Family-Friendly

For those wishing to explore the great outdoors, Gateshead’s lush countryside is waiting for you. Visit Gibside National Trust, a 600-acre estate and a rare example of an 18th-century landscape garden, where little ones can spot the local wildlife or let off some steam in the play area. Or stretch your legs whilst exploring the vast meandering paths, lawns, rose garden and rockery at award-winning Saltwell Park. Set out your picnic blankets to enjoy the many little nooks and picturesque corners.

Still looking for more inspo? Bookworms will be in their element at Seven Stories. The National Centre for Children's Books is a museum and visitor centre dedicated to children's literature, based in the Ouseburn Valley. Take a stroll around the charming Ouseburn to discover Ouseburn Farm, a free community lead farm that is home to pigs, sheep, chickens, and goats. If getting arty is on your agenda, head to Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art for events, exhibitions and more.

Enjoy family trips to NewcastleGateshead with TransPennine Express. Buy 1 adult ticket and up to 2 children aged under 5 travel free of charge and children up to 16 years old are entitled to 50% discount*. Plus buy a family railcard and receive a 1/3 off your adult ticket and 60% off kids tickets, up to 4 adults and 4 children can travel together. *T&C's apply.

Check out our collection of family-friendly blogs and events below for even more fun in NewcastleGateshead.