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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...
April 27th 2025
Family
27 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025
Are you ready for a LEGO-filled day out you and your family won't forget? Brick...
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 25th to October 25th
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April 26th
April 28th to July 18th
April 29th to May 3rd
May 3rd to December 6th
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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays...
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Hadrian's Wall
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Newcastle City Centre
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Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors looking for a day out...
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Jesmond
Jesmond Dene is a unique haven of peace and tranquillity for the people of Newcastle...
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Further Afield
Whatever the season, come rain or shine, the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Namco Funscape is the North East’s premier entertainment venue located within the Yellow Mall of...
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Cheer on your team at St. James' Park, catch a gig at O2 Academy Newcastle...
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Heaton
The premier amateur theatre company in the North of England is one of the largest...
March 10th 2022 to March 13th 2022
Family
10 Mar 2022 to 13 Mar 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Over four nights from Thursday 10 - Sunday 13 March 2022, witness a spectacular free...
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