Attractions regularly change their opening hours, admission fees, booking policies and offerings. I try to keep this post as updated as I can but it is important that you check updated details with the venue direct before setting off.
This post covers Friday 8 April 2022 - Sunday 24 April which is when my own children are on holiday. Please check with your own school for your exact dates, apologies if they aren't exactly the same as ours. Finally, apologies if an event linked in here has sold out. I always check for availibility when I first add and share the events but availability obviously will change over time.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks at Sunderland Empire
This post covers Friday 8 April 2022 - Sunday 24 April which is when my own children are on holiday. Please check with your own school for your exact dates, apologies if they aren't exactly the same as ours. Finally, apologies if an event linked in here has sold out. I always check for availibility when I first add and share the events but availability obviously will change over time.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks at Sunderland Empire
Bedknobs and Broomsticks, the Magical Musical is showing at Sunderland Empire this Easter from 19-24 April. By special arrangement with Disney Theatrical Productions, you can expect to be wowed with bewitched broomsticks and a magical flying bed as you join an adventure from Portobello Road to the depths of the beautiful briny sea.
Recommended for ages 6+, this is my top pick for family theatre this Easter. Find out more and book here.
Recommended for ages 6+, this is my top pick for family theatre this Easter. Find out more and book here.
Easter Celebrations at Beamish
As always, Beamish has a jam-packed fortnight of activities planned for the Easter break. Highlights include:
If you are visiting before 1pm, you will need to pre-book a time slot (10am/11am/12noon). If you are visiting after 1pm, you can simply pop along and enjoy without any need to book.
Find out more about What's On at Beamish this Easter here.
As always, Beamish has a jam-packed fortnight of activities planned for the Easter break. Highlights include:
- 9 & 10 April - The British Steam Gala
The museum will host over 20 road steam engines and rollers along with 25 internal combustion vehicles for this special transport themed weekend. The colliery and narrow gauge railways will also be in operation across this weekend.
Visitors can watch as 25 pre-war cars, motorcycles and bicycles travel around the site, Puffin Billy will be taking guests on short steam train rides through the Georgian landscape and there will be stone crusher displays in the colliery yard. - 10 April - Singaround Sunday
The Cloth Cap Temperance Band will be playing in the 1900s Pit Village Band Hall from 11am-2pm. - 14 April - Transport Collection Thursday
Visitors will have the opportunity to see some of the amazing transport collections which aren't always on display at Beamish and Army Band Cadets will be playing music at various locations across the museum. - 15-18 April - Easter Weekend
- During Easter Weekend, from 15th to 18th April, visitors can join in with egg-cellent, traditional Easter celebrations.
- There’ll be cracking Easter-themed activities around the museum including egg decorating and egg and spoon races!
- Visitors can spot the golden egg in our egg hunt trail and can pick up a certificate from the Entrance on the way out for completing it (runs from 9th to 24th April).
- See traditional food displays, make a traditional Easter decoration and paint eggs at 1820s Pockerley Old Hall.
- There will be Easter animal puppet making, egg crafts and traditional food displays at the Land Girls’ cottage at The 1940s Farm.
- In Francis Street in The 1900s Pit Village you can see traditional Easter dishes being made including fish pie, hot cross buns, meat with roasted vegetables and Yorkshire puddings, and jam and lemon tarts. Plus, make your very own Easter wreath in the school.
- There’ll be Easter card making in the Masonic Hall in The 1900s Town, and in the dentist’s kitchen visitors will be able to see Easter dishes, such as Mrs Beaton’s fish cakes, Simnel cake and hot cross buns, being made.
- Visitors will also be able to buy delicious hot cross buns and Simnel cake in Herron’s Bakery.
- Have a go at egg and spoon racing in the welfare hall in The 1950s Town. There’ll be pompom animal making at Spain’s Field Farm as well as egg painting and 1950s Easter food displays.
- The museum’s 1950s farm will be open on all four days of the Easter weekend.
- 23 & 24 April - Tractor Gathering
Admire traditional tractors on display in the events field across the weekend. On Sunday 24 April, Sunderland & District Classic Vehicles will be on site and visitors can enjoy Skiffle Sessions in teh 1950s Welfare Hall.
If you are visiting before 1pm, you will need to pre-book a time slot (10am/11am/12noon). If you are visiting after 1pm, you can simply pop along and enjoy without any need to book.
Find out more about What's On at Beamish this Easter here.
Easter Fun at Brocksbushes
The popular Kid's Fun Zone returns to Brocksbushes in Northumberland this Easter. Available from 9-24 April, with three daily sessions lasting two hours each, families can enjoy the following included with their ticket:
Kids Eat Free - read this article which links to t&cs / timings for the following kids eat free deals this Easter.
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If you are looking to see some lambs this Easter, check out this guide to where the best places are to see them.
- Unlimited Rides
- Unlimited Bouncy Castles
- Unlimited Mini Golf
- Unlimited Garden Games
- Giant Dino Visits
- Bubble Man Entertainment (selected dates - see link)
- Pop Up Farm (selected dates - see link)
- Stalls and face painting also available for a small additional charge
- Dedicated toddler sessions available (no Dino visits for these ones)
Find out more and book your Kids Fun Zone tickets here.
Other Easter Fun at Brocksbushes include a FREE Easter Treasure Hunt, a Tea Room, lovely farm shop and Meet the Alpacas Experience (see link above to book the Alpacas).
A FREE Family Activity Day at The Common Room, Newcastle
The Common Room building is fully accessible.
Seven Stories
Seven Stories is now FREE to visit with no pre-booking required. It's a fantastic day out for all ages and somewhere I would highly recommend. You can read our full guide to visiting here.
As well as free exhibitions and galleries, Seven Stories host a wide range of bookable events and there is loads going on this Easter. Here are some of my top picks available to book now:
Seven Stories - Easter Events for Under 5s
Other Easter Fun at Brocksbushes include a FREE Easter Treasure Hunt, a Tea Room, lovely farm shop and Meet the Alpacas Experience (see link above to book the Alpacas).
A FREE Family Activity Day at The Common Room, Newcastle
The Common Room is conveniently located next to Newcastle Central Station and super easy to get to by public transport (bus/train/Metro). On April 9th, they are hosting a FREE Family Activity Day as part of their Face of Engineering Festival. You can expect a day filled with fun science and engineering activities for all ages including:
The event runs from 10am-4pm, all ages are welcome and everything is free. You do need to book a ticket in advance which you can do here. - Virtual Reality Challenges
- Skills Test Boards
- Colouring Activities
- Get Hands On With Engineering Equipment
The Common Room building is fully accessible.
Seven Stories
Seven Stories is now FREE to visit with no pre-booking required. It's a fantastic day out for all ages and somewhere I would highly recommend. You can read our full guide to visiting here.
As well as free exhibitions and galleries, Seven Stories host a wide range of bookable events and there is loads going on this Easter. Here are some of my top picks available to book now:
Seven Stories - Easter Events for Under 5s
- Rosie's Walk (daily from 9-18 April plus 21, 23 & 24 April)
Rosie goes for a walk but the sneaky fox is not far behind! Perfect for pre-school children and their grown ups, this storytime session is full of songs to get you moving. Find out more and book here. - Mog the Forgetful Cat (daily from 9-18 April plus 21, 23 & 24 April)
A storytime adventure featuring Mog the super forgetful cat with activities to get you moving. Perfect for pre-school children and their grown ups who love to share picture books. Find out more and book here. - Easter Storytime with Ouseburn Farm (13 April)
A storytime with some extra special guests. Bunnies from Ouseburn Farm will join be joining in with this special Easter storytelling sessions (and are available for cuddles too). Perfect for under 5s and their grown ups. Find out more and book here. - "Thank You for the Little Things" - Creative Workshop & Storytelling for Under 5s (22 April)
Join Carol Hart, author of the brand new picture book 'Thank You for the Little Things' in this creative session for under 5s with games, stories and a joint activity to create heart shaped seed sheets to plant in the garden. Find out more and book here. - Northern Ballet's 'Where The Wild Things Are' Dance Storytime for Under 5s (19 & 20 April)
This magical 1 hour session for under 5s will include dancing, activities, storytelling and relaxation for children and adults alike. Find out more and book here.
- 'The Girl Who Planted Trees' Creative Session (22 April)
Suitable for ages 5+ (over 8s can attend without an adult), this creative session led by author Carol Hart will allow you to discover how you can turn your dreams into reality and create an action plan and vision drawing one thing you'd like to change and how you'd change it. Find out more and book here. - Northern Ballet's 'Merlin' Dance Workshop (19 & 20 April)
This workshop for ages 5-9 is suitable for both beginners and those who have some ballet experience. Children will work with a Northern Ballet dance artist to learn and practice some ballet exercises and recreate some of the movements from Northern Ballet's 'Merlin' before going on to create a short piece of their own. Find out more and book here. - An Introduction to Cartooning with Cartoonist Suzy Varty (11 & 24 April)
Suitable for ages 8-12 (who can attend without an adult), this two hour session is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a professional Cartoonist. Learn how to draw simple cartoon faces and bodies, experiment with expressions and create your own character. Find out more and book here. - Don't Be Silly Story Workshop (15 & 18 April)
Suitable for children aged 4-10 (over 8s can attend without an adult), this interactive storytelling workshop helps children to sprinkle kindness far and wide and includes the opportunity to create your own Rainbow Monster with googly eyes. Find out more and book here. - Rhythm and Rhyme Poetry Experience (19 April)
Suitable for primary school aged children who love reading, writing, rhyme, singing and drama, this interactive poetry experience with the Poet from the Peaks awaits at Seven Stories this Easter. Find out more and book here. - Giddy Gods and Mischevious Monsters (9 & 10 April)
These sessions are suitable for ages 7+ (over 8s can attend without an adult) and will share stories and adventures from Ancient Greece. If your kids love Horrible Histories, they'll love this. Find out more and book here. - Cartoony Critters & Hilarious Humans (12 & 21 April)
There are two sessions available to book - one for 5-8 year olds and another for ages 9+. This is a fab opportunity to learn how to draw like a professional illustrator with the help of local illustrator and author Liz Million. Expect lots of tips and secrets as you laugh and learn together in this interactive session. Find out more and book here. - Grandads Hair & Other Doodles (16 April)
Suitable for ages 5+, this interactive doodle workshop with illustrator Michelle Russel sounds like lots of fun. Michelle will also be drawing mini characatures on the same day if you fancy popping along and getting yours done. Find out more and book here. - Ancient Egyptian Adventure (9 & 10 April)
Suitable for ages 7+ (over 8s can attend without an adult), this storytelling session will share some of the mysterious adventures and stories from Ancient Egypt. Find out more and book here. - The Magical World of Mushroom Marvellous (9 & 10 April)
Suitable for ages 5-10 (over 8s can attend without an adult), local author Kylie Dixon brings you a magical world of mushrooms in this interactive and inspiring workshop. Find out more and book here.
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea Storytime (daily from 9-15 April and 18-24 April)
In this special interactive storytime you will make your very own tiger and visit Sophie and her mummy just in time for tea and discover just how hungry the tiger is! Suitable for the whole family. Find out more and book here. - Ask the Author Anything (14 April)
This event is suitable for all ages and your chance to ask author Richard O'Neill absolutely anything in this interactive workshop. How to get started? What if you get stuck? Do you have to be good at spelling? Find out more and book here. - Gramp-a-Nory Interactive Storytelling (11 April)
Do grandparents really have all the best stories? Find out in this interactive storytelling session suitable for all ages. Why not bring the grandparents along too? Find out more and book here. - Into the woods we go...... (13 April)
This interactive session with stories, woodland activities and crafts (and a chance to head outside) is perfect for children aged 3-8. Find out more and book here
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns on 23-24 April. No tickets are required for the main festival event and stalls and it's FREE to visit.
You can expect:
Dogs on short leads are welcome (but beware there will be lots of people about) and the festival is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with accessible park + ride available.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns on 23-24 April. No tickets are required for the main festival event and stalls and it's FREE to visit.
You can expect:
- Celebrity chef appearances in the cookery theatre including John Whaite, Mike Bartley and Karen Wright
- Over 150 street food traders and stalls (the list is impressive - check it out here)
- Roaming entertainment including giant chefs, runaway samba and jump stilts
- Live music from North Tyneside Steel Band and John Adams
- FREE Kids Crafts including make your own tote bag and cup puppets
Find out more about the festival including timings and park and ride info here: https://bishopaucklandfoodfestival.co.uk/
Additionally, you can book the following:
- Naan Bread Workshop with Bake Off Contestant Karen Wright (ages 7-15) - book here
- Make Foccacia with Bake Off Contestant Karen Wright (ages 16+) - book here
- Make Fruit Crumble with Bake Off Contestant Karen Wright (ages 7-15) - book here
- Make Stromboli with Bake Off Contestant Karen Wright (ages 16+) - book here
- An Evening with Bishop Auckland's very own Masterchef Constestant Mike Bartley (includes dinner in Bishop Auckland Town Hall) - book here
Kids Eat Free - read this article which links to t&cs / timings for the following kids eat free deals this Easter.
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If you are looking to see some lambs this Easter, check out this guide to where the best places are to see them.
Scroll to the second half of this post for a list of Easter Events with no booking required
Some of these events may have availibility on the day so please do check but generally, the following events will need to be booked asap to avoid disappointment. Easter Holiday Events To Book Now
Regular Interactive Storytime Sessions at Seven Stories including The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Mog and the Forgetful Cats & Rosie's Walk. Find out more and book here.
5-16 April - Baby Yaga at Theatre Hullabaloo (ages 6+). Find out more and book here.
8 April - Pinocchio at Gala Theatre. Find out more and book here.
8 April - The Masked Singer at Utilita Arena Newcastle. Find out more and book here.
9 April - FREE Family Activity Day at The Common Room with VR Challenges and more. Find out more and book your free tickets here.
9 April - FLUX at YMCA Northumberland (suitable for ages 11+ and adults). Find out more & book here.
9 April - FLUX at YMCA Northumberland (suitable for ages 11+ and adults). Find out more & book here.
9 April - The Not So Ugly Sisters at Stockton Art Centre. Find out more and book here.
9 April - Giddy Gods and Mischevious MOnsters at Seven Stories (over 8s can attend without an adult). Find out more and book here.
9 April - Giddy Gods and Mischevious MOnsters at Seven Stories (over 8s can attend without an adult). Find out more and book here.
9 & 10 April - Beamish Steam Gala. Find out more and book here.
9 & 10 April - The Eigth Legion at Vindolanda. Find out more and book here
9 - 24 April - Easter Egg Hunt at Tynemouth Park (Children's ticket includes Easter Egg prize, meet & greet characters, meet the Easter Bunny, Goody Bag & Ice Cream). Find out more and book here.
9-24 April - LEGO Workshops at WWT Washington. Find out more and book here.
9 - 24 April - Easter Fun Zone at Brocksbushes with dino visits, UNLIMITED rides and inflatables. Find out more and book here.
9 - 24 April - Easter Fun Zone at Brocksbushes with dino visits, UNLIMITED rides and inflatables. Find out more and book here.
10 April - Pop Princesses at Phoenix Theatre Blyth. Find out more and book here.
10 April - Trainmaster Gateshead. Find out more and book here
10 April - Andy & The Odd Socks at Tyne Theatre. Find out more and book here.
10, 14,15,17,18,21, 24 April - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway Museum. Find out more and book here.
11 April - FREE Doorstep Stories at The Word (ages 2-8). Find out more and book here.
10, 14,15,17,18,21, 24 April - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway Museum. Find out more and book here.
11 April - FREE Doorstep Stories at The Word (ages 2-8). Find out more and book here.
11 April - Gramp-a-nory at Seven Stories. Find out more and book here
11 April - Steve Backshall at Tyne Theatre. Find out more and book here.
11 April - Easter Eggs and Bunnies Glass Painting at Sunderland Glass Centre (ages 4+) Find out more and book here.
11 April - Dinosaur Adventure Live at Whitley Bay Playhouse. Find out more and book here.
11 April - Dinosaur Adventure Live at Whitley Bay Playhouse. Find out more and book here.
12 April - Easter Family Brunch Club (for pre-schoolers) at Bowes Museum. Find out more and book here.
12 April - FREE Little Seedlings Easter Holiday Club at Dobbies Ponteland. Find out more and book here.
12 & 21 April - Cartoony Critters and Hilarious Humans at Seven Stories. Find out more and book here.
12, 14, 19, 21 April - Easter: Family Arts Festival at Shipley Art Gallery (recommended age 4+). Find out more and book here.
12 April - FREE Little Seedlings Easter Holiday Club at Dobbies Ponteland. Find out more and book here.
12 & 21 April - Cartoony Critters and Hilarious Humans at Seven Stories. Find out more and book here.
12, 14, 19, 21 April - Easter: Family Arts Festival at Shipley Art Gallery (recommended age 4+). Find out more and book here.
13 April - The Not So Ugly Sisters at Gala Theatre. Find out more and book here.
13 April - Easter Storytime with Ouseburn Farm & Seven Stories (perfect for under 5s). Find out more and book here.
13 April - Flux at Gosforth Civic Theatre (suitable for ages 11+ and adults). Find out more and book here.
13 April - Easter Storytime with Ouseburn Farm & Seven Stories (perfect for under 5s). Find out more and book here.
13 April - Flux at Gosforth Civic Theatre (suitable for ages 11+ and adults). Find out more and book here.
13 April - The Boy & the Seahourse at Queen's Hall Hexham. Find out more and book here.
13 April - LEGO and Coding Workshop at Bowes Museum. Find out more and book here.
13 April - Mr Bunny's Chocolate Factory Storytime (ages 3-5) at Discovery Museum. Find out more and book here.
13 April - Mr Bunny's Chocolate Factory Storytime (ages 3-5) at Discovery Museum. Find out more and book here.
13 April - Mortal Fools presents Flux at Gosforth Civic Theatre. Find out more and book here.
13, 15, 20 & 22 April - Easter Sandcasting at Sunderland Glass Centre (ages 6+). Find out more and book here
14 April - The Not So Ugly Sister at Alnwick Playhouse. Find out more and book here.
14 & 21 April - Spring Landscape Family Fusing at Sunderland Glass Centre (ages 6+). Find out more and book here
14 April - The Boy & the Seahorse at Washington Arts Centre. Find out more here.
14 April - Potion Making Club at Dilston Physic Garden (ages 7-11). Find out more and book here
14 - 18 April - A Peter Rabbit Breakfast at Dobbies Gosforth, Morpeth, Ponteland and Birtley. Find out more and book here.
14 - 18 April - A Peter Rabbit Breakfast at Dobbies Gosforth, Morpeth, Ponteland and Birtley. Find out more and book here.
15 April - Fish & Chips Heritage Trail Rides at Stephenson Railway. Find out more and book here.
15 & 16 April - Little Mix at Utilita Arena Newcastle. Find out more and book here.
15 & 16 April - Little Mix at Utilita Arena Newcastle. Find out more and book here.
15 - 18 April - Easter Celebrations at Beamish. Find out more and book here.
16 April - The Boy & the Seahourse at Gala Theatre. Find out more here.
16 April - Grandad's Hair and Other Doodles at Seven Stories. Find out more here.
16 April - Grandad's Hair and Other Doodles at Seven Stories. Find out more here.
16 April - Trainmaster Jarrow. Find out more and book here.
16 & 17 April - The Wizard of Oz Easter Panto at Tyne Theatre. Find out more & book here.
16 & 17 April - The Wizard of Oz Easter Panto at Tyne Theatre. Find out more & book here.
16 & 20 April - Spring Ceramics at Sunderland Glass Centre (ages 6+). Find out more here.
17 April - The Not So Ugly Sisters at Queen's Hall Hexham. Find out more and book here.
17 April - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Hard Rock Cafe. Find out more and book here
17 April - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Hard Rock Cafe. Find out more and book here
17 April - The Time Machine Family Theatre at Bowes Museum. Find out more and book here.
18 April - Beautiful Bees at Sunderland Glass Centre (ages 4+). Find out more and book here
18-19 April - Easter Panto - The Wizard of Oz at Whitley Bay Playhouse - Find out more and book here.
19 April - Rhythm and Rhyme Poetry Experience at Seven Stories - Find out more and book here.
19 & 20 April - Northern Ballet's Merlin Dance Workshop at Seven Stories. Find out more and book here.
19 & 20 April - Northern Ballet's Where the Wild Things Are Dance Storytime at Seven Stories. Find out mroe and book here.
18-19 April - Easter Panto - The Wizard of Oz at Whitley Bay Playhouse - Find out more and book here.
19 April - Rhythm and Rhyme Poetry Experience at Seven Stories - Find out more and book here.
19 & 20 April - Northern Ballet's Merlin Dance Workshop at Seven Stories. Find out more and book here.
19 & 20 April - Northern Ballet's Where the Wild Things Are Dance Storytime at Seven Stories. Find out mroe and book here.
19 & 21 April - Meet the Alpacas at Brocksbushes. Find out more and book here.
19 - 24 April - Bedknobs and Broomsticks at Sunderland Empire. Find out more and book here.
19 - 24 April - Bedknobs and Broomsticks at Sunderland Empire. Find out more and book here.
20 April - Fossil Frolic at St Mary's Island (ages 5+). Click here for booking info.
20-21 April - Horrible Histories Live (Terrible Tudors) at Whitley Bay Playhouse. Find out more and book here.
20 - 24 April - The Dorman Roost at The Dorman Museum (ages 5+). Find out more and book here.
20-24 April - Jungle VR Ride at The Dorman Museum. FInd out more and book here.
21 April - Rockpool Ramble at St Mary's Island (ages 5+). Click here for booking info.
20-24 April - Jungle VR Ride at The Dorman Museum. FInd out more and book here.
21 April - Rockpool Ramble at St Mary's Island (ages 5+). Click here for booking info.
21 April - Big Science at Head of Steam Darlington. Find out more and book here.
21-24 April - Oi Frog & Friends at Northern Stage (ages 3+) Find out more and book here
Don't forget to check out these ideas too:
From 26 March - FREE Peter Rabbit Storytime Trail at Kirkleatham Museum. Find out more here.
Daily during normal opening hours - FREE Our Words and The Hive Exhibitions at The Word. FInd out more here.
14 April - Drop-in Easter Crafts at Head of Steam Darlington. Find out more here.
14 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Gosforth Central Park. Find out more here.
15 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Walker Park. Find out more here.
15 & 16 April - Battle of the Burger at Wylam Brewery (Kids & Dogs welcome). Find out more here
22 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Denton Dene South. Find out more here.
22 April - Thank You for the Little Things - Creative Workshop for Under 5s at Seven Stories. Find out more and book here.
22 April - The Girl who Planted Trees - Creative Workshop for ages 5+ at Seven Stories. Find out more and book here.
22 - 24 April - Wolf! at Queen's Hall Hexham. Find out more and book here.
22 April - The Girl who Planted Trees - Creative Workshop for ages 5+ at Seven Stories. Find out more and book here.
22 - 24 April - Wolf! at Queen's Hall Hexham. Find out more and book here.
23 & 24 April - Tractor Gathering at Beamish. Find out more and book here.
24 April - Trainmaster Sunderland. Find out more and book here.
24 April - Trainmaster Sunderland. Find out more and book here.
Easter Holiday Events (No Booking Required)
Please remember that many attractions close on Bank Holidays - do check opening hours before setting off.
Don't forget to check out these ideas too:
From 26 March - FREE Peter Rabbit Storytime Trail at Kirkleatham Museum. Find out more here.
2- 30 April - FREE Augmented Reality Easter Trail in Sunderland. Find out more here.
9 & 10 April - Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter Easter Egg Hunt at Royal Quays. Find out more here,
9 & 10 April - Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter Easter Egg Hunt at Royal Quays. Find out more here,
9-24 April (excluding 15 & 18 April) - Discovery Days Toy Trail at Discovery Museum. Find out more here.
9 - 24 April - Easter Egg Trail at Land of Oak and Iron (pay what you feel). Find out more here.
2 - 24 April - Easter Adventure Quest at Belsay Hall, Warkworth Castle & Chesters Roman Fort. Find out more here
2 - 24 April - Easter Adventure Quest at Belsay Hall, Warkworth Castle & Chesters Roman Fort. Find out more here
2 - 19 April - Easter Egg Hunts at Gibside. Find out more here.
9 April - Paper Easter Chick Crafts at Bowes Museum. Find out more here.
9 April - Paper Easter Chick Crafts at Bowes Museum. Find out more here.
9 - 13 April - Medievil Alchemist, Jesting with Zooted & Medivil Craft Demos at Alnwick Castle. Find out more here
From 9 April - Building the Wall, a new exhibition at Segedunum. Find out more here.
9-24 April - Hope the Dragon's Easter Trail at Bamburgh Castle. Find out more here.
9 - 24 April - Easter Egg Hunts at Cragside. Find out more here
9 - 24 April - Easter Egg Hunts at Ormesby Hall. Find out more here.
9 - 24 April - Easter Egg Hunts at Ormesby Hall. Find out more here.
9 - 24 April - Easter Trail at Preston Park. Find out more here.
10 April - FREE Drop In Kids Club at Secret Garden Seaton Delaval (the Toys). Find out more here.
10, 17 & 24 April - Kids Crafts at Land of Oak and Iron. Find out more here.
Daily from 11 April across the Easter Holidays - FREE Alice in Wonderland Maze at Dalton Park. Find out more here (character visits on Good Friday and Easter Saturday).
11, 13, 19 & 20 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse. Find out more here.
10, 17 & 24 April - Kids Crafts at Land of Oak and Iron. Find out more here.
Daily from 11 April across the Easter Holidays - FREE Alice in Wonderland Maze at Dalton Park. Find out more here (character visits on Good Friday and Easter Saturday).
11, 13, 19 & 20 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse. Find out more here.
11 & 18 April - Marley the Miniature Pony at Bamburgh Castle. Find out more here.
11 & 18 April - Marvelous Mondays Drop In Crafts at Segedunum. Find out more here.
11 - 24 April - Easter Egg Hunts at Seaton Delaval Hall. Find out more here
12 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Tyne Riverside Country Park. Find out more here.
12 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Tyne Riverside Country Park. Find out more here.
12 April - Drop in Spring Crafts at Head of Steam Darlington. Find out more here
12 April - FREE Drop-In Crafts (Torn Paper Lanterns) at South Shields Museum. Find out more here.
12 & 14 April - Easter Crafts at Discovery Museum. Find out more here
12 & 14 April - Easter Crafts at Discovery Museum. Find out more here
12 & 21 April - Easter Crafts at Bamburgh Castle. Find out more here.
13 April - Animals About Town Drop-in Farmyard at Head of Steam Darlington. Find out more here.
13 April - Hadrian's Huzzah! at Great North Museum. Find out more here.
13 April - Hadrian's Huzzah! at Great North Museum. Find out more here.
13 April - Create Your Own Masterpiece at Bowes Museum. Find out more here.
13 April - FREE Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort. Plant your own Roman Herbs to take away. Find out more here.
13 April - FREE Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort. Plant your own Roman Herbs to take away. Find out more here.
13 - 18 April - St Mary's Island / Lighthouse Easter Trail. Find out more here.
13 - 20 April - Easter Egg Hunt at Wallington - Find out more here
13 - 20 April - Easter Egg Hunt at Wallington - Find out more here
13 & 20 April - Viking Ragnor at Bamburgh Castle. Find out more here.
13 & 20 April - FREE Science Demos with Street Scientists at Discovery Museum. Find out more here.
13 & 20 April - FREE Science Demos with Street Scientists at Discovery Museum. Find out more here.
14 April - Drop-in Easter Crafts at Head of Steam Darlington. Find out more here.
14 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Gosforth Central Park. Find out more here.
15 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Walker Park. Find out more here.
15 - 18 April - Easter Trail at Souter Lighthouse. Find out more here.
15 - 18 April - Brids of Prey at Alnwick Castle. Find out more here.
15 - 18 April - Easter Duck Trail at WWT Washington Wetlands. Find out more here.
16 April - Easter Extravaganza at Paxton House. Find out more here.
16 April - FREE Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Ridley Park Blyth. Find out more here.
16 April - FREE Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Ridley Park Blyth. Find out more here.
16 & 17 April - The Canny Crammy Food Festival at The Burton House. FREE entry, kids entertainment, live music. Find out more here.
17 April - Easter Family Fun Day at Bowes Museum. Find out more here.
17 April - FREE Drop In Kids Club at Secret Garden Seaton Delaval (Peter Rabbit). Find out more here.
17 April - Easter Family Fun Day at Head of Steam Railway Museum. Find out more here.
17 April - Easter Sunday Fun day at Spanish City Funfair. FREE Entry, FREE Easter Eggs, FREE Face Painting and FREE Entertainment (rides and stalls chargeable). Find out more here.
17 April - FREE Drop In Kids Club at Secret Garden Seaton Delaval (Peter Rabbit). Find out more here.
17 April - Easter Family Fun Day at Head of Steam Railway Museum. Find out more here.
17 April - Easter Sunday Fun day at Spanish City Funfair. FREE Entry, FREE Easter Eggs, FREE Face Painting and FREE Entertainment (rides and stalls chargeable). Find out more here.
18 April - FREE World Heritage Day at Durham Cathedral and Palace Green with family fun, food markets, crafts and the chance to meet historical characters from the past. Find out more here.
18 April - FREE Drop-In Family Fun Day at The Keel Row. Find out more here.
19 April - FREE Drop-In Crafts at South Shields Museum (Hobby Horse Puppet). Find out more here
19 & 21 April - Seashore Safari at Souter Lighthouse. Find out more here.
19 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Leazes Park. Find out more here.
19 & 21 April - Spring Crafts at Discovery Museum. Find out more here.
20 April - FREE Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort. Create your own Roman Dagger. Find out more here.
18 April - FREE Drop-In Family Fun Day at The Keel Row. Find out more here.
19 April - FREE Drop-In Crafts at South Shields Museum (Hobby Horse Puppet). Find out more here
19 & 21 April - Seashore Safari at Souter Lighthouse. Find out more here.
19 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Leazes Park. Find out more here.
20 April - FREE Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort. Create your own Roman Dagger. Find out more here.
20 April - Springtime Wonder at Bowes Museum. Find out more here.
20 April - FREE Plant a Sunflower at The Word. Find out more here.
20 April - FREE Plant a Sunflower at The Word. Find out more here.
20 April - Drop in Easter Crafts at Head of Steam Darlington. Find out more here.
21 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Heaton Park. Find out more here.
21 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Heaton Park. Find out more here.
22 April - FREE Drop in bug hunt, face painting and bug crafts at Denton Dene South. Find out more here.
22 April - Drop in Easter Crafts at Head of Steam Railway Museum. Find out more here.
23 April - Knights and Dragons (celebrating St George's Day) at Bowes Museum. Find out more here.
From 23 April - Little Dog Trump Trail at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. Find out more here
From 23 April - Little Dog Trump Trail at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. Find out more here
24 April - Bentley Car Rally at Bowes Museum. Find out more here.
24 April - FREE Drop In Kids Club at Secret Garden Seaton Delaval (Hulky and Spidey). Find out more here.
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.😊
ReplyDeleteOh wow! What an epic list of things to do and places to go. I hope the sun keeps shining! x
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