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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
July 19th 2025 to September 13th 2025
Family
19 Jul 2025 to 13 Sept 2025
Further Afield
Kynren is a spectacular outdoor theatre experience that takes place annually - this year between...
September 12th 2025
Family
12 Sept 2025 to 12 Sept 2025
Explore the science centre in a baby-and-toddler-friendly environment. With plenty of soft play areas for...
September 14th 2025 to November 9th 2025
Family
14 Sept 2025 to 9 Nov 2025
Explore the science centre with fewer visitors and less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in...
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 19th 2025 to November 23rd 2025
Family
19 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
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
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...
March 25th 2026 to March 29th 2026
Family
25 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026
Back by popular demand – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southampton in...
July 20th to July 21st
September 6th to December 6th
September 6th to October 25th
September 6th to December 20th
September 7th to September 7th
September 7th
September 8th to October 24th
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September 9th to February 24th
September 11th to October 23rd
September 16th
September 27th to September 27th
Food & Drink
Ouseburn
Located in The Biscuit Factory - the UK's largest commercial art, craft and design gallery...
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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
Home of over 150 species of animals including lemurs, meerkats, wallabies, alpacas, armadillos, reptiles and...
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Further Afield
Beamish Museum is an award-winning attraction near Gateshead that brings to life North East heritage...
Things To Do
Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors looking for a day out...
Shopping
Ouseburn
Seven Stories Bookshop is an independent children's bookshop in the heart of Ouseburn, Newcastle. Part...
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Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle Castle is a must-visit attraction in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne which not only explores the rich history...
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Further Afield
Northumberlandia is a unique piece of public art set in a 46 acre community park...
November 12th 2024 to November 12th 2024
Seasonal
12 Nov 2024 to 12 Nov 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Kick off the festive season in the heart of Newcastle at the city’s annual Christmas...
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Further Afield
The Castle with its magnificent cross-shaped keep crowns a hilltop above the River Coquet. Once...
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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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Further Afield
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens is a magnificent English Heritage venue just outside Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. An...
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