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Outdoor activities to enjoy in the North East

Spring is here and the fairer weather is making us all want to get outside.

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a wellness queen or just want to try something new, there’s an activity for everyone.

Beachside Sauna

Steam and Salt

Where: King Edward’s Bay, Tynemouth

Price: £13.00

Spend an hour indulging in some self-care with this unique and rejuvenating sauna experience that helps you unwind, cleanses your body, and resets your mind. The sauna pods are right on the beach, where you’ll be surrounded by steam and salt, which can help to detoxify your body and improve your overall health. During the session you’re encouraged to jump in the sea to experience cold water therapy (optional).

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Yacht Sailing Experience

OnWater Experiences  

Where: Hartlepool Marina

Price: Various

Watch Below Deck and want to try your hand at yacht life? This one is for you. Join the Skipper as crew to experience the extravagance of a luxury skippered sailing yacht and learn and develop skills on-board. Your Yacht Master Instructor will introduce you to the basics of sailing, from hoisting the sails to helming. Depending on conditions, head out for some real open-water cruising or go for a tour along the beautiful headland and coastline. Choose to take an active part in the sailing or just sit back in the cockpit and let the crew do the work while you relax.

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Tynemouth Paddle Boarding

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Where: Tynemouth Longsands

Price: from £65

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a paddleboarding pro – this is a great entry-level water sport activity for people of all abilities. Paddle along the Tynemouth coastline with experienced instructors, or, if the sea isn’t your vibe. They have some great relaxing river sessions too along the River Wansbeck or around Warkworth Castle (hot cuppa included).

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Outdoor activities in the North East - beach sauna, yacht sailing, paddle boarding

Kayaking along the River Tyne 

CBK Adventures

Where: Tyne Bridges and Quayside

Price: £54 per person

Experience the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside from a different perspective – the water. Take in the peace as you quietly paddle beneath the bridges whilst hearing about the transformation of the city over the years, hidden gems in the landscape and the countless engineering innovations along the Quayside. You can also take a night tour (£68) on a glowing kayak which looks super fun.

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Kitesurfing in Beadnell Bay 

KA Adventure Sports

Where: Beadnell Bay

Price: from £140

With sessions run by qualified kite surfing enthusiasts, feel the wine in your hair at one of these kitesurfing sessions. With intructors suited to a range of abilities from absolute beginner to advanced level. They also offer 1:1 and private group sessions, where food and drink on the beach can be arranged.

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Climb rocks, jump off a waterfall or learn new skills

Northumberland Adventures

Where: Various locations

Price: Dependant on activity

Northumberland Adventure Centre is a great way to experience the great outdoors with experienced professionals guiding you along the way. They’re designed for groups with little or no prior experience and can be adapted to suit children. Choose from Ghyll scrambling and waterfall jumping, raft building, fell walking, archery, bushtucker skill building – the opportunities are endless, but fun is guaranteed.

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Experience Northumberland from the sky in a vintage WWII plane

Tiger Flights

Where: Morpeth

Price: from £199

See Northumberland from the sky with 30, 45 and 60 minute flights in WWII vintage Tiger Moths or small planes. Enjoy the thrill of an open cockpit while looking down on the incredible views. The team is super passionate about flying and sharing their love of aviation with you – one for the bucket list… 

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Yoga x Climb Adventure Wellness

Ride the Tide

Where: Ouseburn – Saturday 23rd March at 11.00am

Price: £46.37

A unique experience for adventure loving yogis. Start your day with an invigorating yoga flow at Ouseburn Farm to prepare your mind and body for an inspiring day. Connect with likeminded individuals over pizza (yes please) before a fun climbing session. You’ll leave on a high, with new friends.

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Laura is the Founder and Editor of High Life North. She had the idea to set up an exclusively digital women’s magazine after feeling there was a gap in the market in the North East. With over 10 years of experience in marketing and PR, Laura had a very clear…

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