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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 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...
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...
March 25th 2026 to March 29th 2026
Family
25 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026
Back by popular demand – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southampton in...
July 20th to July 21st
July 23rd to October 25th
July 23rd
July 24th to August 31st
July 24th to August 7th
July 26th
July 26th to July 29th
July 29th to August 26th
July 29th
July 31st to August 5th
July 31st
August 2nd to December 6th
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Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth is a coastal area on the North banks of the River...
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Gateshead
Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of arts and design on show in the...
Where to Stay
Quayside
With stunning views over the River Tyne, this Grade 2 listed building is in an...
Things To Do
Racing is for everyone. Newcastle Racecourse is a great day out for fans of live...
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Newcastle City Centre
You are never far from the tranquility of a leafy park in Newcastle city centre...
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Newcastle City Centre
Northern Stage reaches beyond the ordinary. Northern Stage in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is a registered charity. It...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Please ring to check opening times before travelling as they change according to the tide...
February 5th 2020 to March 5th 2020
Heritage
5 Feb 2020 to 5 Mar 2020
Further Afield
Join us on 2nd and 3rd May for a host of May Day activities! Did...
Things To Do
North East Museums manages nine museums, galleries and archives across Tyneside and hold collections of...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle United's sports bar and lounge is located at the Gallowgate end of St James...
Things To Do
Hadrian's Wall
Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors! Tickets are available to book...
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