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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.
January 10th 2026 to January 25th 2026
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10 Jan 2026 to 25 Jan 2026
Herd your family together for a baaa-rilliant Christmas trail at Belsay Hall this festive season...
January 13th 2026 to March 31st 2026
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13 Jan 2026 to 31 Mar 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their...
January 16th 2026 to January 16th 2026
Family
16 Jan 2026 to 16 Jan 2026
A relaxed session for babies who love to crawl.This is an opportunity for crawling babies...
February 7th 2026
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7 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026
Gateshead
Escape to other worlds through our series of storytelling events with the National Literacy Trust...
February 28th 2026 to February 28th 2026
Family
28 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026
Following a sold-out 2025 edition and a dramatic final race, the FIM World SuperEnduro Championship...
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...
April 4th 2026 to April 4th 2026
Family
4 Apr 2026 to 4 Apr 2026
The Wiggles present their most magical live show experience to date with The Wiggles Tree...
May 1st 2026 to May 1st 2026
Family
1 May 2026 to 1 May 2026
In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch...
May 29th 2026
Family
29 May 2026 to 29 May 2026
Nigel McIntyre and Gareth Watson presents Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens'My mission is...
June 19th 2026 to June 20th 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are...
November 24th 2026 to January 17th 2027
Climb to new heights of...
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