Five Ways to Spend Summer 2025 In Newcastle upon Tyne

We are well and truly in the swing of summer. The sun is shining and the kids are off the school. The longer days mean you have a world of options for how to spend your time!

But settling on the right activity can feel like a struggle... is your mind drawing a blank when faced with the challenge of structuring your time. So rather than burying your head in the sand and letting the days slip away, we’re here to help with some super fun suggestions to take your summer to the next level! 

1. Play an Outdoor Escape Game

   
   

Sunshine in the North East is a rare occurrence so it’s imperative to make the most of the good weather while it’s here!

Our outdoor escape games are a great way to add some fun into your afternoon, offering three exhilarating story-led adventures to choose from. They’re a great way to keep your steps up, soak up the summer rays, explore the hidden gems of Newcastle and activate your brain!

Plus, you have the option to play with or without a time limit, meaning you can stop off for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink and then pick it up again exactly where you left off. Or you can race against the clock and really put your puzzle solving skills to the test. 

They're currently on offer at the price of only £19.99 per team an outdoor escape room is the perfect way to make this summer a fun one!

2. Visit Ouseburn Farm

Open everyday over the summer holidays from 10AM - 3PM, Ouseburn Farm is a charity located just a short walk away from Newcastle City Centre. Entry to the farm is free, but there are additional sessions you can partake in for a small price, like guinea pig grooming, meet the animals sessions, and pig pampering. 

After wandering around the farm you can pop into their partnered cafe, Cafe Beam for a spot of breakfast or lunch. 

Be sure to check out the shop too, for a range of farm themed books and toys, handcrafted articles and farm grown goods. What better way to remember the day!

3. Visit The Escape Key for an Indoor Escape Room

We’d be kidding ourselves if we pretended that summer in the North East is always sunny.

You’re more likely to be caught in a torrential downpour than suffering from sunstroke. But don’t let bad weather make for a bad day. In fact, there’s no better time to book an escape room!

Here on St Andrew’s Street we’ll be open all summer long to give you shelter from the rain. We have four gripping escape rooms to choose from. Whether you want to stop a deadly plague from spreading, save a Victorian scientist's invention, free yourself from accusations of witchcraft or help save the entire world, we’ve got you covered!

All of our rooms are great fun for all of the family, and with our no-phone rule you can be guaranteed that the kids will stay off their screens. You’ll be living in the moment, challenging your minds, enhancing your communication skills, and packing this summer with life-long memories. 

We're also offering 10% off this summer so you can save the day and your money! Use code SUMMERESCAPE10 at checkout to start your savings now!

4. Explore The City’s History in Newcastle Castle

The namesake of the city, Newcastle Castle is a Norman fortress containing a multitude of by-gone stories in its ancient passageways and chambers.

It’s open seven days a week from 10AM to 5PM giving you ample opportunity to explore the history preserved in its walls.

It’s always a good idea to keep tabs on their website as the castle hosts a range of exceptional activities throughout the summer season, from musical performances to summer tournaments and combat demonstrations.

Gather in the Great Hall of the Castle Keep for a film or listen to a talk in the Harbottle suite in the Black Gate. You have a whole host of choices!

5. Treat Yourself To Dinner at Blackfriars Restaurant

Just a short walk away from the Escape Key on St Andrew’s Street, you’ll find Friars St, home to Blackfriars Restaurant. Where else can you dine on 21st century food in a 13th century Friary? 

Their newly renovated 13th century Cloister Garden is a great spot to enjoy some sunny weather alongside their menu of traditional British food. They switch their menus up regularly to maximise their use of seasonal produce. Fresh food in the fresh air!

Throughout the summer Blackfriars will be offering different tasting events, cookery clubs and even hog roasting! So be sure to secure your spot before it’s gone.

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Newcastle is home to such a wide variety of one of a kind experiences. There are so many amazing activities you could pick to spice up your summer, but these are our five favourites.

Make Summer 2025 one for the history books. You can explore true history at Newcastle Castle, enter the excitement at the Escape Key and eat like a king at Blackfriars. What more can you ask for? 

Well, if you don’t want the fun to stop when you get home you can pick up one of the Escape Key’s at home escape games. We offer escape rooms in envelopes for only £10 each! Bring the excitement all the way to your living room! You can truly make the most of every moment this summer.