Summer 2023 Activities for all the Family
Looking for something to do through the Summer Holidays? here are just some of the activities going on across Northumberland.
Places to visit;
Howick Hall Garden and Arboretum
There are a whole host of other places to visit and things to see, check out the Visit Northumberland website here.
If you are holding a Summer Fayre or have planned activities you would like to promote send the details to admin@ashingtontowncoucil.gov.uk and we will add them to our website and social media pages.
From our website, you can visit other websites by following links to such external sites. While we strive to provide only quality links to useful and ethical websites, we have no control over the content and nature of these 3rd party websites.
The links to other websites do not imply a recommendation for all the content found on these sites. Site owners and content may change without notice and may occur before we have the opportunity to remove a link which may have gone 'bad'.
To report an issue with any of the links below contact 01670 624520 or email admin@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Ashington Town Council - Station Road Summer Activities
For more information visit; Ashington Town Council - Events
There has been a change to our listed activities for Station Road, unfortunately the dinosaur had double booked himself, but why not check out Hirst Welfare Family Fun Day on Saturday 12th August.
At the Welfare there is Walking Football, Soft Archery, Space Hopper Football, Axe Throwing, Inflatable Assault Course and that’s just outdoors, lots more activities indoors too, including a Community Group Showcase and children's activities with Ashington Family Hub.
Active Northumberland Summer Activities
Rise & shine 
the best days are Active 
days with our fabulous summer activities reward card!
Our 8 SOFT PLAY adventures, for kids of all ages, will have the kids running wild! From safari 
fun to space themed, 
have you discovered them all?
Ashington Leisure Centre – 4 storey, Go Wild Jungle Safari soft play
Berwick Sports Centre – 3 storey Nature 
themed soft play
Blyth Sports Centre – 3 storey beach 
themed soft play for your little explorers
Concordia Leisure Centre, Cramlington – 4 storey jungle safari themed soft play for your little lion cubs
Morpeth Leisure Centre – NEW 2 storey castle 
themed soft play
Prudhoe Waterworld – 4 storey space themed soft play for your budding astronauts to have a blast
Ponteland Leisure Centre – 4 storey rainforest 
themed soft play for your little tigers to explore
Willowburn Leisure Centre, Alnwick – 4 storey Go Wild Jungle Safari
All adults go free with our soft plays!
Every time you check in for a soft play session in the school holidays, remember to get your reward card stamped with an Active at reception 
Your 5th and 10th activity will be FREE!*
Book your activities TODAY on our Active Northumberland App 
call our team on 01670 620200 or speak to our team on reception!
Plan your summer HERE: https://bit.ly/3N0HyFd
*Offer T&C's apply
Rise & shine 
the best days are Active days with our fabulous summer activities reward card!
We want to make sure you have the BEST summer with the kids!
Come along and…
Make a splash in one our 9 pools
Let the kids play in our 8 soft plays
Enjoy family time at our 2 HIVE Bowling alleys
Climb new heights at Clip ‘n Climb
Keep the kids active at our indoor sports courts
And don’t forget to treat yourself at our Hive Café!
If you book in for swimming, Clip 'n Climb or soft play fun anytime in the summer hols, your 5th and 10th visit will be absolutely FREE!*
Book your activities TODAY on our Active Northumberland App, call our team on 01670 620200 or speak to our team on reception!
Plan your summer HERE: https://bit.ly/3N0HyFd
*Offer T&C's apply
Let’s all have the best summer getting Active!
Ashington and Newbiggin Family Hub - Summer Programme
Ashington Town Council are delighted to be funding Ashington Family Hub's Summer Programme.
Ashington Library
Ashington Life Centre
*Change of date for our Hawaiian Barbeque! Tickets on sale from the Centre from 24th July. These always sell out so make sure you get yours early!
For more information visit Ashington LIfe Centre Website here.
Cycling 4 Everyone
Visit Cycling 4 Everyone's Facebook page here for more details.
Friends of Ashington Community Woods
Heart of the Hirst - Summer in the Park
Hirst Welfare Centre - Family Fun Day
Full Circle Food - Summer Activities for Kids
Hirst Park
Mondays 10am- 12pm at the Pavilion - weekly crafts drop-in. Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursdays 10th, 17th and 24th August - Northumberland Wildlife Trust will be delivering 6 sessions in the park, starting at the Full Circle Food:
- 10th August will be Brilliant Birds
- 17th will be Exploring Nature
- 24th will be Mindfulness in Nature
(the morning sessions will be the same as the afternoon sessions; 10-12 and 1-3).
All are free and all ages are welcome (no booking needed) but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursdays 27th July and 3rd and 10th of August at the Pavilion - Helix Arts are running their Real Voice singing sessions for ages 12-16. Booking details on poster attached.
Mortal Fools
The Bigger Picture @ YMCA Northumberland
Thursday 24th August
YMCA Northumberland, North View, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9XQ
Workshop times:
10:30am – 12:30pm – session designed for 7-12years old - book via: https://m.bpt.me/event/6050557
2:30pm – 4:30pm – session designed for 12-18years old – book via: https://m.bpt.me/event/6050558
Mortal Fools Youth Theatre presents: The Bigger Picture
The voices of 75 young people from Northumberland and the North East come together in a collection of short films, created by Mortal Fools Youth Theatre with film company Fly Girl Films and Mortal Fools’ associate artists.
Across 6 poignant and purposeful film shorts, you’re invited to see the world through Mortal Fools Youth Theatre’s eyes and feel what it’s like to grow up today.
Come along to one of our The Bigger Picture themed workshops with our Mortal Fools practitioners. You’ll watch the films together and then take part in some fun creative activities and enjoy drama games relating to the films.
Places are limited to 20 young people per workshop – workshops are FREE (donations welcome) but pre-bookable.
Newbiggin Maritime Centre - Classic Cars
Visit the Maritime Website here.
Northumberland Libraries
Ready, Set, Read! is Northumberland Libraries Summer Reading Challenge for 4 -11 year olds. With lots of free activities & an exciting reading list to win stickers & certificates – while keeping their reading up during the holidays. Join at any library or https://nland.cc/SummerReading
Pride Action North
Visit Pride Action North Facebook page here.
SEN Friendly Summer Holiday Programme
For more information visit the Carers Northumberland Website Here.
The Alnwick Garden - Wind in the Willows
There's lots of fun to be had this summer at Lilidorei! From towering walkways and thrilling slides, to exploring the enchanting village where the Clans reside.
Come along and join in the fun! 
Visit our website to book in advance to avoid disappointment 
https://www.lilidoreialnwick.co.uk
Woodhorn Museum - Summer Activities
This summer get set to discover Northumberland's stories with Museums Northumberland.
Our sites include some of the most important buildings in England – Berwick Museum and Art Gallery is housed in England’s first Barracks, Hexham Old Gaol is England’s oldest; Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum is situated in a Medieval building and Woodhorn Museum is located in a scheduled ancient monument.
We have a jam-packed programme of activities for all the family, pay once and visit as many times over the next 12 months!
Buy your pass online https://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/annual-pass/
Every Wednesday of the Northumberland School Holidays, join our Learning Team and take part in these free, family friendly activities throughout the day.
Dates: Wednesday 26th July, 2nd August, 9th August, 16th August, 23rd August and 30th August
Drop In – no need to pre-book!
11am – 11.45am: Bug and Bloom Hunt
Go on a bug and bloom safari around Woodhorn and see what wildlife you can find. Our Learning team will help identify your discoveries. Please meet at the Pit Yard Play Area at 11am. In the event of very bad weather an alternative ‘Woodhorn Wildflowers’ craft activity will be provided.
12noon – 12.45pm: Bug Mask Making
Make your own bug mask and imagine life as a tiny insect! Our Learning Team will be on hand to help you create your mask. Drop-in craft activity taking place upstairs in the museum.
1.30pm – 2.15pm: Bug & Bloom Hunt
Go on a bug and bloom safari around Woodhorn and see what wildlife you can find. Our Learning team will help identify your discoveries. Please meet at the Pit Yard Play Area at 1.30pm. In the event of very bad weather an alternative ‘Woodhorn Wildflowers’ craft activity will be provided.
‘Wild Wednesdays‘ are free as part of our Annual Pass where adults pay once, and kids go free. Donations welcome. You can buy your Annual Pass admission online before your visit or when you arrive at the museum. Please arrive in plenty of time so you don’t miss the start of the activity.
‘Banner and Branches’ invites you to create part of a Miners’ Banner using simple paper art techniques. You could choose a scroll, a circular emblem or decorative foliage. Add your own words, drawings or decorations to your paper art to share what is important to you about your environment.
Help us fill the gallery with your creative contributions and don’t forget to take your picture in a beautiful 3-D paper banner sculpture created by artist Bethan Maddocks!
Visit Woodhorn Museum for more details
YMCA Northumberland - Summer Youth Club
Our FREE Summer Youth Club has a range of exciting activities for young people aged 8-12 to try new things and make the most of their holidays!
Every Monday and Tuesday throughout the
holidays at YMCA Northumberland young people will get the chance to:
Meet people and make new friends in a safe space with lots of fun and relaxing games to help us get to know each other.
Get moving with a range of sports and team games and come along to our sports day!
Unleash your creativity with our arts and crafts activities, including model making, biscuit decorating and much more!
Enjoy a tasty, hot and homecooked lunch made by our youth workers.
Get competitive and take part in our adventurous summer-themed treasure hunt.
Share your ideas with our friendly youth workers and get your voice heard.
Join us for our end-of-summer party where we will celebrate with delicious food and music and the chance to share all our favourite memories from the summer.
These sessions are part of the government-funded Holiday activity and food programme, open to young people who receive free school meals.
To find out more and sign-up email our Lead Youth Worker Danielle:
danielle@ymcanorthumberland.org.uk
or call 01670 857167
