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May 12 2010 by Hannah Davies, The Journal

Five things to do with your family this weekend

Rubbish! at Queen’s Hall, Hexham

Get a new perspective on waste with a day of family fun. See sculptures made entirely of junk, clowns, music-making and a chance to get down and dirty making new things with ‘rubbish’. All activities are free, 01434 652477.

Family fun at Kielder Water and Forest Park

There’s plenty to do for the whole family at Kielder. Visit Kielder Castle and hop on the Osprey ferry for wonderful views around Kielder Water. Or enjoy wildlife spotting as you walk or cycle along Lakeside Way, 01434 220616.

Suitcase Circus at ARC, Stockton

A show of madcap entertainment with the most obscure performers you can imagine. An acrobatic potato sack, daredevil ski glove and an incredible dancing milkshake straw are just some of the talented objects. For the whole family to enjoy, Saturday at 11am and 2.30pm, 01642 525199.

Storm Troopers’ Revenge at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

The Storm Troopers from the 99th Imperial Garrison return to the museum on Saturday to bid farewell to the Space Age: Exploration, Design and Popular Culture exhibition. Sit in on a talk and discover the dark side of the best-loved sci-fi toys with a long-time Star Wars enthusiast at 2pm, 0191 456 8740.

Family Trails at Dalton Park

Take a family trail through Dalton Park this weekend, with specially- designed adventure trail work sheets for the under and over-fives and a wonderful playground to keep the little ones entertained, 0191 526 6500.

FIVE COASTAL WALKS

Roker Park to Whitburn

Park at Sunderland’s Roker Park, complete with model train track. Walk down to the beach and along, past the fishermen’s cottages to Whitburn. There you can buy fresh produce from Latimer’s Deli and finish it off with a ice cream at the cafe. Walk back along the cliff top.

Tynemouth Longsands

Take in the breathtaking view of the Longsands and finish up at the ruins of Tynemouth Priory. Stop for a cuppa along the way at Cafe Crusoe’s in Tynemouth.

Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle

Park at Craster and walk the mile along to the spectacular ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, run by English Heritage. On the way back stop for kippers at Robson’s smokehouse.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Take the world’s oldest water-powered cliff lift down to Saltburn beach to walk along its sandy shore. Explore the North Sea along the Victorian Pier.

Robin Hood’s Bay, Yorkshire

Park at the top of the cliff and walk through the quaint streets of Robin Hoods Bay right down to the Beach.