Our favourite attractions in the North East that offer annual family passes

UPDATED AS OF December 2025 for the 2026 season

*please note prices may change

We love to be out and about visiting attractions across the North East and beyond, but let's be honest, it can get costly when you are buying a family ticket for 4/5 people. We have been doing experience gifts way before it was trendy and we plan on continuing to do this.

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The North East has some great attractions that offer annual passes and we think they are great value for money especially if you tend to visit certain places. click on the PURPLE links to find out more

I have based the prices on a family of 2 Adults & 2 Kids but some places offer a family ticket as 2 + 3 so please check.

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Howick Hall, gardens and Arboretum - We have had an annual pass for Howick for years! It is just a lovely place to have a nice walk and relax. The many flowers throughout the year will have you wanting to go back season after season. Tearooms are fab too.

A Family annual pass is now £107.50 for 2+2

Opening from early February - November.

Beamish Open Air Museum - Beamish annual passes are fantastic value for money as the attraction is open all year. Lots to do at Beamish, including the recently added 50's town. For a family (2+2)an annual pass is £82.00 the annual pass does not include evening events. Click Here for more info

Preston Park Museum and Grounds -We love visiting Preston Park. Myself and Craig have been visiting here ever since we were kids and now we take our own. I love the Victorian street and the café is fab with delicious cakes! Lots to see in the museum too and the boys always have a great time looking at the old toys on display. With the walled garden, winter garden and woodland walk to enjoy what's not to love? Also has a great play park.

Annual family pass for 2 Adults +3 kids is £44 Find out more Here

Wynyard Hall - Another great value annual pass in the North East, entry includes the Rose Garden, Edible garden, Wild garden and the Woodland Walk. Entry to special events are not covered by the annual pass. So much to enjoy here. A family 2+3 annual pass is £27. Find out more Here

Raby Castle - Raby Castle is absolutely stunning and the annual pass is great value for what you get. Enjoy the walled gardens, Castle, and Deer park. You can also enjoy the fantastic Plotters Play area with the upgraded ticket. An annual Family 2+2 Pass is £195 Find out more Here

Hopetown - Once known as Head of Steam Darlington used to be a chargeable attraction this is now free entry Ideal for the steam train fans, the boys love visiting Head of Steam. There's lots of interactive displays, VR ride and a huge play area. You can purchase a ticket to get 10 sessions on the play area for £25

The Alnwick Garden - This is one of my favourites, its always a great day out and at just £27 per adult plus up to 4 kids its a bargain.

WWT Wetland Centres - We love visiting the WWT in Washington, our boys are bird crazy so it is the perfect spot to go bird spotting. It is such great value too. 2+2 £117 or by monthly direct debit £9.75

Plus it is a Blue Peter attraction. More info HERE

Jarrow hall - I personally think it is great value and super educational.

Tickets for a family of 4 is £30 More info HERE

Newcastle Castle - We invested in a family pass this year and the view alone is worth every penny. A family pass for 2+3 is just £35.25, but we have a fantastic discount taking the cost down to just £20 !!!! HERE

Woodhorn Museum - is a popular option for many families across the North East and a family ticket for 2+2 is just £22 (kids u18 go free) HERE

Bamburgh Castle is one of our favourite go to, and at Christmas its just spectacular! A family pass for 2+3 is just £75 HERE

Ushaw Historic House - They always have something going on and there are always kid friendly trails so this is a fantastic option. The gardens are a lovely place to explore too. HERE

Hall Hill Farm - A family favourite and they have coos!! A family pass for 2+2 is £215 but if you visit often its worth it HERE

Flamingo Land - A family favourite across the North. A full price season pass is £199 pp but I have discount which gets you a season pass for £149 per person! If you visit throughout the year this is an absolute bargain. HERE

Tynemouth Aquarium - everyone always moans about the cost for just one day but I think a family pass for 2+2 at £169 is a bargain HERE

Adventure Valley - Lots of people rave about the attraction, a family pass 2+2 is £270 HERE

Jorvik - They just have one ticket which is an annual ticket and for 2+2 its £49 which is a fantastic deal. HERE

Fairfax House - We only just realised this place was there (its only been there a few hundred years!) and it is somewhere I love visiting! Christmas always sees the mice up to something. A family pass is just £19 (kids u16 go free) HERE

The Deep Hull - I love visiting and we try to get there a few times a year so a family ticket at £80 for 2+2 is brilliant you can spend hours here! HERE

Yorkshire Air Museum - We love visiting The museum and its so worth every penny! At just £70 for 2+2 I would say this is a brilliant price for the amount that is there. HERE

Black Country Living Museum - I know this is a bit further away (Birmingham) but it has made it into my guide because if you can get there its so worth it. a family pass 2+2 is just £85 and for the amount of stuff there its a bargain. HERE

Sewerby Hall, Gardens & Zoo

I know this one is a bit further but it is worth it. We had a fantastic day there last year and planning on going back. Family of 4 £120 Find out more HERE

Life Science Centre - Now I know this one may seem expensive but honestly it is so worth it. There's so much to do and it is very hands on educational too. Plus you only have to visit a few times to make your money back and if you visit every other month it is absolutely worth it. Family of 4 £106

Another option could be Merlin passes. We bought Merlin passes for 2022 and we didn't use them as much as I though we would have. However we did get our moneys worth by visiting all of the merlin attractions in Blackpool, Alton Towers and we visited some Sealife centres. There are different passes available and currently the black Friday sale is still on making it a bargain! They do have monthly options from 16.99 pp.

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If you are looking to have more days out but on a budget have you thought about an English Heritage or National Trust membership? We have been members of both for many many years and it saves you so much money.

There's also Historic Houses passes as there's quite a few places on the list. but I personally think its expensive and there are no cheaper options for a family or child pass For 2 adults plus 2 kids its £248

Our Favourite National Trust sites include:

National Trust Annual Passes are bargains, we use ours the most out of all our passes check out some of our favourite places to visit. A family pass is £168.60 or £14.05 per month

Cragside - House and lots of garden to explore including a fab play park, labyrinth, beautiful lakes and various activities. You can easily spend a full day or several exploring here.

Gibside - Looking for somewhere to get out and go for a walk? Then Gibside is your place. Walled Garden, various trails, playpark and a great bird hide.

Penshaw Monument - In all honesty not much to do here except take in the views. However you could combine it with a visit to Herrington Country Park which has various lakes, woodland walk and a big play area or you could go and explore the Cox Green area.

Souter Lighthouse - The boys love the lighthouse and climbing right to the top. A mini museum with outside space to explore. Sits in a nature reserve. Also has some dramatic views across the sea from the top of the cliff edge.

Our favourite English Heritage sites include:

We absolutely love English Heritage and have visited so many places, again its a bargain!

2 Adults + up to 12 kids - £144 or £12 per month

I also have a 15 % discount code! Just use the code EHAFF25 Get your pass HERE

Belsay Hall and Gardens (also a castle) - A beautiful stately home with large gardens and a woodland walk down to the castle.

Warkworth Castle - The boys love coming to Warkworth and exploring, lots to see and do and you can combine your ticket with a boat ride.

Lindisfarne priory - Situated on the stunning Holy Island, Lindisfarne is steeped in history.

Tynemouth Priory and castle - We really love visiting Tynemouth, it is bigger than it looks and there are so many things to see. Don't miss out on the view across the beach.

Prudhoe Castle - My favourite, for me it is what a proper castle should look like. I think it is beautiful! The grounds and little walk you can go on is always a must for us.

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