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Kirkleatham Walled Gardens: A Fab Purse Friendly Family Day Out

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Looking for a perfect family day out in Teesside? Kirkleatham Walled Gardens is a must-visit destination that offers something for everyone. This beautifully restored 17th-century gem in Redcar is brimming with colorful flower beds, lush greenery, and a welcoming café ideal for a family treat. With its peaceful charm and rich history, Kirkleatham Walled Gardens is a delightful blend of relaxation and discovery. Whether you're exploring with kids or seeking a tranquil escape close to home, it’s the perfect spot to unwind and create memories. How to Get to Kirkleatham Walled Gardens Kirkleatham sits just outside Redcar on the stunning North East coastline. Its location, right off the A174 Parkway, makes it super easy to access by car. There’s a large car park just outside the gardens, and we’ve never struggled to find a space—even during busier times. If you’re relying on public transport, it’s still possible to get there, though it might take a little more planning. Regular bus ser...
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Where To Go Pumpkin Picking Near Teesside. PYO Patches for 2024

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Hello autumn and hello spooky season! The best season of all in my opinion. With spooky season comes that long list of halloween inspired activities, with pumpkin picking being the most poignant. If like me you have young children, or maybe you're in a search to find that perfectly autumnal insta-worthy pumpkin patch, I've got you covered. Here's my list for pumpkin picking close to Teesside. Photo by Zen Chung Pumpkin Picking Near Teesside 1. Pontac Pumpkins - Redcar Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October. Friday 25th - Thursday 31st October £11 per vehicle (redeemable against pumpkins on the day) Pontac Farm, New Marske, TS11 8LD Book Pontac Pumpkins here. 2. Down At The Farm - Houghton le Spring Grab a wheelbarrow and get pumpkin picking down at the farm. Enjoy their new spooky castle maze and embrace all things spooky with face painting with Barbara. Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October. Saturday 26th - Thursday 31st October Adults £10.45 Children £9.45 Under 2'...
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What To Do in Teesside During The Six Week Summer Holidays 2024

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The six week summer holidays are upon us, and if you're anything like me you'll be worrying about how to keep the kids entertained. Teesside offers a whole host of activities and experiences for families to immerse themselves in. From outdoor escapades to educational experiences, here are the best ways to make the most of the six week summer holidays in Teesside. What To Do in Teesside During The Six Week Summer Holidays Week 1: 22nd July -28th July 22nd - Let's Circus at Ormesby Hall 23rd - Funky Forensics at Hopetown, Darlington 23rd - Cillian O'Connor: My Magic World at Middlesbrough Town Hall 24th - Let's Dance at Ormesby Hall 24th - Blissful Butterflies at Hopetown, Darlington 24th - Robin Hood at Middlesbrough Theatre 25th - Space Themed Fun Day at Danby Lodge National Park Centre 26th - 28th - Summer Sounds Music Festival 26th - House of Foliage pot painting workshop at Ormesby Hall 27th - Orange Pip Market, Middlesbrough 28th - Saltburn Food Festival Week 2:...
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Location: Middlesbrough, UK
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Where To Go Strawberry Picking Near Teesside

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The weather has been a little all over this year, which has absolutely made growing your own fruit and veg  more tricky. I've certainly noticed the difference growing my own this year compared to previous years. My strawberry patch only started flowering towards the end of May, which is a lot later than usual. With strawberries in mind, and foreplanning activities for the summer holidays, let's take a look at some of the best strawberry fields in the area. Here are 4 places you can go strawberry picking near Teesside. PYO Strawberry Fields Near Teesside 1. Fruity Berry Fruit Farm Fruity Berry Fruit Farm is a fantastic day out in the Yorkshire countryside where you can pick strawberries easily on raised guttering. The site has been purposely built with the wheelchair, disabled, elderly and children users in mind, which is brilliant. They also have a field of strawberries on the ground along with gooseberries and blackcurrant with plenty of room between rows to get prams in and ...
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Location: Middlesbrough, UK
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Teessaurus Park: A FREE, Fun For All Day Out in Teesside

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Join us as we step back in time to the dino-filled Teessaurus Park, nestled right in the industrial heart of Teesside. This historical, fun for all the family day out is FREE and a great way to spend the afternoon with your family in Teesside. The History of Teessaurus Park The park first began its life in 1979 when commissioning sculptor Genevieve Glatt created a £16,000 life sized triceratops named Teessaurus . The sculpture was originally crafted as an entry for the Art to Landscape competition which hones in on UK public spaces that were under used and could be transformed to benefit the community. For me this captures the site perfectly! Evolution of Teessaurus Park Since its birth, the park has only grown to become more vibrant. In 1987 two baby triceratops were added to accompany Teessaurus and from then on various other dinosaurs were added. From the late 80's onwards we saw the addition of a mammoth, stegosaurus, tyrannosaurus rex, brachiosaurus and a brontosaurus. These a...
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Location: Middlesbrough, UK
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Welcome to Teesside Family Life

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Welcome to Teesside Family Life! We're excited to have you here and can't wait to start sharing content and proving that it's not so grim up North - In fact, it's pretty flipping fantastic. Our website is dedicated to bringing you the best of what Teesside and the surrounding areas have to offer. Whether you're looking for family friendly days out, restaurant reviews, hotel recommendations or information on local events, we've got you covered! So, Who Are We at Teesside Family Life? We're a typical family of four (five if you include our  lemon beagle Willow ) who are passionate about sharing our vibrant local area. We've lived in the Teesside area the majority of our lives and would like to think we've got a pretty good understanding of smoggie life. We believe that this region has unique charm, filled with hidden gems just waiting to be discovered and enjoyed by families all over the UK. Our Goals for Teesside Family Life Our primary area is to cre...
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Location: Middlesbrough, UK
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