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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
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10 Jun 2025 to 15 Jun 2025
Starring X-Factor winner and Theatre Royal favourite Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, Christina Bianco...
June 28th 2025 to June 28th 2025
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28 Jun 2025 to 28 Jun 2025
Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay...
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
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19 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Disney On Ice returns to Newcastle in 2025 with Find Your Hero – a magical...
March 25th 2026 to March 29th 2026
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25 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026
Back by popular demand – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southampton in...
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Coast
Over the years the mighty North Sea has fashioned the coastline into dramatic cliffs and...
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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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Gateshead
Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of...
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Hadrian's Wall
Visit the Vindolanda Trust website for more information about the new measures and how to...
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Further Afield
Auckland Palace (formerly known as Auckland Castle) is one of the best-preserved bishop’s palaces...
Food & Drink
Further Afield
Nestled in 100 acres of the beautiful Beamish Valley countryside, South Causey Inn offers the...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
At the Tyneside Cinema, a trip to the pictures is given the sense of occasion...
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Newcastle City Centre
Northern Stage reaches beyond the ordinary. Northern Stage in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is a registered charity. It...
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Newcastle City Centre
Life is an amazing science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one...
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Coast
North of Newcastle in coastal village Alnmouth, Northumberland, visitors will find luxurious, self-catering apartments in...
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Further Afield
For a taste of Northumberland's history and mining heritage try a visit to Woodhorn -...
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Gateshead
GO Gateshead’s Clip ‘n Climb is based at Gateshead Leisure Centre and features a huge...
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