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Newcastle Attractions for Children
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England)



Many of the most popular tourist attractions in Newcastle are very children and family friendly, including Newcastle's museums, Newcastle's art galleries and Newcastle's exhibitions, which often include hands-on attractions and displays specifically aimed at children. There is also a good selection of family attractions in and around the city of Newcastle that are quite varied, and these Newcastle tourist attractions range from water parks with enormous slides, to zoos and play centres for younger children in Newcastle.

On sunny days, Newcastle's parks and garden provide a popular place for children to play and many of Newcastle's parks are particularly suitable for children, with attractions including playground areas, children's swings and slides.




Newcastle Children's Attractions: Sea Life Aquarium - Grand Parade, Tynemouth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4JF, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 258 1031
Newcastle's popular Sea Life Aquarium attraction is located on the seafront and is full of marine life. Highlights at Sea Life Aquarium include underwater tunnels, large sharks, friendly stingrays, fish, turtles, graceful sea horses, living coral and many other marine animals. There are many other attractions at Sea Life Aquarium, such as a vast 200,000 litre tropical ocean tank, feeding demonstrations, talks, a visitors' centre, educational exhibits, a café and a gift shop.
Newcastle children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Newcastle children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and groups

Newcastle Children's Attractions: Newcastle City Farm - Stepney Bank, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 2PW, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 232 3698
The Newcastle City Farm, in central Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a popular tourist attraction, for both children and families. Full of friendly farm animals, such as sheep, pigs, goats and chickens, other attractions at the Newcastle City Farm include a children's playground, café and many activities for children.
Newcastle children's attraction open: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Newcastle children's attraction admission: free

Newcastle Children's Attractions: Metroland - Garden Walk, Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9XY, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 493 4028
Situated on the outskirts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metroland is an enormous indoor-theme park, with many fast and exciting rides. Highlights at Metroland include a thrilling roller coaster, the popular Pirate Ship, rides for younger children, amusement arcades with state-of-the-art video games, and café areas. Metroland is within easy reach of Newcastle and is close to the Metro Centre train station.
Newcastle children's attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 20:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 18:00
Newcastle children's attraction admission: free, charge for rides

Newcastle Children's Attractions: Wet 'n' Wild Water Park - Rotary Way, Royal Quays, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6DA, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 296 1333
The exciting Wet 'n' Wild Water Park is situated in the suburbs of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the North Tyneside area. With numerous fast waterslides, water flumes, spa facilities and a restaurant, the Wet 'n' Wild Water Park is particularly popular with children.
Newcastle children's attraction open: Sunday to Thursday - 10:00 to 21:30, Friday to Saturday - 10:00 to 22:00
Newcastle children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Newcastle Children's Attractions: Diggerland - Riverside Industrial Estate, Langley Park, County Durham, DH7 9TT, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 373 3883
Diggerland, nearby Newcastle, can be found in County Durham and is one of the most unusual tourist attractions in this area. With strict supervision, young children and adults get the change to ride and operate actual mechanical diggers. Other attractions at Diggerland include an arcade area, a café, a bar and a bouncy castle. Diggerland is within easy reach of Newcastle by car or bus.
Newcastle children's attraction open: Saturday, Sunday and during school holidays - 10:00 to 17:00
Newcastle children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and groups

 
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