Family-Friendly NewcastleGateshead
Families looking for things to do in NewcastleGateshead will find a range of family-friendly activities from museums and attractions to crazy golf, theatre and entertainment all year round.
Families looking for things to do in NewcastleGateshead will find a range of family-friendly activities from museums and attractions to crazy golf, theatre and entertainment all year round.
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Choose from the best attractions to keep the whole family entertained from a trip into outer space at Life Science Centre where the wonders of modern science are revealed, or a chance to explore the farthest reaches of history at Great North Museum: Hancock where you can even meet their life-size dinosaur skeleton!
Newcastle and Gateshead have plenty of excellent free museums, like Discovery Museum, and art galleries, such as Shipley Art Gallery, which have hands-on exhibits and creative events especially tailored to mini culture vultures.
Budding writers and illustrators will love Seven Stories which is the UK's National Centre for Children's Books. Explore exhibitions of original illustrations and first drafts from creators of children’s books. Take part in interactive events and lively storytelling sessions which will bring stories to life every day.
Burn off steam at The Valley Climb in Ouseburn and try a new physical challenge as a family when you have a go at bouldering or get competitive with a round of themed crazy golf, Angry Birds at Metrocentre in Gateshead.
Lovers of the great outdoors should head to WWT Washington Wetland Centre to encounter all sorts of wildlife from mini-beasts to a flock of flamingos. Families wanting to travel back in time can enjoy an immersive visit to Beamish Museum and get hands-on with history every day. Tynemouth Aquarium is a short Metro ride from Newcastle city centre and a great family day out at the coast.
Families can hop on the Metro and be at the coast, in the city centre or visiting some of the region's most iconic landmarks in no time! Take the kids for free on the Metro and Shields Ferry with an offer which allows for up to three kids aged 11 and under to travel for free all day, every day when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Find out more here.
January 24th 2022 to December 23rd 2022
Heritage
24 Jan 2022 to 23 Dec 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Celebrate the region's Roman heritage and the communities which continue to thrive along the breadth...
November 8th 2022 to November 9th 2022
Family
8 Nov 2022 to 9 Nov 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Tall Stories theatre company will be making a welcome return to the Tyne Theatre &...
November 26th 2022 to November 27th 2022
Family
26 Nov 2022 to 27 Nov 2022
Further Afield
Back for 2022! Get ahead of the Christmas rush and into the festive spirit at...
December 21st 2022 to December 21st 2022
Family
21 Dec 2022 to 21 Dec 2022
Newcastle City Centre
All aboard the polar express! Join us at St James' Park for the Polar Express...
July 30th 2022 to October 30th 2022
2022
30 Jul 2022 to 30 Oct 2022
Hadrian's Wall
Delivered by English Heritage and Morag Myerscough. In celebration of Hadrian’s Wall’s 1900th anniversary, English...
October 4th 2022 to December 2nd 2022
Exhibition
4 Oct 2022 to 2 Dec 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Part of Making Waves: A Festival of Sound.Discover how sound technology in the home has...
October 8th 2022 to December 3rd 2022
Loud & Clear is funded by...
November 7th 2022 to December 24th 2022
This event is now sold out...
November 12th 2022 to December 24th 2022
Grab your snuggliest blanket, your tastiest...
October 4th 2022 to December 2nd 2022
During museum opening hoursTyneside has a...
Post date: 15th September 2022
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Heritage Open Days are back, with dozens of buildings across Newcastle and Gateshead not normally accessible to the public, set to open their doors. Discover more here.
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Hadrian's Wall
Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors! Tickets are available to book...
September 20th 2022 to December 13th 2022
Family
20 Sep 2022 to 13 Dec 2022
Gateshead
Discover the gallery with your little ones and explore Shipley Art Gallery in a relaxed...
October 28th 2022 to October 28th 2022
Family
28 Oct 2022 to 28 Oct 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Step inside our historic, Victorian Wood Hall as it transforms into a spooky cinema this...
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Ouseburn
There are two lengths of tours offered – click on the option you want to...
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Gateshead
Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of arts and design on show in the...
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Coast
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas is a National Trust property on the North East coastline...
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Gateshead
BALTIC, BALTIC Shop & Six Riverside restaurant are now open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-6pm...
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Further Afield
Beamish Museum is an award-winning attraction near Gateshead that brings to life North East heritage...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Seaton Delaval Hall is a great house located after by National Trust not far from...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Cragside National Trust has reopened and is now taking bookings for timed slots. All visitors...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Namco Funscape is the North East’s premier entertainment venue located within the Yellow Mall of...
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Newcastle City Centre
Born Free Forever: Lions on Safari exhibition on display until 30 June 2022. Exhibition Park...
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