Things to Do in BOURNMOOR
18 attractions and days out
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Parks & Play Areas
Herrington Country Park
This spacious Penshaw park delights families with scenic walking and cycling routes, striking outdoor art installations and regular events, plus pushchair-friendly paths and a warm welcome for dogs.
Parks & Play Areas
Riverside Park Chester-le-Street
This expansive parkland offers families a fantastic splash pad alongside extensive play zones, scenic walking trails and beautiful gardens, plus handy facilities including refreshments, parking and accessible amenities.
Sports Facilities
Houghton Sports & Wellness Centre
This well-equipped leisure facility on Station Road caters for all ages with activities from football pitches to skating rinks, plus accessible amenities and on-site parking for easy family visits.
Horse Riding
Penshaw Equestrian Centre
Located at Penshaw Hill Farm, this village equestrian centre offers riding activities alongside refreshments from its onsite restaurant. Note that facilities are limited, with no toilets or wheelchair access available.
Farm Parks
Down at the Farm
Meet farm animals from Britain and beyond at this welcoming Houghton-le-Spring attraction, where families can discover countryside life with wheelchair access, picnic areas and dining options.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Washington Leisure Centre
Pack the family off to this town centre hub for energetic fun, with sports facilities, onsite dining and full accessibility including baby changing rooms.
Bowling Alleys
Hollywood Bowl Washington
Strike up family fun with bowling lanes, classic arcade entertainment and dining at this Galleries Retail Park venue offering full accessibility and facilities for all ages.
Zoos & Animal Parks
WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Get close to nature at this peaceful wildlife haven where little ones can feed waterfowl by hand, explore wetland habitats and spot native species across pushchair-friendly trails and scenic reserves.
Parks & Play Areas
Adventure Valley
This Durham farm-based attraction combines outdoor adventure zones with indoor play spaces and friendly farmyard animals, keeping energetic youngsters entertained for hours. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout.
Go Karting & Driving Experiences
Karting North East
Experience high-speed thrills on one of Britain's biggest go-kart tracks, plus tackle exciting 4x4 off-road driving challenges at this action-packed Sunderland motorsport venue.
Indoor Soft Play
Castledown Fun Factory
This vibrant Sunderland play centre next to a family pub offers dedicated toddler areas and exciting play zones, with onsite dining, picnic-friendly policies, and full accessibility including parking and baby facilities.
Indoor Soft Play
Dragonflies Durham
Creative workshops combining hands-on crafts and sensory activities designed to spark imagination and learning in young children, with an on-site café for refreshments.
Indoor Soft Play
Dream Big Role Play Centre
Let imaginations run wild at this Durham role play venue where children can explore creative scenarios in a safe indoor environment, complete with café facilities and accessible amenities for all families.
Trampoline & Bounce Parks
Infinite Air Trampoline Park
Let active kids burn off energy across a vast indoor bouncing arena at Durham's New Ferens Park, where snacks keep everyone fueled for action-packed trampoline fun.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre
This modern leisure facility offers swimming, tennis courts and various indoor sports activities for all the family, complete with onsite parking, wheelchair access and a restaurant.
Sports Facilities
Silksworth Sports Complex & Ski Slope
This family-friendly sports hub offers skiing and snowboarding on real slopes, plus football pitches and fishing lakes, with full facilities including wheelchair access and picnic areas.
Landmarks & Monuments
Angel of the North
This towering steel landmark welcomes visitors with its impressive wingspan visible for miles around, making it perfect for memorable family photos and picnics on the surrounding grassland.
Railways & Transport
Bowes Railway
Step back to 1826 at this pioneering railway heritage site in Gateshead, where families can explore one of the world's earliest modern rail systems through interactive displays and working exhibits.
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