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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).
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.
Tynemouth Paddle Boarding
SUP4
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).
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.
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.
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.
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…
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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