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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 to November 28th 2026
Family
7 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Wylam Brewery are back with their 2026 Food Battles - a series of exciting events...
July 18th 2026 to August 31st 2026
Family
18 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
Further Afield
Immerse yourselves in stories from the past during the Summer of Fun event at Beamish...
July 21st 2026 to September 4th 2026
Family
21 Jul 2026 to 4 Sept 2026
Gateshead
Get ready for a summer of fun packed with free family-friendly events in Gateshead’s town...
August 1st 2026 to September 27th 2026
Family
1 Aug 2026 to 27 Sept 2026
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North this Easter! Become a Dino...
August 1st 2026 to August 31st 2026
Family
1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
Train to become a court jester with our costumed characters! Running every day of the...
August 2nd 2026 to August 2nd 2026
Family
2 Aug 2026 to 2 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Head to Gateshead town centre and Gateshead railway quarter to celebrate all things good grub.You...
August 4th 2026 to August 8th 2026
Family
4 Aug 2026 to 8 Aug 2026
The smash-hit West End production of ANNIE, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to Newcastle...
August 5th 2026 to August 19th 2026
Family
5 Aug 2026 to 19 Aug 2026
The session will be most suited to participants who are learning at an age of...
August 5th 2026 to August 19th 2026
Family
5 Aug 2026 to 19 Aug 2026
Relaxed Mouse Tales is a session aimed at families who may require a quieter environment...
August 12th 2026 to August 12th 2026
Experience the classic Punch and...
August 15th 2026 to August 16th 2026
On Saturday 15th and Sunday...
August 19th 2026 to August 19th 2026
Pop down to Trinity Square...
August 22nd 2026 to August 22nd 2026
NE1's Quayside Carnival is back...
August 27th to August 27th
August 28th to August 28th
September 12th to September 12th
October 24th to November 1st
November 11th to November 15th
November 21st to November 22nd
November 24th to January 17th
March 6th to March 6th
September 23rd to September 23rd
July 18th to September 12th
August 1st to October 24th
August 1st to September 27th
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Cheer on your team at St. James' Park, catch a gig at O2 Academy Newcastle...
July 21st 2026 to September 4th 2026
Family
21 Jul 2026 to 4 Sept 2026
Gateshead
Get ready for a summer of fun packed with free family-friendly events in Gateshead’s town...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Las Iguanas throws open the doors to some Latin chic on Grey Street. Find a...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens is a magnificent English Heritage venue just outside Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. An...
Things To Do
Ouseburn
There are two lengths of tours offered – click on the option you want to...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
At the Laing Art Galley there's always something to keep everyone entertained and informed, from...
Things To Do
Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
Things To Do
Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors looking for a day out...
Where to Stay
Further Afield
Experience a countryside getaway at Herding Hill Farm - an award-winning, 5-star dog friendly camping...
December 11th 2026 to January 3rd 2027
Entertainment
11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Further Afield
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee for a brand-new adventure - packed full of action...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Tynemouth Longsands is one of the many beautiful North East beaches. It attracts people from...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle City Library is a six-storey building housing a 185 seat performance space, a viewing...
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