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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 12th 2025
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12 Jul 2025 to 12 Jul 2025
Our Summer Sizzler returns for its third spectacular year! Enjoy an Art Car Boot Fair...
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...
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Quayside
Newcastle’s lively Quayside, with its fashionable bars and busy restaurants, is certainly the place to...
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Quayside
With stunning views over the River Tyne, this Grade 2 listed building is in an...
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Newcastle City Centre
Week2Week Apartments are taking bookings. Week2Week Apartments is a family run business based in the...
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Newcastle City Centre
Everyman Cinema is located on Newcastle's historic Grey Street in the heart of the bustling...
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Further Afield
The Quadfather is a thrilling and exciting experience, just minutes from the centre of Newcastle...
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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
Wallington is a large estate in Northumberland which has been cared for by National Trust...
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Gateshead
Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of arts and design on show in the...
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Gateshead
Thornley Woodlands Centre is within the ancient woodlands of the Derwent Valley that are home...
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Newcastle City Centre
The Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle is a chic, modern boutique-style hotel in Newcastle city centre...
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Coast
Over the years the mighty North Sea has fashioned the coastline into dramatic cliffs and...
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Gateshead
Escape to Gibside National Trust in rural Gatehead, a tranquil 18th century landscaped garden created...
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