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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 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 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
Family
29 Nov 2025 to 22 Dec 2025
The most magical ride of the year! Make this Christmas truly magical aboard our Elf...
December 4th 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
4 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Metrocentre’s Elf Academy and Christmas Grotto experience is returning for 2025, with tickets just released...
December 4th 2025 to December 23rd 2025
Family
4 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2025
Meet Santa and his black and white elves for some cosy Geordie festive fun.Ho Ho...
December 4th 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
4 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Further Afield
Step into a festive journey through time and experience the wonder of Christmas from the...
December 5th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Enjoy the festive show with...
December 6th 2025
Jingle, mingle, and get merry...
December 6th 2025 to December 7th 2025
Experience Home Alone like never...
December 7th 2025 to January 7th 2026
Enter a whole new world...
December 9th to March 31st
December 21st to December 21st
December 22nd to December 24th
December 30th to December 30th
February 28th to February 28th
March 25th to March 29th
April 4th to April 4th
May 29th
June 19th to June 20th
November 24th to January 17th
July 20th to July 21st
September 20th to December 20th
Where to Stay
Further Afield
From weekend stays with friends to longer holidays for the whole family, Cottages in Northumberland's...
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Coast
Cullercoats is a sandy bay enclosed by small piers, and is the perfect place to...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Lost World Adventure Golf at Tynemouth Park is the perfect place for a trip out...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
When is the Quayside Market on? Newcastle Quayside Market has been part of North East...
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Newcastle City Centre
Life is an amazing science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Namco Funscape is the North East’s premier entertainment venue located within the Yellow Mall of...
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Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
Shopping
Ouseburn
Seven Stories Bookshop is an independent children's bookshop in the heart of Ouseburn, Newcastle. Part...
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Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle's very own video gaming lounge located at The Gate. The CTRL Pad is packed...
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Ouseburn
Ouseburn Farm is a community-led project located in Ouseburn Valley, just a mile from Newcastle...
November 1st 2025 to November 1st 2025
Seasonal
1 Nov 2025 to 1 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Get ready for an unforgettable Bonfire Night experience at Newcastle Racecourse on November 1st. This...
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Heaton
The premier amateur theatre company in the North of England is one of the largest...
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