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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 17th 2025 to April 17th 2025
Family
17 Apr 2025 to 17 Apr 2025
Gateshead
Get ready to experiment, create, and get messy at this hands-on family painting workshop at...
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 24th 2025 to April 24th 2025
Family
24 Apr 2025 to 24 Apr 2025
Gateshead
Get Creative with Sculpture at BALTIC! Sculptures are everywhere—on city streets, in parks, even on...
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...
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Further Afield
Washington Old Hall is closed and will return at Easter 2022 At the heart of...
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Racing is for everyone. Newcastle Racecourse is a great day out for fans of live...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Wylam Brewery at Exhibition Park's Palace of Arts is open inside and outside for all...
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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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Further Afield
The Alnwick Garden is a Garden for everyone. The vision of The Duchess of Northumberland...
Where to Stay
Coast
North of Newcastle in coastal village Alnmouth, Northumberland, visitors will find luxurious, self-catering apartments in...
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Further Afield
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields...
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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
Beamish Museum is an award-winning attraction near Gateshead that brings to life North East heritage...
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National Glass Centre at the University of Sunderland is a cultural attraction and venue with...
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Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
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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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