Kids’ play areas in Newcastle
Play areas for children in Newcastle upon Tyne have been given a lot of attention from the local authorities. This approach is part of a national movement aimed at the creation of 3,500 new or renewed play areas for children by 2011 as well as 30 adventure playgrounds across the country.
Children’s play areas in and around Newcastle and Tyneside provide fun and exciting opportunities for children to play and encourages a happier and healthier childhood.
They are also a great way to connect local families and build a stronger Local Community by striving for a common goal: healthy, happy children playing and growing stronger every day.
Especially during the holidays or during the colder seasons, play areas are a straightforward and affordable solution for parents who want their children out of the house and away from computers and televisions.
Adventurelands
Adventurelands Family Entertainment Centre
Benton Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE7 7DT
Tel: 0191 259 9966
Adventurelands is a play area that focuses on reducing childhood obesity and improving children’s general health. 
This soft play area has everything kids need for a fun afternoon with climbing, jumping and bouncing activities. Without realising, kids are improving their dexterity, motor skills, agility and intelligence, all within safe limits.
Besides the soft play area, children are invited to try gymnastics, ballet and football lessons. Toddlers are not forgotten – dance, ball skills and music and movement are just few of the options available for them at Adventurelands.
Other options include a Story Time, Water Play in the themed Water Room, a motorized car track and much more.
Adventurelands houses a bistro that offers healthy food menus for all the family. Choices include Sunday lunches, low fat products, salad bars, wholemeal bread and pastas; if you require, baby foods are also available, some of them gluten-free.
Chillingham Road Sports and Arts Centre
Chillingham Road Primary School
Ninth Avenue
Heaton
Newcastle on Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE6 5XX
Tel: 0191 224 4356
Opening times: 9.30-10.30 and 1.30-2.30 during term-time. (Not currently available for hire on Tues/Wed/Fri mornings and Wednesday afternoons)
Chillingham Road offers a number of services to groups and families.
One of the facilities is the Fantasy Den Multi-Sensory Room: a unique environment suitable for both able-bodied children and children with disabilities; children can play with a number of different sensory equipment such as tactile toys, bubble tubes or objects that glow in the dark. The Sensory Room can accommodate up to 8 children at once with their carers, as is registered as a creche room.
Other facilities include a climbing wall and sports hall, and individuals and groups are encouraged to hire the venue for community purposes.
IKEA Smaland (Children’s Play Area)
IKEA Store Gateshead
Metro Park West
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE11 9XS
Tel: 0845 355 1143
Mon – Sat 10 – 5.45, Sunday 11 – 4.45 [store hours are open longer]
The IKEA creche is always a great choice if you’re looking for inside or outside fun with your children.
The outside play area has a lot of slides and poles, and the creche is free for an hour.
Meanwhile if you use one of their IKEA Family Cards, hot and cold drinks and refills are absolutely FREE.
The restaurant has also healthy baby food, fruits and menus for kids, which means exceptional value for less money. How often do you get that?