Kent Amusements

The amusement arcade here is one of those proper old-school spots that still pulls in families on rainy afternoons and school holidays. You'll find the usual suspects - coin-operated machines, claw games, racing simulators - the sort of place where kids burn off energy while parents grab a cup of tea and watch the chaos unfold. It's unpretentious and straightforward, which is exactly what you want when the weather turns and you need an indoor option near Newcastle.

Walking distance from several caravan parks including Bonnys (less than a mile away) and Woodcroft, it's handy if you're based at one of the accommodation spots dotting the area. The Mourne Mountains dominate the landscape around here, so Kent Amusements works well as a wet-day diversion between proper outdoor activities - a quick pit stop rather than a half-day commitment. Don't expect theme park thrills; this is about straightforward fun in a small-town setting.

It's free to enter, though you'll spend cash feeding the machines if your crew wants to play. Allow an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you've got younger kids who'll camp at particular games. The real advantage is proximity to Camping Tollymore Forest Park and the walking trails nearby - so you can balance indoor entertainment with the genuine draw of this part of Northern Ireland, which is the countryside itself.