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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.
July 19th 2025 to September 13th 2025
Family
19 Jul 2025 to 13 Sept 2025
Further Afield
Kynren is a spectacular outdoor theatre experience that takes place annually - this year between...
July 21st 2025 to August 31st 2025
Family
21 Jul 2025 to 31 Aug 2025
Newcastle City Centre
NE1 Screen On the Green brings a summer of outdoor cinema and free live sport...
August 12th 2025 to August 31st 2025
Family
12 Aug 2025 to 31 Aug 2025
Feel the science, make the memories this summer at Life! Families can enjoy amazing live...
August 28th 2025 to August 28th 2025
Family
28 Aug 2025 to 28 Aug 2025
Gateshead
Get ready to boogie this summer! Bring the family and join Baltic’s Big Summer Disco...
September 12th 2025
Family
12 Sept 2025 to 12 Sept 2025
Explore the science centre in a baby-and-toddler-friendly environment. With plenty of soft play areas for...
September 14th 2025 to November 9th 2025
Family
14 Sept 2025 to 9 Nov 2025
Explore the science centre with fewer visitors and less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in...
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
Family
19 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Disney On Ice returns to Newcastle in 2025 with Find Your Hero – a magical...
November 22nd 2025 to December 21st 2025
Family
22 Nov 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
It was only introduced 2 years ago but already it’s a Christmas favourite! The sell...
March 25th 2026 to March 29th 2026
Back by popular demand –...
July 20th to July 21st
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Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Wylam Brewery at Exhibition Park's Palace of Arts is open inside and outside for all...
Food & Drink
Further Afield
The Alnwick Garden Treehouse restaurant is an enormous and beautifully crafted structure. Built from sustainably...
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Newcastle City Centre
YuMe World is a stunning concept in electronic entertainment, newly opened in The Gate Leisure...
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Newcastle City Centre
There are many theatres to choose from in Newcastle and Gateshead where visitors can enjoy...
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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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Further Afield
Whatever the season, come rain or shine, the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the...
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Coast
Battle it out at Smugglers Cove, a pirate themed mini adventure golf course. This 12-hole...
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Newcastle City Centre
Take on The Escape Key's outdoor challenges and test your team work skills by playing...
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Further Afield
Seaton Delaval Hall is a great house located after by National Trust not far from...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Lane7 is located in the heart of Newcastle and has a brilliant wide range of...
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Further Afield
Laserforce offers you the ultimate laser tag game. Using state-of-the-art laser tag packs, score points...
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Hadrian's Wall
Built around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once played an essential role in the mighty frontier...
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