This is a great place fun for all the family a bit of a tourist trap, but it is for the kids…read morereally, a nice bowling area, the have arcades and interactive machines such as dance games and such forth around as well, kids are mental in this place as I'm sure I would have been at there age, as its all flashy and loud. Parking is hand with a big car park outside, easy to get to and find, it's a fun night out for the family can get a little bit expensive.

Star Bowl is located in the Royal Quays area of North Shields, opposite to the Outlet Shopping…read moreCentre. This is a 10 lane bowling alley but also has lots of arcade games, pool tables, slot machines ets. It is a popular place with children and teenages and kids parties are regularly held there. It has a burger bar inside so hand for a snack but it's not the cheapest place to dine so probably better to nip across the road to the Royal Quays for nicer/cheaper food there. Star Bowl is lots of fun and occassionally has special offers on so it's worth looking out for those.

Very little in terms of Amusement, bu tthe place is just full of slot machines/fruit machines…read more Usuall full of 'chav' types ranging from 13-20 year old. They used to have a big pool snooker room bu tthat has since been changed into a seperate restauraunt. On the sea front road, which really is a great location/

Peterlee Leisure Centre is years old but still a great day out for the kids…read more There is two swimming pools the first is the childrens pool with is a great size with viewing gallery for parents this pool is nice and warm. The other pool is the large one which is freezing but still good fun at a weekend they put floats out for the kids to play with. There is plenty of vending machines for drinks and snacks and a seating area. The changing rooms are large with ladies, mens and family rooms. There is also a good gym and many rooms used for fitness. There is a bar area and two large halls where they play football but these rooms can also be hired out for childrens partys with bouncey castle or wedding. There is many car boot sales and other gigs like boxing held in these rooms to. Great prices and great for functions friendly helpful staff.

I have been to Blue Reef a couple of times and have always enjoyed it. It is a great day out for…read moreadults and children alike. There is plenty to see and activities for the kids. There are guides who appear to be very knowledgeable about the sealife at the centre. There is a vast array of different sealife including sharks, seahorses and loads of others. This is a fairly cheap and decent day out, especially if you have one of the promotional leaflets where you can get a child's place free with a full paying adult. Definitely one of the better aquariums I have been to!

I've been visiting here ever since I was a child. It's a fun day trip with lots of exciting…read moreinformation to see. There is also a small cafe and gift shop (somewhat pricey!) however, there are several fish and chip shops, ice cream shops and other small cafes nearby if you wish to eat some place else. Overall, a great day out for the kids and family

Great value for money but look out for special savings on the net. You can get up close and feed a…read morewide variety of wild birds, binoculars would be an asset. Lots of variation throughout the year. The indoor facilities are good and interesting for young children but some of the exhibits are showing signs of wear and tear. Nice gift shop and no too pricey. The catering is good and at a reasonable price. Access by car and public transport is excellent though the final signage could be a bit larger.

Such a good day out, there are some lovely walks and a chance to feed birds up close. Brilliant for…read moreeveryone of all ages, there is a lovely gift shop and cafe which is reasonably priced.

Namco Funscape sits within the Yellow Mall of intu Metrocentre - it's brilliant! Takes you back to…read morethose awkward teen years when you still couldn't quite go into the pub without it being bloomin' obvious you were nowhere near old enough (kids, just don't do it) and needed somewhere to entertain you and your mates. There's loads to do to while away some time, it's got penny arcades, dodgems, those funny machines where you dance on the floorpads in (or out) time to some god-awful Europop tune, air-hockey, pool tables, a bar and (my personal fave) ten-pin bowling. Which is where this review now ventures. Now, I like bowling and Newcastle has a few bowling alleys dotted around, sadly the XS up at Longbenton is no more and there's still one in Fenham which looks like it has seen better days. Lane7 is good if you're after swish U-S-of-A style atmosphere, but it's string bowling (pins dangle on strings) which just ain't quite the same. So, if you're after that authentic bowling experience, I'd recommend you head over to Namco. 18 lanes of proper bowling fun, 8 of which are partitioned off into 'The Lounge', you can now bowl in your own shoes (flat soled only, sorry ladies) which is a slightly bizarre experience, but one you get used to. They still have a stock of actual bowling shoes, just in case. It's always very well maintained here, the balls are returned to the racks in size order so you're not taking ages hunting for the right weight, the lanes are in great condition and (so far) I've never had the pin-setter go wonky and breakdown. You also get lane service for drinks, keeps you nicely refreshed as you chalk up another strike. Some great offers to be had, such as on Wednesday and Sunday evenings when you can get 3 games for £6 (after 6pm). So pull on those retro shirts and pants, get yourself down and prove that you're 'The Dude' or 'Kingpin' after all.

This is a fantastic park and one of my favourite spots in Newcastle-also the oldest green space in…read morethe city! The main attraction is definitely the beautiful and secluded lake that provides a lovely walk and ample benches for soaking up the sunshine. This also proves popular with runners and fisherman! Great for wildlife but be careful of the birds as they can be overly protective when they have chicks. If you're looking for a tranquil haven away from the city centre then this is perfect. Multiple green spaces for lounging around or having a barbecue as well as having tennis courts,a basketball court and a bowling green. It is usually the venue of choice for certain summer events too like gay pride and the Newcastle green festival.

Wonderful park! When I first saw this place, I was amazed right away!…read more If you want peaceful, there are areas for that. This is where I always stay every time I wish to unwind. This park is very popular for runners. There are four tennis courts and a basketball court. There is a playground for children as well, which makes it popular for families. The best feature of this park is the pond.

A great kids indoor play area in Cramlington with plenty of soft play equipment and slides and…read moreclimbing activities to keep them busy. Suitable for children from toddling to about 10 years old. It has a food serving area and there is a good choice at reasonable prices. They do childrens parties which the kids really enjoy and there are toilets and baby change facilties which are very clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. They run cut price toddler sessions during the school day.