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Posts on our bed and breakfast accommodation blog about family-friendly things to see and do, places to eat and drink, events and special offers in North East England.

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New Swimming & Leisure Centre Haven Point

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The name for the new swimming pool and leisure centre at Pier Parade has been given a name – Haven Point.

New Swimming and Leisure Centre Haven Point

Olympic gold medal winner Josef Craig from nearby Jarrow launched the name and logo of the new £16 million centre today.

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Published on 20th February 2013 17:30.

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South Tyneside Magic Festival 2013

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Mill Dam > The Customs House

The final line up for the upcoming South Tyneside International Magic Festival has been announced.

South Tyneside International Magic Festival returns to South Shields on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2013.

South Tyneside International Magic Festival 2013

Day one features a children’s show and lecture with Jimmy Carlo, a workshop with voice coach Simon Raybould, close-up sessions with Dani DaOrtiz, Charlie Frye, Rob James, Sylvester the Jester and Gaston and the choice of either a séance lecture by Dale Shrimpton or a question and answer session with Debbie McGee.

Day one concludes with an International Gala Show featuring a host of stars, including Paul Daniels and renowned puppeteer Scott Land, followed by an exclusive midnight performance by comedy spirit medium Ian D Montford, who recently began hosting his own show on BBC Radio 2.

Day two offers lectures by Charlie Frye, Graham P Jolley, living cartoon Sylvester the Jester, Gaston, Brian Sefton and John Archer.

John Archer also hosts another International Gala Show featuring performers from around the world.

Day three concludes the convention with lectures by Pete Turner and Scott Land and the opportunity for attendees to take part in a master class with Scott, Sylvester the Jester or Dani DaOrtiz.

Pre-arrivals on Thursday 7th March can attend an additional master class with Pete Turner.

All four days offer the opportunity for attendees to meet with various magic dealers from across the UK.

Tickets for the convention are £65 which includes entry to both International Gala shows, the midnight show and all lectures and close-up sessions.

Masterclasses incur an additional charge.

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At the time of writing we have one room left for the South Tyneside International Magic Festival weekend.

Published on 19th February 2013 20:40.

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Cinema, Discounts & Special Offers, Family-Friendly, Places to Visit

Empire Cinema in Sunderland Discounted Tickets

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It’s Bargain Tuesday at the Empire Cinema Sunderland tomorrow – located at Sunniside Leisure, Lambton Street, Sunderland, SR1 1TP.

Empire Cinema Lambton Street Sunderland SR1 1TP

This and every Tuesday tickets are £2.95 for 2D and £4.45 for 3D.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your visit to Sunniside Leisure in Sunderland our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

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Published on 18th February 2013 22:28.

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Quasar South Shields 64% Discount

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Sea Road > Ocean Beach Pleasure Park > Quasar

Quasar at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park have a special offer available at the moment.

Quasar South Shields Special Offer

The offer is for a one-hour game of Quasar for up to four people for just £9.99.

That is a saving of 64% off the normal Quasar South Shields price of £28.

If you have never experienced Quasar before this is what it is…

“Get ready to lock and load with an adrenaline-pumping hour at Quasar South Shields with up to three of your finest fellow commandos. Fighting for your survival in the UV-lit labyrinth known as the Quasar Elite arena, you’ll don your specifically designed combat uniform and look to rack up the points as you pick off your opposition through a variety of fun-filled fighting scenarios. Will you wade into the battlefield Rambo-style, or look to pick off the enemy from long-range Sniper Scope-style? The choice is yours and remember: the future’s bright, the future’s laser combat.”

Vouchers are valid until 18th May 2013.

If you would like one you need to buy one from this link South Shields Quasar Special Offer (opens in a new window).

Quasar is located a few minutes walk from our bed and breakfast accommodation.

You can see the location of Quasar in the map below…

Quasar South Shields Map

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For more discounts and special offers on our blog visit Discounts & Special Offers.

Published on 17th February 2013 23:54.

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Ocean Beach Urban Wave Surfing Simulator Offer

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Sea Road > Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park on Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD has a special offer available at the moment for their newest ride – the Urban Wave surfing simulator.

A one-hour session for £20 at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park (50% Off).

Ocean Beach South Shields Special Offer Discount

The Urban Wave is suitable for all ability levels and the £20 deal can be split between up to four people – 60 minutes for one person, 30 minutes for two people, 20 minutes for three people or 15 minutes each for four people.

There is also 10% off food and drink at Main Street Diner.

The 2013 season opens this weekend for the half-term holiday, 16th – 24th February, open 12 noon until 5pm daily.

Besides the new Urban Wave they have over 40 rides and attractions ranging from Mini Teacups and Mini Swings (for very little ones) to the Waltzer, Go Karts and Scream for the older and more daring.

There are also the obligatory amusement arcades and their popular Quasar arena.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park is free to go in and walk around and it is dog-friendly – but not on the rides of course.

For opening times see oceanbeach.co.uk/opening (opens in a new window).

You can see some of what Ocean Beach Pleasure Park has to offer in this Youtube video…

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A bit more about their newest ride…

“The Urban Wave at Ocean Beach can simulate the sense of gliding found in surfing and boarding sports whether favouring a standing, kneeling or prone position.

An hour-long session awaits aspiring surfers of all abilities who want to feel the waves of the Pacific coast without getting wet.”

More about the rides at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and how visitors can keep energy levels ticking over…

What rides are there at the park?
Thrillseekers can head towards the air diver, waltzer and pirate ship, while tea cups, helter skelter and bungee trampolines await little ones and the less faint-hearted.

What is the Urban Wave attraction?
The Urban Wave simulates surfing, wake-boarding, body-boarding and snowboarding. The rotating platform of soft brushes enables beginners to learn the basics of stance and balance while more experienced surfers can work on tricks.

Are there places to eat around the park?
Visitors can fill up on a variety of fare including chicken fajitas, burgers and chips, as well as sweeter treats like hot doughnuts, candy floss and Slush Puppies.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park can be found on Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD – a few minutes walk from our bed and breakfast accommodation on Beach Road.

Ocean Beach South Shields Map

If you want to try the Urban Wave out now might be the time.

You can redeem this offer here One-Hour Urban Wave Surfing Simulator Session for £20 at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park (50% off) (opens in a new window).

If you are looking for family-friendly hotel accommodation near Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

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For more ideas of family-friendly things to do visit Family-Friendly.

Published on 17th February 2013 07:35.

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