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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.
June 10th 2025 to June 15th 2025
Family
10 Jun 2025 to 15 Jun 2025
Starring X-Factor winner and Theatre Royal favourite Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, Christina Bianco...
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...
March 25th 2026
Family
25 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
Back by popular demand – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southampton in...
July 20th to July 21st
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Things To Do
Tynemouth
Lost World Adventure Golf at Tynemouth Park is the perfect place for a trip out...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Rosa Twelve in Low Fell offers a diverse range of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, served in a...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Situated on the South Shields coastline, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park is a great experience for...
July 20th 2024 to September 1st 2024
Family
20 Jul 2024 to 1 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
NE1 Screen On The Green 2025 dates have yet to be confirmed - check back...
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Newcastle City Centre
Leazes Park is Newcastle city centre's oldest park with a tranquil lake and a great...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Windows on the Tyne restaurant at Hilton NewcastleGateshead offers a unique range of dining experiences...
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Gateshead
St Mary's Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary's Church which dates from...
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Heaton
The premier amateur theatre company in the North of England is one of the largest...
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Roomzzz Newcastle is located in a Grade 2 listed Friar House building with 14 individually...
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Ouseburn
The Valley Climb Newcastle is a state of the art bouldering gym on the edge...
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Further Afield
Wallington is a large estate in Northumberland which has been cared for by National Trust...
Foodie
Gateshead
Slim Chickens, located in the Upper Qube dining area of Metrocentre is famous for its...
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