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A trip to NewcastleGateshead is guaranteed to banish boredom for good with a great range of family-friendly activities and events taking place all year round.
Choose from hands-on exhibits and events at the best attractions from live science experiments at Life Science Centre to events with published authors and illustrators at Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books. Newcastle and Gateshead have plenty of excellent free museums, like Discovery Museum, Great North Museum: Hancock and art galleries, such as Shipley Art Gallery, which have creative events throughout the year.
Families looking for things to do with the kids in Newcastle and Gateshead will be impressed with the variety of seasonal events and activities during the school holidays too. Don't miss family festivals, workshops and even a chance to learn more about wildlife at venues like WWT Washington Wetland Centre and Tynemouth Aquarium.
October 1st 2025 to October 25th 2025
Further Afield
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is...
Family
October 1st 2025 to October 31st 2025
Family
1 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Join Life Science Centre for a week of thrills and surprises and a fabulous feast...
October 8th 2025 to November 2nd 2025
Family
8 Oct 2025 to 2 Nov 2025
Further Afield
The magical play village, Lilidorei, nestled within The Alnwick Garden, is gearing up for a...
October 12th 2025 to November 9th 2025
Family
12 Oct 2025 to 9 Nov 2025
Explore the science centre with fewer visitors and less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in...
October 31st 2025 to October 31st 2025
Exhibition
31 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Perfect for families looking for Halloween fun, Life Science Centre will be open after dark...
November 3rd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
3 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas as Fenwick transforms their rooftop into a snowy wonderland -...
November 8th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
8 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Get your skates on! Life’s ice rink is back from Saturday 8 November for ...
November 11th 2025 to November 15th 2025
Family
11 Nov 2025 to 15 Nov 2025
Direct from London, step through the wardrobe this winter into the magical kingdom of Narnia...
November 19th 2025 to November 23rd 2025
Family
19 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Disney On Ice returns to Newcastle in 2025 with Find Your Hero – a magical...
November 22nd 2025 to December 21st 2025
Family
22 Nov 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
It was only introduced 2 years ago but already it’s a Christmas favourite! The sell...
November 29th 2025 to December 22nd 2025
Family
29 Nov 2025 to 22 Dec 2025
The most magical ride of the year! Make this Christmas truly magical aboard our Elf...
December 7th 2025 to January 7th 2026
Enter a whole new world...
March 25th 2026 to March 29th 2026
Back by popular demand –...
June 19th 2026 to June 20th 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are...
July 20th to July 21st
September 17th to October 25th
September 18th to October 23rd
September 19th to October 24th
September 20th to December 20th
September 23rd to February 24th
September 23rd to September 23rd
October 4th to December 6th
October 4th to October 30th
October 10th to November 14th
October 17th
October 19th to October 19th
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Further Afield
Washington Old Hall is closed and will return at Easter 2022 At the heart of...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
At the Tyneside Cinema, a trip to the pictures is given the sense of occasion...
Things To Do
Ouseburn
The Valley Climb Newcastle is a state of the art bouldering gym on the edge...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Once home to the kings of ancient Northumbria, Bamburgh Castle is one of Northumberland's most...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Situated on the striking North East coast Tynemouth Aquarium is the perfect attraction for when...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Northumberlandia is a unique piece of public art set in a 46 acre community park...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Dust off your moon boots and hold onto your helmets as Mr Mulligan prepares to...
Things To Do
Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Step into Italy, at Doppio Malto. Located in the corner of Metrocentre's food quarter in...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Please ring to check opening times before travelling as they change according to the tide...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Choose from a range of fantastic guided stadium tours at the iconic St. James’ Park...
Food & Drink
Ouseburn
Located in The Biscuit Factory - the UK's largest commercial art, craft and design gallery...
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