Family-Friendly

NewcastleGateshead is jam packed with fun for all the family.

Make memories that will last a lifetime by exploring family-friendly things to do in NewcastleGateshead and beyond. From award-winning visitor attractions and museums to epic outdoor adventures, you will discover eye-opening experiences for the entire family. Explore the award-winning Beamish Museum and lose yourself in its living, breathing history of the North. Wander through Baltic: Centre for Contemporary Art floor by floor and discover mesmerising art exhibitions and fun activities for all.

Or visit the Discovery Museum where the history of Newcastle’s maritime, scientific, and technological history is waiting to be discovered by you and your loved ones. Why not become scientists for the day at Life Science centre? You’ll be in awe of the groundbreaking exhibitions, including its brand new experience, The Great Dinosaur Escape where little ones and big ones alike can walk amongst the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs the North of Engand has ever seen.

Bookworms will be in their element at Seven Stories. The National Centre for Children's Books is a museum and visitor centre dedicated to children's literature, based in the Ouseburn Valley. Afterwards, take a stroll around the charming Ouseburn to discover Ouseburn Farm, a free community lead farm that is home to pigs, sheep, chickens, and goats. If you are looking for something more active, The Valley Climbing Centre is a state-of-the-art bouldering gym on the edge of the Ouseburn Valley with extensive facilities for climbers of all abilities.

Why not round off a family friendly day out in NewcastleGateshead with some adventure mini golf? Head to Newcastle city centre to Mr Mulligan’s, a space themed course that hosts an amazing 39 holes to test the might of young and veteran astronauts. Or enjoy Activate at Metrocentre which offers a mix of interactive games that challenge both your physical and mental abilities. One minute you could be climbing walls or racing against the clock, the next you’re solving puzzles or trying to avoid laser beams with your team.