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STEAM TO GREEN
20th-21st July 2026
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
Discovery Museum's new FREE exhibiton which tells the story of energy & the climate crisis in the North East by looking back to the industrial revolution, & forward to the pioneering contributions in green...
90 YEARS GOING FURTHER TOGETHER
22nd November-11th January 2026
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
A display celebrating 90 years of Newcastle International Airport from its inception, its role in the Second World War to its place in the North East region today. Featuring images from the Airport’s...
FIND THE FLOCK
22nd November-25th January 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
Address: NE20 0DX
Herd your family together for a baaa-rilliant Christmas trail this festive season. Grab a trail map & track down twelve super-sized sculptures of Shaun the Sheep designed by different artists. The trail...
WOODLAND FAIRY TRAIL
22nd November-18th January 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Gibside NT
Address: NE16 6BG
Discover the secrets of the woodland fairies at Gibside. Speak softly & keep your eyes wide, as magic stirs deep in the woodlands. Where the frost clings to fern & holly, whispers of fairy life can be...
ALADDIN
25th November-18th January 2026
Venue: Newcastle Theatre Royal
Address: NE1 6BR
Enter a whole new world of pantomime with a brand-new version of Aladdin celebrating Danny & Clive’s 20th year as the stars of the Theatre Royal panto! Michael Harrison’s retelling of the legendary...
Your family guide to festive fun
Primary Times shares 12 ideas for happy holiday moments with the whole family.
Discover the joy of magic
Stephen Mulhern offers his tips on sharing the gift of magic this festive season.
Upcycle your glass jars this winter
Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love.
Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!
From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.