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Bolam Lake

Still beautiful on a foggy autumn day. Near Belsay, about half an hour out of Newcastle, the well trodden circular walk around Bolam Lake is great whatever the weather. It only takes about half an hour to get round – adult not toddler pace!  And there are a few good spots to stop and feed … Continue reading Bolam Lake

Swan Lake

One of my favourite spots for an Autumn walk is Bolam Lake. Despite having being dragged out in all weathers since they were tiny bundles in a Baby Bjorn, the usual response to my enthusiastic – “wow isn’t it a beautiful autumn day, let’s go for a walk,” is something like “eeuuuurrgghghhh…” But Bolam Lake … Continue reading Swan Lake

Family bouldering at Shaftoe

Northumberland has so many natural playgrounds. We headed to Shaftoe crags for a family bouldering session. Great for parents to have a play as well as the kids for a change! Despite being only a short drive from Newcastle, there is something about the crags of Northumberland that makes me feel I have ventured into … Continue reading Family bouldering at Shaftoe

Family walks

Want to escape the school holiday rabble? Some of my favourite free places to walk with kids. Where do you like to go? Rising Sun Country Park                   https://northeastwithkids.wordpress.com/?s=RISING&submit=Search http://www.visitnorthtyneside.com/dbimgs/risingsunleaflet.pdf   Bolam Lake                 https://northeastwithkids.wordpress.com/?s=bolAM&submit=Search http://www.northumberlandlife.org/bolamlakecountrypark/   Saltwell Park   … Continue reading Family walks

10 things to do in the North East with kids this weekend

1. Pick your own fruit at Brockbushes Farm – it’s strawberry and gooseberry season and gooseberries are said to make great wine too? There’s also a farm shop and tea room. http://www.brocksbushes.co.uk/ 2. Family friendly fun galore at the Heaton Festival: circus skills, animal petting, balloon shapes, hog roasts and much more http://heatonfestival.com/ 3. Take … Continue reading 10 things to do in the North East with kids this weekend