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A trip to NewcastleGateshead is guaranteed to banish boredom for good with a great range of family-friendly activities and events taking place all year round.
Choose from hands-on exhibits and events at the best attractions from live science experiments at Life Science Centre to events with published authors and illustrators at Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books. Newcastle and Gateshead have plenty of excellent free museums, like Discovery Museum, Great North Museum: Hancock and art galleries, such as Shipley Art Gallery, which have creative events throughout the year.
Families looking for things to do with the kids in Newcastle and Gateshead will be impressed with the variety of seasonal events and activities during the school holidays too. Don't miss family festivals, workshops and even a chance to learn more about wildlife at venues like WWT Washington Wetland Centre and Tynemouth Aquarium.
November 4th 2024 to December 24th 2024
Family
4 Nov 2024 to 24 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas as Fenwick transforms their rooftop into a snowy wonderland -...
November 9th 2024 to January 5th 2025
Exhibition
9 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Glide, Spin, and Sparkle on Life’s Outdoor Ice Rink! Experience the magic of winter on...
November 15th 2024 to January 5th 2025
Family
15 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
Gateshead
Get ready to skate into the festive season with Metrocentre’s brand-new Nice Ice Baby! Ice...
November 16th 2024 to December 24th 2024
Family
16 Nov 2024 to 24 Dec 2024
Gateshead
This festive season, Metrocentre brings a brand-new, interactive Christmas adventure with Santa’s Elf Academy! From...
November 22nd 2024
Family
22 Nov 2024 to 22 Nov 2024
Skate it Off! Ice skating (Taylor’s version). It’s the perfect party for Swifties! Sick of...
November 23rd 2024 to December 23rd 2024
Family
23 Nov 2024 to 23 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Embark on a magical festive journey to the stars to see Santa! "One of the...
November 27th 2024 to April 2nd 2025
Exhibition
27 Nov 2024 to 2 Apr 2025
Join a member of Baltic Crew for a Wonder & Wander around one of our...
November 30th 2024 to January 5th 2025
Family
30 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
Further Afield
This Christmas, Cragside is pulling out all the stops with a spectacular festive experience like...
December 1st 2024 to December 18th 2024
Family
1 Dec 2024 to 18 Dec 2024
Join us for a breakfast buffet, followed by entertainment from the Elves with a visit...
December 5th 2024 to December 20th 2024
Step into a magical winter...
December 6th 2024
Needle felting is the process...
December 7th 2024 to December 7th 2024
Get ready to launch the...
December 19th 2024 to December 19th 2024
Step into Newcastle Castle’s iconic...
December 22nd to December 24th
February 25th to March 1st
February 25th to March 1st
April 5th
June 10th to June 15th
July 20th to July 21st
November 16th to December 23rd
November 16th to December 24th
November 21st to December 24th
November 21st to January 5th
November 21st to October 25th
November 22nd
Where to Stay
Quayside
With stunning views over the River Tyne, this Grade 2 listed building is in an...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Utilita Arena Newcastle (formerly Metro Radio Arena) sits overlooking the River Tyne and with a...
Where to Stay
Early morning flight or long stopover? The Travelodge Newcastle Airport hotel is a great option...
November 2nd 2024 to November 2nd 2024
Seasonal
2 Nov 2024 to 2 Nov 2024
Tynemouth
A Spectacular Night of Fireworks in Tynemouth! Get ready for a spectacular night as Tynemouth...
Where to Stay
The Travelodge Newcastle Gosforth hotel is a great spot for both golfers and horse racing...
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Hadrian's Wall
Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors! Tickets are available to book...
Things To Do
Jesmond
The Pottery Experience is a family run pottery café in Jesmond, Newcastle. Paint ready-made pottery...
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Hadrian's Wall
English Heritage on Hadrian's Wall attraction Corbridge Roman Town is open to visitors looking for...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle's very own video gaming lounge located at The Gate. The CTRL Pad is packed...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Important Notice - By the River Brew Co. on Gateshead Quayside is currently closed to...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle City Library is a six-storey building housing a 185 seat performance space, a viewing...
Foodie
Gateshead
Slim Chickens, located in the Upper Qube dining area of Metrocentre is famous for its...
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