Free fun for the whole family.Byline: CHRIS MCBRIARTY A FEAST of family activities will be taking place across the region this half-term. Around 250 visitors will be given free Discover Passes to take advantage of attractions on Tyneside in addition to events taking place at Gibside Hall, Washington Wetland Trust, Bede's World, Blue Reef Aquarium A reef aquarium or reef tank is an aquarium containing live corals and other animals associated with coral reefs. In recent years, advancements in our knowledge of the reef coupled with more refined reef maintenance techniques have allowed the reef tank to become much more and The Life Science Centre. From nocturnal nature walks topped with scary tales in Hunters Creek Cabin to poison making to broomstick racing, there is sure to be something for everyone. Youngsters will be able to get their hands dirty at Bede's World in Jarrow, a real Anglo-Saxon farm, on a scowling scowl v. scowled, scowl·ing, scowls v.intr. To wrinkle or contract the brow as an expression of anger or disapproval. See Synonyms at frown. v.tr. scarecrow Scarecrow goes to Wizard of Oz to get brains. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Ignorance Scarecrow can’t live up to his name. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Am. trail while visitors are being a last chance to get up close to deadly dinosaurs with Dino Jaws in Newcastle's Life Science Centre. The Discover Pass gives users the chance to gain discounted entry at more than 40 attractions across the region, including free child entry at all Discover Week participating attractions. To find out more, log on to www.visitnewcastlegateshead. co.uk/discover CAPTION(S): IN THE DEEP: Anna Etchells, marketing manager of Blue Reef Aquarium, with Otto the octopus |
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