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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.
16 Oct 2021 to 31 Dec 2021
Family
16 Oct 2021 to 31 Dec 2021
Newcastle City Centre
Marvel at Planet Earth this winter at Life Science Centre in Newcastle when art meets...
29 Oct 2021 to 27 Mar 2022
Exhibition
29 Oct 2021 to 27 Mar 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Discovery Museum invite you to explore Making Waves: A Festival of Sound running until 2...
13 Nov 2021 to 9 Jan 2022
Family
13 Nov 2021 to 9 Jan 2022
Newcastle
Ice Skating at Life returns for another festive year! Get your skates on outdoors from...
13 Nov 2021 to 4 Feb 2022
Family
13 Nov 2021 to 4 Feb 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Life Science Centre invite you to join them for a season of wintry activities and...
13 Nov 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
Family
13 Nov 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
Further Afield
What would Christmas be without a traditional visit to Santa’s Grotto to tell him what...
15 Nov 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
Family
15 Nov 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
Newcastle City Centre
Add a little magic to the festive season with a visit to see Father Christmas...
20 Nov 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
Family
20 Nov 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
Countryside
Families, get ready to immerse yourselves in the ultimate Christmas experience with the 2021 return...
27 Nov 2021 to 9 Jan 2022
Family
27 Nov 2021 to 9 Jan 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Skating Season is back at the Centre For Life till 9th January 2022.Situated in Times...
27 Nov 2021 to 4 Feb 2022
Exhibition
27 Nov 2021 to 4 Feb 2022
Newcastle
Experience the Winter Lights at Life Science Centre till 4th February 2022. Light up your...
27 Nov 2021 to 2 Jan 2022
Blow away the cobwebs and walk...
27 Nov 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
Nothing says festive fun like a...
27 Nov 2021 to 31 Dec 2021
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is the magical...
30 Nov 2021 to 4 Dec 2021
Families are invited to step into...
27 Nov 2021 to 21 Dec 2021
27 Nov 2021 to 18 Dec 2021
1 Dec 2021 to 20 Dec 2021
1 Dec 2021 to 21 Dec 2021
2 Dec 2021 to 17 Dec 2021
5 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2021
18 Dec 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
22 Dec 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
28 Dec 2021 to 29 Dec 2021
22 Feb 2022 to 26 Feb 2022
10 May 2021 to 6 Dec 2021
28 Nov 2021 to 28 Nov 2021
Things To Do
Gateshead
Thornley Woodlands Centre is within the ancient woodlands of the Derwent Valley that are home...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Red Mezze on Leazes Park Road has been a fixture of the Newcastle dining scene...
Things To Do
Newcastle
The new botanical-themed Urban Green Café will feature a larger outdoor seating area so you...
4 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2021
Seasonal
4 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2021
Further Afield
WWT Washington Wetland Centre's popular Elf Academy is once again opening its doors to children...
Things To Do
Further Afield
The following car parks at Kielder are now open from 8am to 10pm: HawkhopeKielder Dam...
Food & Drink
Newcastle
Enjoy an all-day dining experience at Hawthorns Brasserie at Crowne Plaza hotel in Newcastle. The...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Take a break from shopping in Newcastle city centre and discover all-day tapas restaurant Fuego...
Where to Stay
Newcastle
Experience the very best of Serviced Accommodation in the North East of England Properties Unique...
5 Apr 2022 to 6 Apr 2022
Live Music
5 Apr 2022 to 6 Apr 2022
Newcastle
Having announced details of a new UK arena tour for Spring 2022, Sam Fender...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Situated over two floors, Bealim House is Newcastle’s first authentic Gin distillery, bar and eatery...
Where to Stay
Coast
North of Newcastle in coastal village Alnmouth, Northumberland, visitors will find luxurious, self-catering apartments in...
Things To Do
Newcastle
Newcastle's very own video gaming lounge located at The Gate. The CTRL Pad is packed...
Food & Drink
Newcastle
Serving the finest Himalayan salt dry-aged steaks, Wagyu and other great local meat, fish &...
13 Nov 2021 to 7 May 2022
Exhibition
13 Nov 2021 to 7 May 2022
Coast
This November a major exhibition of the art works of the late John Peace, a...
Things To Do
Discover more on your visit to NewcastleGateshead with a fascinating tour from one of the...
Where to Stay
Further Afield
Beamish Hall is a twelfth century country house hotel in the Beamish Valley, mid-way between...
Where to Stay
Jesmond
Situated in the lively suburb of Jesmond, the Carlton Hotel is proud to offer a...
1 Dec 2021 to 20 Dec 2021
Family
1 Dec 2021 to 20 Dec 2021
Newcastle
Don't forget the wonderful Mrs Claus this Christmas! Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's...
Food & Drink
Newcastle
Dust off your moon boots and hold onto your helmets as Mr Mulligan prepares to...
Shopping
Gateshead
Sage Gateshead is open to everyone and their independent shop is a great place to...
Where to Stay
Newcastle
Located in the city centre, Jurys Inn is one of the most convenient hotels in...
Food & Drink
Tynemouth
Burn It Up. Everything you’ve missed in the past year in one place! 4 UNIQUE...
30 Aug 2022 to 10 Sep 2022
Theatre
30 Aug 2022 to 10 Sep 2022
Newcastle City Centre
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They...
Food & Drink
Newcastle
Newcastle's only, dedicated dog cafe, Dog and Scone, is heaven for dog lovers, where visitors...
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