We got just close enough to the deer so as not to scare them, but other visitors got closer, with the deer clearly used to being approached and not too fazed by it. The castle, which sits by a small lake, is spectacular, and the deer park is good for a nice long walk in the open air. Our ticket to the Plotters' Forest included entry into Raby Castle's deer park, which for me, was the highlight of the day. ![]() Cut the cost of a day out at these attractions with your National Lottery ticket.Top 20 parks in the North East according to Tripadvisor ratings - from Jesmond Dene to Gibside.I got a home made sausage roll which was £3.50 - it was tasty, while kids' hot chocolates at £2.50 with cream and marshmallows proved popular too. There weren't quite tears when we left for lunch by the castle, but the youngest was especially disappointed he'd not get another go on the slide!Īfter working up an appetite in the playground, we stopped off at the Yurt Café, which serves a selection of sandwiches, pastries and drinks, with veggie and vegan options available. What's your favourite day out with the kids in the North East? Let us know in the comments below! The toddlers' area at the Plotters' Forest (Image: Teessidelive) Outside of the toddler area, there's just one slide (which you can only get to by climbing an enclosed rope staircase and can take time) and the fireman's pole. There are plenty of side shows to stop you on your way such as a xylophone hidden in one of the castle turrets, a pop your head through photo opportunity, and a matching pairs game.īut there isn't loads to do when it comes to big thrills. What's in the adventure playground is great fun, and it's very pretty. Four tips on how to prevent the cost of your staycation from rising through the roof.10 best places to hide Easter eggs for your children to hunt in your garden.But the other issue is how crowded this could be at a busy time. Also, after becoming more used to following one-way systems in our lives during the past couple of years, having something which is deliberately confusing makes me think less confident kids will not have a great time on that particular part. We all know that kids aren't the most reasonable when they're enjoying themselves in an adventure playground, and it's not inconceivable to imagine someone getting pushed out of the way by a particularly exuberant child if neither one will back down when halfway up or down the run. Part of the Plotters' Forest 'designed to create mischief' (Image: Teessidelive) Red and green arrowed boxes at the bottom of this can be moved around, and when I asked a member of staff which way kids are meant to go, they said it was 'designed to create mischief.' But some parts of this run aren't wide enough for two kids to pass - and it worries me that it will create a little more than just mischief. Fun-filled family activities you can do in Northumberland this Easter.Family fun to be had in County Durham this Easter - What's on, where is it and how much does it cost?.A shortcut between the two main walkways, kids can go up or down on a combination of rope steps and a narrow wooden walkway. We did spot a couple of issues overall though. In the interests of providing a fair and accurate review, I also tried as much of the playground as I could and can confirm the slide is very fast and a lot of fun. The bottom of the slide at the Plotters' Forest (Image: Daniel Hall/Newcastle Chronicle) But of course, it's in the middle where all the exciting stuff is. As well as having their refreshing scent in your nose, the needles will brush against you on some of the overhead walkways, a testament to the fact that as few trees as possible were cut down to complete the playground.Īt the very top, you'll find a toddlers' play area, alongside a café and toilets which will open up alongside the playground on Good Friday. Read more: County Durham museum named one of best railway-themed family holidays in Englandįollow the zig-zagging path up the hill and you'll find there's a sensory element too, as you're bombarded by the aroma of pine trees. Located in the castle's Christmas tree plantation, a light wooden turret topped by a weather vane peeks out over the forest, while getting close up unveils what looks like a drawbridge taking you into the Plotters' Forest itself - there's a feeling that you've stepped out of County Durham and into Scandinavia. The Plotters' Forest is the first part of the Rising to open, a development which includes a new café, events space and visitor hub.įirst up, it looks absolutely stunning. Raby Castle, a round trip of at least 80 miles from Newcastle, is probably a little further than we'd usually go for a day out with my partner's younger brothers, aged eleven and eight, but the opportunity to try out a new adventure playground proved too good to turn down. ![]() There's no shortage of fun places to take the kids during the Easter Holidays in the North East.
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