Exploring the Northumberland coast and the wider North East is now far more accessible thanks to a growing number of Changing Places toilets across the region.
This guide brings together the best coastal and family attractions with Changing Places toilets, perfect for planning inclusive adventures during your stay.
🌊 Whitley Bay
Changing Places: ✔ Whitley Bay Customer First Centre. Whitley Bay’s promenade is one of the most accessible in the North East. The Changing Places facility is centrally located near Spanish City, cafés, shops and the beach – ideal for relaxed coastal walks.
🐠 Tynemouth Aquarium
Changing Places: ✔ Tynemouth Aquarium. Perfect for mixed‑weather days, Tynemouth Aquarium provides an indoor accessible experience right on the seafront. The Changing Places toilet ensures comfort throughout your visit, with Longsands Beach just steps away and scenic pathways to enjoy right along the coastline.
🌳 Rising Sun Country Park
Changing Places: ✔ Rising Sun Visitor Centre. A peaceful, accessible nature reserve close to the coast. Level paths, wildlife and a fully equipped Changing Places toilet make it a great option for quieter days out.
⛏ Woodhorn Museum (Ashington)
Changing Places: ✔ Woodhorn is fantastic accessible heritage attraction exploring Northumberland’s mining history. Wide paths and a full CP facility.
🌊 Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Changing Places: ✔ Newbiggin Maritime Centre is a lovely coastal stop with exhibitions, a café and level access along the promenade.
🌅 Druridge Bay Country Park
Changing Places: ✔ Druridge Bay is a stunning accessible coastal park with lakeside paths, bird hides, and a Changing Places facility at the visitor centre.
🌿 Alnwick Garden
Changing Places: ✔ Alnwick Garden. A favourite for accessible days out, Alnwick Garden offers wide paths, level access and a fully equipped Changing Places toilet. Ideal for families, carers and guests who prefer gentle, scenic exploring.
🏰 Bamburgh Walled Garden
Changing Places: ✔ Bamburgh Walled Garden. Bamburgh’s dramatic castle backdrop and sweeping beach make it one of Northumberland’s most iconic destinations. The Walled Garden includes a full Changing Places facility, offering a safe and comfortable base for exploring the village, castle grounds and coastline.
📚 Seven Stories: The National Centre for Children’s Books (Newcastle)
Changing Places: ✔ Seven Stories is wonderful accessible venue for families, with storytelling spaces, exhibitions and creative activities right in the heart of Ouseburn next to Newcastle Quayside.
🧪 Life Science Centre (International Centre for Life, Newcastle)
Changing Places: ✔ The Life Science Centre is a hands‑on science exhibitions, planetarium shows and accessible layouts make this a brilliant indoor day out.
🏙 Discovery Museum (Newcastle)
Changing Places: ✔ The Discovery Museum is a spacious, fully accessible museum with interactive galleries, local history exhibits and a Changing Places toilet.
⚽ St James’ Park (Newcastle)
Changing Places: ✔ Available during match days and events. Ideal for football fans needing accessible facilities.
🏰 Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
Changing Places: ✔ Belsay Hall offers historic architecture, woodland walks, and accessible routes – now supported by a Changing Places toilet.
🕰 Beamish Museum
Changing Places: ✔ One of the North East’s most popular attractions. Beamish offers excellent accessibility support, including a Changing Places toilet, accessible transport and level routes across the open‑air museum.
🚗 Travel Times from Burradon Farm
- Rising Sun Country Park: 10 minutes
- Whitley Bay: 15 minutes
- Tynemouth Aquarium: 20 minutes
- Woodhorn Museum: 20 minutes
- Discovery Museum / Life Science Centre / Seven Stories / St James’ Park: 20-25 minutes
- Newbiggin Maritime Centre: 25 minutes
- Druridge Bay Country Park: 30 minutes
- Alnwick Garden: 35 minutes
- Belsay Hall: 35 minutes
- Beamish Museum: 40 minutes
- Bamburgh Walled Garden: 55 minutes
Stay Accessible at Burradon Farm Holiday Cottages
We’re delighted to offer two accessible properties with wetroom at Burradon Farm Cottages – Swallow Cottage and The Cartshed.
Check out the Changing Places website for up to date information on Changing Places facilities near Burradon Farm.
Photo: The Cartshed wetroom