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Sport and Leisure

Enjoy great fun for all the family at one of Northumberland’s swimming pools and leisure centres. Whether you’re looking for slides, waves, toddler sessions, inflatable fun or just a quiet lane swim, Northumberland’s swimming pools have all of this and more!

Indoor and outdoor activities

Other family activities on offer at Northumberland’s leisure centres include soft play, 10-pin bowling, children’s holiday activities, and a range of indoor and outdoor sports!

Northumberland’s leisure centres also have a full range of fitness classes and well-equipped gyms to help you stay in shape! So whatever sport or activity you choose there are so many options to get active in Northumberland. Whether you are looking for outdoor climbing and adventure days at Go Ape or outdoor activities accessible for everyone at Calvert Kielder, Northumberland has it all.

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Cycling

Saddle Skedaddle Cycling Holidays
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The UK’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist. Their team of experts have created experiences that showcase the best of Northumberland!
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Fishing

Fishing at Kielder and Fontburn
Kielder
Northumbrian Water trout fisheries in the north east of England has built up a well deserved reputation for offering top quality fishing.
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Adventure Sports

Go Ape Matfen
Matfen
Make this year adventurous and Go Ape at Matfen, 15 miles from Newcastle. Experience a Treetop Challenge or chance your arm at Axe Throwing.
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Cycling

Pedal Power Cycle Hire
Amble
Explore Northumberland by bike. Adult, Child, Tandem and Ebikes available for full or half day cycling hire, longer hires also available.
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Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 - Saturday 01 Nov 2025

Good Times Bike Hire
09:00 AM
E-Bikes and pedal bikes for hire. Cycle to Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and beyond from our base near Berwick, or delivery available.
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Walking

Coast to Coast on the Ravenber Way
Berwick-upon-Tweed
The Ravenber Way is a challenging coast to coast walk across Northern England that begins at Ravenglass in the Lake District and ends at England's northernmost town, Berwick-upon-Tweed.
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Adventure Sports Berwick-upon-Tweed

Active 4 Seasons
Made to Measure guided trips and coaching in open Canoe, River and sea Kayaks. #Developingdesire4adventure
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Adventure Sports Amble

Coquet Shorebase Trust
Try canoeing, kayaking, paddleboards, sailing and windsurfing. Tuition/hires at Druridge Bay Country Park. Guided kayak tours of the Coquet Estuary.
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Adventure activities Morpeth

Tiger Flights
See Northumberland from a whole new perspective with 30, 45 and 60 minute flights in WWII vintage Tiger Moths.
Ponteland Sport and Leisure

Ponteland Leisure Centre
01670 620200

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