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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.
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 8th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
8 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Further Afield
Created by acclaimed theatrical designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber and her award-winning event design team, enter...
December 5th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
5 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Enjoy the festive show with the lovable Buttons, the handsome Prince Charming, the wicked Ugly...
December 7th 2025 to January 7th 2026
Family
7 Dec 2025 to 7 Jan 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Enter a whole new world of pantomime with a brand-new version of Aladdin celebrating Danny...
December 22nd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
22 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Metrocentre’s Elf Academy and Christmas Grotto experience is returning for 2025, with tickets just released...
December 22nd 2025 to December 23rd 2025
Family
22 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2025
Meet Santa and his black and white elves for some cosy Geordie festive fun.Ho Ho...
December 22nd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
22 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Further Afield
Step into a festive journey through time and experience the wonder of Christmas from the...
December 22nd 2025 to December 23rd 2025
Family
22 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2025
A magical way to start the festive season.Father Christmas is taking time out of his...
December 22nd 2025 to December 31st 2025
Step into a Prehistoric Winter...
December 22nd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Experience the magic of Christmas...
December 24th 2025 to January 25th 2026
Herd your family together for...
December 30th 2025 to December 30th 2025
For all 7 to 1...
January 6th to March 31st
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Things To Do
Gateshead
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on NewcastleGateshead Quayside aptly describes itself as 'A music...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Step into Eldon Square, Newcastle’s ultimate city centre destination for style, flavour and inspiration. With...
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Newcastle City Centre
There are many theatres to choose from in Newcastle and Gateshead where visitors can enjoy...
April 4th 2026 to April 4th 2026
Family
4 Apr 2026 to 4 Apr 2026
The Wiggles present their most magical live show experience to date with The Wiggles Tree...
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Further Afield
The Auckland Project in Bishop Auckland offers a unique cultural experience, featuring a collection of...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Life is an amazing science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one...
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Tynemouth
Tynemouth Longsands is one of the many beautiful North East beaches. It attracts people from...
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Further Afield
The Alnwick Garden is a Garden for everyone. The vision of The Duchess of Northumberland...
Things To Do
Gateshead
St Mary's Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary's Church which dates from...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Rosa Twelve in Low Fell offers a diverse range of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, served in a...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Wallington is a large estate in Northumberland which has been cared for by National Trust...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside at Discovery Museum, from the area's renowned...
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