10+ Child-Friendly New Year's Eve Parties & Events across North East England 2019/20

What to do on New Year's Eve if you have kids? It's a question I'm asked a lot so I decided to do a little research and answer it.

Here are 11 child-friendly events happening across North East England on 31 December that will help you to see the New Year in with style.

Let me know what you're up to in the comments:

1 - New Years Eve Family Event - Village Hotel Newcastle

Expect kids party games, a buffet and disco at this family-friendly party at the Village Hotel in their Vibe Suite which runs from 7pm until 2am.  Find out more and book here. 

Here's what they say:

"Put on your glad rags and let the New Year in with a bang enjoying our New Year's Eve Buffet with entertainment and a late bar.

As we countdown to midnight, the bubbles will be flowing while our entertainment keeps you dancing and celebrating into the early hours of 2020!

Bar Opens: 7.00pm   Dinner: 8.00pm   Bar Close: 2.00am"

2 - Pantomime

If you're looking for a family night out with lots of laughs, why not plan an early evening trip to the panto? Theatre Royal, Northern Stage, The Customs House, Whitley Bay Playhouse, Gala Theatre, Tyne Theatre & Opera House and Sunderland Empire all have seats available on New Year's Eve.

Have you read our Guide to Christmas Events for Kids in North East England yet?

3 - New Year's Eve Family Event in Pemberton's Carvery at Ramside Hall

This relaxed celebration will include a traditional carvery meal and resident disco until 2am. All are welcome. Find out more and book here. 

Here's what they say:

"Join us in Pemberton’s Carvery to welcome in 2020 with your family and friends.

Adults £36.95 per person | Children £26.95 12 years & under

• Be entertained by our resident disco until 2.00am
• Food is served from 7.00pm until 10.00pm
  

Reservations must be made for this evening

Children of all ages are welcome

Price includes main course, dessert and coffee from the Buffet Carvery.

(please note cooked to order items are not available)"

4 -Trencher's Family Party, Spanish City 

Kids eat free and will be entertained by a magician and face painter from 6pm. Find out more and book here. 

Here's what they say:

"To celebrate this New Year’s Eve with all the family, join us in Trenchers for a family friendly dinner, where children can eat for free from 3.30pm (one free meal with every paying adult) and be entertained by a magician, face painter and a balloon modeller from 6pm.

(Please note, this is available alongside our normal menu and the children’s menu is as normal.)

3 Course £22.95

Choose from our a la carte menu or choose our special set menu below. Kids eat free from the children’s menu with a paying adult.

Set Menu

Starter

Fish Soup

Calamari

Trenchers Prawn Cocktail

Goats Cheese and Red Onion Tart

Ham Hock and Black Pudding Terrine

Main

Cod

Haddock

Minute Steak

Salmon Fillet

Linguini (V)

Dessert

Choose Any Dessert from the A La Carte Menu

2 Course £18.95

Allergens: If you require information about any ingredients or allergens in our dishes, please ask a member of staff"

5 - New Years Eve Family Party, Holiday Inn Washington 

Get together with family and friends to see in the New Year with this family-friendly event. Expect a buffet, children's entertainment, face painting, balloon modelling and disco from 6:30pm. Find out more and book here. 

Here's what they say:

"Whether you want a festive night out with your friends, or an office Christmas party for you and your colleagues, the Holiday Inn Washington has a package that is right for you.

From Christmas and New Year party nights, meet, stay and play packages, Sunday lunch  or Christmas dinner, we have a wide range of amazing packages that are guaranteed to get you and your friends in the festive spirit.

Book your Christmas or New Year with us and we'll pull out all the stops to ensure that you have a memorable end to 2019."

6 - Monster Ceilidh at Washington Arts Centre

A night of dancing, great food and drink with the Monster Ceilidh Band. Find out more and book here. 

Here's what they say:

"Tuesday 31 December, 7.30pm – 1am

Tickets £26.50 / £17.50 (under 16s)

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Arts Centre Washington and enjoy a night of dancing and great food and drink.

Get on your feet and join in the fun at our wonderful Ceilidh. Don’t worry if you don’t know the dances as a “Caller” will lead you through all of them.

Providing the music for our New Year’s Eve Ceilidh will be the high energy, fun loving Monster Ceilidh Band.

Come along for the perfect way to see in 2019.

There is also a buffet included in the price of the ticket.

Tickets are limited for this event and must be pre-booked. (£17.50 concessions for under 16’s only)"

7 - New Year's Eve Skating at Life Science Centre

Pre-book a New Year's Eve outdoor ice skating session at Life Science Centre. Available from 10am-6pm. Booking details to follow. 

8 - New Year's Eve Party at Petite Street Playtown 

Perfect for little ones, this NYE party takes place in the morning. Expect party games, hats balloons and a countdown too. Find out more here. 

Here's what they say:

"Come and join us for a fun New years eve, we will have party games, hats, balloons, we will even have a new years count down

Normal Entry Price

9:30 to 11:30
12 to 2pm"

9 - Family New Year's Eve Party at Blue Flames

The annual New Year's Eve Family Party at Blue Flames is back. Exact details are yet to be announced but last year there was a disco, buffet, bouncy castle and more from 7pm until late. Find out more and book here. 

Here what they say:

"Join us at Blue Flames for our annual Family New Year’s Eve Party. Tickets are £16 an adult and £8 a child, includes buffet, bouncy castle, dancing and music.
Tuesday 31st December
7pm till 1am
Family friendly party!
Let’s start the new year together."

10 -  Family New Year's Break at Slaley Hall

Enjoy a 2 or 3 night stay with the family including a child-friendly buffet in Hadrian's Brasserie and/or disco and entertainment at the Slaley family party. Find out more and book here. 

11 - Tar Bar'l Festival

A reader recommended the Tar Bar'l Festival in Allendale. 45 local men carry whisky barrels filled with burning hot tar through the town in one of the most spectacular fire festivals still practised today.

I haven't been myself but I'm assured it's fine for kids and Visit Northumberland states on their website that children are welcome. With dancing and music in the streets, it sounds like a party not to be missed.

Here's what they say: 

12 - The BonBon Family-Friendly NYE Blowout 

An early-evening event featuring a show, mini disco and countdown at Alphabetti Theatre. Find out more and book here. 

Here's what they say:

"Tuesday 31st December 2019
Show begins: 4pm
Tickets: Single tickets £5, £18.50 family ticket (5 people)
Age recommendation: Family
Running time: Approx. 2 hrs

​It's Queer. It's Glitter fuelled. It's Family Friendly. IT'S A BONBONS CABARET!

Join Bonnie and The Bonnettes and The House of Love for a night of celebration to welcome 2020 but early enough so little people can be in bed! The show will last for approximately 1 hour followed by a disco and a countdown!"

13 - New Year's Eve Family Party at Doubletree by Hilton Newcastle Airport

Expect a disco, live DJ, buffet and unlimited soft drinks for the kids. Find out more and book here. 

Here's what they say:

"Join us with your friends and family in the polo suite for a fun filled night and prepare to welcome 2020! We have party games and a mini disco from 7pm to entertain the kids, a delicious buffet, and most importantly a DJ to keep you dancing as we countdown and say farewell to 2019.
With unlimited soft drinks for kids and a wide selection of hot and cold buffet dishes ( including desserts) for all the family, we are sure it will be a night to remember ensuring everyone can enjoy the celebrations."

Let me know what you're up to this New Year and if you know of any other family-friendly events, share the details as a comment and I'll update the post when I can.