A Rainy Day in Hebburn: Indoor Things to Do

The North East gets its share of grey days, but a bit of rain need not stall a day out in Hebburn. Between the leisure centre, the town's cafes and pubs, and the Metro on the doorstep for bigger indoor attractions, there is plenty to do under cover. Here are the best indoor things to do in Hebburn on a rainy day.

Hebburn Central

The obvious first stop is Hebburn Central on Glen Street, which packs a lot under one roof. There are two swimming pools for a splash whatever the weather, a soft-play area to burn off younger children's energy, a gym, and the public library for a quiet hour with a book or the computers. It is comfortably the best rainy-day resource in the town, and much of it is free or low-cost.

Best for: Best for: pools, soft play and the library, all indoors.

Warm up in a cafe or pub

When the rain sets in, one of the town's cafes is a fine place to sit it out. Cafe L and the other spots in our guide to the best coffee shops and cafes in Hebburn are made for a leisurely brew and a bite, while the town's pubs offer a cosy afternoon indoors, as covered in our best pubs in Hebburn guide. A long lunch is a perfectly good rainy-day plan.

Best for: Best for: a cosy, unhurried afternoon out of the wet.

Hop on the Metro to a big indoor attraction

One of Hebburn's advantages is that the Metro puts the region's major indoor attractions within easy reach. A short ride into Newcastle and Gateshead brings you to the likes of the Life Science Centre, the Great North Museum, the Discovery Museum and the BALTIC art gallery, all ideal for a wet day. Our guide to days out by Metro from Hebburn has the details, and it means a rainy day never has to mean staying in.

Best for: Best for: a bigger indoor day out without the car.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do indoors in Hebburn when it rains? Hebburn Central on Glen Street has two swimming pools, a soft-play area, a gym and the public library all under one roof, making it the town's best rainy-day option. The cafes and pubs are also good for a cosy afternoon.

Is there soft play in Hebburn? Yes. Hebburn Central has a soft-play area for younger children, alongside its swimming pools, gym and library.

Where can I go on a wet day near Hebburn? The Metro makes the region's big indoor attractions easy to reach, including the Life Science Centre, Great North Museum, Discovery Museum and BALTIC in Newcastle and Gateshead, all a short ride from Hebburn.

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