What's On for Kids in North East England | Easter & April 2024

what's on for kids in north east england - Easter 2023


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This post covers April 2024. If you'd like to see what's on over March (including Good Friday and Easter Sunday), please check our our March What's On Guide below: 



(ad) Kids Fun Zone at Brocksbushes 



The popular Kids Fun Zone at Brocksbushes is BACK this Spring. Each session lasts for 2 hours and includes: 
  • UNLIMITED Rides 
  • UNLIMITED Inflatables 
  • UNLIMITED Trampolines 
  • UNLIMITED Garden Games 
  • UNLIMITED Mini Golf 

For just £10.99 per child / £1 per adult. Find out more and book: https://www.brocksbushes.co.uk/2024/03/05/easter-fun/


Dates:
  • Daily from 29 March - 15 April 
  • 20 & 21 April 
  • 27 & 28 April 
  • 4-6 May
Characters will be appearing at intervals on the following dates at NO ADDITIONAL COST: 
  • Transformers - Daily from Good Friday to Easter Monday 
  • The Bubble Man 4th/5th/11th/12th/13th/14th/20th/21st/27th/28th April and 4th/5th/6th May 
Plus there may be a few surprise guests too........

Dedicated toddler days for ages 2-5years are available on 28th March, 26th April and 3rd May although of course, toddlers are welcome at the main sessions too. 

Extend the day......... Brocksbuses will also be operating their own Easter activities on a drop in basis from 28 March-14 April. Expect eggs-cavation stations, Egghead relays and more. Additional charges may apply.

 OR you may remember we teamed a recent visit to Brocksbushes with a trip the The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi and Doctor Who. Why not do just that and make a day of it? 

(ad) Easter at Beamish 


Daytime events are included with your Beamish Unlimited Pass and there's no need to book - just drop in during museum opening hours and show your pass (or purchase on arrival). 

As well as the usual Beamish fun, these special events are planned for the holidays this year: 

(ad) Newcastle Puppetry Festival 


Newcastle Puppetry Festival takes place across several venues in the city from 30 March - 7 April. There are lots of FREE drop-in and low-cost ticketed events to choose from and there's something for all ages. In fact, there are over 100 events! 

You can see the full programme of events and plan your week here: https://www.movingpartsarts.com/whats-on (my top tip is to hit the 'running order' tab at the top so events are shown in date order). 

Here are some highlights from 1-6 April: 

(ad) Tortoise and the Hare at Northern Stage 

Credit : Sophie Beth Jones

Northern Ballet returns to Northern Stage this Easter with their interpretation of The Tortoise and the Hare (as seen on CBeebies). 

Can the steady tortoise beat the fast and cheeky hare? Come along and watch the race unfold with dazzling dance, colourful costumes and live music. 

Showing at Northern Stage on 11 & 12 April, this show is recommended for ages 3+ however all ages are welcome. A relaxed performance is available on 12 April at 11am. 

Book now: https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/tortoise-the-hare/

Activity sheets will be available in the CafeBar (or download your own to enjoy at home) and kids lunch boxes will be available from £4.50 from 12noon (book a table here). 

The perfect introduction to ballet, live music and theatre for little ones this Easter. 


(ad) Inevitable? by Mortal Fools 




Inevitable? by Mortal Fools is perfect for young people aged 11+ and adults. This funny, unfiltered and thought-provoking show explores life as a 17 year old on the cusp of adulthood. 

Expect original music and bold sets alongside insights from a group of talented young people in Northumberland. This show is a MUST watch for parents/carers of teenagers, anyone who works with young people and of course, young people themselves. 

Tickets are super affordable at just £4/£6. You can catch Inevitable? in the North East at YMCA Ashington on Saturday 23 March and Gosforth Civic Theatre on Wednesday 3 April. 

Find out more and buy tickets here: https://www.mortalfools.org.uk/inevitable.html



What's On in the North East : 1 April 2024 (Easter Monday) 

Please double check opening hours with venues direct before heading out as they regularly change on Bank Holidays. 

What's On in the North East : 2-7 April 2024


What's On in the North East : 8-14 April 2024










What's On in the North East : 15-21 April 2024 



What's On in the North East : 22-30 April 2024 



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2 comments

  1. Wow! As you rightly said that's quite a list. Now just hoping for dry weather to enjoy some of these events when we have our grandsons here.😊

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  2. Oh wow! What an epic list of things to do and places to go. I hope the sun keeps shining! x

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