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Things to do with kids in Newcastle, Gateshead & Northumberland
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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...
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...
ROBIN'S LANTERN QUEST
1st December-31st January 2026
Venue: Wallington NT
Address: NE61 4AR
Step into a magical winter adventure at Wallington’s China Pond! Follow fun clues around the pond to discover hidden augmented reality lanterns. Collect them in the app to unlock a beautiful wintry scene...
Newcastle University Lectures for Children - January 2026
21st-28th January 2026
Time: 5-6pm
Venue: Herschel Building, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU
Address: Herschel Building, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU
The 2026 Holmes Lectures The 2026 Holmes Lectures will be given by researchers from Newcastle University’s Faculty of Medical Sciences and School of Dental Sciences and will take place...
BUILD YOUR OWN BIRD BOX
24th January 2026
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Venue: Gateshead Central Library
Address: Prince Consort Road, NE8 4LN
Drop-in to this FREE bird box building workshop & take your bespoke piece home to use for the RSPB Big Bird Watch. Assemble your bird box kit (made from salvaged wood) & decorate it for your feathered...
Dream big in 2026!
Leah Williamson talks football, friendship and inspiring children to be brave and confident.
Explorers, are you ready?
Test geography skills and race across the continents with BBC Bitesize’s interactive game.
Family days out that inspire learning
Discover how a half-term day out can bring history, science and stories to life for your family!
The Lunch They Deserve
Young food campaigners and Emma Thompson call for urgent action to improve school food in 2026.