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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.
February 7th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Family
7 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Wylam Brewery are back with their 2026 Food Battles - a series of exciting events...
July 18th 2026 to August 31st 2026
Family
18 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
Further Afield
Immerse yourselves in stories from the past during the Summer of Fun event at Beamish...
July 18th 2026 to July 18th 2026
Family
18 Jul 2026 to 18 Jul 2026
Train to become a court jester with our costumed characters! Running every day of the...
July 25th 2026 to July 25th 2026
Family
25 Jul 2026 to 25 Jul 2026
Go back in time and get up close to the action as rival knights compete...
August 27th 2026 to August 27th 2026
Family
27 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Dance into a world of colour and celebration as we bring summer to a joyful...
November 11th 2026 to November 11th 2026
Family
11 Nov 2026 to 11 Nov 2026
Celebrate Disney magic at Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic, a fast-paced, family-friendly production...
March 6th 2027 to March 6th 2027
Family
6 Mar 2027 to 6 Mar 2027
Experience the raw power, precision, and adrenaline of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, where the...
July 20th to July 21st
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July 18th to September 12th
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Things To Do
Newcastle Red Bulls rugby team have been at Kingston Park Stadium, their current home ground...
Things To Do
Jesmond
Pet's Corner, in the heart of Jesmond Dene, is a popular, family-friendly visitor attraction. You'll...
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Tynemouth
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is open for visitors to explore the English Heritage site overlooking...
Where to Stay
Coast
North of Newcastle in coastal village Alnmouth, Northumberland, visitors will find luxurious, self-catering apartments in...
Where to Stay
Jesmond
If you're looking for a comfortable, value for money stay in a family run hotel...
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Further Afield
One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in...
Where to Stay
Quayside
Spend the night by the banks of the river Tyne and take in all the...
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Cheer on your team at St. James' Park, catch a gig at O2 Academy Newcastle...
Foodie
Gateshead
Slim Chickens, located in the Upper Qube dining area of Metrocentre is famous for its...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Please ring to check opening times before travelling as they change according to the tide...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Step into Italy, at Doppio Malto. Located in the corner of Metrocentre's food quarter in...
Things To Do
Gateshead
A calm, creative space for children and families. Our sessions focus on creativity, calm, and...
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