights at Clip 'n Climb
Take your pick from our Concordia Leisure Centre Cramlington or Ponteland Leisure Centre Clip 'n Climb - or choose both!
From the ‘Skyscraper to the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ children can reach for the stars at Concordia Clip ‘n Climb. It has 19 different climbing wall experiences where the children can challenge themselves and climb to the top.
Clip ‘n Climb, Ponteland has a range of 7 climbing walls for the children to explore, plus a fully immersive digital wall which is guaranteed to put a smile on their faces.
Why not climb as a family and children can race their grown ups to the top of the walls!
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Zigg Zagg
This snakes-and-ladders style wall involves a series of challenges.
The climber weaves their way to the top on one of the three routes.- Agility (4/10)
- Difficulty (6/10)
- Bravery (4/10)
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Triffid
Enjoy the tactile excitement of the triffid shapes. Enjoy a real ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ moment on this most challenging element.
- Agility (8/10)
- Difficulty (6/10)
- Bravery (10/10)
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Steelworks
Two steely challenges await climbers. They need strong arms and good footwork to get to the top of this moderately difficult challenge.
- Agility (7/10)
- Difficulty (6/10)
- Bravery (6/10)
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Speed Climb
Set up in pairs, you can race your mate to the top of this Speed Climb wall. LED lighting in corner moulds creates a great atmosphere!
- Agility (6/10)
- Difficulty (4/10)
- Bravery (5/10)
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Skyscraper
Challenge yourself on the difficult route using the under-cling handholds. First timers can go straight up the middle for an easier route.
- Agility (4/10)
- Difficulty (4/10)
- Bravery (6/10)
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Lightening Crack
This unique lightening bolt shaped challenge required good body positioning to maintain balance. Definitely a climb to remember!
- Agility (6/10)
- Difficulty (6/10)
- Bravery (7/10)
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Spaghetti Junction
Give this exciting wall a go! With short trailing ropes and organic foothold shapes, it requires both balance and strength!
- Agility (7/10)
- Difficulty (6/10)
- Bravery (6/10)
4. Let the good times roll at HIVE bowling
HIVE bowling at Concordia and Wentworth Leisure Centre is the perfect place to cool off and get the family together for some fun! Guaranteed to stir up some healthy competition, who will be the first to bowl a strike?
HIVE bowling also includes a full food menu so why not stay for a bite to eat. Lots of arcade machines and pool tables to keep the kids entertained, whilst parents can enjoy a refreshing drink from a fully licensed bar.
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8 lanes, your way
Play at Wentworth or Concordia Leisure Centre.
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Burger, Bowl, Beer?
Enjoy food and drink at our fully licensed HIVE cafe.
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Bowl from just £5 a game
Great value fun for friends, family and colleagues.
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Kids Bowling Parties
Kids bowling parties available. Click here to find out more!
5. Pot-A-Doodle-Do Pottery Painting Classes
After a morning family swim at Berwick Leisure Centre, why not head over to the Pot-A-Doodle-Doo interactive art studio and let your creativity shine. Have a great time painting personalised ceramics and making mosaics. If you want to include an overnight stay, you can also book in to their glamping site and enjoy some quality family time sleeping in a wigwam.
6. InflataNation
If you have been enjoying a morning of soft play fun at Blyth Leisure Centre, why not head to InflataNation located at the Royal Quays Outlet Centre in North Shields. InflataNation is an action packed, super bouncy inflatable theme park where the whole family can have an amazing time.
After all that family fun, why not pop along to the Tranquillity Spa at Ashington Leisure Centre and treat yourself to some quality 'you' time. You've earned it!
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Escape the pressures of everyday life and indulge in some me time.
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Award-winning team of skilled therapists.
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Welcoming you to our award-winning spa.
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Luxury brands including Elemis, CND, CACI, St Tropez and MUD cosmetics.
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Enjoy a spa day package whatever the special occasion.
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Treat yourself to a luxury CND Vinylux manicure or pedicure.
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Feel polished with our tinting and waxing treatments.
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Dedicated manicure and pedicure bays.
