A family playing pool together at The Cue and Darts Lounge
Family Time · English School Half Terms

Things to Do With Children This Half Term

Looking for things to do near me with the kids this half term? At The Cue and Darts Lounge in Cramlington and North Shields the whole family can play pool, snooker and darts under one roof — with food, drinks and no weather worries.

Half Term Offer2 Hours of Pool for £15.00At both venues during English school half terms

Half Term Fun for Families

Everything you need for an easy, affordable family day out — no booking stress, no weather worries and something for every age.

2 Hours of Pool for £15.00

Our English half term price at both venues. Grab a table, keep the children entertained and let the whole family play together.

Family Time for Every Age

Children, teenagers, parents and grandparents can all join in — complete beginners are always welcome, and we'll happily show you how to play.

Pool, Snooker & Darts

10 pool tables at Cramlington and 8 at North Shields, plus snooker and darts when you fancy a change.

Food & Drink On Site

A licensed bar and café with snacks and soft drinks for the kids, so you can easily make an afternoon of it.

Easy To Get To

Manor Walks in Cramlington and Newcastle Quays Retail Park in North Shields — easy parking and only 5 minutes from the Tyne Tunnel.

Open Through the Holiday

Doors open from 10am most days and 9am on Saturdays, so there's no rush to fit everything into a short morning.

2 Hours of Pool for £15.00 This Half Term

Available during English school half terms at both our Cramlington and North Shields venues. Two hours of pool for £15.00 gives the family plenty of time to play a few frames, swap teams and settle the family rivalry — and it works out as a cheap half term activity compared with a day trip away.

Walk-ins are welcome, but half term is our busiest week — book your table online to guarantee it's ready when you arrive.

Things to Do Near Me With the Kids

Families travel to us from all across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear for half term days out. Whether you're after things to do with children in Cramlington, kids' activities in North Shields, or simply somewhere indoors to spend a rainy afternoon, our doors are open.

CramlingtonNorth ShieldsNewcastleTynemouthWhitley BayWallsendBlythAshingtonSouth ShieldsSunderlandRoyal QuaysManor Walks

Book Your Family Table

Pick whichever venue is closest to you and book your table online in a couple of minutes.

Cramlington venue at The Cue and Darts Lounge
Flagship Venue

Cramlington

Unit 6, South Mall, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6UL

10 pool tables · 3 snooker tables · 7 dartboards

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North Shields venue at The Cue and Darts Lounge
Royal Quays

North Shields

Units 1, 2 & 3, Newcastle Quays Retail Park, Royal Quays, North Shields, NE29 6DW

8 pool tables · 2 snooker tables · 5 dartboards

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Family Half Term Questions

What can I do with my children during half term near me?

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If you are searching for things to do with children this half term, you don't need to travel far. The Cue and Darts Lounge in Cramlington and North Shields is built for family time: play pool, snooker or darts, order food and drinks from the café and bar, and stay for as long as you like. Everything is indoors, so a wet half term day never spoils the plans.

Things to do with children in Cramlington?

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Our Cramlington venue sits in the South Mall at Manor Walks Shopping Centre, right next to the shops, cinema and restaurants — which makes it an easy stop on a family day out. Inside you'll find 10 English pool tables, 3 snooker tables and 7 dartboards, all maintained to a high standard, with no experience needed to get started.

Things to do with kids in North Shields?

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Our North Shields venue is on Newcastle Quays Retail Park at Royal Quays, a short drive from Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Wallsend and South Shields, and only 5 minutes from the Tyne Tunnel. There are 8 pool tables, 2 snooker tables and 5 dartboards, plus a bar and café — ideal for a family afternoon out.

How much is pool during half term?

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During English school half terms you can play 2 hours of pool for £15.00 at both of our venues. It is our way of giving families an affordable half term activity, whether you're playing with the kids, meeting friends or bringing the grandparents along.

Do we need to book a table?

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Walk-ins are always welcome, but half term weeks are our busiest time of year. Booking online takes a couple of minutes and means your table is ready and waiting when you arrive — you can book either venue using the buttons on this page.

Is the lounge suitable for families and young children?

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Yes. We are a family-friendly venue and children are welcome with a parent or guardian. Staff are happy to help younger players get started, and there are soft drinks and snacks available alongside the licensed bar, so everyone in the group is looked after.

Make This Half Term One to Remember

Two hours of pool for £15.00, family time together and a café on hand for the kids — our half term offer runs at both Cramlington and North Shields during English school half terms.