Northumberland Outdoor Play

Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor play areas and anything related to outside play by county.
This could include rope bridges, climbing frames and pools in Northumberland. We provide information on outdoor play areas by county, city or by activity.
Cragside
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Cragside
Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and estate – the wonder of its age 'The palace of a modern magician', inventor Lord Armstrong Victorian England's most technologically-advanced mansion Possibly the largest rock garden in Europe and a tricky rhododendron maze One of the red squirrel's last strongholds Fantastic...
Woodhorn Northumberland Museum and Archives
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Woodhorn Northumberland Museum and Archives
You’ll be surprised how much there is to see at Woodhorn. Allow yourself a couple of hours for a visit - more if there's a special event taking place. Open 5 days a week all year round and with a varied exhibitions and events programme, you will want to come back time and time again. It’s great for all ages and there’s always...
Woodhorn Grange
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Woodhorn Grange
PLAYZONE(Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    From pub opening until approximately 9pm. PARTY PACKAGES    £4.95 & £5.95 per child. Please ring for further details. CHARGES    FREE (adult supervision is required).
Whitehouse Farm Centre
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Whitehouse Farm Centre
Whitehouse Farm is a 40 acre farm centre that has been entertaining and educating visitors since it opened it's doors in May 1997. The farm is a great place for families, school and group visits of all ages enabling visitors to see, handle and feed  a wide variety of animals from  traditional breeds to...
The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre
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The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre
Welcome to The Sanctuary Wildlfe Centre. The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre outside Morpeth is probably the largest wildlife rescue centre in the north-east of England. Currently home to over 150 animals, The Sanctuary cares for injured and abandoned British wildlife as well as many unwanted farm and pet animals. Our aims are to care for...
The Fenton Centre
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The Fenton Centre
The Fenton Centre is a unique visitor experience located in the heart of the north Northumberland countryside. Opened in 2005, the centre provides an educational and recreational resource to allow exploration of the cultural heritage and natural diversity of life in the countryside - from times past, present and the implications for the future....
Highland Cattle Centre
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Highland Cattle Centre
At the Highland Cattle Centre, there's so much for families, individuals, birthday parties to see, touch, and do!  Experience the magic of our fold (herd) of award winning, friendly Highland Cattle as well as the livestock and whole host of animals who live on our thriving working farm. Enjoy our comb a coo walk meet our...
Golden Gate Boat Trips
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Golden Gate Boat Trips
Welcome to Seahouses, gateway to the beautiful Farne Islands. Discover the beautiful Farne Islands and tour the famous Longstone Lighthouse aboard The Golden Gate The Golden Gate is the only vessel licensed to land on Longstone Island See Grey Seals - Puffins - Shags
The Alnwick Garden
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The Alnwick Garden
The Garden has a varied programme of events and activities throughout the year, with music, performances, storytelling, workshops, exhibitions, classes, tours and much more. Every visit is different with something new to experience, and much of the programme is free for visitors.
Chillingham Wild Cattle Park - Alnwick
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Chillingham Wild Cattle Park - Alnwick
The Chillingham cattle are said to be the only survivors of the wild herds which once roamed freely through the forests of Great Britain. Today they live in a beautiful enclosed 365 acre parkland at Chillingham in Northumberland which has been their home since the 13th century. In  December 2010 the herd numbers 93 animals. Chillingham...
Farne Islands Boat Trips
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Farne Islands Boat Trips
The Farne Islands lie two to three miles off the Northumberland coast midway between the fishing village of Seahouses and the magnificent Castle of Bamburgh. As well as being the most famous Sea Bird Sanctuary in the British Isles they also have a large colony of Atlantic or Grey Seals. Inner Farne (Tour 1) Duration: 2½ hours Adult...
Eshottheugh Animal Park - Morpeth
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Eshottheugh Animal Park - Morpeth
COME AND VISIT ESHOTTHEUGH ANIMAL PARK ON A FAMILY DAY OUT! Situated within 15 acres of the picturesque heart of Northumberland, you will find a wide range of animals from friendly Donkeys & Goats to more exotic species like Wallabies, Raccoons & Meerkats... We also have an outdoor play area for the kids with pedal tractors. NEW for...
Heddon-on-the-Wall - Hadrian's Wall
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Heddon-on-the-Wall - Hadrian's Wall
A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to two metres thick in places. It was probably completed in AD 122 or 123. Read more about the history of Heddon-on-the-Wall. Before You Go Parking: There is no dedicated car park but it is possible to park in streets nearby. Plan a Great Day Out This stretch of Hadrian's Wall is just over 10 miles away...
Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
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Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
Not far east of Chesters Roman Fort in Northumberland is a 15 metre-long stretch of Hadrian's Wall at Planetrees. This length of wall is important for what it reveals about a change of plan that took place during the construction of the Wall, when its width was narrowed from 10 to 8 Roman feet - probably to speed up building. At Planetrees,...
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
 Come and see what life was like at one the Roman Empire's most northern outposts. Chesters Roman Fort is the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain - wander around the unusually well-preserved baths and steam room, and the officers' quarters. Discover an amazing collection of Roman objects and inscriptions in our museum, these were...
Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
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Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
 Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort takes you back to the Roman Empire. Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital. Peer into the oldest toilets you'll ever see, and admire the stunning panoramic views from this ancient fortress. Our interactive museum showcases objects once...
Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
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Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
At Cawfields is a dramatic stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, one of the highest standing sections of the Wall. Within its length there are turrets and an impressive milecastle, which was probably built by the Second Legion. Before You Go Access: There is a short steep climb to the site from the car park. Parking: Cawfields is one...