Life Centre

Hi Everyone,

We visited the centre for life in Newcastle yesterday. It was our first visit in what feels likes years so we were very excited to go.

We took the metro taking advantage of the kids travel for free offer:

https://www.notboredoutdoors.co.uk/2021/07/kids-go-free-on-metro-and-shieids-ferry.html

We bought our Life tickets online, £30.50 for a family of four. We spent over five hours on the entre so we'd definitely say it's good value for money.

We has a fabulous time we took in a science show and two planatatium shows which were amazing. We got hands on making windmills and conducting science experiments.

Our favourite part of this visit was the space exhibition, they have everything from an international space station to a NASA control room with so many fascinating and interactive activities. We captured some beautiful photos of our time there to.

Running along side this is a Lego exhibition which is really cool and the lots of hands on activities in the brain zone.

We had almost forgot how wonder the science centre is and would whole heartedly recommend a visit.

Screen on the Green

 Hi Everyone,

Here's the full timetable of movies you can watch for FREE at Newcastle's Screen on the Green. Located outside Old Eldon Square.

Screen on the Green Schedule

 This is one of our favourite things to do over summer. It combines our love of the outdoors with our love of movies. What's even better is with it being free you can definitely get that bigger bag of popcorn 🍿

#screenonthegreen #newcastle @notboredoutdoors

Circus Extreme 2021

 Hi everyone,

Last night we saw the returning Circus Extreme. The circus where excitement lives. This slogan is 100% true. The performance was action packed! It had everything from a loveable clown to flamethrowers, stunt bikes and trapeze artists just to name a small number.

The circus is set up so that social distance can be maintained throughout the show with a couple of seats separating each group/family. The rows are also well spaced out so nobody other than your group is too close. Masks are needed to enter and exit the tent and this includes when purchasing refreshments. On this note they had all the usual treats such as candyfloss, popcorn and a hot meal van, along with souvenirs such as lights and magnets.

We attended this circus a couple of years ago when it was last in Newcastle. With alot of circuses the show doesn't change from year to year....BUT not with Circus Extreme. There were alot of new elements with returning classics mixed in as well. 

The audience in attendance was enthralled by the performance with even our own daughter having her mouth in her hands at several points throughout. 

We would highly recommend going to see this show whenever it comes to your local area. For those wanting to attend the Newcastle shows you can use the code BIKES to purchase discounted tickets here: 

Circus Extreme Tickets

The circus is in Newcastle until the 27th June so you have plenty of time to enjoy the spectacle that is Circus Extreme. Those who cannot attend, fear not because a behind the scenes show called The Real Greatest Showman is coming to Amazon Prime on the 5th July.

Fenwick Window

 Hi Everyone,

We wanted to share some photos of this year's amazing Fenwicks window with you. This year's theme is the Wind in the Willows and it is wonderful!

You can visit the window everyday until 8pm. It's a little bit different this year. Santa's Elves are there to greet you at the start and end of window, there is sanitiser available and only one family bubble per window is allowed. This actually made the experience alot better in our opinion as there were no crowds at each window and we didn't feel rushed to move along at all.

The virtual unveil can be seen on the below link too if you don't/can't visit in person this year 

https://bit.ly/31NJkCG

Tyne Green Park

Hi Everyone,

At the weekend we visited Tyne Green Park in Hexham this was a first visit for us after receiving a recommendation from a friend.

It took just under an hour from South Shields to get there. When we arrived there were plenty of free car parking spaces which was great.

We headed straight to the play area which firstly, was open and  well equipped. There is also alot of outdoor fun equipment which has a  ninja warrior feel to it, the kids loved. 

The park was very quiet so we had it to ourselves but the equipment is quite spaced out so social distancing wouldn't be too much of an issue when children are supervised.

Very importantly, the toilet facilities were open and were directly opposite the play area which is ideal. There was also a lovely ice cream van and even a mobile barber van!

Tyne Green Park also boasts a lovely walk along the Tyne which is perfect for bikes and scooters. There was vasts amounts of open green space with picnic tables dotted about. They even have a professional golf course.

We spent a lovely few hours  here and Hexham is a beautiful town so you could easily make it a full day out.

Bolam lake

Hi Everyone, 

Today we visited Bolam Lake in Northumberland, which is about a 40 min drive from South Shields. We had heard alot about the lake so we were very excited to visit.

There are lots of carparks around the lake so there was no problem parking at all. We deliberately chose a colder day to visit in the hopes it wouldn't be too busy. Despite the weather there was still a fair few people about but there are lots of opportunities to move away from others and we had no problem at all keeping our distance. To aid with distancing, the lake is operating a one way system.

The lake itself is beautiful and teaming with swans. What we loved the most was all the little jetties around each side of the lake so you could really get out among the swans and the water.

Surrounding the lake are areas  of forests and opening spaces which are beautiful and filled with trees ideal for climbing and lots of  opportunists to explore.

There are lots of seating and picnic tables dotted around and ideally placed to take in the stunning views.

We spent over two hours exploring and taking in the views. The toilet facilities were open and there was a very nice looking ice cream van which accepted card payments. Parking is chargeable so remember to bring some change for the parking machines.

Discovery Museum Newcastle upon Tyne

Hi Everyone,

There's lots going on at the Discovery Museum Newcastle this week.

✈️You can experience what it's like to fly with the RAF’s Red Arrows as they jet over their Cyprus training base in a new flight simulator.

Tickets cost £3.50 and are on a first come first served basis operates daily.

🚁Have fun tinkering with everyday materials to invent and create you very own flying invention on Monday 17th, Wednesday 19th and Friday 21st February between 11am - 3pm for
£1.50. Suitable for ages 5-12 years

🧵Play and event sessions will be running on Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th February between 11am and 3pm with a mixture of free and charged for activities.

For more info visit:
https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/search/-/2020-02-17/2023-02-17/23/14/-

Nursery Skate at the Centre for Life

Hi Everyone,

Life has a dedicated skating sessions for little ones 4 and under with their accompanying adult on Sunday mornings between 10am and 11am.

Marshals are on hand to provide coaching and support for tentative skaters and skating aids are available on a first come first served basis.

This is a perfect oppturnity for youngsters to have a go.

There is also the opportunity to upgrade your skate ticket to gain entry into the fantastic life centre to so you could turn it into a whole day of fun.

For all the info follow the link below:

https://www.life.org.uk/events/nursery-skate-sessions

Cinema in the Square

Hi Everyone,

Cinema in the Square returns to Times Square Newcastle from Friday 14th Feb - Sun 23rd.

This is a unique outdoor cinema experience with a wide selection of films to go and see and what is even better is that some kid friendly showings over the half term have FREE seats,  but be quick as these will go fast.

Click the link for all info

https://inthesquare.co.uk/cinema