Shopping Centres in NE (Durham)

3wisemonks

Hoping someone can help, we are doing the Polar Express at Weardale Railway at the end of the month.

We've got quite a drive and I've been trying to find a shopping centre ideally indoor with a play area so the children can let off steam, we can eat and a little shopping.

Really struggling to find anything like this so any help is gratefully received.

3WM

Savvy_Sue

Where are you coming from, and do you want the shopping centre at the end or en route?

I found this, but it really depends which direction you're coming from!

3wisemonks

Thanks for your reply :beer:.

That's a very good point re. direction! We are coming from Nottingham, not sure of route as yet.

I think that place ticks most of the boxes, I think it's not "indoor" rather undercover. Being a southern softy I'm a bit worried I'll get cold .

3WM

Mattjimf

There is The Gates in Durham itself, although it looks like there isn't a play area for children there.

If you fancy travelling a bit further up the road there is the Metro Centre on the outskirts of Gateshead.