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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 10th 2026 to March 31st 2026
Family
10 Feb 2026 to 31 Mar 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their...
February 14th 2026 to March 1st 2026
Family
14 Feb 2026 to 1 Mar 2026
Gateshead
Welcome to the Shape Festival for Young People, the celebration of culture and creativity taking...
February 20th 2026 to April 2nd 2026
Family
20 Feb 2026 to 2 Apr 2026
Big Beasts, Little Beasts is an interactive family trail that invites you to explore the...
February 20th 2026 to March 1st 2026
Family
20 Feb 2026 to 1 Mar 2026
We have two weeks of fun lined up at Life, covering the February half-term holidays...
February 20th 2026 to March 1st 2026
Family
20 Feb 2026 to 1 Mar 2026
This February half-term, special guests Wonderstruck bring their spectacular Rocket Show to Life, packed with...
February 20th 2026 to February 27th 2026
Family
20 Feb 2026 to 27 Feb 2026
Come and meet some real-life Vikings and Viking experts at the museum in our Natural...
February 20th 2026 to February 24th 2026
Comedy
20 Feb 2026 to 24 Feb 2026
Gateshead
The Metrognomes: A Very Mad Birthday PartyHerbert, Sherbet, Maggot and Rusty want to throw the...
February 24th 2026
Family
24 Feb 2026 to 24 Feb 2026
The session will be most suited to participants who are learning at an age of...
February 24th 2026
Family
24 Feb 2026 to 24 Feb 2026
Relaxed Mouse Tales is a session aimed at families who may require a quieter environment...
February 25th 2026 to March 27th 2026
Wed 25 – Fri 2...
February 25th 2026 to February 25th 2026
Come and see the newly...
February 28th 2026 to February 28th 2026
Following a sold-out 2025 edition...
March 14th 2026 to March 14th 2026
One of the most joyful...
March 25th to March 29th
March 28th to March 28th
March 28th to April 19th
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April 4th to April 4th
April 9th to April 15th
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Things To Do
Racing is for everyone. Newcastle Racecourse is a great day out for fans of live...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Metrocentre boasts a large selection of leisure and dining with restaurants located around the centre...
Where to Stay
Jesmond
If you're looking for a comfortable, value for money stay in a family run hotel...
April 3rd 2026 to April 12th 2026
Family
3 Apr 2026 to 12 Apr 2026
Join our master builders and help bring history to life with LEGO® bricks. Mini builders...
Where to Stay
Further Afield
Experience a countryside getaway at Herding Hill Farm - an award-winning, 5-star dog friendly camping...
February 20th 2026 to April 2nd 2026
Family
20 Feb 2026 to 2 Apr 2026
Big Beasts, Little Beasts is an interactive family trail that invites you to explore the...
Where to Stay
Further Afield
Langley Castle Hotel combines modern luxury with traditional comfort and is an ideal place to...
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Close to both Newcastle's Quayside and the city centre, Travelodge Newcastle Central is a convenient...
Things To Do
Ouseburn
There are two lengths of tours offered – click on the option you want to...
Where to Stay
Coast
Seafield is an award-winning caravan park in Seahouses, Northumberland and approximately a 1-drive north of...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Wallington is a large estate in Northumberland which has been cared for by National Trust...
Where to Stay
Further Afield
Fulfil your destiny with a visit to one of Britain’s most famous fortresses - Bamburgh...
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