Jarrow Hall Halloween Activities

 Hi Everyone,

Jarrow Hall have some fun Haloween activities planned for you this half term. 

"Get into the seasonal spooky spirit by picking your own pumpkin from Jarrow Hall’s Pumpkin Patch! Develop your ghoulishly creative skills by carving a pumpkin into a Halloween jack-o-lantern!

Fancy dress is encouraged and if you spook the team you will be rewarded with a sweet treat! 

All materials will be provided for £4 plus admission. Timed ticket slots available from 9am Friday 2nd October."

https://www.jarrowhall.org.uk/jarrow-hal-tickets/

Christmas 2020 Events

Hi Everyone,

We've had alot of people asking about Christmas events happening this year so we have put together a little list of family friendly events. Pre-booking for the majority of events is recommend and do check with the organisers for any specific rules and regulations. 

Please keep a eye on our Facebook page #notboredoutdoors and our website www.notboredoutdoors.co.uk where we will keep you updated with more events as they become available. 🎅🎅

Hall Hill Farm

Hi Everyone, 

The wonderful Hall Hill Farm are hosting a Spooky Half Term event between 24 October 2020 to 01 November 2020

Spooky activities include make your own scarecrow, carve a pumpkin lantern, tractor & trailer rides and the Barrel Train. 

There are small additional charges for pumpkins, and the Barrel Train (£1). 

Tickets for Spooky Half-term week are planned to go on sale on Monday 5th October.

http://www.hallhillfarm.co.uk/spooky-halfterm/e7

Gibside

 Hi Everyone,

Just because the weather has turned colder it doesn't mean we can't enjoy outdoor adventures.

Autumn is a wonderful time in nature and it opens up alot of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. From fruit picking to jumping in leaves to nature crafts there's definitely something for everyone.

Mother Shipton's Cave

 Hi Everyone, 

Between 24th October and 1st November Mother Shipton’s Cave will be transformed for Haloween.. 

This event is suitable for all ages, explore the spooky forest and Halloween Haunted Village, but watch out for witches, ghosts and creepy skeletons around every corner! There’s lots of ghoulish fun to be had with photo opportunities and fancy dress competitions.

You will also be able to enjoy the  Adventure Playground, Mother Shipton’s Cave, Petrifying Well, Wishing Well, Museum and Gift Shop on you visit. 

For more information and to book visit:

https://mothershipton.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/30194?catID=29661&

Halloween at Brockhole

 Hi Everyone,

If you are looking for a real Halloween experience then Brockhole's return of the  pumpkin in Windermere looks like just the ticket. 

This event is said to take around 4 - 5 hours and is a fully outdoor immersive experience suitable for all ages. You have the option to buy a under 7 pumpkin pass for the little ones and a over 7 pumpkin pass for the bigger kids. 

The event runs from 21st - 31st October and at time of posting has tickets remaining  for Haloween. 

Activities included:

Haunted Forest (All ages but some scary bits for the nervous) (15-20mins)

Giant Pumpkin Trail (All ages) (30-40mins)

Graveyard Golf (All ages) (15-20mins)

Mini Tractor Pumpkin Farmer (3-6yrs) (15mins) New

Woodland Faerie Trail  (All ages) (20-30 mins) New

Pumpkin Photo Booth (All ages) (5 mins)

Storytelling (All ages) (30 mins)

Professor Pumpernickel (All ages) (or alternative live show) (30 mins)

Wicca Workshop of Art & Witch-crafts (All ages) (30 mins)

Witches Brew and Monster Crunch Cake (All ages) (5 mins)

*Zombie Archery (7yrs +) (15 mins)

*Spider Laser Clay (10yrs +) (15 mins)

*Scary Bugz (6yrs +) (may be replaced) (15 mins)

For more info follow the below link:

https://brockhole.nationalparksevents.co.uk/event/164?_ga=2.231642015.1810839684.1600927961-637704662.1600425585

Santa Claus at Tynemouth Park

 Hi Everyone, 

Santa Clause will be returning to Tynemouth Park this year. Tickets are due to go on sale soon with priority booking available for mailing list subscribers. 

Link below if you wish to subscribe:

https://bit.ly/2ZEhXtK

Fountains Abbey

 Hi Everyone,

We visited the beautiful Fountains Abbey National Trust yesterday (20/9/20) one of our very favourite sites but what made it even more special this time was the children's play area has now reopened and it has lots of new elements too including a pretty amazing tree house.

We were lucky enough to have a lovely sunny day but I have to say Autumn and winter are probably our favourite seasons to visit National Trust sites. With the leaves falling and the crisp air they do have a more enchanting feel. 

The National Trust are still using a pre-booking system to ensure they are keeping the number of visitors on site low. We must say that this has worked really well and over the past couple of weeks the demand for booking has eased so its much easier to book a time slot.

Below is a link to our website to show you how to get a National Trust pass if you haven't already got one. Please feel free to look at our longer Fountains Abbey review and our other National Trust reviews on there too. 

https://www.notboredoutdoors.co.uk/2020/01/scottish-national-trust-offers-ad-hi.html?m=0

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Daisy Dukes Drive in Cinema Halloween Movies

 Hi Everyone,

Daisy Dukes Drive in Cinema will be in Blaydon from the 30th Oct - 1st Nov with scary movies suitable for families and adults. 

What makes this drive in experience different is that they will have scare Actors roaming the site for every movie which means children will meet some of their favourite characters during the day & adults may bump in to some of their worst nightmares on the night. 

For more info and to book follow the below link:

 www.daisydukesdriveincinema.co.uk

Brochbuses Pumpkin Picking

 Hi Everyone, 

Brochbuses pick your own pumpkins event will be held between 17th - 31st October. 

Booking isn't open just yet however if you subscribe to their mailing list you will get priority access to book a slot. The link is below:

https://mailchi.mp/9da06579c26e/pick-your-own-fruit-updates

Tynemouth Park Pumpkins Trail

 Hi Everyone, 

Tynemouth Parks Pumpking Trail is now taking bookings. 

The Pumpkin Trail will be running from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November, 10am – 4.30pm at half hour intervals.

Pre booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

For all the info and to book follow the below link:

https://www.tynemouthpark.com/product/kids-maze-halloween-pumpkin-trail-2020/

Half Term Activities List

 Hi Everyone,

We've put a list together of a few activities happening over October half term that we think look good. Due to limited numbers and the current situation we do recommend early booking.

Spillmans Pumpkins

 Hi Everyone,

Pick your own pumpkin season starts on the 3rd of October at Spilman Farm. This is usually a popular event with lots going on at the farm so we would definitely recommend early booking.

Booking opens this week so keep an eye on their Facebook page and website:

https://www.spilmans.co.uk/

Duck feeding

 Hi Everyone,

We love feeding the ducks, it doesn't matter how old you get it's always a fun experience from seeing how many birds you can attract to who can get the food to the furthest duck. 

Here's a few of our favourite places to feed the birds:

Herrington Park, Sunderland (in the video below)

Mowbray Park, Sunderland 

Tilesheds Nature Reserve, South Shields

Saltwell Park, Gateshead 

Riverside Park, Durham 

Richardson Dees Park, Wallsend

Leazes Park, Newcastle

Bowlan Lake, Northumberland 

If you have a favourite spot not on the list please let us know

Big Kid Circus Offer

 Hi everyone,

A couple of weeks ago we were lucky enough to see the excellent Big Kid Circus at Whitburn, Sunderland. They have now moved onto another North East venue in Earsdon. We have a fantastic voucher via Neoffer for the Earsdon performances from the 11th September until the 20th.

Big Kid Circus tickets from £6 via this link:

https://neoffers.co.uk/products/big-kid-circus-north-east-ticket?aff=48

You can also find our review of this brilliant show here:

https://www.facebook.com/674273372992027/posts/1014932395592788/

Enjoy

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Tynemouth Park

 Hi Everyone, 

You can still treat the kids to some outdoor fun every weekend in September at Tynemouth Park. 

They have lots of activities on offer including dinosaur mini golf, inflatables and the pirates maze. All activities can be paid for individually or you can buy a day pass from £10.

Tynemouth Park is situated opposite the beautiful longsands beach, Tynemouth Aquarium, it is close to Tynemouth town centre and St Mary's island so ideal for a full day out.

Lightwater Valley Halloween

 Hi Everyone, 

 Lightwater Valley is all set for some spooky half term fun from Saturday, 24th – Saturday, 31st October.

"Younger visitors will love taking a trip down Trick or Treat Street for the chance to get some sweet treats and practicing their aim on the Ghoul Shoot target practice.

Venture into the Abandoned Theatre and walk through spooky scenes with animatronics and projections of wicked witches and friendly ghosts.  

Whilst enjoying thrills and chills on the family fun rides be sure to keep an eye out for the 13 hidden ghosts lurking around the park and meet and greet some creepy characters.

Lightwater Valley is encouraging children to come in Halloween fancy dress, it’s more fun if you do and they are offering daily prizes for the best dressed. 

Families can take a trip to the freaky fairground and jump aboard 30 rides and attractions designed for younger visitors to enjoy fun frights and thrills.  

Hop aboard the Ladybird rollercoaster, take a trip on the Lightwater Valley Express or make a splash on the Wet ‘n’ Wild River Rapids."

Tickets must be pre-booked online the website link is below.  

https://www.lightwatervalley.co.uk/

Trainmaster Tyne and Wear

 Hi Everyone, 

Great news Trainmasters Tyne and Wear will be back in October, perfect for your little train enthusiasts. 

They are covid secure with individual tracks for children so there is no mixing and numbers are reduced so there is enough space for social distancing.

Head to their website for more information:

https://www.tyneandwear.trainmaster.co.uk/

Big Kids Circus

 Hi everyone,

A couple of weeks ago we were lucky enough to see the excellent Big Kid Circus at Whitburn, Sunderland. They are moving onto another North East venue in Earsdon. We are still bringing you now the fantastic voucher via Neoffers which covers there current location in Redcar until the 5th of September as well as Earsdon from the 11th September until the 20th.

Big Kid Circus tickets from £6 via this link:

https://neoffers.co.uk/products/big-kid-circus-north-east-ticket?aff=48

You can also find our review of this brilliant show here:

https://www.facebook.com/674273372992027/posts/1014932395592788/

Enjoy

Heritage Open Days

 Hi Everyone, 

Heritage Open Days are back this year from 11th - 20th September. The open days allow free excess to many of England's heritage sites which are usually chargeable or restricted access. This year will be a mix of online tours and activities along with actual day outs. 

Follow the below link for all the info and to plan your visit/activity

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/