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Tier 3 restrictions across NewcastleGateshead and the North East means that indoor attractions and entertainment venues will remain closed. However, we can now spend time outside with friends and family outside our household or bubble which means that following the rule of six, you can visit public parks and gardens, take a stroll at the coast or head into the countryside for some fresh air. An excellent way to look after yourselves and protect your mental health during these rollercoaster times, is to get some exercise (try swimming at Newcastle City Baths or kayaking in the North Sea with CBK's Adventure Co.) both of which are allowed to stay open in all tiers. Check out our update on which attractions are open in NewcastleGateshead here.
Whether you're looking to have a family-friendly weekend away, an activity-filled adventure with friends or a romantic break with that someone special, NewcastleGateshead has plenty of fantastic things to do. Explore a region packed with sport, music, art, heritage and great food at must-see visitor attractions and venues.
Science enthusiasts, book lovers and history buffs will love NewcastleGateshead’s range of excellent museums, many of which are free and open daily. Browse the variety of art on display in NewcastleGateshead’s galleries from contemporary collections to world-renowned pieces.
If you’re looking for things to do in the evening, plan a night of culture in NewcastleGateshead from a choice of theatres, entertainment venues, restaurants and bars or let your hair down with live music and dancing with the Geordies. Get competitive with crazy golf and bowling or try not to panic in an immersive escape room experience.
Visit award-winning attractions like Beamish Museum.
The North East is a beautiful region steeped in heritage. Tick off the cultural hotspots and go sightseeing to find the iconic landmarks including wor Angel of the North, Earl Grey atop his city centre Monument and Newcastle Castle for which the city got its name. Go deeper with a fascinating guided tour of NewcastleGateshead which can be done on foot, underground, by boat or even by kayak! Discover parks, countryside and Roman forts in NewcastleGateshead as well as National Trust properties telling their story of the North East.
Sports fans will find things to do and places to visit in NewcastleGateshead to satisfy their passion for both watching live sport and taking part in leisure activities, with St James’ Park to admire and a chance to climb, kayak and paddleboard for any visiting thrill-seekers.
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Post date: 27th November 2020
While we wait to welcome you back to our beautiful region in person, we’ve pulled together a list of truly North East experiences that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home in the run up to Christmas.
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If you’re looking for Christmas family and adult only events in Newcastle, Gateshead and the North East then you're in luck, there are a whole range of side-splitting, festive pantos and performances tailored for children, families and adults. There are classic pantomimes, new performances, theatre for the kids and shows for the big kids at popular venues across the North East which run throughout the festive season.
We have pulled together six Christmas experiences and events that you can currently book tickets for in NewcastleGateshead including two fabulous light trails, a Christmas film must-see and (hopefully) some hot tickets to enjoy a bite to eat with Santa himself. Tickets are booking up so fast this year so be quick!
Christmas in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne would not be the same without a visit to Fenwick’s Christmas Window which is a much-loved part of a long-standing Geordie Christmas tradition. But what will be the theme of this year's Fenwick Christmas Window?
We've pulled together a list of our top ways to escape the everyday in the North East - from discovering new places to visit and things to do outdoors in NewcastleGateshead to a renewed freedom to explore... not to mention a couple of ways to treat yourself; you deserve it!
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