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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.

For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly 

Go Ape, Matfen Hall, Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 0RH
Tel 0845 643 9215

www.goape.co.uk 
Our latest site! Spend a fun-filled time up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via rope bridges & Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised. Groups welcome. Late night Wednesdays until 6pm

No

WWT Washington Wetland Centre, Pattinson, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LE.
Tel 0191 416 5454

www.wwt.org.uk

Explore a diverse mix of wetland, woodland and wildlife reserve at one of the North East's biggest conservation success stories. Adventure play area. Hand-feed birds. Cafe,   picnic areas, gift/book shop.

 Excellent Access
Seven Stories, The Centre for Children's Books, 30, Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
Tel: 0845 271 0777
www.sevenstories.org.uk
Children love to be inspired and have their imaginations fired at Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books. Exhibitions. Weekend & holiday drop-in sessions. School & group visits
Cafe.

Yes

Battle Stations, off the A689 Wynyard to Sedgefield Road, Wynyard, Billingham, TS22 5NW

Tel: 0792 167 8249
www.battle-stations.co.uk  

UK's only PAINTBALL FOR KIDS. Players age 8+. 27,000 sq ft arena with maze, woodland & special effects. Safety briefing, overalls, protective mask, guns, unlimited balls, 2hr game, party room/picnic area for £15 ea.

Our site is woodland and the ground may be difficult  and dangerous for wheelchairs.

Paintball Newcastle, Wayside Cottage, Spawell Road, Axwell Park, Blaydon, Newcastle, NE21 6RS
website
Our site has been established for over 10 years now - so we know what we're doing when it comes making sure you have an exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping time! Only five minutes from Newcastle city centre.

No

Newcastle Phoenix Cycling Club, Blakelaw Park, Newcastle NE5 3TS
Tel 0191 2802560
www.newcastlephoenix.co.uk  
We are a British Cycling ‘Go-Ride’ Youth Development Club providing a wide range of cycling disciplines for children including Saturday morning coaching sessions

Sorry, no

Down at the Farm, Stoneygate, Houghton Le Spring, Durham DH5 8JG
Tel 0191 5841873
www.downatthefarm.co.uk 
The North's most Interactive Children's Animal Farm Experience for the Whole Family. Many of our animals are rare breeds, with a lovable nature! Lots of animal shows including bugz and reptiles, pig washing. Birthday Parties. Zip slide & canon train

Yes

Adventure ValleyBrasside, Durham
DH1 5SG
Tel 0191 386 8291
www.adventurevalley.co.uk
Fun. Laughter. Excitement. Adventure Valley is now open.  Throughout  6 Play Zones, discover action packed family adventure, indoor play and animal fun. Awesome!  
School & group visits, birthday parties.
Partially suitable for wheelchairs
Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP,
Tel: 0191 243 8210
Watch live science demonstrations in the Life Theatre  and enjoy the thrills of The Motion Ride. Stunning shows projected on a 360 degree domed ceiling above your head. Cafe, shop.

Yes

 

Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4JA,
Tel: 0191 232 6789

Discover the chequered history of Newcastle upon Tyne, from Romans and Knights to ship-builders and pitmen. Important collections of maritime and social history.

To be advised

Blue Reef Aquarium, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4JF,
Tel 0191 258 1031

Marine Life - Over 30 living displays feature amazing aquatic life including tropical sharks octopus, seahorses, giant crabs and piranhas.

To be advised

Bill Quay Community Farm, Hainingwood Terrace, Bill Quay, NE10 0UE,
Tel: 0191 433 5780.

The farm has developed into a rare breeds centre with animals including cows, goats, pigs, sheep, chickens and rabbits. Art Trail, Cafe.

To be advised

Childhood Memories Toy Museum, Palace Building, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4JH
Tel 01912 591776

A great Toy Museum with plenty to see from the late 1800s onwards.

To be advised

Crowtree Leisure Centre, Crowtree Road, Sunderland, SR1 3EL,
Tel: 0191 553 2600

Leisure Pool with Hydroslide, Learner Pool and Diving Tank, Sauna/Steam Room, Soft Play

Yes

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend,
NE28 6HR,
Tel: 0191 236 9347

This museum combines the excavated remains of the fort with spectacular reconstructions and exciting, hands-on museum displays to show what life was like in Roman Britain

To be advised

Tanfield Railway, Old Marley Hill, Sunniside, Gateshead, NE16 5ET,
Telephone: 0191 388 7545

Historic railway to move coal from nearby collieries to ships on the River Tyne.
We operate trains every Sunday, special events including Santa Trains.

To be advised

 

This great glass centre celebrates Sunderland's place in the history of glass. See glass being blown and even have a go yourself. Restaurant, shop.

To be advised

Bounce, Unit F, Progressive Court, Blyth Industrial Estate, Spencer Road, Blyth, NE24 5IG, 
Tel 01670 355585

Indoor Play Area - Covering 11,000 square feet, this adventure play area contains 3 levels of play structure including ball pools and wavy slides. Toddler and baby area, cafe. Disabled facilities.

Yes

Adventurelands Family Entertainment Centre, Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE7 7DT 
Tel 0191 259 9966

Three massive age related play frames, featuring including Spaceship frame featuring tube slides, dizzy disks, ball juggler and activity panels. Bistro.

To be advised

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