Rockliffe
Darlington, County Durham
Rockliffe pulls off the rare trick of being a serious five-star spa and golf resort that's genuinely relaxed with children. The Wonderland-themed play area is a hit with under-tens, family swim sessions are long, and there's proper kids' food in the restaurants. Easy to reach off the A1 for a two-night reset.
For the children
- Playground
- Pool
- Outdoor play
- Golf
- Family dining
- Children's menu
- Family rooms
- Cots
- Spa
- Best for
- Families of all ages wanting resort facilities
- Ages
- All ages
- Pool
- Pool with family swim times 7–10am and 3–6pm
- Family rooms
- Family rooms; free travel cot for infants in any room type
- Outdoors
- Adventure play area, golf, estate walks along the Tees
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~26 miles · ~45 mins
Theme park · ideal day trip
Rebuilt around younger visitors, this Yorkshire park offers gentle rides, play areas and adventure golf set in open countryside near Ripon. A calmer, toddler-friendly alternative to the big-name parks. Easy picnic spots too.
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North ↗
~37 miles · ~45 mins
Castle / historic · ideal day trip
An open-air museum where trams and buses carry families between a 1900s town, a pit village, a farm and 1950s streets. Children can visit an old schoolroom, buy sweets the old way and see steam engines working.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway ↗
~43 miles · ~45 mins
Steam railway · ideal day trip
Heritage steam trains cross the moors between Pickering, Goathland and Whitby, with stops for walks and picnics. Goathland station is a Harry Potter filming location that delights older children. Book ahead in summer.
~43 miles · ~45 mins
Theme park · ideal day trip
An unusual combination of thrill rides and a sizeable zoo with giraffes, rhinos and hippos, so a day can swing between coasters and animal encounters. Close to the North York Moors and the coast.
~49 miles · ~1 hr
Children's museum · ideal day trip
Huge halls of real locomotives, including record-breakers and royal carriages, with a play area for small children and free entry. Train-obsessed little ones can happily spend hours here. Its outdoor miniature railway is a bonus.
~50 miles · ~1 hr
Castle / historic · rainy day option
A gently moving ride carries families through a recreated Viking street — sights, sounds and famously smells included — built on the actual dig site. A vivid, bite-sized history lesson in the heart of York.
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Family facilities
- Highchairs
- Kids' menu
- Play area
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.