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Broomsticks and magic tricks family trail | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old Hall
Pick up a trail sheet at Washington Old Hall admissions and explore witch-mark stories indoors before trying garden activities such as broomstick racing.
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Hideout Mansion
A private self-catering mansion near Chester-le-Street with six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen and several reception spaces. Facilities include a games room, bar area, hot tub and outdoor entertaining space. This is a whole-property stay rather than a conventional hotel room. Check group capacity, booking conditions and included facilities before reserving it.
Plan your visit →Lumley Castle Hotel
A castle hotel overlooking the River Wear and Durham's cricket ground near Chester-le-Street. Accommodation includes bedrooms within the castle and courtyard, with different layouts and features. Dining events and themed evenings are separately arranged. Confirm the room location, access and any event booking before planning a stay in this historic building.
Plan your visit →Ravensworth Arms
A country pub and hotel in Lamesley beside the River Team, with en-suite guest rooms, food and parking. The setting is rural despite being close to Newcastle and Gateshead. The operator provides disabled facilities, but individual accommodation access should be discussed directly. Confirm the room type, breakfast and meal arrangements before reserving a stay.
Plan your visit →Penshaw Tea Room
A tearoom in a converted barn at Penshaw Farm Shop, with views towards Penshaw Monument. The menu includes handmade scones, cakes, quiches, sandwiches and other light meals. It offers an indoor food stop distinct from walking up to the monument. Check current service times and food availability before making a special journey.
Plan your visit →Rosa Twelve
A restaurant in Low Fell offering Mediterranean-influenced food and dishes drawing on a wider range of cuisines. Its basement Lugano Room is available for separately arranged private gatherings. Ordinary table bookings and private events have different requirements. Check the current menu, service times and any dietary or access needs before planning a meal.
Plan your visit →Il Cancello
An Italian restaurant in the Beamish area near Stanley, providing a meal stop within County Durham rather than central Newcastle. Its menu and table reservations are managed separately from nearby attractions and accommodation. Check current service times, the available Italian dishes and any dietary or access requirements before arranging a visit.
Plan your visit →Bowes Railway
Discover the history of a colliery railway whose earliest section was designed by George Stephenson and opened in 1826. The site preserves elements of a distinctive rope-worked railway and offers guided visits and events. Public access follows the railway's programme rather than unrestricted daily opening. Check the published tour and event calendar before visiting Springwell.
Plan your visit →Fans Museum
A Sunderland museum devoted to football supporters and the history of the game. Shirts, medals and personal memorabilia help connect sporting stories with the people who remember them. The museum also carries out community work and hosts activities. Check public opening and any event-specific arrangements before travelling rather than assuming unrestricted access.
Plan your visit →Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
A contemporary art centre on Gateshead Quayside with four floors of art, viewing decks, a café, shop, library and sensory room. Exhibition access is free, while individual activities may have separate arrangements. The operator currently publishes Wednesday-to-Sunday opening. Check the latest exhibitions and access information before planning your visit.
Plan your visit →Arts & Bats family crafts | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old Hall
Make a bat-themed disguise at Washington Old Hall’s family craft session, suitable for children aged three and over with an adult. In good weather it takes place under a gazebo; ask the welcome team where to go if conditions change. No booking or separate craft charge is required, but normal admission applies. Wear comfortable outdoor layers.
Plan your visit →The Further Adventures of Peter Pan 2026
Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee return in a festive adventure at Sunderland Empire, with flying scenes and comedy. The programme spans Christmas and New Year, with individual performance times to choose when booking. Check the theatre's current cast details and seat availability.
Plan your visit →Chitra Ganesh: Journey to the Great Below 2026
Baltic presents Chitra Ganesh's first major UK solo exhibition in a public institution. Journey to the Great Below includes a new animation. Visit during the gallery's advertised opening days and check holiday closures rather than assuming daily access throughout the exhibition season.
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Pick up a trail sheet at Washington Old Hall admissions and explore witch-mark stories indoors before trying garden activities such as broomstick racing. The trail is suitable for children aged three and over with an adult. Some sections involve stairs; ask staff about ground-floor alternatives and arranged level access. The activity is included with normal admission.
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- 17–19 October 2026; 22–26 October 2026; 29 October – 1 November 2026
- Venue
- Washington Old Hall
- Address
- The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7LE
- Opening times
- 17 Oct–19 Oct; 22 Oct–26 Oct; 29 Oct–1 Nov 2026; 11:00 – 16:00
- Suitable for
- Suitable for children ages 3+. Must be accompanied by an adult.
- Accessibility
- Part of the trail is upstairs in the Hall, but a picture on the ground floor will show what’s there. Outside, steps lead to the lower gardens, nuttery, and toilets. Level access can be arranged; please speak to a member of the team during your visit.
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
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Listings within 20 miles of Broomsticks and magic tricks family trail | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old Hall. Distances are straight-line estimates; check the actual journey.
Places to stay near Broomsticks and magic tricks family trail | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old Hall
- Hideout MansionChester-le-Street · 3.7 miles
- Lumley Castle HotelChester-le-Street · 3.7 miles
- Ravensworth ArmsLamesley · 3.8 miles
Places to eat near Broomsticks and magic tricks family trail | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old Hall
- Penshaw Tea RoomPenshaw · 2.1 miles
- Rosa TwelveLow Fell, Gateshead · 4.0 miles
- Il CancelloBeamish, near Stanley · 5.4 miles
Attractions near Broomsticks and magic tricks family trail | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old Hall
- Bowes RailwaySpringwell · 2.2 miles
- Fans MuseumSunderland · 5.3 miles
- Baltic Centre for Contemporary ArtGateshead · 5.6 miles
Events near Broomsticks and magic tricks family trail | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old Hall
- Arts & Bats family crafts | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old HallWashington · 0.0 miles
- The Further Adventures of Peter Pan 2026Sunderland · 5.1 miles
- Chitra Ganesh: Journey to the Great Below 2026Gateshead · 5.6 miles
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