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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.
October 1st 2025 to October 25th 2025
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Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is...
Family
October 12th 2025 to November 9th 2025
Family
12 Oct 2025 to 9 Nov 2025
Explore the science centre with fewer visitors and less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in...
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...
November 22nd 2025 to December 21st 2025
Family
22 Nov 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
It was only introduced 2 years ago but already it’s a Christmas favourite! The sell...
November 29th 2025 to December 22nd 2025
Family
29 Nov 2025 to 22 Dec 2025
The most magical ride of the year! Make this Christmas truly magical aboard our Elf...
December 7th 2025 to January 7th 2026
Family
7 Dec 2025 to 7 Jan 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Enter a whole new world of pantomime with a brand-new version of Aladdin celebrating Danny...
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...
June 19th 2026 to June 20th 2026
Family
19 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a...
July 20th to July 21st
September 17th to October 25th
September 18th to October 23rd
September 19th to October 24th
September 20th to December 20th
September 23rd to October 23rd
September 23rd to February 24th
September 23rd to September 23rd
September 27th to September 27th
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October 4th to December 6th
October 4th to October 30th
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Gateshead
Metrocentre is Europe's largest indoor mall-style shopping centres, conveniently situated beside the A1 in Gateshead...
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Newcastle City Centre
Utilita Arena Newcastle (formerly Metro Radio Arena) sits overlooking the River Tyne and with a...
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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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Newcastle City Centre
Cheer on your team at St. James' Park, catch a gig at O2 Academy Newcastle...
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Further Afield
Karting North East is the UK's leading Karting experience and much more, with RX Buggies...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
At the Tyneside Cinema, a trip to the pictures is given the sense of occasion...
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Further Afield
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields...
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Further Afield
Once home to the kings of ancient Northumbria, Bamburgh Castle is one of Northumberland's most...
Where to Stay
Gateshead
Shop til you drop at Europe's largest shopping centre, Metrocentre, which is just a short...
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Further Afield
Washington Old Hall is closed and will return at Easter 2022 At the heart of...
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Hadrian's Wall
Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors! Tickets are available to book...
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Further Afield
Situated in an Edwardian theatre, Sunderland Empire is the North East's premier venue for smash-hit...
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