Jump 360 Newcastle Trampoline Park

You'll find this sprawling trampoline park tucked away in Whitley Bay, just a short drive from the seafront. Jump 360 is exactly what it says on the tin - a proper indoor facility packed with interconnected trampolines, foam pits, and various jump zones that'll tire out even the most energetic kids within an hour or two.

The setup works well for families with children aged five upwards, though teenagers and adults get just as much out of it on a rainy day. You're essentially paying to bounce around safely on sprung floors, which beats wrestling bored kids in a café. The foam pits are the real draw - that moment when they leap off a platform and disappear into the pit never gets old, no matter how many times they do it.

Being indoor, it's brilliant for unpredictable northern weather, which is half the point of a Tyne and Wear holiday. If you're staying at Parkdean Resorts Whitley Bay Holiday Park just down the road, this is an easy afternoon fix. Alternatively, Old Hartley Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is also nearby, making it a convenient stop between seaside time and here.

Expect to spend two to three hours maximum before everyone's exhausted. Prices vary depending on sessions, so check ahead - it's not free, but it's competitive for the activity. Go midweek if you can, school holidays get rammed. Worth a visit if weather's against you, though you won't remember it as the highlight of your trip.