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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...
May 23rd 2026 to May 31st 2026
Family
23 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Further Afield
Join Beamish Museum in celebrating historic vehicles at the Festival of Transport, a fun event...
May 29th 2026 to May 28th 2028
Family
29 May 2026 to 28 May 2028
Explore...Discover...Conquer!Step beyond the usual sightseeing and explore Newcastle like never before with Go Quest Adventures...
May 29th 2026 to May 31st 2026
Family
29 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Gateshead
This May half-term, bring the whole family along to Make Your Mark - a playful...
May 29th 2026 to September 27th 2026
Family
29 May 2026 to 27 Sept 2026
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North this Easter! Become a Dino...
May 29th 2026 to May 31st 2026
Comedy
29 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Gateshead
Metrocentre’s fab four – the Metrognomes – are back with an all-new show for the...
June 1st 2026 to July 17th 2026
Family
1 Jun 2026 to 17 Jul 2026
Discover the Laing with your little ones and support their early development in a fun...
June 2nd 2026 to June 30th 2026
Family
2 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their...
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 11th 2026 to August 12th 2026
Wiggly. Giggly. Everyone dancing.Think rave...
July 18th 2026 to August 31st 2026
Throughout the summer holidays, experience...
July 25th 2026 to July 26th 2026
Go back in time and...
August 9th 2026
Play. Build. Go Wild.A drop-in...
August 29th
November 21st to November 22nd
November 24th to January 17th
July 20th to July 21st
September 23rd to September 23rd
March 14th to July 5th
May 29th to October 24th
May 29th to May 31st
May 29th to May 31st
May 29th to May 31st
May 29th to August 28th
May 30th to May 30th
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Gateshead
The Land of Oak & Iron covers a 177 km2 area surrounding the Derwent Valley...
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Tynemouth
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is open for visitors to explore the English Heritage site overlooking...
Where to Stay
The Travelodge Newcastle Gosforth hotel is a great spot for both golfers and horse racing...
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Further Afield
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays...
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Gateshead
Escape to Gibside National Trust in rural Gatehead, a tranquil 18th century landscaped garden created...
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Gateshead
Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of...
July 18th 2026 to August 31st 2026
Family
18 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
Further Afield
Throughout the summer holidays, experience a variety of engaging activities across the museum’s different time...
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Newcastle City Centre
Experience live sport in the most iconic stadium the North East has to offer -...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle United's sports bar and lounge is located at the Gallowgate end of St James...
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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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Jesmond
Jesmond Dene is a unique haven of peace and tranquillity for the people of Newcastle...
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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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