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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 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The experiences of living and working on Tyneside is brought to life in this gallery...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
The Egyptian gallery is really special – not only because of the large number of...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
Open: During museum opening hours Venue admission charge applies. Find out more The centrepiece of...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Charles Algernon Parsons was born in 1854 and first came to Newcastle in 1877 to...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
Bob Olley is a South Shields artist known in particular for his paintings depicting the...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
The Mouse House is a multipurpose space for our youngest visitors and their families. Designed...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
Experience the thrill of the cockpit and fly with the RAF’s Red Arrows as they...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The North East has a fantastic variety of habitats, from remote, wild uplands to lush...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
We’re inviting you to get...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
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April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Have you ever wondered how...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Pause and enjoy a dramatic...
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Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Utilita Arena Newcastle (formerly Metro Radio Arena) sits overlooking the River Tyne and with a...
Things To Do
National Glass Centre at the University of Sunderland is a cultural attraction and venue with...
January 8th 2022 to February 27th 2022
Family
8 Jan 2022 to 27 Feb 2022
Further Afield
Unfortunately due to damage from the storms Beamish ice rink will be unable to open...
Things To Do
Hadrian's Wall
Visit the Vindolanda Trust website for more information about the new measures and how to...
Things To Do
Gateshead
The ODEON IMAX Cinema at Metrocentre Qube offers a choice of luxury, premier and standard...
Things To Do
Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
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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Coast
Cullercoats is a sandy bay enclosed by small piers, and is the perfect place to...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Windows on the Tyne restaurant at Hilton NewcastleGateshead offers a unique range of dining experiences...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Auckland Castle is one of the best-preserved bishops palaces in the whole of Europe...
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Coast
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas is a National Trust property on the North East coastline...
Where to Stay
Quayside
INNSIDE Melia Hotel is open and ready to welcome you for overnight stays in Newcastle...
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