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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.
February 7th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Family
7 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Wylam Brewery are back with their 2026 Food Battles - a series of exciting events...
September 8th 2026 to September 27th 2026
Family
8 Sept 2026 to 27 Sept 2026
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North this Easter! Become a Dino...
September 12th 2026 to September 12th 2026
Family
12 Sept 2026 to 12 Sept 2026
Gateshead
Join our judges and cast your vote on who should win by taking a seat...
October 24th 2026 to November 1st 2026
Family
24 Oct 2026 to 1 Nov 2026
Gateshead
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of...
November 11th 2026 to November 15th 2026
Family
11 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026
Celebrate Disney magic at Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic, a fast-paced, family-friendly production...
November 21st 2026 to November 22nd 2026
Family
21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut...
November 24th 2026 to January 17th 2027
Family
24 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027
Jack and the Beanstalk is sprouting into life and will take to the Grey Street...
March 6th 2027 to March 6th 2027
Family
6 Mar 2027 to 6 Mar 2027
Experience the raw power, precision, and adrenaline of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, where the...
September 23rd to September 23rd
July 18th to September 12th
September 8th to October 24th
September 8th to September 27th
September 23rd to September 23rd
October 3rd to December 5th
October 17th to October 18th
October 30th to November 1st
November 14th to November 14th
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Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
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National Glass Centre at the University of Sunderland is a cultural attraction and venue with...
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Gateshead
Thornley Woodlands Centre is within the ancient woodlands of the Derwent Valley that are home...
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Further Afield
Situated in an Edwardian theatre, Sunderland Empire is the North East's premier venue for smash-hit...
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Newcastle City Centre
Choose from a range of fantastic guided stadium tours at the iconic St. James’ Park...
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Gateshead
Baltic, Baltic Shop & Baltic Kitchen are open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-6pm. Plan a...
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Gateshead
Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of...
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Further Afield
For a taste of Northumberland's history and mining heritage try a visit to Woodhorn -...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Wylam Brewery at Exhibition Park's Palace of Arts is open inside and outside for all...
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Newcastle City Centre
When is the Quayside Market on? Newcastle Quayside Market has been part of North East...
December 11th 2026 to January 3rd 2027
Entertainment
11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Further Afield
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee for a brand-new adventure - packed full of action...
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Newcastle City Centre
Utilita Arena Newcastle (formerly Metro Radio Arena) sits overlooking the River Tyne and with a...
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