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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.
April 12th 2025 to April 27th 2025
Family
12 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025
Newcastle City Centre
A Cracking Easter Adventure Awaits! Hop into a world of science, creativity, and fun this...
April 21st 2025 to April 27th 2025
Exhibition
21 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Step into the world of puppetry and creativity at the Toon Underground Parade Exhibition! Following...
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...
July 20th to July 21st
April 27th to October 25th
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May 3rd to December 6th
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Newcastle City Centre
When is the Quayside Market on? Newcastle Quayside Market has been part of North East...
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Tynemouth
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth is a coastal area on the North banks of the River...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
At the Tyneside Cinema, a trip to the pictures is given the sense of occasion...
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Further Afield
Seaton Delaval Hall is a great house located after by National Trust not far from...
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Further Afield
Beamish Museum is an award-winning attraction near Gateshead that brings to life North East heritage...
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Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Staybridge Suites Newcastle provides a relaxing, home from home, apartment-style accommodation a short stroll from...
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Hadrian's Wall
Visit Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum in Newcastle! To help make the most of your...
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Gateshead
Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of arts and design on show in the...
Foodie
Gateshead
Slim Chickens, located in the Upper Qube dining area of Metrocentre is famous for its...
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Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle City Library is a six-storey building housing a 185 seat performance space, a viewing...
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Further Afield
Home to northern Europes largest man-made lake and England's largest forest, Kielder Water & Forest...
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