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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.
April 12th 2025 to April 27th 2025
Family
12 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025
Newcastle City Centre
A Cracking Easter Adventure Awaits! Hop into a world of science, creativity, and fun this...
April 21st 2025 to April 27th 2025
Exhibition
21 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Step into the world of puppetry and creativity at the Toon Underground Parade Exhibition! Following...
April 24th 2025 to April 24th 2025
Family
24 Apr 2025 to 24 Apr 2025
Gateshead
Get Creative with Sculpture at BALTIC! Sculptures are everywhere—on city streets, in parks, even on...
April 27th 2025
Family
27 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025
Are you ready for a LEGO-filled day out you and your family won't forget? Brick...
June 10th 2025 to June 15th 2025
Family
10 Jun 2025 to 15 Jun 2025
Starring X-Factor winner and Theatre Royal favourite Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, Christina Bianco...
November 11th 2025 to November 15th 2025
Family
11 Nov 2025 to 15 Nov 2025
Direct from London, step through the wardrobe this winter into the magical kingdom of Narnia...
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Food & Drink
Gateshead
Important Notice - By the River Brew Co. on Gateshead Quayside is currently closed to...
Where to Stay
If you're wanting a good night's sleep before jetting off on an early flight, then...
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Further Afield
Originally home to the Lindisfarne Gospels and the site of grisly Viking attacks, Lindisfarne Priory...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens is a magnificent English Heritage venue just outside Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. An...
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Cheer on your team at St. James' Park, catch a gig at O2 Academy Newcastle...
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Further Afield
Seaton Delaval Hall is a great house located after by National Trust not far from...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Wylam Brewery at Exhibition Park's Palace of Arts is open inside and outside for all...
Foodie
Gateshead
Slim Chickens, located in the Upper Qube dining area of Metrocentre is famous for its...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Beamish Museum is an award-winning attraction near Gateshead that brings to life North East heritage...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Laserforce offers you the ultimate laser tag game. Using state-of-the-art laser tag packs, score points...
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Coast
Battle it out at Smugglers Cove, a pirate themed mini adventure golf course. This 12-hole...
Things To Do
Further Afield
The Auckland Project in Bishop Auckland offers a unique cultural experience, featuring a collection of...
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