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19/08/2025

🍸5 Margaritas to Try in Newcastle 🍸

🥥 Raspberry and Coconut Margarita
- 2 for £12 Sun-Fri 5pm-9pm (excluding bank hols)
📍PTMY, High Bridge
This one makes a change from the usual Margaritas and is I love the blend of flavours which are a real taste explosion in the mouth.
Made with Cazcabel coconut, Briottet framboise, William Fox coconut syrup, lime juice.

🎟️ Spicy Margs
- 2 for £12.95 all day Sun-Fri

📍Tickets (next to Central Station)

Made with Olmeca tequila, Cointreau. lime and lemon juice with chilli infused agave syrup

🌶️£4 Spicy Margs (Mondays only)
-Don’t skip Margarita Mondays at WonderBar - all Margs (pizzas AND drinks) are just £4 each. Bargain! Their Spicy Margs is my favourite in Newcastle and the spice is really infused into the drink.
📍WonderBar, the Gate

🌶️Casamigos Spicy Margs
This one is pricey at £14 but a real treat made with premium ingredients with beautiful presentation.
📍Social Bird (inside Hotel Indigo)

Made with Casamigos Blanco, Triple Sec, Lime, Pineapple, Jalapeño

🥭Spicy Mango Margs

-Margaritas are 2for1 every Thursday (around £10)
This Spicy Mango Margs was a special and it’s worth looking out for. So refreshing! Chuchos is the most authentic Mexican restaurant in toon so you know you’re in good hands.
📍Chuchos, Byker

Let me know where we should try next.

19/08/2025

🧑‍🎄HALF PRICE Christmas Market Break to Amsterdam 🧑‍🎄

Newcastle - Amsterdam Mini Cruise Offer

Check prices and book your bargain trip before they sell out here: https://prf.hn/l/9ODemlL/ (scroll down to 50% off autumn sale - you will only get the discount if you click through the sale link).

Prices are around £50-£55 per person (including weekend breaks) and include 2 nights on board plus return coach transfers into Amsterdam. See screenshots in post for examples.

Festive Fun in Amsterdam:
🎄See the 20ft Christmas Tree in Dam Square, it’s decorated with over 40,000 lights
⛸️ Enjoy Ice Skating at multiple spots across the city
🎁 Visit one of Amsterdam’s Christmas Markets with stalls, Dutch treats and music
🛍️ Shop until you drop with H&M, LEGO, Nike, Tony Chocolony, C&A and lots of flagship stores within easy walking distance
🍾 Don’t forget to stock up on duty free booze on board - there are some huge bargains to be had
🍏Try some festive food including appelbeignets which are deep fried apple fritters
❄️Pay a visit to Amsterdam’s Ice Bar (over 18s only)

Key Dates for your Diary:
14 Nov - 4 Jan : Outdoor Ice Skating on the Rembrandtplein
14 Nov - 15 Feb : Outdoor Ice Skating at Museumplein
16 Nov - Santa Claus Santa Parade on the Canal
11 Dec - 26 Dec : Christmas Market at Museumplein
17 Dec - 3 Jan : Amsterdam Winter Paradise Festival
(subject to change - do follow festival organisers for up to date info)

There’s loads of fun to have on board with festive films, treasure hunts, soft plays and discos / live music.

❓QUESTION? I’ve taken this trip 10+ times and have answered as many questions as I can in this post, please take a read as it’s pretty detailed and filled with tips: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2025/03/dfds-newcastle-amsterdam-mini-cruise.html

Check prices and book your bargain trip before they sell out here: https://prf.hn/l/9ODemlL/ (scroll down to 50% off autumn sale - you will only get the discount if you click through the sale link).

19/08/2025

♥️8 Date Night Ideas in Newcastle ♥️

1 - Visit a Gaming Bar
We love ML7, Lane 7, Four Quarters and NQ64. All of these options offer drop in gaming and cocktails/beers. Play Fayre is opening soon which looks fab.

2 - Evening Lectures at Newcastle Castle
We’ve done this a few times and it's perfect to combine with dinner in Newcastle afterwards - you will have lots to talk about! We’ve attended lectures about the Seaton Delaval Witches, the Plague and Ghosts & Monsters of Newcastle.

3 - Axe Throwing
Always lots of fun. We have tried this at Hatchett Harry's and House of Throwing often has discounted entry on Wowcher.

4 - Mud Chamber for 2 at The City Baths
Fun, relaxing and good for your skin!

5 - Victoria Tunnel Tour
Love these tours that take you under the city and definitely recommend. They also run monthly specials which include live music or wine tastings.

6 - Interactive Darts
Always a winner for us and much more fun than standard darts with lots of different games and challenges to try. We usually book WonderBar.

7 - Comedy at the Stand
The Stand usually has some kind of comedy event running on every night of the week with lots to choose from for all budgets. Expect everything from big name acts to work in progress shows and up and coming comedians.

8 - Live music or Salsa at The Black Swan
This is a cracking venue with a huge variety of live music on Thursdays and Salsa Club on Fridays. Check their website to see what's on.

18/08/2025

✨KIDS GO FREE at Leazes Park Light Trail ✨

This light trail runs around Leazes Park from 27 Nov - 31 Dec. We have enjoyed in in precious years. Here are a few things to look out for:

🧑‍🦽Accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs
🌍 1 mile circular loop around the park
✴️15 light displays, all brand new for 2025 plus a lake show
⚡High quality displays with some set to immersive music
❌ The trail is not overly Christmassy
💰 Quite a few areas where you're encouraged to spend extra - marshmallow toasting, fairground rides and stalls, Christmas village with food & drink stalls and flashy light stalls
⏰ Expect to spend around 90 mins here
✅ Suitable for all ages and dogs on leads welcome

To access kids go free, use code LIGHTSKIDS when booking online via the Northern Lights website.

Kids go free is available for standard and off peak dates / time slots (blue & pink in the images).

Using the code, prices for 2A,2C (up to age 16) are as follows:

✨Off peak £42.25
✨Standard £46.75

BUT NOTE: Super Off Peak tickets (8pm entry on selected dates - turquoise on the calendar) do still work out cheaper even without the kids go free code at £39.25 for a family ticket for 4 which works out at less than £10pp.

AND FINALLY : Last year family tickets went on Wowcher for £30 closer to the event.

They may or may not do this again this year and there could well be better discounts nearer the time if they still have tickets to sell. It's always a gamble as to when the best price will be but if you're happy with this price, I would say it's a pretty good deal & that now is a good time to book.

📸 Photos from previous events, this year's trail is all new so this is to give you an idea only.

15/08/2025

Half Price Cruises are BACK:

11/08/2025

Dakwala Bombay Canteen

📍42-44 Grainger Street (a v short walk from Newcastle Central Station)
⏰ Daily 12:30pm-10:30pm
✅ Booking in advance is recommended although walk ins can be accommodated if there is space
⭐ 5 Star Food Hygiene

We really fancied an Indians after the Sela Cup and managed to grab a last min Sat night table at Dakwala during Newcastle Restaurant Week.

We dined from their Restaurant Week Menu which offers 3 courses for £20. This was available for one week only however it is super similar to their Sunday Feast Menu which is such a bargain at £19.95 per person for unlimited starters and mains plus a dessert and available every Sunday.

Sometimes I feel like restaurants can go one of two ways during restaurant week - either pile as many customers as possible in and serve them cheaper dishes / smaller portions OR book customers in the usual way and really showcase what they can do at a lower cost. Thankfully, Dakwala was the latter.

Service was really good with orders being taken promptly. We didn’t have long waits for anything and were checked back on and acknowledged when we were leaving. I feel like Dakwala runs like a well oiled machine and service is always likely to be good here.

To start we were provided with ‘Canteen Munchies’ which offer something a little different to the standard popodoms and dips. Ours were shot glasses filled with puffed rice, chutney, dried fruit and bombay mix. It tasted super fresh and vibrant and was a perfect palette cleanser before the main event.

Onto starters and we went with the Onion-Beet Bhajis with Chutney and Sweet Chilli Cauliflower to share. Both were really popping with tangy flavours and substantial portions. And again, something a little different to the starters we’ve had elsewhere.

We stuck with some of our faves for mains - Butter Chicken and Lamb Rogan Josh. Both were served with fluffy rice and creamy black lentils. We added a couple of naans too. These dishes were lovely and tasted as expected. They don’t look like huge portions but we couldn’t finish them as we were starting to get uncomfortably full. I’d love to see how people get on with the Sunday Feast menu and how many dishes you could get through as I think I’d struggle beyond what we ordered.

Drinks are great too and I ordered two spicy margs for £14 which were decent enough.

Dakwala didn’t put a foot wrong - loved the service and food but for me, it doesn’t quite reach the level of my favourite Indian restaurant (Chakh Dhoom in Jesmond) or Khai Khai on the Quayside. Would still book again though, esp if looking for somewhere for a quick and satisfying meal near Central Station.

There’s a kids menu too.

11/08/2025

FREE Newcastle United Event ⚽️

⚽️ 22-25 August at BALTIC
⚽️ You need to book a FREE ticket (available to book via the Baltic website from 10am on Thursday)
⚽️ All welcome!

You can expect:
🏆A public display of the Carabao Cup trophy, allowing supporters to see the silverware up close *

🚌The club's open-top parade bus, on show in Baltic Square

⚽️Immersive set designs that recreate Newcastle's streets and the atmosphere of St. James' Park

⚽️Fan-focused audio installations, featuring interviews, terrace chants, and commentary from the unforgettable cup run

📸The immersive exhibition includes over 100 documentary-style photographs capturing unforgettable match moments, the passion of supporters, and the sheer scale of the 300,000-strong homecoming celebrations.

* The Carabao Cup trophy will be on display from 22nd August through to 3pm on 25th August, with the exhibition remaining open until 6pm on the final day.

11/08/2025

Balcony Suite at Sandman Signature

This hotel is ideally located for visiting St James’ Park, Newcastle ChinaTown or Newcastle Uni.

We recently booked here on a busy Sat night in Newcastle with a sold-out home game & restaurant week taking place. It was £130 for a standard room + a £30 upgrade fee paid on check in for 2 people room only. If you book an off-peak date, prices for this suite start from just £88 (bargain!).

I have stayed in a standard room here before but much preferred the suite and feel like it’s worth splashing out on. The main reason is that suites are towards the back of the hotel and although the view is a lot worse, it is so much quieter as you’re not facing a busy road. I did struggle with noise and lack of air con in a standard room but didn’t notice this in the larger suite.

Here’s what I loved:
✅ You can leave your luggage before and after check in so ideal if watching a game across the road at St James’ Park
✅ Extremely well equipped room with a kitchen area, table and chairs, sofa, 2 TVs, bathroom with bath and shower, ironing board and more
✅ There’s a private balcony and although the view isnt’ great, it’s nice to sit out and enjoy a drink if the weather’s nice
✅ The hotel has it’s own bar & restaurant and there are plenty of facilities on the doorstep (including a Tesco next door and STACK / Shearers Bar across the road)
✅ The bed was super comfy

Please note, there is no on-site parking but guests receive a discounted rate at a nearby multi-story. It’s also worth mentioning there is no air conditioning however we found the suite to be airy and spacious and didn’t feel like it was needed (we did really notice the lack of air con in a smaller standard room).

Sandman isn’t my fave hotel in Newcastle but it’s a bit of a tradition that we book here for the Sela Cup now and I won’t hesitate to book again for next year. We didn’t book breakfast but popped around the corner to The Dispensary which I would recommend.

10/08/2025

Memories made at St James' Park this weekend ⚽

10/08/2025

We recently enjoyed a delicious brunch at

⏰ They're open daily from 8am-3pm. You can book ahead or walk in if there's space.

📌5 Heber St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TN (just walk up the street adjacent to Shark Club Bar at Sandman Signature next to St James' Park and you will see it).

First of all, the service was excellent. So friendly and personable, they checked for allergies, everything arrived promptly, they checked back on us, they brought the bill over quickly when asked - couldn't have asked for better.

I ordered the schools out special which is french toast and old school cake complete with pink icing, sprinkles, ice cream and a pot of custard (not pictured). Super sweet but really hit the spot. Usually I would struggle to finish a dish like this but I managed. It was the perfect portion and I didn't feel uncomfortably stuffed.

Steve went with steak and eggs on focaccia which was beautifully presented and tasted fantastic. The steak was cooked perfectly medium/rare and the eggs were spot on too.

It was £35 for 2 brunch dishes, 2 coffees & fresh OJ.

I have put off visiting this place for so long as thought it would be too gimmicky for me but we loved it and will be back for sure.

They specialise in hot chocolates and loaded pancakes and kids are welcome (there's a kids menu).

5* food hygiene.

The Dispensary Coffee House

09/08/2025

I am absolutely BUZZING for the Sela Cup at St James' Park today. Who else has tickets? It's my nephew's first time watching a game here ⚽

08/08/2025

Ideas for things to do in Newcastle with Kids & Teens this weekend.....

9 August - The Book of Morman at Newcastle Theatre Royal

9 August - FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle with NE1 Screen on the Green (Cars and Wicked Sing-a-long)

9 August - (ad) FREE NE1 Newcastle Quayside Carnival

9 August - SELA Cup

9 & 10 August - (ad) A Summer of Fun at Life Science Centre with the NEW Interactive Lightbox Exhibition, NEW Life: The Greatest Story Immersive Dome Show + Lots More.
- DISCOUNT CODE: Enter 'LIFE20' when booking online for a 20% discount.

9 & 10 August - Dragon-Tastic Crafts at Seven Stories

10 August - FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle with NE1 Screen on the Green (Finding Nemo and High School Musical 3)

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