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SATURDAY ART CLUB
7th February-31st December 2026
Time: Sat 1-3pm
Venue: Arts Centre Washington,
Address: NE38 8AB
This Saturday Art Club is suitable for children aged 8+ with an interest in art who would like to develop their skills further. Often taking inspiration from exhibitions & artists working within the arts...
WASHINGTON YOUTH THEATRE
7th February-31st December 2026
Time: Sat 10am - 12pm
Venue: Arts Centre Washington,
Address: NE38 8AB
Build life-long skills in performance & confidence while making new friends! Join these weekly sessions for 8- to 12-year-olds. Develop theatre skills like presentation, improvisation & cooperation, while...
BROOMSTICK & MAGIC TRICKS TRAIL
17th October-1st November 2026
Time: 11am-4pm
Venue: Washington Old Hall NT
Address: NE38 7LE.
Embrace the spooky season & dive into a world of witches this October Half Term by setting off on a magical, self-led family adventure through the historic hall, where curious minds can discover mysterious...
THE TRAFALGAR FLAG OF LORD COLLINGWOOD
17th October-1st November 2026
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
Be the first in the country to see the battle-scarred hand-sewn Union flag, created & flown on board HMS Royal Sovereign, the flagship of Newcastle-born Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood at the Battle...
WELLIES, WILDLIFE & AUTUMN FUN TRAIL
17th October-8th November 2026
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: Crook Hall & Gardens,
Address: Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ
Autumn has arrived! Leaves are falling, and the gardens are changing from bright green to lovely gold, orange, and brown. On this self-led trail, see who can throw a wellie the furthest, spot different...
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