Tynemouth Park

A peaceful lake and woodland country park with an accessible lakeside path, bird hide, picnic areas and chances to spot waterfowl, roe deer and red squirrels. The visitor centre and café make it an easy family destination for a walk that still has useful facilities close by.

A construction-themed family adventure park where children can ride, drive and operate digger-style machinery alongside rides such as Spindizzy, Groundshuttle, Dig-a-Round, go-karts and dodgems. Diggerland Durham also has indoor play areas, including a two-storey soft-play frame for children up to 8 and a Little Tikes area for children up to 5, plus a sensory room. Height limits and adult supervision rules vary by ride, so check the ride chart before booking; children under 90cm can enter free when measured on arrival. The park opens on selected dates rather than a fixed weekly timetable, so pre-book and check the official calendar before travelling.

Three miles south of Amble, a family-friendly country park with a lake, woodland, play areas, visitor centre and access to the long sandy beach at Druridge Bay. Opening times and prices can change seasonally, so check the official website before travelling.