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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...
April 25th 2026 to September 27th 2026
Family
25 Apr 2026 to 27 Sept 2026
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North this Easter! Become a Dino...
May 1st 2026 to May 1st 2026
Family
1 May 2026 to 1 May 2026
In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch...
May 8th 2026 to May 8th 2026
Family
8 May 2026 to 8 May 2026
A relaxed session for babies who love to crawl.This is an opportunity for crawling babies...
May 23rd 2026 to May 31st 2026
Family
23 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Further Afield
Join Beamish Museum in celebrating historic vehicles at the Festival of Transport, a fun event...
May 26th 2026
Family
26 May 2026 to 26 May 2026
Relaxed Mouse Tales is a session aimed at families who may require a quieter environment...
May 26th 2026 to May 26th 2026
Family
26 May 2026 to 26 May 2026
The session will be most suited to participants who are learning at an age of...
May 29th 2026
Family
29 May 2026 to 29 May 2026
Nigel McIntyre and Gareth Watson presents Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens'My mission is...
June 19th 2026 to June 20th 2026
Family
19 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a...
July 11th 2026 to August 12th 2026
Wiggly. Giggly. Everyone dancing.Think rave...
August 9th 2026
Play. Build. Go Wild.A drop-in...
August 29th 2026
Switch. Shuffle. Boogie on down.Headphones...
November 21st 2026 to November 22nd 2026
Get ready for the ultimate...
November 24th to January 17th
July 20th to July 21st
September 23rd to September 23rd
March 14th to July 5th
March 28th to December 31st
April 25th to October 24th
April 27th to May 22nd
May 2nd to December 5th
May 3rd to May 3rd
May 3rd to May 3rd
May 3rd
May 15th
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Take on The Escape Key's outdoor challenges and test your team work skills by playing...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Great North Museum: Hancock is an award-winning family attraction in the heart of Newcastle upon...
November 6th 2025 to November 6th 2025
Seasonal
6 Nov 2025 to 6 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
*The below info is for Newcastle Christmas light switch on 2025. Stay tuned for information...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Namco Funscape is the North East’s premier entertainment venue located within the Yellow Mall of...
Things To Do
Coast
PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay offers a wide range of entertainment, including comedy, dance, drama, musicals and...
Where to Stay
Newcastle City Centre
Roomzzz Newcastle is located in a Grade 2 listed Friar House building with 14 individually...
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Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
There are many theatres to choose from in Newcastle and Gateshead where visitors can enjoy...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
At the Laing Art Galley there's always something to keep everyone entertained and informed, from...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth is a coastal area on the North banks of the River...
May 23rd 2026 to May 31st 2026
Family
23 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Further Afield
Join Beamish Museum in celebrating historic vehicles at the Festival of Transport, a fun event...
August 29th 2026
Family
29 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Switch. Shuffle. Boogie on down.Headphones on. Volume up. Three channels of massive summer tunes and...
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