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Things to do with kids in Newcastle, Gateshead & Northumberland
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NORTH EAST DEAF YOUTH THEATRE
21st February-31st December 2026
Time: Third Sat
Venue: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Address: NE3 3HD
Third Saturday every month, 9.30-11.30am, FREE monthly workshops for deaf children and young people aged 5 - 12 years. North East Deaf Youth Theatre explores all aspects of theatre-making including, creative...
ALNWICK CASTLE OPENS FOR 2026
27th March-25th October 2026
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: Alnwick Castle
Address: Alnwick, NR66 1NQ
There are many exciting things to do at Alnwick Castle every day. Take a guided tour & learn about the history of Alnwick Castle or its use as a filming location, have a go at archery & test your abilities...
SWING BRIDGE 150
13th June-20th December 2026
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
A small display in the Turbinia Atrium charting 150 years of the iconic Swing Bridge that connects Newcastle & Gateshead, with historical objects, images & archival material. Unveiled in 1876, Lord...
THINGS THAT GO - OPENING SUMMER 2026
31st July-28th February 2027
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
Discovery Museum’s brand-new gallery space will launch with a free playful transport exhibition. From boats & bicycles to tractors, trains & planes, explore the exciting world of transport through hands-on...
COWGATE YOUNG THEATRE MAKERS
7th September-14th December 2026
Time: 4-5.30pm
Venue: The Cowshed
Address: Houghton Avenue, Cowgate NE5 3UT
An exciting new drama group for children & young people aged 8-14 every Monday 4-5.30pm during term-time that uses drama, theatre-making, movement & creative writing to create & share stories. Delivered...
Stories to share
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler celebrate the simple joy of reading together.
Cooking with kids
Create funny faces, add some carrot hair and watch these little monsters disappear!
Stay safe on darker days
Simple tips to help children stay visible and confident on autumn journeys to school.
Make maths fun at home
Turn everyday moments into fun, hands-on maths activities children will actually enjoy.