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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...
June 4th 2026 to June 3rd 2028
Family
4 Jun 2026 to 3 Jun 2028
Explore...Discover...Conquer!Step beyond the usual sightseeing and explore Newcastle like never before with Go Quest Adventures...
June 4th 2026 to September 27th 2026
Family
4 Jun 2026 to 27 Sept 2026
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North this Easter! Become a Dino...
June 5th 2026 to July 17th 2026
Family
5 Jun 2026 to 17 Jul 2026
Discover the Laing with your little ones and support their early development in a fun...
June 9th 2026 to June 30th 2026
Family
9 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their...
June 12th 2026 to June 12th 2026
Family
12 Jun 2026 to 12 Jun 2026
A relaxed session for babies who love to crawl.This is an opportunity for crawling babies...
June 19th 2026 to June 19th 2026
Family
19 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026
Our Museum Mice sessions are designed for children under 5, and are the perfect place...
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
Family
11 Jul 2026 to 12 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Wiggly. Giggly. Everyone dancing.Think rave – but at a sensible hour. A live DJ, bubbles...
July 18th 2026 to August 31st 2026
Throughout the summer holidays, experience...
July 25th 2026 to July 26th 2026
Go back in time and...
August 9th 2026
Play. Build. Go Wild.A drop-in...
August 29th 2026
Switch. Shuffle. Boogie on down.Headphones...
November 21st to November 22nd
November 24th to January 17th
July 20th to July 21st
September 23rd to September 23rd
March 14th to July 5th
June 4th to October 24th
June 5th to July 18th
June 6th to December 5th
June 7th to June 7th
June 13th to June 13th
June 14th to June 14th
June 16th to June 21st
Things To Do
Coast
Cullercoats is a sandy bay enclosed by small piers, and is the perfect place to...
June 9th 2026 to December 15th 2026
Heritage
9 Jun 2026 to 15 Dec 2026
Gateshead
A fun-filled 1 hour session led by our friendly Early Years specialist, Steph. Each session...
Things To Do
Further Afield
The Castle with its magnificent cross-shaped keep crowns a hilltop above the River Coquet. Once...
Where to Stay
Gateshead
The Travelodge Gateshead hotel is just a few minutes from the Metrocentre, with quick access...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle United's sports bar and lounge is located at the Gallowgate end of St James...
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Newcastle Red Bulls rugby team have been at Kingston Park Stadium, their current home ground...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is open for visitors to explore the English Heritage site overlooking...
Food & Drink
Further Afield
Nestled in 100 acres of the beautiful Beamish Valley countryside, South Causey Inn offers the...
Where to Stay
Quayside
INNSIDE Melia Hotel is open and ready to welcome you for overnight stays in Newcastle!Meliá...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle Castle is a must-visit attraction in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne which not only explores the rich history...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Take on The Escape Key's outdoor challenges and test your team work skills by playing...
July 23rd 2026 to August 20th 2026
Heritage
23 Jul 2026 to 20 Aug 2026
Created by Art Explora and the British Museum, Time Odyssey is an exciting new interactive...
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