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Arts & Crafts

MEET AND MAKE

1st November-31st December 2024

Time: Sundays 2-4pm

Venue: Baltic

Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA

Website: www.balticmill.com

Take part in free artist-led workshops perfect for families with children aged 5-12.

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TODDLER TIME

1st November-31st December 2024

Time: Wednesdays 10am-6pm

Venue: Baltic

Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA

Website: www.balticmill.com

Toddler time explores the themes of colour, sound and touch, and is designed to support your toddler to play, make, think and do. Have fun and investigate new ways to play in these changing drop-in activities....

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UNDER 5'S PLAY HIVE

1st November-31st December 2024

Time: 10am-6pm

Venue: Baltic

Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA

Website: www.balticmill.com

Drop in every Wednesday to Sunday to this area where under 5s celebrates Baltic's journey from a flour mill to our present day as an art gallery. Through play, we invite you to explore our past, present...

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WONDER & WANDER TOUR

1st November-31st December 2024

Time: Wednesdays 10.30am

Venue: Baltic

Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA

Website: www.balticmill.com

Soak up some art with the barins and join a member of our Learning Team (alongside Kitty the Kittiwake) for a Wonder and Wander tour where you and your little one can discover our current exhibitions through...

Indoor Activities

SPIRIT OF INVENTION

16th March-23rd June 2024

Venue: Discovery Museum

Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA

Website: www.discoverymuseum.org.uk

This new FREE family friendly exhibition was inspired by some of the thousands of creative designs registered with the Board of Trade from 1839 onwards which are housed at The National Archives. See...

Outdoor Events

EASTER ADVENTURE QUEST

23rd March-14th April 2024

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

Address: NE20 0DX

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens

Take part in a cracking adventure quest at Belsay Hall this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the gardens, track down the Easter eggs & get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat. You can take on the quest...

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EASTER ADVENTURE QUEST

23rd March-14th April 2024

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Chesters Roman Fort & Museum

Address: NE46 4EU

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chestersromanfort

Take part in a cracking adventure quest at Chesters Roman Fort this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the fort, track down the Easter eggs & get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat. You can take on the...

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EASTER ADVENTURE QUEST

23rd March-14th April 2024

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Tynemouth Priory

Address: NE30 4BZ

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle

Take part in a cracking adventure quest at Tynemouth Priory this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the grounds, track down the Easter eggs & get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat. You can take on the...

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EASTER ADVENTURE QUEST

23rd March-14th April 2024

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Warkworth Castle

Address: Northumberland, NE65 0UJ

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/warkworth-castle-and-hermitage

Take part in a cracking adventure quest at Warkworth Castle this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the grounds, track down the Easter eggs & get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat. You can take on the...

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EASTER EGG HUNT

23rd March-2nd April 2024

Time: 10am-3pm

Venue: Gibside NT

Address: NE16 6BG

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Gibside on an Easter trail. Make your way along the trail & find nature-inspired activities for the whole family whilst exploring the beautiful...

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EASTER EGG HUNT

23rd March-14th April 2024

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Seaton Delaval Hall NT

Address: NE26 4QR

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/seatondelavalhall

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Seaton Delaval Hall on an Easter trail. Make your way along the trail & find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. £3 per trail...

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ARBEIA ROMAN FORT

25th March-29th September 2024

Venue: Arbeia Roman Fort

Address: Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB

Website: www.arbeiaromanfort.org.uk

Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne & was a key garrison & military supply base to other forts along Hadrians Wall. Step into the fort & immerse yourself in the world of the Romans...

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SPRING LAMB TRAIL

25th March-14th April 2024

Time: 11.30am-3.30pm

Venue: Wallington NT

Address: NE61 4AR

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington

Spring has sprung & playful lambs are everywhere! Visit Wallington this Easter & see how many little lambs you can spot as you explore the House. Look high & low, there are ten to find. Free event but...

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EASTER HOLIDAYS AT LIFE

27th March-17th April 2024

Venue: Life Science Centre

Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP

Website: www.life.org.uk

Enjoy a great day out this Easter at Life. Unleash your creativity to design an egg-cellent Egg-Mobile, delve into the science of how to win an egg rolling contest. Plus enjoy thrilling, interactive exhibits...

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ALNWICK CASTLE OPENS FOR 2024.

29th March-29th October 2024

Venue: Alnwick Castle

Address: Alnwick, NR66 1NQ

Website: www.alnwickcastle.com

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...

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EASTER BUNNY

29th March-1st April 2024

Time: 11am-3pm

Venue: Woodhorn Museum & Country Park

Address: NE63 9YF

Website: www.museumsnorthumberland.org.uk

Look out for the Easter Bunny visiting Woodhorn Museum between 11am & 3pm each day. If you find the bunny during your visit they will reward you with a small sweet treat!

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EASTER CELEBRATIONS

29th March-1st April 2024

Venue: Beamish Museum

Address: Beamish, DH9 0RG

Website: www.beamish.org.uk

Hop along to Beamish for a cracking day out, with plenty of Easter-themed events to take part in around the museum. Visit their website for more information about their egg-citing Easter activities,

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EASTER EGG HUNT

29th-30th March 2024

Time: 11am-3.30pm

Venue: Souter Lighthouse & The Leas NT

Address: SR6 7NH

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/souter-lighthouse-and-the-leas

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Souter on an Easter trail along the sweeping coastline & find nature-inspired activities. The price of the trail is £3 per child which includes...

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EASTER EGG HUNT

29th March-1st April 2024

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Wallington NT

Address: NE61 4AR

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington

Make your way along the trail & find nature-inspired activities around the Courtyard & West Wood with lots of fun activities to do along the way for the whole family. Have a go at target practice, get...

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EASTER TRAIL

29th March-1st April 2024

Time: 10am-3pm

Venue: Cragside NT

Address: NE65 7PX

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside

Hop to Cragside for a cracking time along the Easter trail. There are ten activity stations to find. The kids can test out their balancing skills on the egg & spoon obstacle course, play a giant game of...

Indoor Activities

POP-UP ASHINGTON GROUP HUT

29th March-14th April 2024

Time: 12-3pm

Venue: Woodhorn Museum & Country Park

Address: NE63 9YF

Website: www.museumsnorthumberland.org.uk

The pop-up art hut will open its doors daily 12noon to 3pm during the Northumberland school holidays, offering a programme of family-friendly art activities for everyone to enjoy. Go along & take part...

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SUPER BROS FAMILY FUN DAY

29th-29th March 2024

Venue: Newcastle Racecourse

Address: High Gosforth Park, NE3 5HP

Website: www.newcastleracecourse.co.uk

Kick start your Easter Weekend at Newcastle Racecourse with the highly anticipated All-Weather Championships Finals Day, featuring Super Bros Family Fun Day.This is truly a day for the whole family with...

Theatre & Cinema

BEAUTY & THE BEAST EASTER PANTO

30th-31st March 2024

Venue: Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Address: Westgate Road, NE1 4AG

Website: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

This spellbinding fun-filled Easter pantomime tells the story of Belle, who longs for romance & adventure, a bad-mannered Prince who is transformed into a Beast to teach him a lesson & a good Fairy who...

Arts & Crafts

HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOURS

30th-30th March 2024

Time: 12-4pm

Venue: Baltic

Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA

Website: www.balticmill.com

Celebrate colour & the Holi tradition through artist workshops, dance, henna, music & food, then join in the joyous colour-throwing finale. In partnership with GemArts. This is a free drop-in event but...

Theatre & Cinema

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD EASTER PANTO

30th March-6th April 2024

Venue: Customs House

Address: South Shields, NE33 1ES

Website: www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre

This Easter join Red, Granny & Dennis in Cooksonville as they bring to life the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Tickets from £15.50.

Outdoor Events

NEWCASTLE PUPPETRY FESTIVAL

30th March-7th April 2024

Venue: Newcastle

Address: NE1

Website: www.newcastlepuppetryfestival.co.uk

This year sees the 5th edition of the Newcastle Puppetry Festival taking place around the city. To find out more about the wider programme (including free events) visit www.newcastlepuppetryfestival.co.uk 

Indoor Activities

SPACE INVESTIGATORS NORTH EAST

30th March-1st September 2024

Venue: Great North Museum

Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT

Website: www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

This immersive exhibition takes you on a multi-sensory journey into the hidden worlds of the Universe. There's so much to learn about how advances in technology are constantly unveiling new areas of the...

Indoor Activities

EASTER HOLIDAYS 2024

1st-14th April 2024

Venue: Great North Museum

Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT

Website: www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities at the Great North Museum: Hancock this Easter including free performances & puppet workshops in the marquees on the lawn outside the museum, complete the amazing...

Theatre & Cinema

ROBIN HOOD EASTER PANTO

1st-2nd April 2024

Venue: Whitley Bay Playhouse

Address: NE26 1LZ

Website: www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

Take a trip down to Sherwood Forest with a fun-filled panto for all the family this Easter. Tickets from £20.95

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EASTER HOLIDAY CLUB

2nd-14th April 2024

Time: (times vary)

Venue: Various locations across South Tyneside,

Address: NE32-34.

Website: www.southtyneside.gov.uk/holidayclub

Fun, free activities & meals for children receiving benefit related FSM in South Tyneside. Activities include sports, music, arts, crafts, outdoor & indoor challenges, treasure trails & wellbeing & healthy...

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CRAFTY ROMANS

3rd-3rd April 2024

Time: 11am-2pm

Venue: Arbeia Roman Fort

Address: Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB

Website: www.arbeiaromanfort.org.uk

Drop-in between 11am & 2pm for free family fun art activites inspired by Flora, the current exhibition about all things plants, from decoration to medicine to celebrations during Roman Britain.

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SPRING NATURE TRAIL

3rd-14th April 2024

Time: 10am-3pm

Venue: Gibside NT

Address: NE16 6BG

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

Spring into action this Easter holidays with a family nature trail at Gibside. Enjoy a sensory journey around Gibside, learning about the nature on your doorstep along the way. Free event but normal admission...

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EASTER MASK MAKING

4th-4th April 2024

Time: 11am-3pm

Venue: Stephenson Railway Museum

Address: Middle Engine Lane, NE29 8DX

Website: www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk

Drop in from 11-3pm & make & design your own Easter Mask. Children can choose between designing a cute Easter bunny mask, or a festive Easter chick mask in this FREE craft activity.

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MEET THE MEDIEVAL PILGRIMS

6th-6th April 2024

Time: 10.45am-4.30pm

Venue: Newcastle Castle

Address: Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ

Website: www.newcastlecastle.co.uk

The Castle’s in house medieval re-enactors have been on pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady in Gesmuth (that’s Jesmond to you & me). Having paid their respects to Our Lady they’re heading back in...

Arts & Crafts

SATURDAY ART CLASSES

6th-6th April 2024

Time: 10:15 - 11:45am & 1.45-3.15pm

Venue: Laing Art Gallery

Address: New Bridge Street, NE1 8AG

Website: www.laingartgallery.org.uk

An inclusive art class held on the first Saturday of every month for 10-15 year olds. £5 per child.Book in advance at laingartgallery.org.uk.

Outdoor Events

THE BIG BRICK BUILD

6th-14th April 2024

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

Address: NE20 0DX

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens

Help bring history to life with LEGO® bricks. Get creative with our master builders & create a sculpture of Belsay Hall in brick art form! Once you've worked your magic, our brick builders will piece...

Theatre & Cinema

FIREMAN SAM - THE GREAT CAMPING ADVENTURE

9th-9th April 2024

Time: 1pm & 4pm

Venue: Whitley Bay Playhouse

Address: NE26 1LZ

Website: www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

Brand New for 2024. Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers...

Outdoor Events

CRAFTY ROMANS

10th-10th April 2024

Time: 11am-2pm

Venue: Arbeia Roman Fort

Address: Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB

Website: www.arbeiaromanfort.org.uk

Drop-in between 11am & 2pm for free family fun art activites inspired by Flora, the current exhibition about all things plants, from decoration to medicine to celebrations during Roman Britain.

Theatre & Cinema

TORTOISE & THE HARE

11th-12th April 2024

Venue: Northern Stage

Address: NE1 7RH

Website: www.northernstage.co.uk

The race is on in Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare - the perfect introduction to live ballet & music,. When a cheeky Hare won’t stop boasting about how fast he can run, thoughtful Tortoise decides...

Outdoor Events

WILLOW CROWNS

11th-11th April 2024

Time: 11am-3pm

Venue: Stephenson Railway Museum

Address: Middle Engine Lane, NE29 8DX

Website: www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk

Drop in from 11-3pm & make your own crown made from willow branches & fill it with springtime accessories in this FREE craft activity.

Theatre & Cinema

THE WIZARD OF OZ

16th-21st April 2024

Venue: Newcastle Theatre Royal

Address: NE1 6BR

Website: www.theatreroyal.co.uk

Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner & Dancing On Ice star The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch Of The West, this spectacular production, direct from The London Palladium, will be truly magical for all...

Arts & Crafts

FAMILY ART CLASS

20th-20th April 2024

Time: 10.30am - 12 noon

Venue: Shipley Art Gallery

Address: Prince Consort Road, NE8 4JB

Website: www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk

A monthly Saturday art class for 7 - 12 year olds. At each session you'll be guided by a professional artist to discover a different art technique, such as watercolours, ceramics, mixed media, drawing...

Theatre & Cinema

DEAR ZOO

26th-27th April 2024

Venue: Customs House

Address: South Shields, NE33 1ES

Website: www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre

Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns! See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog & of course a perfect puppy. Help your children learn...

Indoor Activities

DISCOVERY BRICK SHOW - LEGO® WEEKEND

4th-5th May 2024

Venue: Discovery Museum

Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA

Website: www.discoverymuseum.org.uk

Are you ready for an unforgettable LEGO® filled day out? See some of the newest LEGO®  models & displays from a hand-picked selection of the best LEGO®  builders in the UK. From LEGO®  cities to...

Arts & Crafts

SATURDAY ART CLASSES

4th-4th May 2024

Time: 10:15 - 11:45am & 1.45-3.15pm

Venue: Laing Art Gallery

Address: New Bridge Street, NE1 8AG

Website: www.laingartgallery.org.uk

An inclusive art class held on the first Saturday of every month for 10-15 year olds. £5 per child.Book in advance at laingartgallery.org.uk.

Outdoor Events

UGLY BUG SAFARI

4th-6th May 2024

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

Address: NE20 0DX

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens

See what lurks beneath the surface at Belsay Hall. Join bug hunting pros & look for the creepy crawlies who call Belsay their home. Check out the gardens for beetles, woodlice, caterpillars & more plus...

Outdoor Events

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS

5th-6th May 2024

Venue: Beamish Museum

Address: Beamish, DH9 0RG

Website: www.beamish.org.uk

In the Edwardian period, May Day was second only to Christmas in popularity & each town or village all over the country would have its own range of traditions and customs. Find out more about the customs...

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CHILDREN'S CANCER RUN

19th-19th May 2024

Venue: Newcastle Racecourse

Address: High Gosforth Park, NE3 5HP

Website: www.childrenscancernorth.org.uk

The 41st Annual Cross Country fun run that raises money to help make life better for children with cancer. It’s a great day out for all the family, & there are three different runs to choose from. Last...

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