Easter events in NewcastleGateshead

Spring has sprung with an egg-cellent array of events to celebrate the Easter holidays and the first of the year's bank holiday weekends.

Alnwick Garden is famous for its springtime Cherry blossom.

In previous years, Beamish Museum have hosted Easter Egg rolling competitions.

NewcastleGateshead is a cracking choice for Easter events!

Enjoy a jam-packed Easter break with an assortment of themed activities at family friendly attractions across NewcastleGateshead including Easter egg hunts, outdoor trails and Easter egg decorating!

As the city welcomes the arrival of spring, Easter is also a great time to get out and enjoy the first of the sunshine. Outdoor attractions like WWT Washington Wetland Centre often have a great programme of events to help you get close to nature.

Head back in time and see how Easter was celebrated in the past at Beamish. Relive the traditions and customs of yesteryear, when Easter was marked by simpler joys and heartfelt festivities. The charming streets and historic buildings come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the season.

Ouseburn Farm

Head down to Ouseburn Farm for a charming escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Meet some of their spring-time residents and take part in lamb feeding.

Easter heralds the first bank holiday weekend of the year with four-days to yourself. Set your out of office and choose from events like Wylam Brewery's epic Battle of the Burger which takes place over Easter bank holiday weekend. This mouth-watering competition invites local restaurants, food trucks, and chefs to showcase their most creative and delicious burger creations and you decide the winner!