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.
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December 12th 2026 to December 20th 2026
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12 Dec 2026 to 20 Dec 2026
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January 31st 2027
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31 Jan 2027
Gateshead
Our fabulous home orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, with conductor Ben Palmer. Together they’re bringing a...
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Newcastle City Centre
Lindle creates self-guided treasure hunts in 16 UK cities. Each hunt is a flexible, phone-guided...
January 15th 2027
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15 Jan 2027
Take part in an interactive timeline activity to develop chronological understanding. Children will be able...
March 6th 2027 to March 6th 2027
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6 Mar 2027 to 6 Mar 2027
Experience the raw power, precision, and adrenaline of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, where the...
February 22nd 2025 to February 22nd 2025
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December 22nd 2026 to December 22nd 2026
Conductor Ben Palmer and our...
December 23rd 2026 to December 24th 2026
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Newcastle City Centre
Close to both Newcastle's Quayside and the city centre, Travelodge Newcastle Central is a convenient...
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Gateshead
The Land of Oak & Iron covers a 177 km2 area surrounding the Derwent Valley...
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Gateshead
Metrocentre boasts a large selection of leisure and dining with restaurants located around the centre...
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Gateshead
Windows on the Tyne restaurant at Hilton Newcastle Tyne Bridge offers a unique range of...
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Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors looking for a day out...
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Further Afield
The Castle with its magnificent cross-shaped keep crowns a hilltop above the River Coquet. Once...
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Tynemouth
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth is a coastal area on the North banks of the River...
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Newcastle City Centre
Everyman Cinema is located on Newcastle's historic Grey Street in the heart of the bustling...
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Further Afield
Alnwick Castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in England. Built as a medieval...
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Quayside
Spend the night by the banks of the river Tyne and take in all the...
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Newcastle City Centre
There are many theatres to choose from in Newcastle and Gateshead where visitors can enjoy...
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Quayside
With stunning views over the River Tyne, this Grade 2 listed building is in an...
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