Discover family attractions in Northumberland 
There's something for everyone.
Create some new family memories when you stay with us at Slaley Hall Hotel. Aside from exploring the hotel and grounds, head out into the North East of England where there’s a variety of family-friendly activities to take part in.
Farne Islands
1 hour 24 minute drive
Board a scenic boat journey from Seahouses and set off to the Farne Islands. It's a wild, windswept collection of islands where kids and grown-ups alike can spot puffins, grey seals and an astounding variety of seabirds.
Diggerland
35 minute drive
Located in Langley Park, Diggerland Durham is the perfect family day out, featuring over 20 exciting rides and attractions where both children and adults can drive, ride, and operate real construction machinery!
The North Pennines
40 minute drive
Fancy a stroll with the family?  
Enjoy one in the second-largest designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The North Pennines is a wilderness wonderland boasting rare wildlife, stunning landscapes and expansive moorland views. It’s the perfect place for a hike or nature walk.
Whitehouse Farm Centre
45 minute drive
Take the kids out for a day of animal fun. Whitehouse Farm has plenty of activities, from animal feeding and soft play to outdoor play and tractor rides. Your kids will be spoilt for choice of fun things to do.
Go Ape Matfen
26 minute drive
Get the family’s adrenaline flowing at Go Ape Matfen: high-ropes courses, zip-lines, nets and forest fun for children (from approx 1m tall) up to adults. A lively outdoor activity set in woodland near Matfen.
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
1 hour 5 minute drive 
What do you say to a day of wildlife watching? 
The award-winning Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre offers a fantastic wildlife experience, with trails, bird hides, ponds, and more for you to explore. The kids are bound to have a ball spotting otters and other creatures in this beautiful outdoor haven. 
Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve
1 hour 35 minute drive
Explore the fascinating mix of history and nature at Lindisfarne. Wander the boardwalks and tidal salt-marshes, spot migratory birds, enjoy wide open skies and open space - perfect for kids to stretch their legs and explore.
Life Science Centre
39 minute drive
Head to Newcastle for a vibrant indoor family day-out at the Life Science Centre - with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, soft-play zones for younger children, and hands-on fun that keeps everyone engaged.
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