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.
May 28th 2023 to July 21st 2023
Exhibition
28 May 2023 to 21 Jul 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Have you ever wondered how the astronauts do their job? After watching the Cosmix show...
February 3rd 2024
Exhibition
3 Feb 2024 to 3 Feb 2024
Join Muddy Fingers ceramicists to design and make your own teapot. All materials, equipment and...
November 28th 2023 to January 8th 2024
Seasonal
28 Nov 2023 to 8 Jan 2024
Further Afield
Dates for 2023 are yet to be confirmed. Please check back for more information.--This Christmas...
May 30th 2023 to July 21st 2023
Exhibition
30 May 2023 to 21 Jul 2023
Gateshead
Plan your visit and find out what measures we are taking to keep staff and...
June 7th 2023 to June 28th 2023
Family
7 Jun 2023 to 28 Jun 2023
Tiny Sparks is aimed at little movers aged 3-5 years old.The perfect place for your...
May 28th 2023 to July 21st 2023
Exhibition
28 May 2023 to 21 Jul 2023
Newcastle City Centre
The experiences of living and working on Tyneside is brought to life in this gallery.Listen...
June 1st 2023 to June 2nd 2023
For the slightly more confident...
July 6th 2023 to July 9th 2023
The Mouth of the Tyne...
October 22nd 2023
**Andy and the Odd Socks**...
May 31st 2023
£3.50 per child, accompanying adults...
Post date: 28th April 2023
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