Great Days Out

GREAT DAYS OUT Looking for a Great Day Out? A weekend away?

Well here is a comprehensive guide packed with great ideas on how to spend your leisure time.

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WALLINGTON In the heart of the beautiful Northumbrian countryside and yet only half an hour from Newcastle, was the much loved home of the Blackett and Trevelyan families for nearly three centuries. It is now the ideal destination for a great day out for all the family, with something to appeal to everyone!

Families can relax, picnic or play in the grassy courtyard, follow the children’s trail round the grounds and let of steam in the adventure playground in the woods.

The wildlife hide gives everyone the chance to see red squirrels and birds at

close quarters and you might see otters while exploring the river walk. If you really want to stretch your legs, there is an extensive estate surrounding Wallington, which offers a variety of walks through the rugged landscape.

For those looking for a more tranquil stroll, there is a walled garden hidden in the woods, full of beautiful plants and an enchanting Edwardian Conservatory, a must-see place for many visitors.

Finish your visit to Wallington with some well deserved tea and cake in our cafe, browse through the gifts and treats in the

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shop and visit our farm shop for a tasty souvenir.

There is also a varied year-round events programme for all ages, including fantastic themed events, open-air theatre, food & craft festival, guided walks, talks and workshops, music and dancing, wildlife events and hands-on activities.

So if you’re looking for a day out that will keep the whole family entertained, visit Wallington, just off the A696, and experience Northumberland at its best!

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In the impressive yet friendly house, which dates from 1688, you can admire the famous paintings of Northumbrian history by William Bell Scott in the remarkable central hall, marvel at Lady Wilson’s intriguing Cabinet of Curiosities and see the fascinating collection of dolls’ houses and toy soldiers.

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All Home Made cooked food at Very Reasonable prices. (made on premises) Outside Catering available on request at reasonable rates.

0191 4774445 235a High Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 1AS

Lagganmore Hotel and Golf Club Near Portpatrick

Special Offers ( unlimited golf with all price deals ) Two Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast £150pp Three Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast £200pp Four Nights Mid-week Dinner, Bed & Breakfast £200pp October Special October weekends 2 nights 3 course dinner B&B and unlimited golf @ £120pp Telephone 01776810499 Website www.lagganmoregolf.co.uk

It’s a great day out for all the family Come and see Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park the home of the only full-size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with a pair of vicious interacting Meglosaurs, a Velociraptor and Dilophosaurus ‘the Spitting Dinosaur’. Watch out you may get wet!

Explore 26 acres of stunning gardens with cascading waterfalls. Daily sea lion shows including in the summer swimming with the sea lions!

Falconry displays, lemur encounters three magnificent lions and brass rubbing centre & photographic Studio.

It’s a great day out for all the family Higher Leigh Manor Hotel, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 0NG 01271 882486 info@dinosaur-park.com www.dinosaur-park.com

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Great Days Out Nature’s world, Middlesbrough 01642 594895 www.naturesworld.org.uk Orchid Restaurant, Quayside Newcastle upon Tyne 0191-2211388 www.kevinliu.co.uk Rob Roy Restaurant, Berwick upon Tweed 01289 306428 www.berwickbedandbreakfast.co.uk/ the-rob-roy

Cup & Cake , Gateshead Tyne and Wear 07800 636108

Prince of Wales Hotel, West Yorkshire 0113-2468761

Maynard Hotel, Scarborough 0172-3372289 www.maynardscarborough.co.uk

Snooze Guest House< Liverpool 0151-7330707 www.snooze-liverpool.co.uk

Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, Devon 01271 882486 www.dinosaur-park.com

The Gibside, Burnopfield Gateshead Tyne and Wear 01207 541820 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-gibside

Neherleigh Guest House, South Yorkshire www.guesthouse-rotherham.co.uk

Crown Hotel, Carlisle Cumbria 01228 561888 www.crownhotelwetheral.co.uk

Glen Allan, Blackpool 01253 620838 www.glenallanblackpool.co.uk

Banana Beach Indoor Adventure, Northumberland 01670 819600 www.local-loyalty.com

Beamish Museum, Beamish County Durham 0191-3704000 www.beamish.org.uk

Gateshead Flower Show, Gateshead Tyne and Wear www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20 and%20Culture/Horticulture/summershow

Berkeley Guest House, Lancashire 01524 418201 www.berkeleymorecambe.co.uk

The Dipton Mill Inn, Hexham Northumberland 01434 606577 www.diptonmill.co.uk

Taste of China, Gateshead Tyne and Wear 0191 4776028

National Trust Wallington, Northumberland 01670 773967

Cafe Xpress, Gateshead Tyne and Wear 0191-4774445

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main The Galleries, Washington Tyne and Wear 0191-4167177 www.gallerieswashington.co.uk

Grey Nag’s Head , Gateshead Tyne and Wear 0191-4771955

Kinnaird Guest House Edinburgh 0131-2028335 www.kinnaird-guesthouse.co.uk Lagganmore Hotel and Golf Club, Portpatrick Wigtownshire 01776 810262 www.lagganmoregolf.co.uk Wheelers Rest Motel Accommodation, Lincolnshire 01754 810424 www.wheelersrest.co.uk Northeast Carriage Company Stanley County Durham 01207 231391 www.northeastcarriagecompany.co.uk

Nature’s World A great family day out NEW Holiday Time Evening Opening!

Coffee Shop and Celebration Cakes

25 Acres Of Hands On Exploring!

Featuring Futureworld, Mini River Tees, New Adventure Play Areas, Giant Slide & Much More

Open daily, 25th Jul - 31st Aug: 10am - 8pm rest of summer: 10am - 5pm Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough (just off A19/A174) Tel 01642 594895 www.naturesworld.org.uk

On production of this voucher when accompanied by a full paying adult.

Offer valid ‘till 31st Aug 2010 at nature’s world

3 High West Street Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE8 1EH Telephone 07800 636108

Dipton Mill Inn

Indoor Adventure Play Area keep your kids entertained with safety in mind beat the rain-clean, friendly and best of all dry cafe & refreshmentts available all day. plus with our healthy eating options, you can be sure that the food we serve is really good for the “whole family”.

A great place to meet for a relaxing chat Over A Coffee Or A Light Snack Bespoke Celebration Cakes For All Occasions Made To Order

£1 OFF ENTRY

The Dipton Mill is a cosy, welcoming country pub with real fires, real ales and a real warm welcome.

To complement our range of fine ales and drinks we also serve a wide range of home made meals and snacks, prepared to order, in our own kitchen.

Tel: 01670 819 600

Mon-Sat: noon-2:30pm & 6pm-11pm, Sun: noon-3:00pm

north seaton ind est. ashington (just past focus) open 7 days a week 10am - 7pm

Dipton Mill Road, Hexham Northumberland, NE46 1YA T: 01434 606 577 E: ghb@hexhamshire.co.uk

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NORTH EAST CARRIAGE COMPANY Carriages for all social occasions

Carriages for all social occasions We do carriages for all social occasions, be it proms, birthdays or parties. We operate all over the country to make any day a special day.

Weddings Climb aboard our horse-drawn carriage to transform your occasion into something really special.

As owners of the North-East premier horse-drawn carriage service, we guarantee to enhance your day.

Let North East Carriage Company help you bring your dreams to life with the elegance and charm of our carriages.

We have carriages for many tastes and budgets and all our carriages are immaculate and maintained with your comfort and safety in mind.

Funerals We are committed to building a reputation in providing quality horse drawn hearseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for all funerals.

Our horses are ďŹ t and well trained and are used regularly for commercial work. Our hearses are of an elegant style and of the highest standard.

Contact John Kyo Laws Farm Stanley County Durham Tel: 01207 23 13 91 Mobiles 07712 773376 www.northeastcarriagecompany.co.uk

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Taste of China Lunch Buffet £5.90 11.45 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Paid and left by 5.30 p.m.

Happy Hour Buffet £6.90 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Paid and left by 7.30 p.m.

Grand Buffet £8.90 7.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.

Includes crispy duck and exclusive seafood dishes Special Offer – All Wines £9.95 excluding sparkling wines Children under 4’ 11’’ eat for £3.00 but must be accompanied by a full paying adult 10% Discount for students and OAP’s

7-9 High West Street (opposite Bus Station) Next to Gateshead Metro Station and Interchange 0191 477 6028 GREAT DAYS OUT PAGE PLAN.indd 8

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Snooze

GLEN ALLAN Blackpool

The number one choice for budget accommodation in Liverpool. We aim to be amongst the least expensive guest accommodation in Liverpool but with rooms to rival the best. (free continental breakfasts)

We are very well situated close to the town centre, Tower, Winter Gardens, Amusements, Beaches, North Train Station and Central Coach Station.

232 Picton Road, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 4LL T: 0151 733 0707 www.snooze-liverpool.co.uk

22 Hornby Road, Blackpool FY1 4QG (01253) 620838 www.glenallanblackpool.co.uk

Guest accommodation

Elaine and Mark welcome you to Glen Allan Guest House, where we will do everything to ensure your stay is special.

Blackpool has something to offer everyone, no matter what your age.

Netherleigh Guest House Self contained accommodation

The Rob Roy

97 Gerard Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2PN Tel: 01709 382753

Your hosts Ian and Linda Woods extend the warmest welcome to this family run Northumberland Bed and Breakfast.

The Maynard The Maynard is a family run guest house and a warm and friendly welcome awaits you from the proprietors Stuart and Angelia, whose aim is to make your visit to Scarborough a memorable and happy one.

16 Esplanade Gardens, South Cliff Scarborough YO11 2AW Telephone: 01723 372289 | www.maynardscarborough.com

The Kinnaird Guesthouse situated close to the A8, serving Edinburgh from the west including Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. All our rooms have been decorated to provide a warm, cosy environment for you to relax in and prices range from as little as £32 - £65.00 per night including VAT. The Kinnaird Guest House, 252 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8DT Telephone: 0131 229 0992 www.kinnairdguesthouses.co.uk

The Grey Nag’s Head Traditional Friendly Environment We supply real ales

Located on Gateshead High Street 219 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AS

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Dock Road Tweedmouth Berwick Upon Tweed T: 01289 306428 Tel: 01754 810424 Fax: 01754 811266 A warm welcome awaits your arrival at the Wheelers Rest Motel.

This is the place to relax after a long journey. We provide a short or long stay bed and breakfast accommodation.

burgh-le-marsh skegness.

www.wheelersrest.co.uk

The Berkeley

Licensed Guest House The Berkeley is a family run family friendly guesthouse which strives to make your stay as comfortable, enjoyable and stress free as possible. Be it a one night business trip to a three week holiday, we will do everything we can to ensure you will not go home disappointed.

All twelve rooms at the Berkeley are en-suite with electric showers and the rooms are all centrally heated for your personal comfort. There are also colour tv’s and coffee making facilities in each room. Family rooms are equipped with tv/dvd combi’s. we are directly on the promenade facing the sea, we also have a small selection of beach toys available for the kids. Buckets, spades and fishing nets of course and maybe we could find a ball or two.

There are no strangers at the Berkeley, just friends that haven’t yet met.

39 Marine Road West,Morecambe LA3 1BZ, Telephone 01524 418201

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The Orchid Chinese Restaurant Open Sunday Lunchtime 12.00 noon to 3.00 p.m.

Friday-Saturday Business Lunch 12.00 noon to 2.00 p.m.

Three Course only £9.50

Open Seven Days a Week 6.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.

Free Parking at Copthorne Hotel Large Parties and Corporate Events Special Menus to Suit your Budget Private Room Available – No Room Charge

Part of the Kevin Liu Restaurant Chain Serving the North East since 1985 Situated on the Quayside opposite the Copthorne Hotel The Old Bonded Warehouse Telephone 0191 2211 388

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Great Days Out Northumberland Hadrian’s Wall - Northumberland 01434 344396 www.Hadrianswall-northumberland.com Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh 01668 214 515 www.bamburghcastle.com Hexham Old Gaol- Hexham 01434 652 351 www.tynedaleheritage.org Souter Lighthouse – Whitburn 0191 529 3161 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/wsouterlighthouse Wallington house, walled garden and grounds – Morpeth 01670 773967 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wallington Lindisfarne priory and museum – Holy Island 01289 389200 www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarnepriory FiFiFoFum – Newton, Nr. Corbridge 01661 843778 www.fififofum.com Kielder water and forest park- Kielder 01434 220616 www.visitkielder.com Arbeia roman fort and museum – South Shields 0191 4561369 www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia

County Durham Locomotion: the national railway museum at shildon – Shildon 01388 777999 www.nrm.org.uk Raby Castle – Staindrop 01883 660202 www.rabycastle.com Weardale Museum and High House Chapel – Ireshopeburn. Nr. Bishop Auckland 01388 517433 www.weardalemuseum.co.uk Oriental Museum – Durham 0191 334 5694 www.dur.ac.uk/orientalmuseum Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum - Cowshill , Upper Weardale 01388 537505 www.killhope.org.uk

Tees Valley Head of steam Darlington Railway Museum – Darlington 01325 460532 www.drcm.org.uk Mima – Institute of Modern Art, Middlesborough 01642 726720 www.visitmima.com Camerons Brewery Visitor Centre - Hartlepool 01429 868686 www.cameronsbrewery.com Kirkleatham Owl Centre – Redcar 01642 480512 www.kirkleathamowlcentre.org.uk Transporter Bridge and visitor centre – Middlesborough 01642 27563 www.middlesborough.gov.uk Ormesby Hall – Ormesby 01642 324188 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-ormesbyhall Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum Saltburn-by-the-sea 01287 642877 www.ironstonemuseum.co.uk Captain Cook Birthplace Museum – Marton Nr.Ormesby 01642 311211 www.captcook-ne.co.uk Dorman Museum – Middlesborough 01642 813781 www.dormanmuseum.co.uk Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience - Hartlepool 01429 860077 www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com Kirkleatham Museum – Redcar 01642 479500

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www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/museums Preston Hall Museum – Stockton-on-Tees 01642 527375 www.Stockton.gov.uk/museums

Cumbria – The Lake District Carlisle Castle – Carlisle 01228 625600 www.English-heritage.org.uk/carlislecastle Holker Hall and Gardens – Cark in Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-sands 01539 558328 www.holker.co.uk Birdsowald Roman Fort – Gilsland, Nr Brampton 01697 747602 www.English-heritge.org.uk The Rheged Centre – Penrith 01768 868000 www.rheged.com Go Ape! High wire forest adventure – whinlatter forest park, Braithwaite nr Keswick 0845 643 9215 www.goape.co.uk The rum story – Whitehaven 01946 592933 www.rumstory.co.uk Levens Hall and Gardens – Levens Nr Kendal 01539 560321 www.levenshall.co.uk

Edinburgh The Real Mary King’s close – Edinburgh 0870 243 0160 www.realmarykingsclose.com Craigmillar Castle –Edinburgh 0131 6614445 www.historic-scotland.gov.uk Camera Obscura and world of illusions – Edinburgh 01312263709 www.camera-obscura.co.uk National museum of Scotland – Edinburgh 0131 225 7534 www.nms.ac.uk Edinburgh Zoo – Edinburgh 0131 334 9171 www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

Scottish Borders Bowhill House and country park - Selkirk 01750 22204 www.buccleuch.com Harestanes countryside visitor centre ancrum, nr.jedburgh 01835830 www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes Floors Castle – Kelso 01573 2233333 www.floorscastle.com Paxton House, Gallery and country park 01289 386291 www.paxtonhouse.com Abbotsford –Melrose 01896 752043 www.scottsabbotsford.co.uk Mandertson – Duns, Berwickshire 01361 882636 www.manderston.co.uk Mary of Scots visitor centre – Jedburgh 01835 863331 Dawyck Botanic Garden – Stobo, nr Peebles 01721 760254 www.rbge.org.uk

Family Days Out Seven Stories the centre for children’s books – Newcastle upon Tyne 0845 271 0777 www.sevenstories.org.uk National Glass Centre – Sunderland 0191 5155555 www.nationalglasscentre.com Centre For Life – Newcastle 0191 243 8210 www.life.org.uk

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and museum – Wallsend 01912 369347 www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum Discovery Museum – Newcastle 01912 326789 www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

Outdoors Alnwick Castle – Alnwick 01665 510777 www.alnwickcastle.com Blue Reef Aquarium – Tynemouth 0191 258 1031 bluereefaquarium.co.uk Woodhorn Northumberland Museum, Archives and country park –Ashington 01670 528080 www.experiencewoodhorn.com Alnwick Gardens – Alnwick 01665 511350 www.alnwickgarden.com The Highland cattle centre – Stocksfield 01661 843228 www.thehighlandcattlecentre.co.uk

Zoos Abbotsbury Swannery – Abbotsbury – Dorset 01305 871 858 www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk Banham Zoo – Banham- Norfolk 01953 887771 www.banhamzoo.co.uk Beale wildlife gardens – Reading, Berkshire 01734845172 www.bealepark.co.uk Belfast Zoological Gardens – Belfast , Northern Ireland 02890776277 www.belfast.zoo.co.uk Blackpool Zoo – Blackpool, Lancashire 01253830830 www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk Blair Drummond Safari Park – Blair Drummond, Scotland 01786841456 www.blairdrummond.com Blue Planet Aquarium – Ellesmere port, Cheshire 0151 3578800 www.sharkdives.blueplanetaquarium.com Bristol Zoo Gardens – Bristol, Avon 0117 973 8951 www.bristolzoo.org.uk Busbridge lakes ornamental waterfowl and gardens - Busbridge Lakes, Hambledon Road 01483 421 955 www.busbridgelakes.co.uk Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park – Ilfracombe, Devon 01271 882 486 www.dinosaur-park.com Drayton Manor Park And Zoo – Tamworth, Staffordshire 0844 472 1950 www.draytonmanor.co.uk Drusilla’s zoo park – Alfriston, East Sussex 0844 472 1950 www.drusillas.co.uk Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre – Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth 01493 330 631 www.sealifeeurope.com London butterfly house – London, Syon Park, Brentford 020 8560 0378 Longleat Safari Park - Wiltshire 0)1985 844400 www.longleat.co.uk Oceanarium Bournemouth – Bournemouth, Dorset 01202 311 993 www.oceanarium.co.uk Paignton zoo – Devon 01803 527936 www.paigntonzoo.org.uk West Midland Safari Park – Worcestershire 01299-402114 www.wmsp.co.uk

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The Crown Hotel The Crown Hotel is situated in the picturesque and peaceful village of Wetheral and is close to the historic city of Carlisle and Hadrians Wall. The hotel can be easily reached by road as it is only two miles from either junction 42 or 43 of the M6 motorway. For guests travelling by rail the local railway station is just a short stroll from the hotel and is on the Carlisle to Newcastle line.

The hotel offers a wide range of accommodation to suit everyone. All of our bedrooms are furnished in a tasteful country style and offer ensuite bathroom, satellite television, tea & coffee making facilities, trouser press, direct dial telephone, iron, ironing board and hair dryer. WiFi connection is available in all bedrooms and is complimentary.

Executive Rooms

A variety of rooms offering balconies or 4-poster beds. Two luxurious suites, Edenholme and Warwickholme, both of which offer a jacuzzi in the bathroom. Two self-contained cottages offering lounges and kitchens, as well as the usual bedroom and bathroom facilities.

Leisure Facilities

indoor 12 metre deck level swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, two squash courts, saunas, solarium and steam room, along with two beauty rooms.

“The Conservatory” Restaurant

overlooks our beautiful landscaped gardens and offers guests a quality dining experience. Menus change frequently and feature a wide selection of local specialities and traditional dishes.

Waltons Bar

For an informal and relaxed afternoon or evening why not enjoy a drink in Waltons, the Crown’s traditional village pub. Waltons also offers a tasty alternative to our main restaurant and serves snacks and bar meals in a relaxed atmosphere.

Weddings

The Crown Hotel is one of Cumbria’s leading wedding venues and we can offer a variety of rooms which are perfect for any wedding celebration. The hotel can also host civil wedding ceremonies as all of our wedding rooms have been granted a civil licence.

Crown Hotel, Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8ES (UK) T 01228 561888 · info@crownhotelwetheral.co.uk

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