summer

Sun, sand and family fun combine at North East’s newest running festival
Hundreds of people enjoyed a day of summer running activities as a new family festival made its debut in the North East last weekend. Tidal Trails took over the beach and famous Leas in South Shields last Sunday, with a...
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North East Beach Festival Lineup
What’s on at Tidal Trails, a summer beach festival and trail runs, perfect for North East families looking for an active day out. As festival season approaches and families look for activities to entertain the kids, why not combine a...
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Best outdoor activities in the North East for an active summer
As we hit the summer solstice and with school holidays around the corner, you may be wondering how to entertain the kids (and yourselves!) for the six long weeks of summer holidays. Luckily – from trail runs to beach parties,...
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Active adventures in Kielder & Northumberland for a bank holiday escape
Looking for a refreshing, active bank holiday getaway in the North East? Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland offers a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty. From trail running, to stargazing, here are some fun bank holiday activities...
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Fresh air & family fun! 5 active days out in the North East this spring & summer
It’s that time again. The evenings are getting lighter, the weather is getting warmer and the kids are already asking what’s planned for the summer holidays. If your family’s the outdoorsy, always-up-for-an-adventure type, the North East of England is the...
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New partnership will use running events to inspire public to get active
A North East health charity has teamed up with two of the region’s big running events to motivate its team members and the wider public to get active. STS Charity, the dedicated charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation...
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Close up of runners in front of Holker Hall in Cumbria.
Cumbria’s newest family outdoor festival is a sunny success
Organisers have hailed the success of a new family festival in Cumbria. The first Wild GOAT Festival was hosted on the Holker Estate from 31 May – 2 June and welcomed over 500 visitors of all ages for three days...
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Person cycling in front of Holker Hall.
Embrace the wilderness at Wild Goat Festival
Are you yearning for a weekend adventure? Are you a cycling enthusiast or a dedicated trail running aficionado? Look no further than Wild Goat Festival, a weekend of running the trails and gravel cycling set in the heart of the...
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UK’s newest festival promises affordable outdoor fun for active families, plus goats
The first details have been revealed of the UK’s newest festival, which will make its debut in 2023. Based in England’s South Lakeland, the Wild Goat Festival will bring families together in the outdoors for a weekend of running, cycling,...
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