What's On in Newcastle, Gateshead & Northumberland

SCRAN!

Venue: South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

Address: Ocean Road, NE33 2JA

Website: www.southshieldsmuseum.org.uk

An exhibition which charts the history of Food & Drink in South Tyneside, from traditional home-cooked grub of yesteryear, to the origins of some of the Borough’s most iconic eateries, including Colmans...

MEET AND MAKE

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.

TODDLER TIME

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....

UNDER 5'S PLAY HIVE

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...

WONDER & WANDER TOUR

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...

ARBEIA ROMAN FORT

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...

FLORA : PLANTS IN ROMAN LIFE

Venue: Arbeia Roman Fort

Address: Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB

Website: www.arbeiaromanfort.org.uk

An exhibition exploring how the Romans used plants & flowers in everyday life.

ALNWICK CASTLE OPENS FOR 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...

SPACE INVESTIGATORS NORTH EAST

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...

NEWCASTLE CASTLE

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Castle Garth

Address: NE1 1RQ

Website: www.newcastlecastle.co.uk

The city's most historic building & attraction, Newcastle Castle & Keep is open 7 days a week 10am-5pm. Enjoy a day out exploring the landmarks & discovering more about the history of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne....

LOST LEGIONARIES TRAIL

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum

Address: Buddle Street, Wallsend NE28 6HR

Website: www.segedunumromanfort.org.uk

Eight Roman soldiers have gone missing on the fort site. Can you find them all? Pick up a trail leaflet from reception & explore the fort site to find all the missing soldiers. Included in admission Adults...

ROME TRANSFORMED

Venue: Great North Museum

Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT

Website: www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

Immerse yourself in a series of epic 3D visualisations & embark on a time-travelling journey alongside experts at Newcastle University. Follow the journey as archaeologists delved deep into the Ancient...

COWGATE YOUNG THEATRE MAKERS

Time: Mondays 4-6pm

Venue: Cowgate Community Centre,

Address: NE5 3UT.

Website: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk

An exciting new drama group for children & young people during term-time that uses drama, theatre-making, movement & creative writing to create & share stories. For ages 8 -14 years old. Delivered by Unfolding...

GRUFFALO PARTY TRAIL

Time: 9.30am-4.30pm

Venue: Kielder Castle

Address: NE48 1ER

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/kielder-castle/gruffalo-party-trail-kielder-forest

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday & to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure. This interactive family trail features all sorts of party-themed activities...

EAST END STORY MAKERS

Time: Wednesdays 4-4.50pm

Venue: Byker Primary School,

Address: NE6 2AT.

Website: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk

A creative group for children and young people during term-time that uses drama, music, movement, creative writing & food to create & share stories. For children & young people aged 5 -14 and living in...

CEREAL DISCO

Time: 9.30-11am

Venue: Baltic

Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA

Website: www.baltic.art

Fancy starting your day with a cereal disco in the school holidays? Pop along to the Baltic for breakfast & a boogie in the Front Room available every morning Wednesday - Sunday for the School Summer Holidays...

CREATE YOUR OWN COAT OF ARMS

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Hexham Old Gaol

Address: Hallgate, NE46 3NH

Website: www.museumsnorthumberland.org.uk

Design your own shield to reflect your identity in a daily, drop in craft activity.

DECORATE A SALMON

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Berwick Museum & Art Gallery,

Address: The Barracks Parade, TD15 1DG 

Website: www.museumsnorthumberland.org.uk

Get creative & decorate your own salmon card in a daily, drop in craft activity. 

STEAM TO GREEN

Venue: Discovery Museum

Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA

Website: www.discoverymuseum.org.uk

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...

SUMMER OF FUN

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Life Science Centre

Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP

Website: www.life.org.uk

Feel the science, make the memories this summer at Life! Families can enjoy thrilling live shows, exciting experiments, interactive exhibits & hands-on making activities that you won’t find anywhere...

SUMMER OF PLAY

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Gibside NT

Address: NE16 6BG

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

Create, explore, move, wonder & make-believe at Gibside, all summer long. Take the whole family to Green Close Field for a day of adventure at the Play Labyrinth. Wander around a maze of grassy paths to...

SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB

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...

MUSIC IN SOUTH MARINE PARK

Time: Every Sat 2pm

Venue: South Marine Park

Address: South Shields NE33 2NL

Website: www.southtynesidefestival.co.uk

Every Saturday from 27 July to 7 September (except 24 August), sing along to all your favourite tunes with local bands in the Victorian bandstand at South Marine Park. www.southtynesidefestival.co.uk

SUMMER OF SPORT

Venue: Manor Walks Shopping Centre

Address: Cramlington, NE23 6UT

Website: www.manorwalks.co.uk

Experience the thrill of family friendly competiiton this Summer in the Centre Mall. From Olympics inspired games, creative crafts & much more.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Venue: Venues across Newcastle, Gateshead & Northumberland

Address: NE1

Website: www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Heritage Open Days are an annual celebration of England's architecture & culture that allows visitors free access to historical landmarks that are either not usually open to the public, or would normally...

FAMILY DISCO

Time: 1pm

Venue: Alphabetti Theatre,

Address: NE1 4HP

Website: www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk

Relax & groove the afternoon away with your loved ones at this laid-back Family Disco event! Tickets £2.

JUNIOR & MINI GREAT NORTH RUN

Time: 8am-6pm

Venue: Newcastle Gateshead Quayside,

Address: NE1

Website: www.greatrun.org/events/junior-mini-great-north-run

This year's event will be the biggest EVER with over 10,500 kids set to take part on Saturday 7th September.www.greatrun.org/events/junior-mini-great-north-run/

THE GREAT NORTH RUN

Venue: Newcastle Town Moor,

Address: NE2 4PZ

Website: www.greatrun.org/events/great-north-run

The World's largest Half Marathon with 60,000 determined & dedicated runners which starts on the Central Motorway in Newcastle & finishes in South Shields.

FLOWER CROWN WORKSHOP

Time: 1.30-3.15pm

Venue: Arbeia Roman Fort

Address: Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB

Website: www.arbeiaromanfort.org.uk

Make a beautiful head garland in this flower crown workshop with artist Shaney Barton. £8pp plus booking fee. Children aged 9 & over. Book online.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Northumberland Museums

Address: NE63 9YF

Website: www.museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/whats-on

Free admission to Woodhorn Museum, NE63 9YF, Hexham Old Gaol, NE46 3NH, Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum, NE61 1PD & Berwick Museum & Art Gallery, TD15 1DG, on 14th & 15th September as part of Heritage Open...

MONTHLY MARKET

Venue: Manor Walks Shopping Centre

Address: Cramlington, NE23 6UT

Website: www.manorwalks.co.uk

Throughout the mall. Join us supporting local, independent businesses for fun crafts, makes & bakes at this monthly market.

FAMILY ART CLASS

Time: 10.30am - 12 noon & 1-2.30pm

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...

NORTH EAST DEAF YOUTH THEATRE

Time: 9.30-11.30am

Venue: Gosforth Civic Theatre,

Address: NE3 3HD

Website: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk

North East Deaf Theatre aims to support deaf children and young people to develop their creative skills, build confidence and form new friendships.  Together with deaf arts organisation Turtléar, we...

OPEN EVENING

Time: 6-8pm

Venue: Jarrow School,

Address: NE32 5PR

Website: www.jarrowschool.com

Jarrow School would like to welcome prospective parents to their Open Evening from 6-8pm. They pride themselves on teaching a curriculum that has something for everyone, tailoring the option subjects studied...

PRE-SCHOOL DAY

Time: 9.30am-3pm

Venue: Life Science Centre

Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP

Website: www.life.org.uk

The perfect opportunity for you & your little ones to try new things, make new friends & have lots of hands-on fun.  Explore the science centre in a baby-and-toddler-friendly environment & enjoy exciting...

SPOOKY SCIENCE AT LIFE

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Life Science Centre

Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP

Website: www.life.org.uk

Feel the spooky science & make monstrous memories this October at Life! Meet delightful dinosaurs & question what we really know about our prehistoric pals this half-term (26 October – 1 November only,...

THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY

Venue: Customs House

Address: South Shields, NE33 1ES

Website: www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre

The People’s Theatre Company bring the world’s best loved nursery rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best selling book! With a captivating combination of live...

LEAP THEN LOOK, PLAY, INTERACT, EXPLORE

Time: 10am-6pm

Venue: Baltic

Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA

Website: www.baltic.art

This new exhibition explores play, collaboration & materials. Featuring large, tactile sculptural objects & colourful assemblages, everything in the space is interactive. Lively, exciting & curiosity-filled, Play...

FAMILY ART CLASS

Time: 10.30am - 12 noon & 1-2.30pm

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...

HALLOWEEN HALF TERM

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

Address: NE20 0DX

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

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Belsay Hall this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues & gather round to listen to spooky stories. Book online & save 15%.

HALLOWEEN HALF TERM

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Warkworth Castle

Address: Northumberland, NE65 0UJ

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

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Warkworth Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues & gather round to listen to spooky stories. Book online & save 15%.

HALLOWEEN HALF TERM ACTIVITIES

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Newcastle Castle

Address: Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ

Website: www.newcastlecastle.co.uk

A half-term filled with silly spookiness! The castle will also be taken over by dreaded figures such as witches, the executioner & the barber surgeon. They will have spooky displays for you to engage with...

RAVEN

Venue: Northern Stage

Address: NE1 7RH

Website: www.northernstage.co.uk

From the moment Raven was born, her family were forced to live as Shadows, never to be seen or heard again. She has never known why, but on the eve of her tenth birthday, strange feelings begin to bubble...

CIRQUE DU MAGIQUE

Time: 7pm

Venue: Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Address: Westgate Road, NE1 4AG

Website: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

It’s time to be taken to a world of wonder & amazement as mind-blowing magic, world-class circus acts, and death-defying stunts It’s time to be taken to a world of wonder and amazement as mind-blowing...

RUDE SCIENCE 2024 TOUR

Time: 11.30am & 3pm

Venue: Whitley Bay Playhouse

Address: NE26 1LZ

Website: www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

Brace yourselves for TV Gastronaut Stefan Gates' hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new family show, packed with science stunts & spectacular experiments.The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science...

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN WALK

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

Address: NE20 0DX

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

As the days shorten and the evenings grow darker, join ghost-hunting storytellers on a family-friendly walk through the shadows of Belsay Hall's grounds. With well-told tales full of strange & spooky goings-on,...

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN WALK

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Tynemouth Priory

Address: NE30 4BZ

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

As the days shorten and the evenings grow darker, join ghost-hunting storytellers on a family-friendly walk through the shadows of Tynemouth Priory's grounds. With well-told tales full of strange & spooky...

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Time: 2pm

Venue: The Exchange Theatre

Address: Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE

Website: www.theexchange1856.com

Take a stroll down the yellow brick road as Tom Rolfe Productions proudly present everyone’s favourite pantomime story The Wizard of Oz live on stage this October half term. Expect dazzling scenery,...

SNOW WHITE

Venue: Northern Stage

Address: NE1 7RH

Website: www.northernstage.co.uk

Ballet Lorent present a family friendly version of Snow White. Seven courageous miners graft for a world of opulence enjoyed by the Queen & her beautiful daughter, Snow White. The Queen’s...

DISNEY ON ICE ROAD TRIP ADVENTURES

Venue: Utilita Arena

Address: NE4 7NA

Website: www.utilitaarena.co.uk

Grab your mouse ears & get ready to party. Featuring new & classic tales, prepare to enter the enchanting Disney Kingdom as this multi-generational experience skates into Newcastle with world-class skating,...

MOTHER GOOSE

Venue: Customs House

Address: South Shields, NE33 1ES

Website: www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre

They ’ve HATCHed a plan…The EGG-cellent fairy tale of Mother Goose gets a CRACKING Cooksonville remake for 2024. Packed with song, dance & lots of laughter, the YOLKS are guaranteed to CRACK you up....

WOLF!

Venue: Northern Stage

Address: NE1 7RH

Website: www.northernstage.co.uk

Beneath the Christmassy moon, under the snowy mountains, amongst a flock of woolly sheep, Jack is bored. Bored of watching sheep, bored of counting sheep but, most importantly, bored of sheep! Down in...

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Venue: Newcastle Theatre Royal

Address: NE1 6BR

Website: www.theatreroyal.co.uk

Join Newcastle’s pantomime superstar Danny Adams & Theatre Royal favourites Clive Webb, Chris Hayward & Joe McElderry as they dive to the depths of the ocean in an exhilarating & enchanting theatrical...

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Venue: Northern Stage

Address: NE1 7RH

Website: www.northernstage.co.uk

Ding, dong, ding, dong, the bells are ringing because Scrooge is coming to Newcastle – & he’s meaner & greedier than ever. Bah Humbug! Is it too late for Scrooge to change his miserly ways? Can a magical...

THE SORCERER'S SUITCASE

Venue: Customs House

Address: South Shields, NE33 1ES

Website: www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre

A magical adventure awaits two best friends when they accidentally swap suitcases with a powerful sorcerer. Now they just have to find the sorcerer & swap their suitcases back – the only problem is the...

THE NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN

Venue: Whitley Bay Playhouse

Address: NE26 1LZ

Website: www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

Starring panto legend Steve Walls as Smee, & your favourite Dame - Patsy! Go along & see why Playhouse pantos really are the best. Tickets from £25.00.

CINDERELLA

Venue: The Exchange Theatre

Address: Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE

Website: www.theexchange1856.com

Cinderella, the most popular of all fairy tales! Poor Cinderella works night & day but dreams of a very different life, & with an invitation to the royal ball it looks as if her wish may be granted. Tickets...