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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.
November 3rd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
3 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas as Fenwick transforms their rooftop into a snowy wonderland -...
November 8th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
8 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Get your skates on! Life’s ice rink is back from Saturday 8 November for ...
November 8th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
8 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Further Afield
Created by acclaimed theatrical designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber and her award-winning event design team, enter...
November 21st 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
21 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Metrocentre’s Elf Academy and Christmas Grotto experience is returning for 2025, with tickets just released...
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 22nd 2025 to December 7th 2025
Family
22 Nov 2025 to 7 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Get ready to step into the festive spirit this winter as Gateshead Quayside’s Baltic Square...
November 22nd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
22 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Further Afield
Step into a festive journey through time and experience the wonder of Christmas from the...
November 28th 2025 to November 28th 2025
Family
28 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025
Get ready for a truly magical evening in Wooler! Beginning with a candle-lit community parade...
November 29th 2025 to December 14th 2025
Family
29 Nov 2025 to 14 Dec 2025
Bring the wonder of Christmas to life at Eldon Square’s Elf School, where children of...
November 29th 2025 to December 22nd 2025
The most magical ride of...
November 29th 2025 to December 23rd 2025
Meet Santa and his black...
December 5th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Enjoy the festive show with...
December 6th 2025 to December 7th 2025
Experience Home Alone like never...
December 7th to January 7th
December 21st to December 21st
December 22nd to December 24th
March 25th to March 29th
May 29th
June 19th to June 20th
November 24th to January 17th
July 20th to July 21st
September 20th to December 20th
September 23rd to February 24th
September 23rd to September 23rd
October 4th to December 6th
Things To Do
Further Afield
Whatever the season, come rain or shine, the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Baltic, Baltic Shop & Baltic Kitchen are open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-6pm. Plan a...
Where to Stay
Further Afield
From weekend stays with friends to longer holidays for the whole family, Cottages in Northumberland's...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of arts and design on show in the...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Starting off as a street food vendor, the ever popular Longhorns BBQ offering set up...
Where to Stay
Further Afield
Luxury Scandinavian style lodges on the lakeside of Kielder Water boast panoramic views stretching over...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Lost World Adventure Golf at Tynemouth Park is the perfect place for a trip out...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Seaton Delaval Hall is a great house located after by National Trust not far from...
Shopping
Ouseburn
Seven Stories Bookshop is an independent children's bookshop in the heart of Ouseburn, Newcastle. Part...
Things To Do
Further Afield
The Alnwick Garden is a Garden for everyone. The vision of The Duchess of Northumberland...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside at Discovery Museum, from the area's renowned...
Where to Stay
Jesmond
If you're looking for a comfortable, value for money stay in a family run hotel...
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