What's On for Kids & Teens in North East England | Easter & April 2026

what's on for kids in north east england - Easter 2025


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(ad) Kids Go Free at Woodhorn 




🐰 The Easter Bunny will be visiting Woodhorn Museum and handing out small sweet treats on Fri 3 / Sat 4 / Sun 5 & Mon 6 April between 11am & 3pm
🐣 Plus you can create your own Ceramic Heart in the Pop Up Ashington Group Hut eery day during Northumberland School Holidays between 12noon & 3pm
✅ Don't miss the fantastic Pitman Playground, Interactive Museum sharing Northumberland's Mining Heritage (you can crawl through a coal tunnel if you wish), Sensory Garden and the Northumberland Open Exhibition
✨ ALL Drop In and FREE for Under 18s. Adults require an annual pass which can be purchased on arrival (£9-£11).
📌 Woodhorn Museum (NE63 9YF)
🕓 Open daily during Northumberland School Holidays 10am-4pm Find out more: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/woodhorn

(ad) Easter Weekend at Whitehouse Farm (3-6 April) 



One of our favourite Easter days out - brill for all ages and somewhere you can spend a full day without constantly putting your hand in your pocket. LOADS of fun included.
Included with admission:
✨Themed character meet and greets
🥚Easter egg hunts
🐰Meet the Easter bunny
🎩Magic Shows
🍼Bottle feed and cuddle lambs
🐑Live lambing
🐀Small animal handling
🐍Critter Encounters
🎀Groom a goat
🌱Meerkat talk and feeds
🚜Tractor rides
Plus – Adventure playground, softplay, go-carts, toboggan slide, bouncy pillows, pedal tractors and trampolines
Character dates:
💚Friday 3rd April – Glinda and Elphaba inspired shows
💕Saturday 4th April – Barbie and Spiderman inspired shows
💛Sunday 5th April – TBC
💜Monday 6th April – Descendants inspired shows
Characters provided by the lovely Emma Enchanted. Find out more and book: https://whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk/

(ad) Rapunzel at Gosforth Civic Theatre 



✅ Just £10pp (babies under 12 months go free)
📆 Sat 18 April at 11am / 1pm
🕓 45 minute performance with no interval, perfect for families with children aged 3+ (all welcome)
📌 Gosforth Civic Theatre
🧹Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It’s time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own destiny and figure out a way to escape.
✨A brand new theatrical adventure brimming full of music, magic and madcap schemes - and not a prince in sight!
Gosforth Civic Theatre is a lovely relaxed & accessible space with a child-friendly cafe. There's parking and public transport options available next door at Regent Centre.

(ad) What's On at the Discovery Museum this April


The Discovery Museum is a go-to day out for us when looking for somewhere free / low cost that's easy to get to by car or public transport. Conveniently located just along from Newcastle Central Station. It's an ideal place for an Easter meet up with friends (there's a nice cafe and indoor packed lunch space). Admission is free and there's a lovely play area for under 7s, interactive science maze and fantastic Steam to Green exhibition + more to explore (Newcastle Story is my all time favourite area - I love a wander through our city's history).
Across the holidays, the museum provides additional activities (best to book a space using the link provided). Here's a look at what's on over April:
  • 7 April - Family Egg Drop Challenge (£2.50 per child)
  • 8 April - Mr Bunny's Chocolate Factory Story & Crafts for 3-5 year olds (£3.50 per child)
  • 9 April - FREE Drop In Spring Crafts (Spring Flowers)
  • 10 April - FREE Marble Maze Challenge
  • 13 April - LEGO Figure Zipline Challenge (£2.50 per child)
  • 15 April - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story & Crafts for 3-5 year olds (£3.50 per child)
  • 16 April - FREE Drop In Spring Crafts (Spring Animals)
  • 17 April - FREE K'Nex Building Challenge

(ad) Easter at Hexham Old Gaol 




Hexham Old Gaol reopens for the season on 1 April (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). It's FREE entry for under 18s and £6-£8 for an annual pass for adults (can be purchased on arrival). Pet dogs on leads welcome. 

The Gaol is fascinating and you can learn all about crime and punishment over the years with several interactive elements. You can get involved with some of the additional Easter activities too including a Hexham Hare Trail which runs through the Gaol and Spring Wildlife Bonnet Making - both included at no additional cost. 

The Old Gaol sits in the heart of the town and is very easy to combine with a trip to Tyne Green Park, Hexham Abbey, the Forum Cinema, bowling at the Leisure Centre, Queen's Hall Art Centre and there's a huge car boot sale at the Auction Mart on a Sunday. 

Find out more: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/hexhamoldgaol/visit

(ad) Dinosaurs at Science at Life 



🦖 The Great Dinosaur Escape at Science at Life
📅 28 March - 27 Sept 2026
🎟️ Included with regular admission (£13.60 per person, under 3s go free)
⭐ DISCOUNT CODE: Travel by public transport (bus/train/metro) and use code TRAVEL20 for a 20% discount (keep your ticket/proof of journey)
🦖Great for all ages (although little ones may find some scary)
♿ Life is an accessible venue with a changing places toilet on site, wheelchair spaces in the planetarium & theatre, adjustable tables and more. Ear defenders are available to hire.
Experience Highlights:
🦖 Meet 25 prehistoric beasts including a roaring 9 metre long T‑Rex & a baby Stegosaurus
🦖 Become a dino ranger and follow the dinosaur trail around the centre. Collect clues and hunt down all of the dinosaur escapees!
🦖 Find out what a real dinosaur might have sounded like in The Dino Show Find out more and book: https://www.life.org.uk/

(ad) There's A Monster In Your Show at Northern Stage



✨ Tom Fletcher presents There's A Monster In Your Show
📅 Book now for 11 & 12 April at Northern Stage Newcastle : https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/theres-a-monster-in-your-show/

You can expect a high energy 50 minute performance perfect for toddlers & pre-schoolers (+ their families) with live music, comedy and a little bit of chaos.

This show provides plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life in a show that is packed with interactive moments to enjoy together.

A perfect first-theatre outing for little ones, Northern Stage is a lovely relaxed theatre with a kids menu, friendly staff, baby change facilities, step free access and buggy parking.

(ad) Treasure : Hidden, Lost, Found at Great North Museum 



A brand new FREE exhibition opens at Great North Museum on 28 March. No tickets are required and it's free to drop in and explore during normal opening hours (ends 20 Sept). 

This exhibition brings together some of the most fascinationg archaeological finds from the North of England across various time periods. Visitors can view real Roman coins alongside a secret stash of Tudor coins and Viking era silver. 

Alongside this new exhibition you'll find a full programme of free activities at the museum this Easter including Time Quest, theatre on the lawn, engraving workshops and more (and it's all free!). 

Find out more:  https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

(ad) What's On at Beamish Museum this April



April is the perfect time to make use of your Beamish Unlimited Pass (or a good time to purchase one and enjoy a full year of fun). Here are some dates for your diary: 

  • 3 April - 19 April : Easter Celebrations at Beamish. Discover how Easter was celebrated in the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s with a whole host of activities to get involved with. 

  • 11 & 12 April : Meccano Exhibition in the 1950s Welfare Hall. Pop down and enjoy some marvellous Meccano creations - some dating as far back as the early 1900s. 

  • 19 April : Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society Show. Visitors can enjoy an impressive display of classic vehicles on the events fields today. 

  • 25 & 26 April : Horses in Harness Weekend. A highlight of the Beamish calendar and a must for those who love horses. 
All events are included with the Beamish Unlimited Pass and do not require pre-booking. Find out more here: https://www.beamish.org.uk/whats-on/

Good Friday 3 April (North of Tyne)


*Please check opening hours direct with venues before heading out. This post was published before Easter opening hours may have changed. 


Good Friday 3 April (South of Tyne) 


*Please check opening hours direct with venues before heading out. This post was published before Easter opening hours may have changed. 

Sat 4 & Sun 5 April (North of Tyne)


*Please check opening hours direct with venues before heading out. This post was published before Easter opening hours may have changed. 

Sat 4 & Sun 5 April (South of Tyne) 


*Please check opening hours direct with venues before heading out. This post was published before Easter opening hours may have changed. 


Easter Monday 6 April (North of Tyne)


*Please check opening hours direct with venues before heading out. This post was published before Easter opening hours may have changed. 


Easter Monday 6 April (South of Tyne) 


*Please check opening hours direct with venues before heading out. This post was published before Easter opening hours may have changed. 


Tues 7 April (North of Tyne) 

Tues 7 April (South of Tyne)



Wed 8 April (North of Tyne) 

Wed 8 April (South of Tyne)


Thurs 9 April (North of Tyne) 

Thurs 9 April (South of Tyne)

Fri 10 April (North of Tyne)

Fri 10 April (South of Tyne) 


Sat 11 & Sun 12 April (North of Tyne) 

Sat 11 & Sun 12 April (South of Tyne) 


Mon 13 April (North of Tyne) 

Mon 13 April (South of Tyne) 


Tues 14 April (North of Tyne) 

Tues 14 April (South of Tyne)


Wed 15 April (North of Tyne) 

Wed 15 April (South of Tyne)


Thurs 16 April (North of Tyne) 


Thurs 16 April (South of Tyne)



Fri 17 April (North of Tyne) 

Fri 17 April (South of Tyne)



Sat 18 & Sun 19 April (North of Tyne) 

Sat 18 & Sun 19 April (South of Tyne)


Sat 25 & Sun 26 April (North of Tyne) 


Sat 25 & Sun 26 April (South of Tyne) 


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2 comments

  1. Anonymous28 March 2019 at 07:59

    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. Kim Carberry28 March 2019 at 12:41

    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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