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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.
March 25th 2024 to June 24th 2024
Family
25 Mar 2024 to 24 Jun 2024
Fun for children aged 12 months--5 years, every Tuesday morning during term time. Discover the...
April 29th 2024 to September 1st 2024
Exhibition
29 Apr 2024 to 1 Sept 2024
PSYCHE: Where does the soul go? explores Ancient Greek ideas about life after death. Does...
May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
Exhibition
6 May 2024 to 5 Jul 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The experiences of living and working on Tyneside is brought to life in this gallery...
May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
Exhibition
6 May 2024 to 5 Jul 2024
The Egyptian gallery is really special – not only because of the large number of...
May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
Exhibition
6 May 2024 to 5 Jul 2024
Open: During museum opening hours Venue admission charge applies. Find out more The centrepiece of...
May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
Exhibition
6 May 2024 to 5 Jul 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Charles Algernon Parsons was born in 1854 and first came to Newcastle in 1877 to...
May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
Exhibition
6 May 2024 to 5 Jul 2024
Bob Olley is a South Shields artist known in particular for his paintings depicting the...
May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
Exhibition
6 May 2024 to 5 Jul 2024
The Mouse House is a multipurpose space for our youngest visitors and their families. Designed...
May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
Exhibition
6 May 2024 to 5 Jul 2024
Experience the thrill of the cockpit and fly with the RAF’s Red Arrows as they...
May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
Part of Making Waves: A...
May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
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May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
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May 6th 2024 to July 5th 2024
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Please ring to check opening times before travelling as they change according to the tide...
Food & Drink
Combining the best in British pub hospitality with individuality, character and quirky charm, The Brandling...
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One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in...
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Newcastle City Centre
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Newcastle City Centre
Eldon Square is your city centre spot to discover new looks, delicious treats and fresh...
Food & Drink
Ouseburn
Located in The Biscuit Factory - the UK's largest commercial art, craft and design gallery...
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Once home to the kings of ancient Northumbria, Bamburgh Castle is one of Northumberland's most...
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Beamish Museum is an award-winning attraction near Gateshead that brings to life North East heritage...
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
Arbeia is closed from 27 September 2021 until 28 March 2022. Discover what life was...
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Jesmond
Fern Dining Room & Bar Fern is an upmarket neighbourhood dining room and bar. The...
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