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.

North East Retro Den Arcade

 Hi everyone,

Yesterday we went along to the GEEK-tastic, North East Retro Den Arcade (NERD we seen what you did there) in Felling, Gateshead. It is most definitely a gem of an arcade. With tickets at a ridiculously cheap £5 per hour you'll get unlimited turns on classic arcade games including The Simpsons, Silent Scope, Tekken and Mortal Kombat to name a few. You can even add another hour for only £3!

We did not stop throughout the hour we had there jumping from game to game which kept the younger kids and the older kids (that remembers these games being released) entertained. All with no need to find another £1 for an extra life!

We even found out that you can hire the arcade for your special events, we can imagine some brilliant birthday parties taking place here. In line with this they also have a number of events going on throughout the year including NERD Fright Fest this October in the Boiler Shop, Newcastle. We'll certainly be checking this out and you never know we may just have something special planned for a lucky few 😉.

These guys really do have a passion for video games and it shows with the unreal amount of collectables, memorabilia and toys which are on sale in the shop and through the following website:

 www.gloriouslygeek.com

All in all a fantastic place, with very friendly staff, where you can easily spend a couple of fun filled hours with the whole family.

Give them a follow on Facebook to keep up with all things NERD-y

https://www.facebook.com/Northeastretroden/

#northeastretroden #nerdden #gloriouslygeek #retrogaming #familyfun #notboredoutdoors

Free Summer Parks Events

 Hi Everyone,

South Tynesides FREE Summer Parks Events kicks off today, Wed 4th Aug with children's entertainer Kendrick at Cornthwaite Park at

2:00pm to 2:45pm and 3:00pm to 3:45pm.

There is a whole host of different free events throughout the parks in South Tyneside, including children's entertainment, theatre shows and live music. You can find the full list in the link below:

Free Summer Parks Events List

TAG X Batley

 Hi Everyone,

We had our visit to TAG X yesterday in Batley, Kirklees yesterday. The drive from South Shields was about two hours and it was definitely worth the trip.

When we arrived we saw the biggest play frame we've ever seen. The TAG X arena is a sort of mix between a ninja warrior assault course and a soft play. In other words lots of FUN!

The object of TAG X is to activate lights around the arena with your wrist band. The lights are coloured coded and worth different points for levels of difficulty. The player with the most points at the end wins the game. 

There are three zones with 22 different challenges throughout. Initially we would have said some challenges are more to bigger kids/adults but our 9 year old absolutely wipes the floor with us, reaching tags we couldn't haha.

As a family we had so much fun. There are just so many elements in the arena. Challenges like the giant ball cage, climbing frames, crawling tubes, cargo nets, warped wall, spider wall, mirror maze... the list goes on. Even if you can't conquer each element it's fun to have a go and try the next one. There's scoring pads positioned everywhere so no matter what your age or physical fitness you should be able to play.

A team member from Tag X  is in each Zone with you so if you need any help or encouragement they are there to assist. We have to say they staff all seemed very friendly and really were good at giving us all encouragement.

There are a few rules for TAG X you need to be at least 8 years old and over 1.2 meters to enter the arena. Long sturdy clothes are recommended. 

For the littler ones, There is a rather fab looking soft play in the same room as the arena so perfect if you have a younger and older child.

The price of TAG X is amazing it's only £8 for a single or a group ticket for 4 is only £24. We thought this is amazing value.

There is a cafe in the centre serving a range of food and drinks which makes it a perfect place to relax if you don't want to participate in either Tag X or the softplay. They have lockers and toilet facilities in this area to. There is also a large onsite car park which serves not only the Tag X arena but the leisure centre that it is attached too. 

For more info and to book follow the link:

TAG X Batley

Unlock the Magic of Disney

 Hi Everyone,

The metrocentre is running the unlock the magic of Disney competition again this year. This is a trail of 300 Micky Mouse stickers to find around the shopping centre. As you find each sticker you need to scan the QR code with your smart phone to unlock prizes. These range from discounts to a trip to Disneyland Paris 🤞

We always have a lot of fun doing this challenge and our daughter gets so excited finding the stickers and seeing what rewards she unlocks. We usually try to collect them all over a few visits as 300 is alot for one trip! We've always found it a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon or morning. 

https://themetrocentre.co.uk/whats-on/events/unlock-the-magic-of-disney

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

Gearing up for a day of Family Fun at The Tour Series

Hi Everyone,

"Sunderland is saddling up for a fun day out for all the family when cycling's elite visit the city next month.

Circus Skills workshops, stunt cycling displays, children's shows and a walkabout magician are just some of the fun activities lined up for families to enjoy when Sunderland plays host to the second round of the Tour Series professional cycling on the afternoon of Tuesday 10 August.

A whole afternoon of free family fun will begin at 12 noon in the city centre's Mowbray Park, ahead of the races starting at 5.30pm, so why not come along and join us?

Families can enjoy a Princess and Superhero show,  free face painting, fun bubble shows throughout the park,  a climbing wall, local musicians and food and drink concessions. Everyone Active will also be providing a cycle themed programme including spin bikes and cycle watt challenge.

Launched in 2009, the televised Tour Series sees Britain’s best male and female riders compete against each other in a unique, team-based format as part of a day of sporting and community-focused activities.

British sporting heroes, including several Olympians and Tour de France riders have competed in the series during its history and nearly two million fans have watched a round.  

Family activities in the park will run from 12 noon until 5pm followed by the Women's Race at 5.30.pm, the Men's Race at 7pm and the podium presentation at 8.15pm"

To see the full timetable of events and more info follow the below link:

https://www.mysunderland.co.uk/article/19215/Tour-Series-2021