15+ Things to Do with Toddlers in Newcastle

Enjoy messy play sessions designed to develop motor skills and introduce writing basics through hands-on activities for babies and toddlers.

Explore a child-sized street filled with role-play venues like shops, cafes, and doctors surgeries, plus vehicles, trains, and creative activities for children aged 7 and under.

Explore state-of-the-art indoor play with cannon-ball arenas, volcano slides, and giant play-frames across five North East locations.

Explore indoor and outdoor play spaces designed for babies and young children up to age 7, featuring a sensory room and on-site cafe.

Explore the North East's largest indoor soft play centre with huge play frames, sensory rooms, role play village, go-carts, crazy golf, and more for ages 0-12.

Enjoy a wide, sandy horseshoe bay perfect for swimming, watersports, and coastal walks with excellent water quality and dog-friendly access.

Explore a golden sandy beach with dramatic castle ruins and abundant wildlife, perfect for families seeking unspoiled coastal beauty.

Explore vast golden sands with excellent water quality, perfect for swimming, surfing, sailing and family beach games in a spacious, dog-friendly setting.

Interact with diverse animals, enjoy tractor rides, and play in the Farmer's Den soft play area at this family-friendly farm attraction.

Visit a welcoming community farm offering free entry to meet animals, explore nature, and enjoy hands-on learning experiences for all ages and abilities.

Bounce across the UK's premier indoor inflatable theme park featuring massive slides, obstacle courses, and VR games for ages 1 and up.

Bounce across interconnected trampolines, foam pits, and trick airbags while enjoying a dedicated soft play area for younger children at this gravity-defying North East venue.

Explore amazing marine life through interactive exhibits, watch animal talks and feeds, and visit the dedicated Seal Hospital at this family-friendly aquarium.

Enjoy free outdoor leisure with excellent play facilities, sports courts, and beautiful gardens perfect for families with children under 14.

Ride vintage steam trains through beautiful countryside on the world's oldest railway, featuring restored Victorian carriages and historic industrial heritage sites.

Explore a spectacular wetland nature reserve with adventure play areas, wildlife viewing, and interactive exhibits across woodlands and nature trails.