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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 10th 2026 to March 31st 2026
Family
10 Feb 2026 to 31 Mar 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their...
March 12th 2026 to April 2nd 2026
Family
12 Mar 2026 to 2 Apr 2026
Big Beasts, Little Beasts is an interactive family trail that invites you to explore the...
March 12th 2026 to March 27th 2026
Family
12 Mar 2026 to 27 Mar 2026
Gateshead
Wed 25 – Fri 27 Feb | 10:00-18:00Dive into an ocean of creativity this February...
March 14th 2026 to March 14th 2026
Family
14 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026
Gateshead
One of the most joyful and colourful days in the events calendar is nearly here...
March 15th 2026 to March 15th 2026
Family
15 Mar 2026 to 15 Mar 2026
Gateshead
Celebrate Mother’s Day somewhere memorable with Baltic’s relaxed picnic-style Afternoon Tea.Enjoy classic finger sandwiches, freshly...
March 28th 2026 to March 28th 2026
Family
28 Mar 2026 to 28 Mar 2026
The Great North Museum: Hancock has invited a very special guest to help launch a...
March 28th 2026 to September 27th 2026
Family
28 Mar 2026 to 27 Sept 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North this Easter! Become a Dino...
March 28th 2026 to April 19th 2026
Family
28 Mar 2026 to 19 Apr 2026
This Easter holiday, join us for a fun-filled adventure quest! Follow the Easter trail, hunt...
April 3rd 2026 to April 12th 2026
Family
3 Apr 2026 to 12 Apr 2026
Join our master builders and help bring history to life with LEGO® bricks. Mini builders...
April 4th 2026 to April 4th 2026
The Wiggles present their most...
April 7th 2026 to April 14th 2026
Relaxed Mouse Tales is a...
April 7th 2026 to April 14th 2026
The session will be most...
April 9th 2026 to April 15th 2026
The Muppet men branch out...
May 1st to May 1st
May 29th
June 19th to June 20th
November 24th to January 17th
July 20th to July 21st
September 23rd to September 23rd
February 7th to November 28th
March 12th to October 24th
March 13th to March 30th
March 14th to July 5th
March 14th to March 14th
March 21st to March 21st
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Further Afield
Auckland Palace (formerly known as Auckland Castle) is one of the best-preserved bishop’s palaces...
Food & Drink
Ouseburn
Located in The Biscuit Factory - the UK's largest commercial art, craft and design gallery...
April 12th 2026
Live Music
12 Apr 2026 to 12 Apr 2026
This heart-warming and magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Las Iguanas throws open the doors to some Latin chic on Grey Street. Find a...
Things To Do
Jesmond
Pet's Corner, in the heart of Jesmond Dene, is a popular, family-friendly visitor attraction. You'll...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Lane7 is located in the heart of Newcastle and has a brilliant wide range of...
Things To Do
Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors looking for a day out...
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Further Afield
Alnwick Castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in England. Built as a medieval...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside at Discovery Museum, from the area's renowned...
Things To Do
Further Afield
The Castle with its magnificent cross-shaped keep crowns a hilltop above the River Coquet. Once...
Where to Stay
Jesmond
If you're looking for a comfortable, value for money stay in a family run hotel...
Things To Do
Hadrian's Wall
Built around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once played an essential role in the mighty frontier...
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