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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.
February 7th 2026
Family
7 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026
Gateshead
Escape to other worlds through our series of storytelling events with the National Literacy Trust...
February 10th 2026 to March 31st 2026
Family
10 Feb 2026 to 31 Mar 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their...
February 14th 2026
Family
14 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026
Gateshead
Taking place across various venues in Gateshead.Welcome to the Shape Festival for Young People, our...
February 14th 2026 to March 1st 2026
Family
14 Feb 2026 to 1 Mar 2026
This February half-term, special guests Wonderstruck bring their spectacular Rocket Show to Life, packed with...
February 17th 2026 to February 24th 2026
Family
17 Feb 2026 to 24 Feb 2026
Relaxed Mouse Tales is a session aimed at families who may require a quieter environment...
February 17th 2026 to February 17th 2026
Family
17 Feb 2026 to 17 Feb 2026
Join staff from the Great North Children’s Hospital for an insight into their amazing work...
February 17th 2026 to February 19th 2026
Family
17 Feb 2026 to 19 Feb 2026
Over the course of 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday), young people are welcome to explore the galleries...
February 17th 2026 to February 24th 2026
Family
17 Feb 2026 to 24 Feb 2026
Bring your little explorers along for a magical storytime adventure perfect for under 5s and...
February 18th 2026 to February 25th 2026
Family
18 Feb 2026 to 25 Feb 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Come and see the newly renovated interactive Egypt tunnel in the Ancient Egypt gallery, and...
February 19th 2026 to February 19th 2026
Inspired by magical sea creatures...
February 19th 2026 to February 24th 2026
The Metrognomes: A Very Mad...
February 20th 2026 to February 27th 2026
Come and meet some real-life...
February 25th 2026 to March 27th 2026
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Tynemouth
Situated on the striking North East coast Tynemouth Aquarium is the perfect attraction for when...
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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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Hadrian's Wall
Visit Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum in Newcastle! To help make the most of your...
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Roomzzz Newcastle is located in a Grade 2 listed Friar House building with 14 individually...
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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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Coast
North of Newcastle in coastal village Alnmouth, Northumberland, visitors will find luxurious, self-catering apartments in...
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Newcastle Red Bulls rugby team have been at Kingston Park Stadium, their current home ground...
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Further Afield
Northumberlandia the Lady of the North is a unique piece of public art set in...
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Gateshead
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on NewcastleGateshead Quayside aptly describes itself as 'A music...
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Coast
PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay offers a wide range of entertainment, including comedy, dance, drama, musicals and...
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Ouseburn
There are two lengths of tours offered – click on the option you want to...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Metrocentre boasts a large selection of leisure and dining with restaurants located around the centre...
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