For families, Ferndene Park is just 10 minutes’ walk from the development; it has a children’s playground, grassed areas for games and a tennis court. Newburn Activity Centre, 10 minutes’ drive away, offers trampolining, a climbing wall and soft play for youngsters, in addition to its sports facilities. These include a gym, exercise studios a sports hall with badminton and basketball courts, and football pitches.
Also in Newburn, Tyne Riverside Country Park is ideal for cycling, walking and running, with trails extending alongside the river, providing picturesque views of it and the surrounding countryside.
Other sports venues in the area include Blaydon Leisure Centre (three miles away), Tyneside Golf Club (around one mile away) and Ryton Golf Club (three miles away).
Community cinema Fuse in Prudhoe screens movies several times a month and is 10 minutes’ away by car. There are also multiplex cinemas within the Metrocentre and in Newcastle city centre, presenting the latest blockbusters and family films. The independent Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle presents a varied programme of classic, art and world films in addition to new releases.