A Week at Sea with the Kids: What to Think About Before You Book

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Planning a family holiday usually starts with a very long browser history and the same question on repeat: what will everyone actually do? If you're trying to squeeze in sunshine, history, decent food and something that keeps a bored teenager interested, it's worth taking a proper look at cruising.

45 FREE North East Days Out & Events for November 2026

 As always - please double check with venues direct for up to date info before heading out as info can change. You can do this by clicking the blue links in the post. 

If you're looking for even more FREE days out, check out this post: The Ultimate Guide to FREE Days Out in North East England (over 50 attractions) 

And don't forget to check out our post : How to Save Money on Days Out 

Finally, if you're looking for more ideas for days out in November, please check out our Ultimate Guide to What's On in the North East : November 2026

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens | November 2026

Always check with venues for the most up to date info when making plans and before setting off as sometimes events can change. You can do this by clicking the blue links. 

I have not included most Christmas Market listings in this post (too many!), you can read my full guide to North East Christmas Markets here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/guide-to-north-east-christmas-markets-2018.html

You can also read our Fireworks guide here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/where-to-watch-fireworks-display-north-east-2018.html

Jane Eyre at Northern Stage Newcastle Review

 This post was published in November 2026. 

Family Short Breaks at Sea: What to Know Before Trying a Mini Cruise

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School holidays come around quickly, and finding something that suits every member of the family isn’t always easy. Theme parks can be exhausting, hotels can be pricey and the thought of another long drive can dampen anyone’s enthusiasm. A mini cruise offers a different kind of break, one that combines travel and accommodation in a single package.

For families curious about the idea, 3 night cruises are among the easiest ways to try it. They fit neatly into a long weekend or half term, they don’t demand much planning and they offer a taste of life at sea without a week’s commitment. Here’s what families should know before deciding.

Our Friends in the North : The Thatcher Years Review (Newcastle Theatre Royal)

 Ad - we were provided with press tickets for this performance in October 2026. 

📆 Mon 19 - Sat 24 Oct 2026

🫶 Audio described and captioned performance with pre-show touch tour on Sat 24 Oct at 2:30pm
⌚ 2 hrs including interval
🎫 Standard tickets available from £23 🎫 £10 18-30s tickets available (with membership)
✅ Contains strong language, flashing lights, injury detail, scenes of a sexual nature, use of slurs and offensive language, adult themes, strobes and loud noises.

🎟️Book: https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/our-friends-in-the-north/

Where to Watch a Fireworks Display in North East England (2026)

Please remember times and events can change (especially as the weather does). Always double-check event details with venues direct before heading out.

Many of these events may be cancelled or postponed due to the current storm so definitely check with them direct.