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There are plenty of things to do all year round in NewcastleGateshead so plan your visit for bank holiday, summer holidays, firework displays and Christmas!
There are plenty of things to do all year round in NewcastleGateshead so plan your visit for bank holiday, summer holidays, firework displays and Christmas!
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Start the year with a bang and watch the spectacular Midnight New Year’s Eve Fireworks display over NewcastleGateshead Quayside! Join us once again in February for a month of romance as city breakers find love in the city with events and romantic meals out with their valentine or, why not treat your mums to a special weekend in the North East to celebrate Mother’s Day in March?
Families are invited to enjoy a holiday in NewcastleGateshead during the school holidays when the top attractions and free museums pack their event programmes with exciting and interactive activities. When spring arrives why not head out to the parks and gardens to enjoy the fresh air or take part in Easter Egg hunts and spring-themed family-friendly events right across the North East?
The Easter four-day weekend is the perfect opportunity for a city break in NewcastleGateshead where visitors can tuck into tasty street food at By The River Co’s Hawker Market or take part in Wylam Brewery’s famed food battle events. Spend your bank holiday weekends in NewcastleGateshead exploring the breweries and beer gardens or let your hair down at live music events at the bars and clubs in the region.
As the sun begins to shine and the evenings grow longer and lighter – so festival season re-emerges for another year. So does the NE1 Quayside Seaside which brings the holiday vibes to the Newcastle banks of the River Tyne.
Twice a year, enjoy the delights of Newcastle’s burgeoning restaurant scene during NE1’s famous Restaurant Week or head into Newcastle’s cultural quarter, Ouseburn to find out what happens in the many creative artist studios that inhabit the Valley as part of Ouseburn Open Studios.
Halloween and Bonfire Night punctuate the autumn months in NewcastleGateshead with a diverse range of toe-curlingly scary events for adults and children alike as well as firework displays worthy of a hearty oooh and ahhhh.
Is it that time again already? Plan your festive visit to NewcastleGateshead and enjoy a Christmas city break overflowing with Christmas markets, outdoor ice skating, pantos and festive performances as well as the much-anticipated reveal of Fenwick Newcastle’s iconic Christmas window.
November 29th 2025 to November 29th 2025
Entertainment
29 Nov 2025 to 29 Nov 2025
Gateshead
Get into the spirit of the winter season with exhibitions, tours, gift shopping, and hands-on...
November 8th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
8 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Further Afield
Created by acclaimed theatrical designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber and her award-winning event design team, enter...
October 12th 2025 to November 9th 2025
Family
12 Oct 2025 to 9 Nov 2025
Explore the science centre with fewer visitors and less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in...
November 3rd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
3 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas as Fenwick transforms their rooftop into a snowy wonderland -...
November 22nd 2025 to January 4th 2026
Seasonal
22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Further Afield
Raby Castle at Christmas - Day & Night Experiences Step back in time to experience...
November 22nd 2025 to December 7th 2025
Family
22 Nov 2025 to 7 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Get ready to step into the festive spirit this winter as Gateshead Quayside’s Baltic Square...
November 2nd 2025
Fenwick’s iconic Christmas Window display...
November 1st 2025 to November 1st 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable...
See the sights, soak up...
December 13th 2025 to December 14th 2025
Step in from the chill...
Post date: 18th November 2024
Discover unbeatable festive stays in Newcastle and Gateshead! Explore our accommodations, holiday events, and magical experiences for an unforgettable seasonal getaway.
Christmas in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne would not be the same without a visit to Fenwick’s Christmas Window which is a much-loved part of a long-standing Geordie Christmas tradition. But what will be the theme of this year's Fenwick Christmas Window?
Find the perfect panto or festive, family performance in Newcastle, Gateshead and the North East this Christmas...
Newcastle is a great, Christmassy day out - and with a chance to explore the city as well as the local neighbourhoods, choose from a range of Christmas markets and artisan fairs popping up in Gateshead, Jesmond, Ouseburn and along the Quayside.
We have pulled together Christmas experiences and events that you can currently book tickets for in NewcastleGateshead. Tickets are booking up so fast this year so be quick!
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