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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...
October 28th 2026 to November 1st 2026
Family
28 Oct 2026 to 1 Nov 2026
Gateshead
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of...
November 2nd 2026 to December 24th 2026
Family
2 Nov 2026 to 24 Dec 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas as Fenwick transforms their rooftop into a snowy wonderland -...
November 11th 2026 to November 15th 2026
Family
11 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026
Celebrate Disney magic at Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic, a fast-paced, family-friendly production...
November 21st 2026 to November 22nd 2026
Family
21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut...
November 21st 2026 to December 20th 2026
Family
21 Nov 2026 to 20 Dec 2026
The magic returns to Life! The much-loved Santa Experience is back with a new festive...
November 21st 2026 to December 19th 2026
Family
21 Nov 2026 to 19 Dec 2026
Gateshead
Calling all curious minds aged 11-19yrs who are looking to explore new artistic skills in...
November 22nd 2026 to November 29th 2026
Family
22 Nov 2026 to 29 Nov 2026
All aboard for a night of festive fun on Newcastle’s outdoor ice rink!New this year...
November 24th 2026 to January 17th 2027
Family
24 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027
Jack and the Beanstalk is sprouting into life for the festive season on the Grey...
December 3rd 2026 to December 18th 2026
Be part of the magic...
December 4th 2026 to January 3rd 2027
Your wish has been granted...A...
December 5th 2026 to December 24th 2026
The most important meal of...
December 5th 2026 to December 24th 2026
Find the elves. Crack the...
December 5th to December 6th
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Further Afield
Alnwick Castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in England. Built as a medieval...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Thornley Woodlands Centre is within the ancient woodlands of the Derwent Valley that are home...
Food & Drink
Further Afield
The Alnwick Garden Treehouse restaurant is an enormous and beautifully crafted structure. Built from sustainably...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Everyman Cinema is located on Newcastle's historic Grey Street in the heart of the bustling...
Food & Drink
Jesmond
Fern Dining Room & Bar Fern is an upmarket neighbourhood dining room and bar. The...
August 7th 2026 to August 9th 2026
Festival
7 Aug 2026 to 9 Aug 2026
Newcastle City Centre
NOVUM Newcastle Summer Festival returns Friday 7th - Sunday 9th August 2026 for a three-day...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Escape to Gibside National Trust in rural Gatehead, a tranquil 18th century landscaped garden created...
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Close to both Newcastle's Quayside and the city centre, Travelodge Newcastle Central is a convenient...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Life is a fantastic science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one...
Food & Drink
Ouseburn
Located in The Biscuit Factory - the UK's largest commercial art, craft and design gallery...
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Gateshead
The ODEON IMAX Cinema at Metrocentre Qube offers a choice of luxury, premier and standard...
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Jesmond
The Pottery Experience is a family run pottery café in Jesmond, Newcastle. Paint ready-made pottery...
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