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Beamish Museum
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
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.
Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books, Ouseburn
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.
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4 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2021
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4 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2021
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27 Nov 2021 to 9 Jan 2022
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3 Dec 2021 to 2 Jan 2022
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3 Dec 2021 to 2 Jan 2022
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11 Nov 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
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11 Nov 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
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22 Dec 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
Family
22 Dec 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
Gateshead
The Snowman returns to Sage Gateshead for another festive season, perfect for families looking to...
29 Dec 2021 to 31 Dec 2021
Family
29 Dec 2021 to 31 Dec 2021
Ouseburn
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19 Nov 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
Seasonal
19 Nov 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
Newcastle City Centre
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15 Nov 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
Family
15 Nov 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
Newcastle City Centre
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22 Dec 2021 to 22 Dec 2021
Family
22 Dec 2021 to 22 Dec 2021
Newcastle
Join The Common Room for a hot chocolate and a portion of popcorn as they...
23 Dec 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
Family
23 Dec 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
Newcastle
Join The Common Room for a hot chocolate and a portion of popcorn as they...
9 Dec 2021 to 17 Dec 2021
Seasonal
9 Dec 2021 to 17 Dec 2021
Gateshead
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1 Dec 2021 to 20 Dec 2021
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5 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2021
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27 Nov 2021 to 9 Jan 2022
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Post date: 30th November 2021
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11 Apr 2022 to 16 Apr 2022
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11 Apr 2022 to 16 Apr 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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8 Feb 2022 to 12 Feb 2022
Theatre
8 Feb 2022 to 12 Feb 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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Gateshead
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25 Sep 2021 to 22 Jan 2022
Exhibition
25 Sep 2021 to 22 Jan 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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Gateshead
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4 Dec 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
Family
4 Dec 2021 to 24 Dec 2021
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28 Mar 2022 to 2 Apr 2022
Theatre
28 Mar 2022 to 2 Apr 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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Ouseburn
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Quayside
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Food & Drink
Newcastle
Nudo Sushi Box is contemporary sushi restaurant and delivery chain with four branches in Newcastle...
3 May 2022 to 7 May 2022
Theatre
3 May 2022 to 7 May 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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