8 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Northumberland (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking for a fun and free day out then check out these things to do with the kids in Northumberland. Whether it's meeting the bees at Chain Bridge Honey Farm, or letting off steam at Ridley Park, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
A tidal island that's accessible via the causeway when the tide is out, so check safe crossing times. Once there, you can visit beaches, coves, and wildlife. You can also pay to visit Lindisfarne Castle.
A honey farm, with a visitor centre where you can find out all about bee keeping, and watch the observation hive. You can also visit the Beekeepers garden, and walk over the Union Chain Bridge.
Visit 'The Lady of the North', a country park with 4 miles of paths wending around the giant sculpture of a lady's body. There's also a woodland trail.
You have to pay to visit Houseteads, one of the best preserved Roman forts along the wall. But you can walk other parts of the wall for free, including Sycamore Gap, which starts at Housteads.
Found at the tip of Kielder Water and Forest Park, which itself offers the best dark skies in England, amazing wildlife, and stunning scenery. Kielder Castle offers up trails including a Zog, and Superworm, there's also a minotaur maze. You can also visit the Salmon Centre to see a salmon hatchery.
A country park with 3 miles of beautiful beach, as well as woods, meadows, a lake and a visitor centre. There's also a visitor centre, picnic area and a playground.
Learn all about the Victorian heroine who risked her life to rescue 9 survivors from a wreck. There's a selection of worksheets available for a self-led visit. While you're there, check out the beautiful, sandy Bamburgh Castle Beach. Pay to visit Bamburgh Castle.
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