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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...
May 20th 2026 to September 27th 2026
Family
20 May 2026 to 27 Sept 2026
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North this Easter! Become a Dino...
May 23rd 2026 to May 31st 2026
Family
23 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Further Afield
Join Beamish Museum in celebrating historic vehicles at the Festival of Transport, a fun event...
May 25th 2026 to May 25th 2026
Family
25 May 2026 to 25 May 2026
Catch the K-POP ICONS on their world tourGet ready for a high energy live concert...
May 26th 2026
Family
26 May 2026 to 26 May 2026
Relaxed Mouse Tales is a session aimed at families who may require a quieter environment...
May 26th 2026 to May 26th 2026
Family
26 May 2026 to 26 May 2026
The session will be most suited to participants who are learning at an age of...
May 27th 2026 to May 31st 2026
Family
27 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Gateshead
This May half-term, bring the whole family along to Make Your Mark - a playful...
May 27th 2026 to May 27th 2026
Family
27 May 2026 to 27 May 2026
Over the course of 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday), young people are welcome to explore the galleries...
May 27th 2026 to May 27th 2026
Family
27 May 2026 to 27 May 2026
An informal drawing session for families looking at some of the museum handling collections.
May 27th 2026 to May 31st 2026
Metrocentre’s fab four – the...
May 29th 2026 to May 29th 2026
The Moss Troopers return to...
May 29th 2026
Nigel McIntyre and Gareth Watson...
June 2nd 2026 to June 30th 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s...
June 19th to June 20th
July 11th to August 12th
July 18th to August 31st
July 25th to July 26th
August 9th
August 29th
November 21st to November 22nd
November 24th to January 17th
July 20th to July 21st
September 23rd to September 23rd
March 14th to July 5th
May 20th to October 24th
Things To Do
Coast
Battle it out at Smugglers Cove, a pirate themed mini adventure golf course. This 12-hole...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle's very own video gaming lounge located at The Gate. The CTRL Pad is packed...
June 2nd 2026 to June 30th 2026
Family
2 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their...
Things To Do
Coast
Over the years the mighty North Sea has fashioned the coastline into dramatic cliffs and...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Wylam Brewery at Exhibition Park's Palace of Arts is open inside and outside for all...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Escape to Gibside National Trust in rural Gatehead, a tranquil 18th century landscaped garden created...
Where to Stay
Further Afield
Fulfil your destiny with a visit to one of Britain’s most famous fortresses - Bamburgh...
Things To Do
Further Afield
One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in...
Where to Stay
Jesmond
If you're looking for a comfortable, value for money stay in a family run hotel...
July 11th 2026
Entertainment
11 Jul 2026 to 11 Jul 2026
Gateshead
Cosy. Colourful. Big‑screen magic.Find a spot in our cinema-meets-hangout hideaway. Beanbags you can sink into...
Things To Do
Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors looking for a day out...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Great North Museum: Hancock is an award-winning family attraction in the heart of Newcastle upon...
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