Mother Shiptons

Hi Everyone,

We visited Mother Shiptons Easter Adventure yesterday which is running everyday until 24th April.

It's a beautiful place with a very large adventure play area, cave, waterfall, petrifying well, museum, shop, refreshment vans and plenty of picnic tables.

The Easter Adventure was amazing, the kids were giving a trail to follow and the attention to detail was second to none. There were so many things to see and explore. The photo opportunities were amazing. They have put selfie stations next to all the attractions making it perfect for capturing those precious family memories without missing one of the family out of the photos.

The story of Mother Shipton is a fascinating one and you can read all about her as you make your way around the park. The waterfall and petryfing well are really quirky and we enjoyed exploring the museum to learn more.

You are allowed two and a half hours to explore and that would be our only grumble as it was such a lovely day, we could have happily stayed longer but it is ample time to see and do everything within the park. We had a really lovely day and we are looking forward to their future events. We imagine Halloween especially at Mother Shiptons Cave would be amazing.

There are still tickets available for the Easter Adventure. For booking and more info please visit:

https://www.mothershipton.co.uk/

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Mamas Pizza Edinburgh

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to give a quick review of Mamma's Edinburgh. This is a wonderful American style Pizza restaurant and they really know what they're doing. The pizzas are absolutely delicious, the decour is really fun and quirky, the staff are very friendly and is situated in the heart of the Grassmarket so perfect for shopping and exploring the city.

Best of all for us was the fact that they are brilliant at gluten free. Our coeliac daughter, who is very picky about her pizzas said it was the best pizza she had ever tasted, high praise indeed! It's so nice to be able to eat as a family and not have to worry about if our daughter's food is safe and most importantly for her not to feel different or have less of a choice. So well done Mamma's we can't wait to come back.

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Vue Cinema

Hi Everyone,

We love going to the cinema and VUE Gateshead is definitely our favourite. Standard tickets cost just £4.99 with the option to upgrade to regular for £5.99 or VIP £6.99, which is very reasonable. VUE also accepts meerkat movie vouchers (buy one get one free on Tues and Weds). Our favourite screen is VUE extreme which has no additional charge and is absolutely massive. You feel like you're in the movie when watching.

VUE is really easy to get to as it's situated in Trinity Square so plenty of buses and the metro stops within a two minute walk from the cinema. You can also park for free for up to 5 hours when you go to the cinema.

There's lots of fab movies out at the minute including Sonic 2 and the Secrets of Dumbledore released this week so perfect for a treat in the Easter holidays. 

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Edinburgh Castle

Hi Everyone,

We went to Edinburgh Castle on the most gloriously sunny day, there wasn't a cloud in the sky and and it felt like we were abroad. We definitely hit the weather jackpot.

The amazing benefit of this lovely weather was that the views from the castle which are always very spectacular were just breathtakingly beautiful. We could see for miles. The castle has various vantage points so you are able to get full 360 degree views and we really enjoyed this, we spent a lot of time just looking out and seeing what places etc we could spot. It's worth visiting just for the views.

There is a whole host more to enjoy at the castle, and all are areas are so well kept and preserved, it was fascinating exploring it all. The areas include The Great Hall,

St Margaret’s Chapel, Mons Meg

One o’Clock Gun (well worth watching this, it's very impressive), Palace Apartments,

Prisons of War exhibition,

Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny),

Scottish National War Memorial,

National War Museum, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum along with a lovely tea room and shops.

We had a lovely few hours at Edinburgh Castle and it definitely enhanced our trip.

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Souter Lighthouse Bike Ride

Hi Everyone,

We have always enjoyed a bike ride, perfect for a few hours of fresh air and is completely free. One of our favourite routes is along the coast, up to Souter Lighthouse and then onto Whitburn, it's such a picturesque route and it's pretty much a straight route with only a few small crossings to negotiate, so it's ideal for kids.

There are lots of lovely cycle routes in South Tyneside, which you can find in the link below from visit South Tyneside.

 https://www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk/article/63004/Cycling

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Hi Everyone,

We visited Yorkshire Wildlife Park during half term using the National Lottery Days out offer. Reducing the price for a family of 4 from £66 to £16.

https://notboredoutdoors.blogspot.com/2021/11/national-lottery-days-out.html

We probably picked the worst day weather wise to go as we had snow, hail, rain and wind but thankfully we did get some sunny spells. The bad weather didn't spoil our day at all. The park itself is a good size with a wide range of animals. I think we were most impressed with the polar bears as we had never seen these in real life before. They are beautiful animals.

Our youngest is a huge Zebra fan so was very excited to them, they even seemed to stand and pose for photos which was very cool. As well as animals in a typical zoo setting they also have walk through areas with lemurs and wallabies which were really nice to get close to.

All the animals were amazing but what makes Yorkshire Wildlife Park different is all the play areas. There seemed to be a different area at every turn and so well built, it is like an adventure forest. They were suitable for a range of ages and our 9 and 12 year old thoroughly enjoyed them. There is also a massive free soft play in the park with a area for smaller children. Children of all ages were having a great time in it and to make it even more special it over looked the monkey enclosure so we could watch our monkeys and right next to actual monkeys.

It's a brilliant day out. We were there all day despite the terrible weather. It's always been a place we wanted to try but was a bit put off with the cost, as we weren't sure what to expect but after visiting we definitely think it's worth full price but don't forget to use the lottery offer while it's still available. The money you save can be used in the gift shop and food outlets 😃. We'll definitely be back.

Rainton Arena Winter Wonderland Offers

Hi Everyone,

There are some great discounts for Rainton Areas Winter Wonderland ice rink and Aladdin Pantomime at the moment. Follow the links for all the info and to  get your tickets.

Aladdin:

Pantomime discount tickets here

Get a ticket to see the wonderful Aladdin pantomime 

Traditional pantomime mixed with an updated twist with Tiktok dances, songs  and more 

Can multibuy vouchers for families and groups

Family friendly pantomime but with entertainment and humour for all ages to enjoy

Spend some quality family time together making memories 

Shows running from 5th-22nd Dec 2021

Shows start at 11am and 3:30pm

Ice Rink:

Ice rink discount tickets here

Largest ice skating rink in the North East 

Ideal for all skating abilities whether you are a natural on the ice or like Bambi on ice there's fun all round.

After your skating you are at the winter wonderland with Santas Grotto, a full fair ground and world food stalls at your feet

Spend some quality family time together making memories 

Monday to Thursday 4pm-8pm

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National Lottery Days Out

 Hi Everyone,

The National Lottery is still providing vouchers for great days out. To get a voucher worth £25 all you have to do is buy a lottery ticket worth over £2. 

So not only do you get a chance to win some money, you also get to enjoy a great day out at a lower price!

Full details of the promotion and a list of days out that the voucher can be used for can be found here, there's absolutely loads to choose from:

https://www.visitbritainshop.com/gb/en/nationallotterydaysout

Northumberland College Zoo

 Hi Everyone,

There's a cracking deal for Northumberland College Zoo at the moment. You can get a family ticket for only £10. Tickets are valid Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm - weekday Oct and Feb half-term dates available!

Check out the full details and get your tickets here:

https://tidd.ly/30NkjK1