Hadrian’s Wall and its surrounds has a great variety of attractions to suit families with young children, families with older children in fact, children of all ages!
Many of the historic sites and museums offer exciting activities for children, learning about Roman history the interactive way, while further afield lovely beaches provide hours of seaside fun.
As well as family friendly walks and cycle routes, the local cinemas and swimming pools will also keep children entertained.
Have a look at a selection of family attractions below... and remember a day is never long enough...
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Heritage
Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the...
Edlingham Castle
Forts and Castles
Edlingham Castle dates mainly from the 14th century, although a manor house of the...
Newcastle Castle
Forts and Castles
A hugely important structure in Newcastle's history, Newcastle Castle has had a ch...
Warkworth Castle
Forts and Castles
The pre-Norman history of the site at Warkworth is still not entirely clear, but i...
Norham Castle
Forts and Castles
For 450 years Norham Castle, first built in the 12th century, was one of the great...
Etal Castle
Forts and Castles
Set in the charming village of Etal by a ford over the River Till, this Northumber...
Dunstanburgh Castle
Forts and Castles
An awe-inspiring sight, Dunstanburgh Castle stands proudly at the edge of the coas...
Bamburgh Castle
Forts and Castles
Bamburgh Castle has a long and fascinating history, with the area being occupied f...
The Sill features exhibitions, learning & event spaces, café, a world-class Youth ...
Willowford Roman Bridge
Hadrian's Wall
Built around 122AD, Willowford Bridge was used to carry both Roman soldiers across...
Yeavering Bell Hillfort
Heritage
The largest Iron Age hill fort in Northumberland, Yeavering Bell sits at the top o...
Sill Landscape Discovery Centre
Natural History
The Sill is the UK’s National Landscape Discovery Centre at Once Brewed in the Nor...
Discovery Museum
Museums
Free to enter, this is a firm favourite for both North East residents and visitors...
Great North Museum: Hancock
Museums
The Great North Museum: Hancock was purpose built in Newcastle as a natural histor...
Brunton Turret
Forts and Castles
One of the best-preserved turrets on the line of Hadrian's Wall, with a stretch of...
Cherryburn
Heritage
The birthplace of Thomas Bewick, the cottage and farmhouse of Bewick is perhaps No...
Corbridge Roman Site
Forts and Castles
Thriving communities built up around Hadrian's Wall, with settlements and forts be...
George Stephenson’s Cottage
Heritage
This quaint small stone cottage was built circa 1760 to accommodate mining familie...
Beamish Museum
Museums
Beamish is a wonderful place that brings history to life but you must allow a full...
Glendale Pool
Leisure Activities
Glendale Pool is a self contained, indoor, heated swimming pool, available for pri...
The Cumbrian Coast Railway
Railways
The Cumbrian Coast Line, as its name suggests, hugs the scenic coastline between C...
Settle to Carlisle Railway
Railways
This historic and scenic route was one of the last main line railways built in Bri...
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Vindolanda
Forts and Castles
Vindolanda is a fascinating Roman fort and civilian settlement lying just to the s...
South Tynedale Railway
Railways
The North of England’s double gold award winning narrow gauge railway winding from...
Tanfield Railway
Railways
With an unparalleled history dating back to 1725, spectacular scenery and a truly ...
Weardale Railway
Railways
The Weardale Railway, situated in County Durham, was a mothballed branch line from...
Aln Valley Railway
Railways
This is the most recent of the heritage railways in the area and only opened in 20...
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Railways
A 15” gauge steam railway running from Heatherslaw, 6.4km to Etal Village - a retu...
Eden Valley Railway
Railways
The Eden Valley Railway is based at Warcop in Cumbria (or Westmorland, in old mone...
Ravensglass and Eskdale Railway
Railways
On the Cumbrian Coast line you could consider alighting at Ravensglass and enjoy a...
Northumberland National Park
Natural History
England’s most northerly and least populated National Park is 400 square miles of ...
Stainmore Railway
Railways
The Stainmore Railway is based at the Kirkby Stephen East Heritage Centre and is o...
Bowes Railway
Railways
This historic railway is sited south of Gateshead in Springwell village just east ...
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Broomley Grange Residential
Adventure Activities
Broomley Grange sits in 22 acres of private grounds - an outdoor activity centre f...
The Museum is located on the 1825 route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the ...
The National Rail Museum at Shildon
Railways
The Shildon branch of the National Railway Museum is well worth a visit. It is bas...
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Brampton Golf Club
Leisure Activities
Founded in 1909, and designed by James Braid, Brampton Golf Course is blessed with...
Stephenson Railway Museum
Railways
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Railway Museum in Nor...
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Dukeswood House
Adventure Activities
A popular choice for Scottish and English schools and non-school groups, Dukeshous...
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Crackers Soft Play
Leisure Activities
With plenty of space for little ones to run, jump, climb, and crawl to their heart...
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Beamish Wild
Adventure Activities
Beamish Wild Treetop Adventure course is set in the ancient woodland treetops in t...
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Allout Adventures
Adventure Activities
If you fancy a bit of outdoor adventure with a difference, then this is the place ...
Royal Quays Outlet Centre
Shopping
With over 50 outlet shops to choose from offering up to 60% OFF rrp on a host of f...
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Northumberland County Zoo
Adventure Activities
An up and coming family-run animal collection in the heart of Northumberland. The ...
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Birdoswald Fort
Forts and Castles
Open daily from March to October. Times may vary. (Visitors with English Heritage ...
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Tynedale Golf Club
Leisure Activities
Tynedale Golf Club is a 9 hole set along the banks of the River Tyne, with stunnin...
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Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens
Adventure Activities
As well as being a hugely popular wedding venue and the campus of Northumberland C...
Tynedale Accordion and Fiddle Club
Music of Northumberland
Promote accordion and fiddle playing in the Tynedale area with the emphasis on tra...
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Wentworth Leisure Centre
Leisure Activities
With two swimming pools with moveable floors, a large and well-equipped gym, regul...
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Whitehouse Farm Centre
Adventure Activities
Whitehouse Farm Centre is Northumberland’s largest family-run Farm attraction. A g...