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A series of FREE events taking place across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland this February and March. No booking required - simply drop in.
Look out for the big finale in Newcastle City Centre from 10-13 March.
Free, drop-in neighbourhood events over February Half Term include:
The story weaver invites you to your local park where fragments of meteor can be found burning amongst the grass. Watch as they appear and celebtrate the magical stories and landscapes that make up North of Tyne.
You can expect beautiful fire installations, music and the appearance of mythical beasts throughout the evening. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more here: https://www.undernorthtynestars.co.uk/events
1950s Front Street Opening Celebrations at Beamish Museum
I am SO excited for this brand new area at Beamish Museum. Celebrations take place across the week and include:
Find out more and book your Beamish Museum timeslot here.
February Half Term Events - No Booking Needed
Look out for the big finale in Newcastle City Centre from 10-13 March.
Free, drop-in neighbourhood events over February Half Term include:
- 18 & 19 February (6-9pm) - Ridley Park, Blyth
- 18 & 19 February (6-9pm) - Northumberland Park, North Shields
- 25 & 26 February (6-9pm) - Richardson Dees Park, Wallsend
- 25 & 26 February (6-9pm) - Bellast Hills, Byker
The story weaver invites you to your local park where fragments of meteor can be found burning amongst the grass. Watch as they appear and celebtrate the magical stories and landscapes that make up North of Tyne.
You can expect beautiful fire installations, music and the appearance of mythical beasts throughout the evening. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more here: https://www.undernorthtynestars.co.uk/events
1950s Front Street Opening Celebrations at Beamish Museum
(19 - 27 February)
I am SO excited for this brand new area at Beamish Museum. Celebrations take place across the week and include: - Take a seat in a booth & enjoy a Traditional Ice Cream from John's Cafe
- Order 1950s style Fish & Chips from Middleton's Quality Fish & Chips
- Get a 1950s hairstyle from Elizabeth's Hairdressers
- Visit a replica 1950s house of famous North East Artist Norman Cornish (includes an accessible art space)
Find out more and book your Beamish Museum timeslot here.
February Half Term Events - No Booking Needed
- 18 & 19 February - North of Tyne Underneath the Stars at Ridley Park Blyth and Northumberland Park North Shields. FREE outdoor event. Find out more here.
- Daily - FREE Climate Change Trail at Discovery Museum. Find out more here.
- 19 - 27 February - Landscape Trail around Northumberlandia. Find out more here.
- 19 - 27 Feb - WWT Washington Puddle Jumping Championships
No need to book
Find out more here - Daily - FREE Drop-in Peter Rabbit Storytime Trail at Wallsend Library.
Find out more here
Why not combine with a trip to Richardson Dees Park? - 19 - 27 Feb - FREE drop-in family activities at Durham Cathedral
- Dress up as a monk
- A shell hunt around the Cathedral
- Two tin cans portable printing studio pop-up (22-24 Feb only)
- Reading nook in the Cloister
- Create your own Calligraphy activity
Find out more here - Howick Hall Snow Drop Trail (Daily)
You can read our review and see a few photos from our trip a few years ago here. - Superworm Trail at Hamsterley Forest (every day)
Drop-in event, no need to book. FREE or £3.50 if you wish to purchase a trail bag. Parking charges apply.
Find out more here. - Room on the Broom Trail at Ushaw Gardens (every day)
Find out more here. - Morph Art Trail across North Tyneside (20 figures to find). FREE event.
Find out more & download a map here. - Visit the FREE Areas of Seven Stories
FREE day out, no booking required, indoor and perfect for a rainy day
Read our blog guide to visiting here - Daily across Feb & March - Fiver Fest at Stack Seaburn.
Find out more here - 19-27 Feb - Snowdrop planting at Wallington
Drop in event included with admission / NT membership
Find out more here - 19 - 27 Feb - Adventure Quest at Belsay Hall
No need to book, included with admission / EH membership
Find out more here - 19 - 27 Feb - All in a day's work at Ormesby Hall
Step back in time and experience life as a Victorian servant. No booking needed, included with admission/NT membership.
Find out more here. - 21 Feb - Marley the Miniature Pony at Bamburgh Castle
Find out more here - Daily from 21 Feb - Butterfly World opens for the season
Find out more here - 21 Feb - Marvelous Mondays - Make a Roman Helmet at Segedunum
Find out more here - 21 & 22 Feb - Viking 'Ragnar' at Bamburgh Castle
Find out more here - 21, 23 & 25 Feb - Build a Bird Box at Souter Lighthouse
No booking needed, £5 per box (+ NT membership/admission), suitable for ages 4-11 (accompanied by an adult)
Find out more here - 21 - 25 Feb - FREE Gallery Games Trail at Laing Art Gallery. Find out more here
- 22 & 24 Feb - Discovery Days Crafts (Build theme) at Discovery Museum
No booking needed, FREE / £2.50 crafts. Indoor event perfect for a rainy day
Find out more here - 22 & 24 Feb - Souter Sports at Fog Horn Field
No booking needed, FREE event suitable for ages 4-11 accompanied. Includes archery, football, badmington and outdoor games
Find out more here
- 22 Feb - Board Game Tuesdays at Land of Oak & Iron
FREE drop in event, no booking required, indoor and perfect for a rainy day
Find out more here - 22 Feb - Beelines North East Activity Day at Nuns Moor Park (near the Bike Garden). FREE event - drop in between 10am & 3pm and join in with interactive activities celebrating bees and their natural habitats. Find out more here.
- 23 Feb - Voyage and Home Day at Great North Museum including make your own sea turtle activity. FREE drop-in event.
Find out more here. - 23 Feb - Construction Kids at Head of Steam (LEGO and construction play)
Find out more here - 23 Feb - Gem Arts Mini Mela at Gateshead Central Library
FREE drop in event from 11:30am-3:30pm. Expect arts, music and dance.
Find out more here - 23 & 24 Feb - BALTIC Family Days
FREE drop in event with lots of activiites for all ages and abilities (as well as FREE hot drinks and squash). Indoor event perfect for a rainy day
Find out more here - 24 Feb - Make & Take at Stephenson Railway Museum (free - donations welcome)
Find out more here - 24 Feb - Beelines North East Activity Day at Walker Park (near YMCA cafe and play park). FREE event - drop in between 10am & 3pm and join in with interactive activities celebrating bees and their natural habitats. Find out more here.
- 24 Feb - Science Fair at Great North Museum. FREE Drop-in event.
Find out more here - 25 Feb - Beelines North East Activity Day at Exhibition Park (Near Urban Green Cafe). FREE event - drop in between 10am & 3pm and join in with interactive activities celebrating bees and their natural habitats. Find out more here.
- 25 Feb - Station Scamps and Train Crafts at Head of Steam Darlington
Find out more here - 25 & 26 February - North of Tyne Underneath the Stars at Richardson Dees Park, Wallsend and Bellast Hills, Byker. FREE Event. Find out more here.
- 25 & 26 February - Fire & Ice Durham
Find out more here - Visit Bailiffgate Museum and Barter Books
- New Animal Earth at Life Science Centre
Find out more here - Visit the Investigating Detectives Interactive Exhibition at The Word and South Shields Museum. Both are within easy walking distance, free and require no booking. Easy to get to by Metro/bus (or boat even) and indoors so perfect for a rainy day.
February Half Term Events - Book Now
Apologies if these events have sold out when you go to book. They all had availability when I initially shared.
- Daily - 1 hour gaming at the Game Cabin, Stack Seaburn for £5 as part of Fiver Fest
Find out more and book here. - 18 Feb - Aurora Hunting at Battlesteads (part of the Dark Skies Festival)
Find out more and book here - 18 Feb - Are We Alone at Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavillion (part of the Dark Skies Festival)
Find out mroe and book here - 18 & 19 Feb - You Heard Me at Northern Stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Find out more and book here - 19 - 27 Feb
Robots & Coding Week at Locomotion Shildon. FREE events but you do need to book admission in advance. Find out more & book here. - 19 Feb - Human Nurture at Live Theatre
Recommended for ages 14+
Find out more and book here - 19 Feb - High School Musical at Alnwick Playhouse
Find out more and book here - 19 Feb - Club Groovy Pyjama Party at Stockton Arts Centre
Suitable for ages 1-7
Find out more and book here - 19 Feb - Circus Spectacular at Tyne Theatre and Opera House
Find out more and book here - 19 Feb - Dark Sky Festival for Families at Twice Brewed Inn
Find out more and book here - 19 & 20 Feb - Astromomy for Absolute Beginners at Battlesteads
Find out more and book here - 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Feb - Victoria Tunnel Tours
Find out more and book here - 19 - 27 February - Ice Skating at Beamish
Please note you can not pre-book ice skating but you do need to pre-book an entry time to visit Beamish
Find out more here - 19-27 February - 1950s Terrace Opening Celebrations at Beamish
Find out more and book here. - 19 - 27 February
Jungle Boat Virtual Reality Ride at Dorman Museum
Find out more & book here - 19 - 27 Feb - Feburary Half Term Trail at High Force
Find out more and book here - 19 - 27 Feb - Alnwick in Wonderland with Mad Hatter's Trail, Characters to meet & Craft to take home at Alnwick Garden. Find out more and book here.
- 19 - 27 Feb - February Half Term Trail at Raby Castle
Find out more and book here - 19 - 27 Feb - Baby Goat Week at Adventure Valley
Find out more and book here - 19, 20, 26 & 27 Feb - Afternoon Tea with the Tiger at Seven Stories
Recommended for under 7s (and their families). Indoor event perfect for a rainy day.
Find out more and book here - 21 Feb - Milkshake Live at Darlington Hippodrome
Find out more and book here - 21 Feb - Artful Bodies (make art with your bodies to music) at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. Indoor low-cost event.
Find out more and book here - 21 Feb - Beauty and the Tower Princess at Holiday Inn Gosforth
Find out more and book here - 21 Feb - Bowling + Meet&Greet Paw Patrol at Gutterball. Indoor event.
Find out more and book here - 21 & 22 Feb - Sonic Pond Dipping at Low Barnes Nature Reserve
FREE event (booking required)
Find out more and book here - 21, 22 & 23 Feb - Mog the Forgetful Cat and Friends at Seven Stories
Recommended for pre-school children and grown ups. Indoor event perfect for a rainy day.
Find out more and book here - 21 - 24 Feb - 4 Day Art School for 11-16 year olds at Laing Art Gallery
Find out more and book here - 22 Feb - Angela's Ark Animal Handling at Carnival House, Sunderland
Find out more and book here - 22- 24 Feb - 3 Day Art School for 7-10 year olds at Laing Art Gallery
Find out more and book here - Daily from 21 - 25 Feb - Wilde Farm Holiday Club
Suitable for ages 5-11
Find out more and book here - Daily from 22 Feb - Dragon at Alphabetti Theatre
A 60 minute socially distance production for children aged 5+ (+ families)
Book a ticket now and pay how you feel on the day. This is an indoor event and close to Discovery Museum if you want to combine the too.
Find out more and book here - 22, 23, 24, 25 Feb - Breakfast with the Tiger at Seven Stories
Suitable for under 7s (and their families). Indoor event perfect for a rainy day.
Find out more and book here - 22, 23 & 24 Feb - Dark Sky Discovery at Battlesteads
Find out more and book here - 22 & 26 Feb - FREE LEGO Mini Workshops at The Common Room
Find out more and book here - 22, 24 & 25 Feb - FREE Live Science and History Show at The Common Room
Find out more and book here - 22 Feb - Donkey Days at Wheelbirks Farm. Find out more and book here.
- 22 & 24 Feb - Family Arts Festival at Shipley Art Gallery
Suitable for ages 4+ (+ family). Indoor event perfect for a rainy day
Find out more and book here - 22 - 26 February - Animal Farm at Theatre Royal
Recommended for ages 11+
Find out more and book here - 23 Feb - Super Selfie Portraits, try different techniques to make a self portrait at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. Indoor low-cost event.
Find out more and book here - 23 Feb - Gem Arts Mini Mela at Gateshead Central Library
FREE drop in event from 11:30am-3:30pm but there is also a relaxed session from 10am-11am which does need to be booked in advance (it's still free) - 23 Feb - Bowling + Meet & Greet Toy Story Characters at Gutterball
Find out more and book here - 23 Feb - A Journey North at Great North Museum. FREE event but you need a ticket.
Find out more and book here - 24 Feb - The Invisible Man at Phoenix Theatre Blyth
Suitable for ages 12+
Find out more and book here - 24 Feb - Tame Your Inner Dragon Puppet Workshop at Gosforth Civic Theatre
Find out more and book here - 24 Feb - Love Science Space Workshop at Head of Steam Darlington
Find out more and book here - 24 Feb - Bowling + LEGO Workshop at Gutterball
Find out more and book here - 24 & 25 Feb - Adventure Through Time at Seven Stories
Suitable for children aged 5-11 and their families. Indoor event perfect for a rainy day.
Find out more and book here. - 25 Feb - Fantasty Gardens at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens (create your own fantasty garden using a range of materials). Indoor low-cost event.
Find out more and book here - 25 Feb - LEGO Block Party with Lunch at Anglers Arms Sheepwash
Find out more and book here - 25 Feb - Lunch with Spidey at Holiday Inn Gosforth
Find out more and book here - 25 Feb - Hartbeeps Baby & Toddler Disco Party at Discovery Museum
Suitable for little ones who are walking confidnetly (+ younger siblings)
Find out more and book here - 25 Feb - Northumberland StarFest at BrownRigg Lodges, Bellingham
Find out more and book here - 25 Feb - Zog's Dragon School at Raby Castle (ages 3-8)
Find out more and book here. - 25 Feb - Pinocchio at Northern Stage
Recommended for ages 3+
Find out more and book here - 25 Feb - Magic Show at Carnival House Sunderland
Find out more and book here - 25 & 26 Feb - Cinderella's SnapTok at Gala Durham
Recommended for the whole family
Find out more and book here - 26 Feb - Fireman Sam at Darlington Hippodrome
Find out more and book here - 26 Feb - FREE School of Rocks Workshop at The Common Room
Find out more and book here - 26 Feb - Wizard School at Lanchester Garden Centre
Find out more and book here - 27 Feb - Fireman Sam at Theatre Royal
Find out more and book here - 27 Feb - Dear Zoo at Darlington Hippodrome
Find out more and book here
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