The Ultimate Guide to What's On in the North East for Kids | Summer Holidays 2023

Disclosure : This post contains advertisements and affiliate links. The information in this post is for guidance only and it is super important you check with venues direct for the most accurate and up-to-date information when making plans or before heading out.

I am in the process of updating this post for Summer 2023. In the meantime, please check out my Instagram which has LOADS of ideas for things to do: Follow North East Family Fun on Instagram Here

A few people have also asked for my 'buy me a coffee' link so here it is: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NEFamilyFun

I have linked to all of the official websites for you to easily do this.

Apologies if any of the events mentioned have sold out, they all had ticket availability when this post was first published. I am leaving the links live in case of any cancellations. 

Please bookmark/save this post and  check back regularly as new events will be added across the summer. 

This post is split into the following sections: 

• Summer Holiday Top Picks 
• Kids Eat Free Deals 
• Daily 'What's On' Guide 

Summer Holiday Top Picks 

AD - Fun, FREE Drama Workshops in Northumberland - book now 

Fun, FREE drama workshops for young people in Northumberland on 24th August at YMCA

Northumberland.

Workshop times:

• 10:30am – 12:30pm – session designed for 7-12years old - book here: https://m.bpt.me/event/6050557
  
  
• 2:30pm – 4:30pm – session designed for 12-18years old – book here: https://m.bpt.me/event/6050558

Sessions are free – but pre-bookable.

At this FREE workshop for young people – young people will have fun, take part in drama games,

watch films, explore themes & enjoy some fun creative activities with Mortal Fools

practitioners.

AD - Between the Tides Festival

📍 Save the date - Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August

A FREE summer festival and everyone is invited. No ticket required - just drop in

Highlights include:

🐋 A life-sized inflatable whale that invites audiences to squeeze

inside its’ belly to enter a magical kingdom of mermaids and pirates

🦖 Towering dinosaur walking around Redcar - come face to face with a 20ft T-Rex, dodge velociraptors and dodge a life size Triceratops

🧜‍♀️ Giant sand sculptures and mischevious mermaids

🎪 Circus performers

🍧 Gigantic walking lemontops walking down the High Street

⭐ Breakdancing, live music, puppetry, free workshops, street food, storytelling, pop up theatre and more

📍WHERE? Performances from nationally renowned outdoor arts companies will be presented along Redcar High Street, on the Esplanade and outside Tuned In and the library across the weekend.

Find out more: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/between-the-tides-festival/

And don't miss.........

🌈 In the grounds of Kirkleatham Museum, visitors will be transported to a place

of luminescent light and colour with the amazing Luminarium, an incredible

immersive installation of winding paths and soaring domes which is accessible for all.

🌈You can book tickets for the Luminarium or there will be limited drop ins allowed on the day. Find out more / book: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/luminarium-architects-of-air/

AD - Rockets & Space Fun at Times Square & Life Science Centre - 10-14 August 

🚀 It’s going to be a blast: the UK Space Agency’s giant 72ft rocket touches down outside Life Science Centre, in Times Square, from August 10 to 14. 🚀

The Replica Rocket is FREE to visit and you don't need to book - just drop in. Activities include:

🚀 A fully immersive experience on what a launch looks like through state-of-the-art virtual reality headsets

🚀 Space Themed Activities

🚀 Friendly Space Agency staff onsite to share information about how the UK is launching into space, as well as career opportunities in the growing space sector.

LIFE SCIENCE CENTRE DISCOUNT CODE.............

To continue the space-themed fun, Life Science Centre is offering a HUGE 20% admission discount so that this out of this world experience can continue.

Use the code ROCKETMAN online to redeem the 20% discount.

Book online here: life.org.uk/rocket

Discount valid 10-14 August only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. 

🚀⭐Space highlights at Life - all included in your science centre ticket 🚀⭐

⭐Join us in the Making Studios for a stomptastic time! ⭐

Make a paper rocket and send it flying with our stomp bottle rocket launchers.

10 - 14 August only.

⭐Create your own rocket fuel in Experiment Zone ⭐

Explore how rockets take off using chemistry and physics, then make your test tube rocket fly.

10-14 August only.

⭐Step inside a replica of the International Space Station ⭐

Find out how astronauts live in space and see how space exploration impacts our everyday lives.

⭐Leave the world behind in Life’s amazing planetarium ⭐

Take a tour of the night sky and explore the constellations in our new presenter-led show.

This sounds brilliant and is a must-visit day out for any space fan or budding astronauts. Book online here: life.org.uk/rocket and don't forget to enter ROCKETMAN for a 20% discount.

At Life, one ticket gets guests everything – so it's great value, too. Try before you buy: guests who upgrade to annual membership on the day of visit, get the day ticket price deducted from the cost of membership!  

NB: Children (aged 2 and under) are admitted free, but your ticket must be booked online in advance. Carer tickets (please bring proof) are free, but tickets must be booked online in advance.

AD - FREE Science Shows & Workshops at The Common Room - Book Now 

Graft & Glory is a new FREE exhibition at The Common Room, Newcastle. As part of this special exhibition, you will find a host of FREE workshops and events taking place across the holidays including a FREE Live Science Show, FREE Scribble Bot Workshops and FREE LEGO / Model Making Workshops. 

Check what's on and book your FREE tickets here: FREE Graft & Glory Family Acitities 

AD - Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden Discount Code 

This summer (28 July - 26 August), Alnwick Playhouse presents 'The Wind in the Willows' which will be performed in the beautiful grounds of Alnwick Garden. 

If you book via Alnwick Playhouse below, your ticket includes this enchanting 2 hour performance PLUS free entry on the same day to Alwick Garden which you can explore before and after the show. 

Use code FAMILYFUN20 online of if you call to book for a 20% discount on your tickets. Book online here: Book Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden 

AD - Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds 

Preston Park Museum & Grounds is open DAILY across the school holidays. There's no need to book ahead and admission is super reasonable (£15 for an annual pass for a family of 5).

It's genuinely one of our favourite days out in the North East with loads to do both indoors and outside - you can easily fill a full day. Expect a Victorian Street and traditional shops / games, an interesting museum and toy exhibition, a giant adventure playground, indoor crafts, a tranquil walled garden and woodland walk with mud kitchen and activities, a skate park and lots more....

There is free on site parking or you can catch the Arriva 7/7A bus (Stockton High Street to Yarm). 

Find out more here: Preston Park Website 

Additional activities all included with admission / your annual pass across the holidays as part of their 'Big Summer Party' include: 

• Daily - Visit the Indoor Party Room with Party Games, Selfie Station, Crown Crafts & Tea Party Toys 
• Mondays  - Get Arty with Art & Crafts 
• Tuesdays - Magical Storytelling with Professional Storytellers in the Museum Grounds 
• Thursdays  -  Nature Activities in the Walled Garden 
• Saturday & Sundays - Party Weekends with Magic Shows, Punch & Judy, Magic, Circus Skills, Balloon Modelling and Party Boppers (see website here for exactly what's on when)

Plus check out these special events: 

Wednesday 9 August: Mexican Celebration Day with Dancers, Musicians, Mariachi Music, Day of the Dead Dance and Crafts + Mexican Inspired Food - find out more here 

Sunday 20 August: Teddy Bear's Picnic with Teddy Bear Crafts, a Teddy Bear Hospital, Stoytelling, a Bear Hunt and Face Painting - find out more here 

AD - PaddlePod Premium Family Membership Deal 

This new membership is a fantastic way to save £ over the summer. Each family membership provides: 

• Unlimited Open Swim Sessions across PaddlePod venues (up to four family members per session) 
• Unlimited Play Sessions at PaddlePod Whitley Bay, Shiremoor and Killingworth (up to two children per visit - additional children can be booked for £1 per session) 
• 10% off food and drink from on-site cafes 
• 10% off sensory room sessions 
• 10% off parties 
• + lots more! 
• Family membership is available for just £20 per family, per month (for a minumum of 2 months) this summer. 
• Find out more and sign up here: PaddlePod Premium Family Membership 

AD - Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 

Welcome to Wonderland - the most magical funfair Durham has ever seen in this brand new Gala Durham production inspired by the Lewis Carroll classic. 

Join 11 year old Alice who helps her dad with the fairground rides as her life is turned upside down in this magical adventure. Showing at Gala Durham from 1 - 12 August and recommended for families with children aged 5+. 

Relaxed performance Tues 8 August at 2pm and BSL & captioned performance on Thurs 10 August at 2pm. 

Find out more and get your tickets here: Alice in Wonderland Tickets 

AD - Sarah and Duck's Big Top Birthday at Empire Consett

Sarah & Duck's Big Top Birthday is heading to Consett Empire on Thursday 10 August. With performances at 1:30pm and 4pm, this is a perfect show for children aged 3-6 years and their families. 

Packed full of puppetry, storytelling and music with all of the charm of the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show, join Sarah and Duck as they plan the ULTIMATE Circus themed party. 

Find out more and book tickets here: Book Tickets Here 


AD - FREE Hullabaloo in the Park 

Hullabaloo in the park is a FREE entry family festival aimed at families with children under 10 taking place in South Park, Darlington from 26-30 July.

There are plenty of drop-in activities including a Giant's Picnic Play Area, Bugtastic Craft Area and Storytelling Sessions as well as book-ahead workshops and activities including Messy Play and Forest School. 

Find out more/check timings here: Hullabaloo in the Park Information 

AD - Novum - A NEW Summer Festival in Newcastle

This BRAND NEW Summer Festival takes place in Newcastle from 11-13 August. The Civic Centre and surrounding gardens/area will be transformed into a cultural playground. 

During the day, you can expect lots of FUN and FREE workshops for the whole family including aerial cocoons, printing workshops, animal mask making and more (you do need to book a FREE ticket for some of these but many are drop in. Find out more here. 

Then you can come back in the evening with friends / your other half to enjoy a range of unforgettable live experiences inside the Civic Centre for the first time! Expect live DJs, punk, nu-disco, Afro-beat and more.  Check out the full programme here. 

Check what's on and book FREE family workshops & other tickets here: Festival Tickets 

 

AD - What's On at The Discovery Museum 

There's lots going on at Discovery Museum in Newcastle this summer. As always, museum entry is FREE and you do not need to book (although some special events/ activities do require pre-booking/are available at a small additional cost).

There's a cafe and indoor packed lunch area and the building is fully accessible with a changing places toilet and baby change facilities too. 

Here's a look at some Summer Holiday Highlights: 

• Daily : Drop In RAF Red Arrows Simulator
  
  
• Every Tuesday: FREE, £1 and £2 Summer Family Crafts (book ahead or limited drop in)
  
  
• Every Wednesday: Discover a Story - Storytime & Crafts for 3-5 year olds (book ahead)
  
  
• Thursday 3 and Thursday 17 August : FREE Drop In Play on the Plaza Activities 
  
  
• Thursday 24 August : FREE Drop In Play on the Plaza Bubbles Galore Activities 

AD - Summer of Fun at Beamish 

A 'Summer of Fun' takes place at Beamish across the summer holidays until 30 August. As you'd expect, there's lots of drop-in fun to be had including: 

1820s Pockerley Old Hall 

• Play traditional Georgain games
• Georgian costume dress up (Saturdays)

1900s Pit Village 

• Try 1900s style household chores 
• Games & a teddy bear's picnic at the cottages (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 

1900s Town 

• Map making activity in the Masonic Hall (Mondays) 
• March in the Suffragette rallies (Wednesdays) 
• Create a decoupaged screen (Fridays) 

1940s Farm 

• Learn about war-time code cracking (weekends) 

1950s Welfare Hall 

• 1950s Beamish UFO Club (Mondays) 
• 1950s quiz (Tuesdays and Fridays) 
• Bring your doll/teddy bear to be weighed at the clinic (Wednesdays) 
• 1950s peace protests and marches (Thursdays) 
• Bands, choirs and youth clubs (weekends) 

1950s Spain's Field Farm 

• 1950s Picnic Fun with games, toys and costume try on (weekends) 
• See the animals 

Daily 

• Explore Beamish Trail
• Visit the new 1950s exhibits and Coronation Park (small charge for mini golf). Activities include a sandpit, traditional playground, giant draughts board, bowling green and football area
• Try some sweet shop inspired ice cream (small charge) 
• Head over the the fairground (small charge) 
• Visit the 1900s school 
• Take a traditional tram or bus ride 
• Join an underground tour of the 1900s Colliery 
• & so much more! 

All activities are included with the Beamish Unlimited Pass unless stated otherwise. No booking required - just pop by during opening hours. Find out more: https://www.beamish.org.uk/events/summer-of-fun-2023/

Additional events taking place over the Summer Holidays include: 

• 22 & 23 July - The Beamish Tractor Show 
• 26, 27 & 28 August - Beamish Allotment Garden & Craft Show 
• 31 August - 3 September - Dig for Victory Event at Beamish 

AD - Summer at Northern Stage 

Northern Stage has a summer of family theatre lined up as well as some fab special offers - Book two or more of these shows at the same time and receive a 20% discount (automatically applied at check out) AND/OR sign up for Northern Stage membership and receive 25% discount on your ticket. 

Performances in this offer include: 

• 2- 5 August : There and Back Again An Odyssey. Aimed at families with children aged 6+, this pioneering mix of cinema and live theatre will take you on a journey across ancient greece. Expect famous battles, one-eyed giants and angry gods!
  
  
• 9 - 12 August : Claytime. Aimed at families with children aged 3-6 years, this interactive performance invites the audience to help create their own world, stories and creatures. Each performance will be completely unique! 
  
  
• 16 - 19 August : Alfie's First Fight. Aimed at families with children aged 5+, we join Alfie who is being coached as an amateur boxer by his dad. Expect a mix of Jacqueline Wilson, Danny the Champion of the World and Rocky in this adventure story sharing the importance of fighting for what you want. 

AD - Winnie the Pooh at Newcastle Theatre Royal 

Disney's Iconic Winnie the Pooh and friends have come to life in this beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Expect all of your favourite characters & songs with award-winning music and stunning life-sized puppetry. 

Showing from 7-9 August with tickets available from just £10. 

Find out more and book tickets here: Winnie the Pooh at Newcastle Theatre Royal Tickets 

AD - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral 

This summer, have an out-of-this world adventure with the whole family as Luke Jerram's Gaia comes to Durham Cathedral. Drop in during normal opening hours from 10 July - 10 September (or look out for the special late night openings). It's FREE to visit and enjoy Gaia (although donations are welcome). 

Created using NASA imagery, you will be able to gaze up at Earth as it is seen from space, 1.8 million times smaller than the real planet. Why not see if you can spot your home as you walk around the slowly rotating planet or take a selfie. 

To compliment the installation there is a series of earth-themed bookable events available across summer including silent discos and nature-themed crafts. 

Find out more and book special events here: Gaia at Durham Cathedral


AD - Fireman Sam Live! at Northern Stage 

Fireman Sam Live is heading to Northern Stage Newcastle on 2 September - the perfect end to the summer holidays for families with children aged 3+ (although all ages are welcome). 

Norman Price decides to find adventure in PontyPandy and join a circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns dangerous. Can Fireman Sam save the day? 

Book Fireman Sam Live! Tickets Here. 

AD - Drop In Activities & Family Fun with Museums Northumberland 

There is lots of drop-in family fun to enjoy across Museums Northumberland this summer. All of the activities mentioned below do not need to be booked in advance and are included with an annual pass (+ kids go free).  

All museums are open DAILY from 10am-4pm across the school holidays and it's quick and easy to purchase an annual pass online before you visit or on arrival at the welcome desk. Prices are super reasonable - £16 for an 'All Site Annual Pass' per adult or £4-£7 for a 'Single Site Annual Pass' per adult. Children aged 16 and under do not require a pass and are admitted free of charge. 

Woodhorn Museum 

There's loads to enjoy at Woodhorn inside and out including a fantastic Pit Yard Play Area, good value cafe, outdoor games to play and interative museum and galleries which share the history of coal mining in the area. 

Pet dogs are welcome in the grounds, outdoor seating area at the cafe (including covered section) and out buildings. 

Additional drop-in activities included with your annual pass:

*Banner & Branches (daily 12noon-3pm)

Inspired by the iconic Miners' banners on display at Woodhorn, help to create a giant deconstructed banner inspired by nature. Several simple paper art techniques will be available for you to try - you could create a scroll, emblem or decorative foliage. Maybe you will add your own drawings and words too and share what's important about the environment to you. 

*Wild Wednesdays (Wednesdays during the school holidays from 11am-2:15pm) 

Join in with a bug and bloom hunt around the museum grounds - the team will be on hand to help identify your discoveries. There is also a chance to create your very own bug mask and imagine life as a tiny insect. 


Hexham Old Gaol 

Located in the heart of Hexham and easy to get to by public transport, Hexham Old Gaol is Britain's Oldest Gaol (jail). You can delve into what life was like for prisoners in the 1300s, try some of the interactive exhibitions and learn all about the local troublemakers (you can check to see if your family name is on the list). 

Pet dogs are welcome in all areas of the museum. 

Additional drop-in activities included with your annual pass: 

*Scratch Art Bookmarks (daily 1pm-3pm) 

Create your very own scratch bookmark - maybe inspired by something you have spotted in the museum? 

*Make Your Own Mini Mangonel (daily 1pm-3pm_

A Mangonel is a type of mini catapult, first built by the Romans more than 2000 years ago. Have a go at creating your own using plastic spoons and paper cups. Test it out on the firing range and see just how accurate they were. 

Berwick Museum & Art Gallery 

Berwick Museum is a real gem, whenever I share a photo of the giant snake tunnel on Social Media I am asked where to find it - the answer is, upstairs in the Medieval Gallery at Berwick Museum. 

As well as the Medieval gallery (which is my personal favourite), you will find an original Lowry painting, the Berwick Burrell Collection, the Ord Cross Exhibition and lots of info on the history of Berwick. 

Pet dogs are welcome in all areas of the museum and gallery. 

Additional drop-in activities included with your annual pass: 

*Runic Codebreakers (daily 1pm-3pm) 

Work out how to spell your name in runes! Visit the Ord Cross gallery to find out about the Runic Alphabet before scratching your own name or initials onto card. Why not add a border too? 

*Make an Ord Cross (daily 1pm-3pm) 

Make a mould out of clay, cast your cross in plaster and etch your name in Anglo-Saxon ruins. 

AD - Kids Fun Zone at Brocksbushes 

Brocksbushes Kids Fun Zone is back for the summer.

The popular fun zone starts on 21st July (Toddler only day ages 2-5) then is open daily till 20th August. 

With a range of  Children’s Rides, Crazy golf, Giant Bouncy Castles and Inflatables, Garden Games it is a fun day our not to be missed. 

Booking is essential via: www.brocksbushes.co.uk 

 Brocksbushes Farm Shop & Tea Room, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE43 7UB.

Carnival Rides are hired for the purpose of this event

AD - 10 Days Out by Bus with Go North East this Summer 

Did you know that adult single fare bus tickets are capped at £2 until 31 October 2023 and for younger people aged 21 and under, a single fare is capped at just £1 across most of the North East? 

If you're making multiple bus trips with Go North East in one day, it may also work out better for you to purchase a Go North East Family Ticket which is £16 for unlimited travel on Go North East Services for one day for up to two adults and three children.

Go North East provides an excellent journey planner with timetables, route information, live departures and maps. It's super easy to use when planning a day out by bus. 

Find out more about Go North East Fares here: Fares and Tickets - Go North East

1 - Visit Beamish Museum by bus.

As an added bonus, if you travel by bus you will reveive a 25% discount on your entrance fee. There is lots planned at Beamish over the summer including the Beamish Tractor Show and Dig for Victory events. 

The 29 Newcastle-Chester-le-Street bus stops outside of Beamish. You can find out more and plan your journey here. 

2 - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral by bus.

There are several options including the X21 from Newcastle. There is also a bus from Market Place up to the Cathedral if you don't fancy the walk up the hill. You can find out more and plan your journey here. 

3 - Visit Hadrian's Wall by bus. 

We did this trip a few years ago and absolutely loved it! The AD122 bus stops outside all of the main sites including The Sill, Chester's Roman Fort, Vindolanda, Housesteads, the Roman Army Museum and more. There are lots of fab events taking place across Hadrian's Wall this summer including Roman Army School, Clash of the Romans and Medieval Falconry. You can find out more and plan your journey by bus here. 

4 - Visit Jarrow Hall by bus. 

Jarrow Hall is a lovely day out and it's dog-friendly too. The Hive Cafe next door is must-visit too (their salads are fabulous).   You can find out more and plan your journey by bus here. 

5 - Visit Ouseburn by bus. 

Ouseburn is one of our favourite areas of Newcastle to visit with children - Ouseburn Farm and Seven Stories are both FREE entry with no booking required and ideal to visit for a day out on a budget. A few buses stop nearby and I would recommend the Q3 which stops a 6 minute walk outside of the farm. Don't forget to call into Di Meos Riverside for an ice cream on your walk back. You can find out more and plan your bus journey here. 

6 - Enjoy the Red Kite Trail by bus. 

The Red Kite Trail is a beautiful scenic walking route in Derwent Valley and includes the popular animal sculpture trail close to Thornley Woodland Centre. There are a few ways you can visit by bus including the X45 from Newcastle. You can find out more and plan your bus journey here. 

7 - Visit Tanfield Railway by bus. 

Tanfield Railway is Britain's Oldest Railway. We have enjoyed a few trips here over the years and it's always a brilliant day out for all ages. You can explore Causey Arch and have a paddle in the streams while you are there too. Travel with Go North East and you'll receive a 25% discount on your ticket. Dogs are welcome on board too.  You can find out more and plan your bus journey here. 

8 - Visit Tynemouth Priory by bus. 

Tynemouth Priory is always a fantastic place to visit but if you plan a trip over 5 & 6 August, there is the additional bonus of a special Knight's Tournament taking place in the grounds. You can find out more and plan your bus journey here. 

9 - Visit the Angel of the North by bus.

The Angel 21 service will drop you just outside of the Angel. I feel like many of us have passed the Angel many times but not actually visited and seen her up close. We enjoyed a little bus adventure to see the Angel when the kids were little and she is HUGE! We loved seeing her up close. You can find out more and plan your journey here. 

10 - Visit Seaham by bus. 

We love a day in Seaham - you can visit Blast Beach, go sea glass hunting, stop for an ice cream and visit 'Tommy'. You can find out more and plan your bus journey here. 

Kids Eat Free/ for £1 Deals 

• Kids Eat Free at Durham Cathedral Cafe throughout the School Holidays. Up to 2 children eat free per adult meal purchased. Find out more here. 
  
  
• Kids Eat Free at Secret Garden Seaton Delaval - one free kids meal per adult meal purchased. Find out more here. 
  
  
• FREE Kids Breakfast in the holidays at The Cycle Hub Newcastle (no purchase necessary). Find out more here. 
  
  
• FREE Cereal, Fruit, Juice & Hot Drinks at BALTIC - Wed-Sun across the holidays, no purchase neccessary. Find out more here. 
  
  
• Kids Eat Free at Geisha Italia all day Mon-Sat (one complimentary child's meal per adult meal purchased). Find out more here. 
  
  
• Kids Eat Free at Fiume Washington throughout the school holidays (Mon-Fri 12noon-4pm, one free child's meal with every full price main purchased). Find out more here.

• Kids Eat Free at Zapatista Burrito Bar (Durham and Newcastle) across the school holidays (they have confirmed this deal is running across the summer holidays too). Find out more here. 
  
  
• Kids Eat Free at The Potting Shed Bistro in Green Fingers Garden Centre, South Shields. From 11 July until the kids go back to school. One child eats free from the little seedlings menu with a paying adult.Find out more here. 
  
  
• Kids Eat Free at Porkys. Find out more here
  
  
• Not Kids Eat Free but Newcastle NE1 Restaurant Week returns from 7-13 August with set menus for £10, £15 or £20

Plus there are quite a few chains / supermarkets running Kids Eat for £1 / Free Deals: 

• Asda Cafe 
• Beefeater / Brewers Fayre/ TableTable (breakfast)
• Dobbies 
• M&S Cafe 
• Hungry Horse 
• Morrisons Cafe 
• Tesco Cafe
• Sainsburys Cafe 
• Marco Pierre White 
• IKEA 
• Dunelm
• Brewdog 
• Bella Italia 

Check the t&cs for the above offers over on Money Saving Expert. 

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What's On in the North East this Summer

Saturday 22 July 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in County Durham 

• The Beamish Tractor Show 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE Entry Vintage Car Rally in Market Square Darlington 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• A Midsummer Night's Dream at Crook Hall Gardens (book tickets)

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
  
  
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
  
  
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Pond Dipping at WWT Washington 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead

• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• MacHamLear at Jesmond Dene Park 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Moths & Muffins Morning with Wild Intrigue 
• Kielder Wildlife Safari
• Kielder Bat Safari 
• Laser Quest at Alnwick Garden 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Make a Pinch Pot Pumpkin at Ranc Clay (Ford) 
• Tom the Fool at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
• Redcar Family Fun Gala 

Sunday 23 July 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in County Durham 

• The Beamish Tractor Show 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE Drop In Wildlife Walk with Crook Hall Gardens 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Wildlife Walk at WWT Washington 
• Barbie Party at Rainton Arena 
  
  

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• MacHamLear at Jesmond Dene Park 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in Northumberland 

• Laser Quest at Alnwick Garden 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Summer Steam Fair at Aln Valley Railway 
• Tom the Fool at Alnwick Castle 
  

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Bjorn Again Concert at Bents Park 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Monday 24 July 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in Newcastle

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Encanto and Toy Story 4 (just turn up)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE LEGO Workshops at Locomotion Shildon - book on arrival 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Archaeology Activities at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Natural Printing at WWT Washington 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Arty Monday with Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in Northumberland 

• Meet Marley the Pony & Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Den & Nest Building at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Tom the Fool at Alnwick Castle 
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• Drop In Marvellous Mondays at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum - Archaeology Activities 
  
  

What's On in South Tyneside 

• Big Science Sporty Games at The Word (book ahead) 
  

Tuesday 25 July 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead

• FREE Outdoor Cinema Toddler Takeover in Newcastle with Storytelling from Seven Stories and a screening of The Gruffalo  (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Coco and Brave (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Family Workshop at The Common Room, Newcastle - Bridge Challenge and Make Moving Characters (book a free ticket)
  
  
• FREE, £1 and £2 Crafts at Discovery Museum (decorate a kaleidoscope and create a spinning top). Advance booking recommended but there are limited drop in spots available too. 
  
  
• FREE Dance Classes for Kids on Newcastle Quayside (book a free space) 
• FREE Drop In Archaeology Extravaganza at Great North Museum 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
  
  
• Make a Flag & Windsock at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Monster Modelling Workshop at Oriental Museum (book a free place) 
• Drop In Festival of Archaeology at Crook Hall Gardens
• FREE LEGO Workshops at Locomotion Shildon - book on arrival 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Teenage Crafts Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (book a place) 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Animal Tracking at WWT Washington 
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Summer Storytelling with Elizabeth Baker Storytelling 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
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What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Activities at South Shields Museum & Gallery - Fun Food with fruit and vegetable printing 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Roman Soldier School at Roman Army Museum
• Drop In Den & Nest Building at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Knights Tournament at Warkworth Castle 
• Den Building at Northumberlandia (book ahead) 
• Jesting with Zooted at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

Wednesday 26 July 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - The BFG and LEGO Movie (just turn up) 
• FREE Drop In Moss Troopers Myth Maker Day at Great North Museum 
• FREE Drop In Archaeology Extravaganza at Great North Museum 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Protest Art Workshop at Shipley Art Gallery (book a ticket)
• Make a Bug Hotel at St Nicholas Park, Gosforth (book a ticket) 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in County Durham 

• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Design your own Gaia in Glass) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In Gaia Lates at Durham Cathedral with music & street food. Activities and workshops are also available (book in advance for these) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Hullabaloo in the Park at South Park Darlington - a fun family festival for kids aged 10 and under 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Decorate a Paper Bowl at Oriental Museum 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• FREE Drop In Bubble Workshops at Locomotion Shildon 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
  
  
• Drop In 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Make a Glass Painted Postcard at National Glass Centre (£4)
• FREE Drop In Art Sessions at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Minibeast Hunting at WWT Washington 
  
  
  

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort - Simulated Archaeological Dig
• A World Away - The Little Prince at The Customs House 
• FREE Drop In LEGO Time at The Word

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Kielder Nature Rangers 
• Kielder Bat Safari 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Bug Hunt, Bug Mask Making at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• FREE Drop In Union Bridge Birthday Picnic 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Princess Party at Secret Garden Seaton Delaval 
• Great Pottery Throwdown at Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum 
• Drop In Circus Skills at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Knights Tournament at Warkworth Castle 
• Jesting with Zooted at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Thursday 27 July

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Hotel Transylvannia 3, DC League of Super Pets and Maverick  (just turn up) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
  
  
• Make Landscape & Seascape Collages at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
• A Midsummer Night's Dream at Gibside 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in County Durham 

• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Cyanotype Art) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Crook Hall Gardens 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• FREE Drop In Crazy Golf at Sunderland High Street West
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
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What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Little Green Fingers Outdoor Nature Activities 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Great Pottery Throwdown at Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum 
• Drop In Circus Skills at Seaton Delaval Hall 
  
• Sand Explorer's Family Activity at Hauxley Wildlife Centre (book a ticket) 
• Jesting with Zooted & Longbow Demos at Alnwick Castle 
  
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Activities at Stephenson Railway - Metro Hat Making 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• A World Away - The Little Prince at The Customs House 

Friday 28 July 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle -  Kung Fu Panda 3 and Mulan (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Family Workshop in Newcastle  - Bridge Challenge and Make Moving Characters (book a free ticket)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
  
  
• FREE ENTRY Live Music Night & Crepes at Land of Oak and Iron 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in County Durham

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Hullabaloo in the Park at South Park Darlington - a fun family festival for kids aged 10 and under 
• Drop In Sports & Outdoor Games at Crook Hall Gardens 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Film Friday at Market Square, Darlington - Finding Nemo, Shark Tale and Moana
• FREE Drop In Hovercraft Balloons Workshop at Locomotion Shildon 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• FREE Drop In Tots Plots & Friends Gardening Club at Seaton Delaval Hall (admission/membership is not required for this one) 
• Jesting with Zooted & Longbow Demos at Alnwick Castle 
  
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In The Wild Escape at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (£5) 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Den Building at WWT Washington 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Saturday 29 July 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Matilda the Musical and The Lost City (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Grey's Monument Tours (book a free place) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• Marvellous Molecules and Medicine Day at Life Science Centre
  
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Durham County Show at Ushaw 
  
  
• FREE Entry Hullabaloo in the Park at South Park Darlington - a fun family festival for kids aged 10 and under 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Tiger Day & Crafts at Oriental Museum 
• Kynren 
  
  
  
  

What's On in Northumberland

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Queen Bebba in Residence - Acle Re-enactment at Bamburgh Castle 
• Kielder Nature Rangers 
• Kielder Bat Safari 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Knights' Tournament at Belsay Hall 
• Roman Life at Housesteads Roman Fort 
• FREE Drop In Crazy Golf at Manor Walks Cramlington 
• Longbow demos at Alnwick Castle 
  
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
  
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
  
• FREE Drop In Giant Inflatable Assault Course at Crowtree Road, Sunderland
  
• AJ Bell World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland with lots of FREE family fun & activities taking place across the weekend 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 

Sunday 30 July 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGatehead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - The Angry Birds Movie and Shrek 2 (just turn up) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Durham County Show at Ushaw 
• FREE Entry Hullabaloo in the Park at South Park Darlington - a fun family festival for kids aged 10 and under 
• The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long at Raby Castle 
• Teddy Bear's Afternoon Tea at High Force 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Queen Bebba in Residence - Acle Re-enactment at Bamburgh Castle 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Knights' Tournament at Belsay Hall 
• Roman Life at Housesteads Roman Fort 
• Monster Pot Making at Ravn Clay Ford 
• Longbow demos at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Giant Inflatable Assault Course at Crowtree Road, Sunderland
  
  
• AJ Bell World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland with lots of FREE family fun & activities taking place across the weekend 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• The Amazing Bubble Man at The Fire Station (book ahead) 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Pond Dipping at WWT Washington 
• Rave Kidz Go Large Foam Party at Rainton Arena 
  
  

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Boyzlife Concert at Bents Park 
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Monday 31 July 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Aladdin and Strange World  (just turn up) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre

What's On in Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Hero Themed Activities at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• FREE Drop In Wildlife Walk at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Mini Beast Hunt at WWT Washington 
  
  
• Book on the day Litter Picking Crafting at The Bridges 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Arty Monday with Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors & Marley the Pony at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
  
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Create a Flamboyant Top Hat at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Alnwick School of Magic at Alnwick Castle 

What's On in North Tyneside 

• Drop In Marvellous Mondays at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum - Wild Animal Mask Making  
  
  

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In LEGO Time at The Word

Tuesday 1 August 

Dinosaur Adventure Live at Tyne Theatre 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema Toddler Takeover in Newcastle with Storytelling from Seven Stories and a screening of Zog (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - The Secret Life of Pets 2 and The Jungle Book  (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Workshop - Making Models (LEGO and Balloon Cars) at The Common Room, Newcastle. Book a FREE Ticket.
  
  
• FREE, £1 and £2 Crafts at Discovery Museum (decorate a flowerpot or flowerpot wand and make your own paper flower). Advance booking recommended but there are limited drop in spots available too. 

• FREE Dance Classes for Kids on Newcastle Quayside (book a free space) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
  
  
• Wool and Stick Weaving at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Dinosaur Adventure Live at Tyne Theatre 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
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What's On in County Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE Drop In Bubbles Workshop at Locomotion Shildon 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Author & Illustrator Storytime at WWT Washington (book a ticket)

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Summer Storytelling with Elizabeth Baker Storytelling 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Activities at South Shields Museum & Gallery - The Hungry Caterpillar + Make Your Own Butterfly Prints 
• FREE Drop In Kids Fun Fest with Stevey and Craig at South Shields Sea Front Amphitheatre 
  
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Roman Soldier School at Roman Army Museum 
• Drop In Create a Flamboyant Top Hat at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Medieval Mischief at Warkworth Castle 
• Family Nature Crafts & Stories at Northumberlandia (book a ticket) 
• Alnwick School of Magic at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

Wednesday 2 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Puss In Boots (The Last Wish) and The Incredibles (just turn up) 
  
  
• There and Back Again An Odyssey at Northern Stage 
  
  
• FREE Story Inventors Workshop at Live Theatre Courtyard, Newcastle Quayside (book a free place)
• FREE Drop In Moss Troopers Myth Maker Day at Great North Museum 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Pond Dipping at St Nichola Park, Gosforth (book a ticket) 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Sea Tern Natural Crafts) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Paper Cranes Workshop at Oriental Museum 
• FREE Storytelling & Mini Train Rides at Locomotion Shildon 
  
  
• Kids Club at Black Horse Beamish (Trolls) 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Walltown Nature Rangers 
• Kielder Nature Rangers 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Bug Hunt, Bug Mask Making at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Kids Disco at Secret Garden Seaton Delaval 
• Drop In Circus Skills at Seaton Delaval Hall 
  
• Medieval Mischief at Warkworth Castle 
• Kids Owl Pellet Workshop at Hauxley Wildlife Centre (book a ticket) 
• Alnwick School of Magic at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
  
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Make a Glass Painted Postcard at National Glass Centre (£4)
• FREE Drop In Art Sessions at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Sandcasting Animals Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• FREE Creative You Summer Festival at Washington Arts Centre (book ahead) 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Animal Tracking at WWT Washington 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort - Make a Battle Banner
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in North Tyneside 

• Snow White Panto at Whitley Bay Playhouse 

Thursday 3 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Trolls World Tour, Jungle Cruise and Elvis (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Play on the Plaza at Discovery Museum (create an Earth Flower or make a Friendship Bracelet)
  
  
• There and Back Again An Odyssey at Northern Stage 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Make Circle Themed Art at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Poetry Writing Workshop) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop-In Gaia Lates with Live Music & Street Food. Bookable workshops and activities are also available (book here) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Crook Hall Gardens 
•  FREE Drop In Storytelling and Mini Train Rides at Locomotion Shildon 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Family Bats and Pizza Night at Northumbrian Wild 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
  
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Decorate a Roman Sword and Shield at Roman Army Museum 
• Drop In Circus Skills at Seaton Delaval Hall 
  
• Alnwick School of Magic at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Den Building at WWT Washington 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Little Green Fingers Outdoor Nature Activities 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Kids Fun Fest with Stevey and Craig at South Shields Sea Front Amphitheatre 

What's On in North Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Activities at Stephenson Railway - Make a Paper Insect 
• Snow White Panto at Whitley Bay Playhouse 
  
  

Friday 4 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - The Greatest Showman and Rango  (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Workshop - Making Models (LEGO and Balloon Cars) at The Common Room, Newcastle. Book a FREE Ticket.
  
  
• There and Back Again An Odyssey at Northern Stage 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Make a Pom Pom Character at Oriental Museum 
• FREE Drop In Film Friday at Market Square, Darlington - Coco and Aladdin
• Drop In Sports & Outdoor Games at Crook Hall Gardens 
    

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Peter Rabbit Outdoor Theatre at Bamburgh Castle 
• Moths and Muffins Morning 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• FREE Drop In Circus School at Blyth Beach 
  
• FREE Drop In Tots Plots & Friends Gardening Club at Seaton Delaval Hall (admission/membership is not required for this one) 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Discovery Zoo - Meet the Animals at Sunderland Winter Gardens (book ahead) 
• Drop In Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (£5) 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• Drop In Seashore Safari at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Pond Dipping at WWT Washington 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in North Tyneside 

• FREE ENTRY PaddlePod (Killingworth) BIG summer event
• Snow White Panto at Whitley Bay Playhouse 
  
  

What's On in South Tyneside 

• Cinderella at The Customs House 

Saturday 5 August 

(ad) Seaham Food Festival 

The Grannies will be appearing at Seaham Food Festival 

👍 5 & 6 August

❤ FREE Entry with no tickets required

Expect INCREDIBLE Celebrity Chefs (including Masterchef 2023 Champ Eddie Scott), lots of local & regional food and drink traders plus a huge weekend of FREE music, entertainment and performers for the whole family to enjoy.

🍿Here is a look at some of the FREE entertainment you can enjoy across the weekend:

😎 Rock Choir

🥁North Tyneside Steel Band

🥪 Mad Alice Theatre Company present 'Save Our Sandwich'

👃'Got Your Nose' Dance theatre by Tin Arts

⚓️ The Old Time Sailers Shanty Songs

🎪 Dare-Devil Circus Skills in 'Cabin Fever' with Bell & Bullock

🤹‍♀️ Comedy Juggler Daryll

🫧 Luna Bubbkes Bubble Show

👩‍🦼 The World Famous Grannies from Granny Turismo

& more!

What a line up and all completely free. Performances are drop-in with no advance booking required. You can check timings & find out more about the festival here:

https://seahamfoodfestival.co.uk/cultural-programme-line-up/

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• There and Back Again An Odyssey at Northern Stage 
  
  
• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Fantastic Beasts Secrets of Dumbledore and Hook (just turn up) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
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What's On in County Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Make a Japanese Lucky Cat at Oriental Museum 
• Bad Dad Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle 
• Kynren 
• FREE Drop In Seaham Food Festival 
• Family Print Making at Auckland Tower 
• 1940s Weekend at Ushaw 
  
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Kielder Nature Rangers 
• LEGO Workshops at Alnwick Garden 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• FREE Drop In Circus School at Blyth Beach 
• Teddy Bear Weekend  at Aln Valley Railway 
  
• Hail Hadrian at Chesters Roman Fort 
• Make a Pinch Pot Pumpkin at Ranc Clay (Ford) 
• FREE Drop In Magic Show and Face Painting at Manor Walks 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
  
  
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Outdoor Cinema at Keel Square (The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Dirty Dancing) 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Wildlife Walk at WWT Washington 

What's On in North Tyneside 

• Seal Hospital Pop Up at Tynemouth Aquarium 
• Knight's Tournament at Tynemouth Priory 
• Snow White Panto at Whitley Bay Playhouse 
• FREE St Mary's Wildlife Festival 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Family Fun Weekend with Tom Rolfe including magic show, circus skills, Punch & Judy & balloon modelling
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Call the Cavalry at Arbeia Roman Fort
• Cinderella at The Customs House 

Sunday 6 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Inside Out and Instant Family (just turn up)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Mini Train Rides at Exhibition Park 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre

What's On in Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE Drop In Seaham Food Festival 
• 1940s Weekend at Ushaw 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• LEGO Workshops at Alnwick Garden 
  
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Teddy Bear Weekend  at Aln Valley Railway 
• Hail Hadrian at Chesters Roman Fort 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Relaxed Pond Dipping at WWT Washington (book a space) 

What's On in North Tyneside 

• Seal Hospital Pop Up at Tynemouth Aquarium 
• Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition 
• Call the Cavalry at Segedunum Roman Fort 
• Knight's Tournament at Tynemouth Priory 
• Snow White Panto at Whitley Bay Playhouse 
• FREE St Mary's Wildlife Festival 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Family Fun Weekend with Tom Rolfe including magic show, circus skills, Punch & Judy & balloon modelling
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
• 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• Powering the Future Creative Workshop at The Word (FREE with booking required) 

Monday 7 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle -  Winnie the Pooh and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (just turn up) 
  
  
• NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week (set menus for £10/£15/£20pp)
  
  
• Winnie the Pooh at Newcastle Theatre Royal
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre

What's On in Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Local Landmarks Model Making and Activities at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
  
  
• Book on the day Seaside Arts & Crafts at The Bridges 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Arty Monday with Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors & Marley the Pony at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
  
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Create Your Own Bug at Seaton Delaval Hall
• Have a Go Ancient Artillery & Crossbows at Alnwick Castle 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Outdoor Theatre & Bubble Workshop at North Marine Park 
• Cinderella at The Customs House 
• FREE Drop In LEGO Time at The Word
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What's On in North Tyneside 

• Drop In Marvellous Mondays at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum - Clay Lamp Making 
• Drop In Roman Souveniers at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum 

Tuesday 8 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema Toddler Takeover in Newcastle with Storytelling from Seven Stories and a screening of Stick Man (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Lyle, Lyle Crocodile and Home  (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Live Science Show at The Common Room Newcastle (book a free ticket) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Family Activities (Scribble Bots) at The Common Room Newcastle (book a free ticket) 
  
  
• FREE, £1 and £2 Crafts at Discovery Museum (decorate a toy train, create a train driver's hat and make a hanging decoration). Advance booking recommended but there are limited drop in spots available too. 
  
  
• NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week (set menus for £10/£15/£20pp)
  
  
• Winnie the Pooh at Newcastle Theatre Royal

• FREE Dance Classes for Kids on Newcastle Quayside (book a free space) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
  
  
• Make a Lion Mask & Tropical Bird Decoration at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
• Drop In Storytelling at Gibside 
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham  (relaxed performance) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• The Secret Garden at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Relaxed Pond Dipping at WWT Washington (book a space) 
• 
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Summer Storytelling with Elizabeth Baker Storytelling 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
• Bad Dad at Middlesbrough Town Hall 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Activities at South Shields Museum & Gallery - Create Your Own Ice Cream Cone using Collage Materials 
• FREE Drop In Kids Fun Fest with Stevey and Craig at South Shields Sea Front Amphitheatre 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Roman Soldier School at the Roman Army Museum 
• Drop In Create Your Own Bug at Seaton Delaval Hall
• Falconry at Warkworth Castle 
• Family Minibeast Hunt at Northumberlandia (book a ticket) 
• Have a Go Ancient Artillery & Crossbows at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

Wednesday 9 August  

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle -  Madagascar and Minions: The Rise of Gru  (just turn up) 
  
  
• Discover a Story at Discovery Museum (Storytime & Crafts for 3-5 year olds). Book ahead. 
  
  
• Claytime at Northern Stage 
  
  
• NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week (set menus for £10/£15/£20pp)
  
  
• Winnie the Pooh at Newcastle Theatre Royal
  
  
• FREE Story Inventors Workshop at Live Theatre Courtyard, Newcastle Quayside (book a free place)
  
  
• FREE Drop In Moss Troopers Myth Maker Day at Great North Museum 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• The Secret Garden at Gibside 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
• 
  

What's On in County Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Design your own Gaia in Glass) - book ahead
• Summer Kids Club at Black Horse Beamish (Mirabel and Captain) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Make Your Own Glass Art Workshop at Oriental Museum 
• FREE Drop In Junk Modelling Workshop at Locomotion Shildon 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Kielder Nature Rangers 
• Pond Dipping at Walltown Country Park (book) 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Bug Hunt, Bug Mask Making at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Soft Toy Picnic at Secret Garden Seaton Delaval 
• Drop In Music Sessions with The Junk Orchestra at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Falconry at Warkworth Castle 
• Have a Go Ancient Artillery & Crossbows at Alnwick Castle 
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What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
  
  
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Make a Glass Painted Postcard at National Glass Centre (£4)
• FREE Drop In Art Sessions at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Sandcasting Animals Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• 
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Mexican Celebration Day at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Lots of live music, dancing, crafts and food
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
• 
  

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort - Make a Roman Fresco
• Cinderella at The Customs House 
• FREE Drop In LEGO Time at The Word
• FREE VR Experience at The Word (book a place) 

Thursday 10 August 

Sarah & Duck's Big Top Birthday at Consett Empire 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Wreck it Ralph 2 and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Space for Everyone Event at Times Square (see a 72ft replica LauncherOne rocket, try VR experiences & space themed activities + find out more about careers in space with the UK Space Agency)
  
  
• Claytime at Northern Stage 
  
  
• NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week (set menus for £10/£15/£20pp)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Make Personalised Art using your Initial at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham  (BSL and captioned performance) 
  
  
• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Poetry Writing Workshop) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop-In Gaia Lates with Live Music & Street Food. Bookable workshops and activities are also available (book here) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• Sarah & Duck's Big Top Birthday Live On Stage at Consett Empire 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Crook Hall Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Junk Modelling Workshop at Locomotion Shildon 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Teddy Bear's Picnic at Roman Army Museum 
• Drop In Music Sessions with The Junk Orchestra at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• A Midsummer Night's Dream at Northumberlandia (book a ticket) 
• Brilliant Birds Family Activity at Hauxley Wildlife Centre (book a ticket) 
• Have a Go Ancient Artillery & Crossbows at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
  
• FREE Drop In Crazy Golf at Sunderland High Street West 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Natural Printing at WWT Washington 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• FREE Drop In Activities at Stephenson Railway - Bio Blitz Event 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Little Green Fingers Outdoor Nature Activities 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
  
  

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Kids Fun Fest with Stevey and Craig at South Shields Sea Front Amphitheatre 
• Cinderella at The Customs House 

Friday 11 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - The Good Dinosaur and Avatar : The Way of Water (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Live Science Show at The Common Room Newcastle (book a free ticket) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Space for Everyone Event at Times Square (see a 72ft replica LauncherOne rocket, try VR experiences & space themed activities + find out more about careers in space with the UK Space Agency)
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Family Activities (Scribble Bots) at The Common Room Newcastle (book a free ticket) 
  
  
• FREE NOVUM Festival in Newcastle. Help to build a giant art installation which will be displayed throughout the festival & check out TWAM Box of Delights (book a free ticket) 
  
  
• NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week (set menus for £10/£15/£20pp)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in County Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• Family Silent Disco under Gaia at Durham Cathedral (book ahead) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Make a Clay Terracotta Warrior Workshop at Oriental Museum
• FREE Drop In Film Friday at Market Square, Darlington - Frozen, Frozen II and Encanto 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• FREE Drop In Moth Night at Crook Hall Gardens 
• Drop In Sports & Outdoor Games at Crook Hall Gardens 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• FREE Drop In Art in the Park at Ridley Park
• FREE Drop In Tots Plots & Friends Gardening Club at Seaton Delaval Hall (admission/membership is not required for this one) 
• Have a Go Ancient Artillery & Crossbows at Alnwick Castle 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Mini Beast Hunt at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (book ahead)
• Drop In Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (£5) 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in South Tyneside 

• Cinderella at The Customs House 

Saturday 12 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Turning Red and Doctor Strange (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Novum Festival in Newcastle. FREE activities & workshops include Wearing Buildings Workshop, Aerial Cocoons Workshop, Costume Making Workshop, Animal Mask Making Workshop, Northern Print Bunting & Badge Making, Curious Arts Wig & Headpiece Making Workshop. Some of these do require you to book a FREE ticket in advance. 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Space for Everyone Event at Times Square (see a 72ft replica LauncherOne rocket, try VR experiences & space themed activities + find out more about careers in space with the UK Space Agency)
  
  
• Claytime at Northern Stage 
  
  
• NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week (set menus for £10/£15/£20pp)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
  
  

What's On in Durham 

• Alice in Wonderland at Gala Durham 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply)
   
• FREE Drop In Make a Scented Picture at Oriental Museum 
• Kynren 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Kielder Nature Rangers 
• Laser Quest at Alnwick Garden 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Belsay at War Weekend at Belsay Hall 
• Have a Go Ancient Artillery & Crossbows at Alnwick Castle 
• 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Big Science Workshop at Sunderland Glass Centre (book ahead) 
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Den Building at WWT Washington 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
  
  
• T-Rex and Baby Dinosaurs Visit Tynemouth Aqaurium 
• Cullercoats Harbour Day 
• Drop In Gladiator Encampment at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Family Fun Weekend with Tom Rolfe including magic show, circus skills, Punch & Judy & balloon modelling
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
• FREE Middlesbrough Mela in Albert Park 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• Cinderella at The Customs House 

Sunday 13 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle -  Paddington and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (just turn up) 
  
  
• NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week (set menus for £10/£15/£20pp)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
  
• FREE Drop In Metrognomes Music Mayhem Show at Metrocentre
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What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE Entry Drop In Pride in the Park at South Park Darlington 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Laser Quest at Alnwick Garden 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Belsay at War Weekend at Belsay Hall 
  
• Make a Pinch Pot Pumpkin at Ranc Clay (Ford) 
• Classic Car Show at Ford & Etal 
• Have a Go Ancient Artillery & Crossbows at Alnwick Castle 
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What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Jedi Training Academy at Rainton Arena 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
  
  
• T-Rex and Baby Dinosaurs Visit Tynemouth Aqaurium 
• Drop In Gladiator Encampment at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Family Fun Weekend with Tom Rolfe including magic show, circus skills, Punch & Judy & balloon modelling
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
• FREE Middlesbrough Mela in Albert Park 

Monday 14 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in Newcastle 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Moana and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory  (just turn up) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
  
  
• FREE Drop In Space for Everyone Event at Times Square (see a 72ft replica LauncherOne rocket, try VR experiences & space themed activities + find out more about careers in space with the UK Space Agency)
  
  

What's On in Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Flag & Banner Making Activities at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Mini Beast Hunt at WWT Washington 
  
  
• Book on the day Pirate and Mermaid Storytime at The Bridges 
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Arty Monday with Family Arts & Crafts 

What's On in Northumberland

• Uhtred's School of Warriors & Marley the Pony at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In & Make an Elaborate Tea Pot at Seaton Delaval Hall 

What's On in North Tyneside 

• Drop In Marvellous Mondays at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum - Roman Bath Bags 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In LEGO Time at The Word

Tuesday 15 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema Toddler Takeover in Newcastle with Storytelling from Seven Stories and a screening of The Snail and the Whale  (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - A Dog's Way Home and Raya and the Last Dragon  (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Family Workshop - Bridge Challenge and Make Moving Characters (book a FREE ticket) 
  
  
• FREE, £1 and £2 Crafts at Discovery Museum (decorate a hot air balloon and make a wooden plane). Advance booking recommended but there are limited drop in spots available too. 

• FREE Dance Classes for Kids on Newcastle Quayside (book a free space) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Make a Watercolour Rainbow and Paper Flowers at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE LEGO Workshop (book tickets on arrival) at Locomotion Shildon 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Animal Tracking at WWT Washington 
• Pop Princesses at Rainton Arena 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Summer Storytelling with Captain Raggybeard 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Activities at South Shields Museum & Gallery - Make & Decorate a Biscuit Pendant 
• FREE Drop In Kids Fun Fest with Cousin Dennis and Pals  at South Shields Sea Front Amphitheatre 
  
  
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
  
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Roman Soldier School at The Roman Army Museum
• Drop In & Make an Elaborate Tea Pot at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Medieval Mischief at Warkworth Castle 
• Family Nature Crafts & Stories at Northumberlandia (book a ticket) 
  
  

Wednesday 16 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle -  Bolt and The Railway Children Return (just turn up) 
  
  
• Discover a Story at Discovery Museum (Storytime & Crafts for 3-5 year olds). Book ahead. 
  
  
• Alfie's First Fight at Northern Stage 
  
  
• FREE Story Inventors Workshop at Live Theatre Courtyard, Newcastle Quayside (book a free place)
  
  
• FREE Drop In Moss Troopers Myth Maker Day at Great North Museum 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• Family Nature Crafts at St Nicholas Park, Gosforth (book a ticket) 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
  
  

What's On in Durham

• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Sea Tern Natural Crafts) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Summer Kids Club at Black Horse Beamish (Mermaid and Spiderman) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Drawing Workshop at Oriental Museum 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• FREE LEGO Workshop (book tickets on arrival) at Locomotion Shildon 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Kielder Nature Rangers 
• Pond Dipping with a Ranger at Walltown Country Park 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Bug Hunt, Bug Mask Making at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Music Sessions with The Junk Orchestra at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Medieval Mischief at Warkworth Castle 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• FREE Circus Skills Workshop at Sunniside Gardens (book a free space) 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Make a Glass Painted Postcard at National Glass Centre (£4)
• FREE Drop In Art Sessions at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Sandcasting Animals Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Natural Printing at WWT Washington 
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What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort - Make a Funny Face Herb Plant Pot
• FREE Drop In LEGO Time at The Word

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Thursday 17 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle -  Peter Rabbit, Dora and the Lost City of Gold and Ant-Man and the Wasp (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Play on the Plaza at Discovery Museum (create a twirling helicopter or launch an air powered rocket)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Family Fun Day for Under 5s at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead)
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
• Drop In Storytelling at Gibside 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
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What's On in County Durham 

• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Poetry Writing Workshop) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop-In Gaia Lates with Live Music & Street Food. Bookable workshops and activities are also available (book here) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Crook Hall Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Hovercraft Balloons at Locomotion 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount.
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Music Sessions with The Junk Orchestra at Seaton Delaval Hall 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Children's Dragonfly Art Workshop at WWT Washington (book a place) 
• FREE outdoor performance of The Tempest at Roker Seafront (book a ticket) 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• FREE Drop In Activities at Stephenson Railway - Train Print Making 
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Little Green Fingers Outdoor Nature Activities 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Kids Fun Fest with Cousin Dennis and Pals  at South Shields Sea Front

Friday 18 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Shazam and Planes (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Family Workshop - Bridge Challenge and Make Moving Characters (book a FREE ticket)
  
  
• Alfie's First Fight at Northern Stage 
  
  
• Tyne Bridge Zip Line 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Make an Egyptian Scarab from Clay Workshop at Oriental Museum 
• FREE Drop In Film Friday at Market Square, Darlington - Sing, Hairspray and Mamma Mia! 
  
• Drop In Sports & Outdoor Games at Crook Hall Gardens 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Family Bats and Pizza Night at Wild Northumbrian 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• FREE Drop In Tots Plots & Friends Gardening Club at Seaton Delaval Hall (admission/membership is not required for this one) 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Bear's Museum Adventure at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (book ahead) 
• Drop In Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (£5) 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Den Building at WWT Washington 
  
  
• FREE outdoor performance of The Tempest at Roker Seafront (book a ticket) 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Saturday 19 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle -  Beauty and the Beast and Cruella (just turn up)
  
  
• Alfie's First Fight at Northern Stage 
• Tyne Bridge Zip Line 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE ENTRY Biking Vikings at Land of Oak and Iron 
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
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What's On in Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Kynren 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors & Viking Blacksmith at Bamburgh Castle 
• Kielder Nature Rangers 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Roman Army Recruitment Day at Roman Army Museum 
• Roman Falconry at Chesters Roman Fort 
• Make a Pinch Pot Pumpkin at Ranc Clay (Ford) 
• FREE Drop In Family Games & Face Painting at Manor Walks 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• FREE Drop In Outdoor Cinema at Keel Square (Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, A Star is Born) 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Big Science Workshop at Sunderland Glass Centre (book ahead) 
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
  
  
• FREE outdoor performance of The Tempest at Roker Seafront (book a ticket) 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• Drop In Hadrian Festival at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Trade & Transport with Frances the Mule at Arbeia Roman Fort

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Sunday 20 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Fifa Women's World Cup Final and Lightyear (just turn up) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors & Viking Blacksmith at Bamburgh Castle 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Kids Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides at Brocksbushes 
• Drop In Roman Army Recruitment Day at Roman Army Museum 
• Roman Falconry at Chesters Roman Fort 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Seashore Safari at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Pond Dipping at WWT Washington 
  
  
• FREE outdoor performance of The Tempest at Roker Seafront (book a ticket) 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• Drop In Hadrian Festival at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Teddy Bear's Picnic at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Bring your bear & a picnic to enjoy in the grounds & take part in teddy bear crafts, visit teddy bear hospital, teddy bear storytelling, face painting and a bear hunt. 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
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What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Ocean Road Mela 

Monday 21 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in Newcastle 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Sing 2 and Monsters Inc  (just turn up) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2

What's On in Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Museum of Me Activities at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Den Building at WWT Washington 
  
  
• Book on the day Beach Party at The Bridges 
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Arty Monday with Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in Northumberland 

• Marley the Pony at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
  
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What's On in North Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Films in Richardson Dees Park - Encanto and Puss in Boots 
• Drop In Marvellous Mondays at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum - Make a Flower Garland  
• Make a Gladiator Helmet at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In LEGO Time at The Word

Tuesday 22 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema Toddler Takeover in Newcastle with Storytelling from Seven Stories and a screening of Room on the Broom  (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Maya the Bee 3 and Soul (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Workshop - Making Models (LEGO and Balloon Cars) at The Common Room, Newcastle. Book a FREE Ticket.
  
  
• FREE, £1 and £2 Crafts at Discovery Museum (decorate a sail boat magnet or make a wooden ship). Advance booking recommended but there are limited drop in spots available too. 

• FREE Dance Classes for Kids on Newcastle Quayside (book a free space) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Make a Sculptural Hat at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
• Drop In Storytelling at Gibside 

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE Drop In Storytelling at Locomotion 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
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What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• FREE Drop In Films in Richardson Dees Park - Luca and Minions
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Summer Storytelling with Curious Arts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Activities at South Shields Museum & Gallery - Use Collage Materials to make a Self Portrait 
• FREE Drop In Kids Fun Fest with Cousin Dennis and Pals  at South Shields Sea Front
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
• Knights Tournament at Warkworth Castle 

Wednesday 23 August 

Jurassic Earth at Whitley Bay Playhouse 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Shaun the Sheep and How to Train your Dragon (just turn up) 
  
  
• Discover a Story at Discovery Museum (Storytime & Crafts for 3-5 year olds). Book ahead. 
• FREE Drop In Moss Troopers Myth Maker Day at Great North Museum 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Protest Art Workshop at Shipley Art Gallery (book a ticket)
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Sea Tern Natural Crafts) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Summer Kids Club at Black Horse Beamish (Paw Patrol) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Make a Clay Animal at Oriental Museum 
• FREE Drop In Storytelling & £3 Mini Train Rides at Locomotion 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Blast Off Planets by Kitchen Zoo at Queen's Hall Hexham
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Walltown Nature Rangers 
• Kielder Nature Rangers 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Bug Hunt, Bug Mask Making at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Superhero Meet & Greet at Secret Garden Seaton Delaval 
• Drop In Create a Sock Puppet at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Knights Tournament at Warkworth Castle 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• FREE Circus Skills Workshop at Sunniside Gardens (book a free space) 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Make a Glass Painted Postcard at National Glass Centre (£4)
• FREE Drop In Art Sessions at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Sandcasting Animals Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• FREE Drop In Films in Richardson Dees Park - Sing 2 and Sonic 2 
• FREE Drop In Activities at Stephenson Railway - Clay Model Making 
• Jurassic Earth at Whitley Bay Playhouse 
  
  

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort - Make Scented Roman Bath Bags
• FREE Drop In Kids Fun Fest with Cousin Dennis and Pals  at South Shields Sea Front
• Drop In Arts & Crafts at The Word 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Thursday 24 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Cloudy and a Chance of Meatballs 2, Ice Age Collission Course and Jurassic World Dominion (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Play on the Plaza Bubbles Galore at Discovery Museum 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Make a Butterfly Ring & Moveable Butterfly at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Cyanotype Art) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Fairy Tales and Legends Day at Market Square Darlington FREE Entry Drop In 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Crook Hall Gardens 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
  
  
• FREE Bigger Picture Drama Workshops (for ages 7-18) by Mortal Fools at YMCA Ashington (book a free ticket) 
  
  
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Family Bats and Pizza Night at Wild Northumbrian
  
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Drop In Create a Sock Puppet at Seaton Delaval Hall 
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• FREE Drop In Crazy Golf at High Street West Sunderland 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Natural Printing at WWT Washington 

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• FREE Drop In Films in Richardson Dees Park - Lyle Lyle Crocodile and The Bad Guys 
• Spanish City Funfair 

What's On in Teesside 

• Luminarium at Kirkleatham Museum 🌈 Visitors will be transported to a place of luminescent light and colour with the amazing Luminarium, an incredible immersive installation of winding paths and soaring domes which is accessible for all.
  
  
  🌈You can book tickets for the Luminarium or there will be limited drop ins allowed on the day. Find out more / book: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/luminarium-architects-of-air/
• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Little Green Fingers Outdoor Nature Activities 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
• The Ugly Duckling at Middlesbrough Town Hall 

Friday 25 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle -  Dolittle and Maleficent  (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Workshop - Making Models (LEGO and Balloon Cars) at The Common Room, Newcastle. Book a FREE Ticket.
  
  
• Tyne Bridge Zip Line 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Tile Painting Workshop at Oriental Museum 
• FREE Drop In Film Friday at Market Square, Darlington - Toy Story, Lightyear and Grease 
• Drop In Sports & Outdoor Games at Crook Hall Gardens 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Family Bats and Pizza Night 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• FREE Drop In Sandcastle Competition at Blyth Beach 
• Roman Re-enactment with The Eight Legion at Vindolanda
• FREE Drop In Tots Plots & Friends Gardening Club at Seaton Delaval Hall (admission/membership is not required for this one) 
• FREE Hook a Duck, Treasure Hunt, Face Painting & Captain Hook+Tinkerbell Meet and Greet at Manor Walks 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Discovery Zoo - Meet the Animals at Sunderland Winter Gardens (book ahead) 
• Drop In Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (£5) 
• FREE Drop In Moth Night at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• FREE Drop In Films in Richardson Dees Park - Matilda the Musical and Lightyear 
• Spanish City Funfair 

What's On in Teesside 

• Luminarium at Kirkleatham Museum 🌈 Visitors will be transported to a place of luminescent light and colour with the amazing Luminarium, an incredible immersive installation of winding paths and soaring domes which is accessible for all.
  
  
  🌈You can book tickets for the Luminarium or there will be limited drop ins allowed on the day. Find out more / book: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/luminarium-architects-of-air/
  
  
• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Saturday 26 August 

In the Night Garden Live at Tyne Theatre 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Mary Poppins Returns and Epic Tales  (just turn up) 
  
  
• Tyne Bridge Zip Line 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• In the Night Garden Live at Tyne Theatre
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• 
  

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• Beamish Allotment Garden & Craft Show 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Make a Mini Magic Carpet at Oriental Museum 
• Kynren 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• Viking Takeover at Ushaw 
  
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Wind in the Willows at Alnwick Garden (includes FREE day entry to Alnwick Garden). Use code FAMILYFUN20 for a 20% discount. 
• Gay Day & Inflatable Assault Course at Alnwick Garden 
• ACLE Viking Re-enactments at Bamburgh Castle 
• Kielder Nature Safari
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Roman Re-enactment with The Eight Legion at Vindolanda
  
• Legendary Joust at Belsay Hall 
• Clash of the Romans at Chesters Roman Fort 
• Night Attack! at Chesters Roman Fort (book tickets) 
• Peter Pan at Etal Manor 
• Rosa Mundi's Medieval Camp at Alnwick Castle 
  
  
  

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
  
  
• Mermaid Visits Tynemouth Aquarium 
• Spanish City Funfair 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Marley the Pony at Arbeia Roman Fort  - learn how to groom a pony and take a hoofprint home

What's On in Teesside 

• Between the Tides FREE summer festival and everyone is invited.

🐋 A life-sized inflatable whale that invites audiences to squeeze

inside its’ belly to enter a magical kingdom of mermaids and pirates

🦖 Towering dinosaur walking around Redcar - come face to face with a 20ft T-Rex, dodge velociraptors and dodge a life size Triceratops

🧜‍♀️ Giant sand sculptures and mischevious mermaids

🎪 Circus performers

🍧 Gigantic lemontops walking down the High Street

⭐ Breakdancing, live music, puppetry, free workshops, street food, storytelling, pop up theatre and more

📍WHERE? Performances from nationally renowned outdoor arts companies will be presented along Redcar High Street, on the Esplanade and outside Tuned In and the library across the weekend.

Find out more: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/between-the-tides-festival/

• Luminarium at Kirkleatham Museum 🌈 Visitors will be transported to a place of luminescent light and colour with the amazing Luminarium, an incredible immersive installation of winding paths and soaring domes which is accessible for all.
  
  
  🌈You can book tickets for the Luminarium or there will be limited drop ins allowed on the day. Find out more / book: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/luminarium-architects-of-air/
  
  
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
  
  
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Sunday 27 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Finding Dory and Hocus Pocus  (just turn up) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• In the Night Garden Live at Tyne Theatre
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• Beamish Allotment Garden & Craft Show 
• Knight School at Auckland Castle (book tickets)
• FREE Drop In Wildlife Walk with Crook Hall Gardens 
• Viking Takeover at Ushaw 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
  
  
• Mermaid Visits Tynemouth Aquarium 
• Spanish City Funfair 

What's On in Northumberland 

• ACLE Viking Re-enactment at Bamburgh Castle
• Inflatable Assault Course at Alnwick Garden 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Legendary Joust at Belsay Hall 
• Clash of the Romans at Chesters Roman Fort 
• Night Attack! at Chesters Roman Fort (book tickets) 
• Make a Pinch Pot Pumpkin at Ravn Clay (Ford) 
  
• Rosa Mundi's Medieval Camp at Alnwick Castle 
  
  
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Between the Tides FREE summer festival and everyone is invited.

🐋 A life-sized inflatable whale that invites audiences to squeeze

inside its’ belly to enter a magical kingdom of mermaids and pirates

🦖 Towering dinosaur walking around Redcar - come face to face with a 20ft T-Rex, dodge velociraptors and dodge a life size Triceratops

🧜‍♀️ Giant sand sculptures and mischevious mermaids

🎪 Circus performers

🍧 Gigantic lemontops walking down the High Street

⭐ Breakdancing, live music, puppetry, free workshops, street food, storytelling, pop up theatre and more

📍WHERE? Performances from nationally renowned outdoor arts companies will be presented along Redcar High Street, on the Esplanade and outside Tuned In and the library across the weekend.

Find out more: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/between-the-tides-festival/

• Luminarium at Kirkleatham Museum 🌈 Visitors will be transported to a place of luminescent light and colour with the amazing Luminarium, an incredible immersive installation of winding paths and soaring domes which is accessible for all.
  
  
  🌈You can book tickets for the Luminarium or there will be limited drop ins allowed on the day. Find out more / book: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/luminarium-architects-of-air/
  
  
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
  
  
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Monday 28 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in Newcastle 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Happy Feet, The Lorax and The Fabelmans  (just turn up)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
   

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• Beamish Allotment Garden & Craft Show 
• Viking Takeover at Ushaw 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Glass Fusing Workshop at National Glass Centre 
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Pond Dipping at WWT Washington 
  
  
• Book on the day Beach Fancy Dress & Jewellery Making at The Bridges 
  
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• Spanish City Funfair 
• Drop In Marvellous Mondays at Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum - Create a Roman Ampitheatre 
• Meet the Baby Dinosaurs & Train Ride at Stephenson Railway 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Arty Monday with Family Arts & Crafts 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)
• 
  

What's On in Northumberland 

• Marley the Pony & Viking Re-enactment at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 
  
• Inflatable Assault Course at Alnwick Garden 
• Legendary Joust at Belsay Hall 
• Clash of the Romans at Chesters Roman Fort 
• Rosa Mundi's Medieval Camp at Alnwick Castle 
  
  
  

Tuesday 29 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in Northumberland 

(ad) The Bigger Picture Community Event at Hirst Park Pavillion 

• Fun free film screening event and drop-in animation workshop and creative activities from theatre company Mortal Fools.
• Drop in to Hirst Park Pavilion in Ashington on 29 th Aug, 10am-5pm and watch Mortal Fools’
• The Bigger Picture film shorts – the 6 films will be screened on a loop throughout the day
• Mortal Fools will have creative activities for folks to have a go at and a drop-in animation workshop with professional animator Sheryl Jenkins.

Event timetable:

• 10am – 12.30pm - Films on loop with creative activities
• 12.30pm -1.30pm – Drama games & activities with Mortal Fools practitioners.
• 1.30pm-5pm - Films on loop with creative activities

Note: final screening of films will be approx. 4pm.

This event is free (donations welcome) and for young people aged 7years + – just drop in.

Find out more here: https://www.mortalfools.org.uk/the-bigger-picture.html

We LOVE Hirst Park (it has lush playground and water play area). Read our guide to visiting the park / how to get there here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/07/hirst-park-ashington-splash-park-playground.html

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• SPLASH! At Alnwick Garden 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema Toddler Takeover in Newcastle with Storytelling from Seven Stories and a screening of The Gruffalo's Child  (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Show Dogs and Ron's Gone Wrong (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Live Science Show at The Common Room Newcastle (book a free ticket) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Family Activities (Scribble Bots) at The Common Room Newcastle (book a free ticket) 
  
  
• FREE, £1 and £2 Crafts at Discovery Museum. Advance booking recommended but there are limited drop in spots available too.

• FREE Dance Classes for Kids on Newcastle Quayside (book a free space) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
  
  

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE Junk Modelling at Locomotion 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• 
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Summer Storytelling with Captain Raggybeard 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Activities at South Shields Museum & Gallery - Make Your Own Tea or Bath Bags 
  
  
  

Wednesday 30 August 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Chicken Run and Tangled (just turn up) 
  
  
• Discover a Story at Discovery Museum (Storytime & Crafts for 3-5 year olds). Book ahead. 
• FREE Drop In Moss Troopers Myth Maker Day at Great North Museum 
  
  
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• Ouseburn Bat Safari 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Design your own Gaia in Glass) - book ahead
• FREE Junk Modelling at Locomotion 
  
  
• Summer Kids Club at Black Horse Beamish (Frozen and Spiderman) 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• FREE Circus Skills Workshop at Sunniside Gardens (book a free space) 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Make a Glass Painted Postcard at National Glass Centre (£4)
• FREE Drop In Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Animal Tracking at WWT Washington 

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• FREE Drop In Crafty Romans at Arbeia Roman Fort - Make a Flower Garland Headband
• FREE Drop In LEGO Time at The Word

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum
• Drop In Bug Hunt, Bug Mask Making at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Drop In Family Comedy Workshops at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• 
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Thursday 31 August 

FREE Dinosaur Day in Darlington 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Luca, The Witches & Dungeons and Dragons  (just turn up) 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Summer Sketchbook Challenge at Shipley Art Gallery (book ahead) 
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Gibside 
• Drop In Family Sports Day & Traditional School Games at Gibside 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• 
  

What's On in County Durham 

• Gaia Family Activities at Durham Cathedral (Cyanotype Art) - book ahead
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop-In Gaia Lates with Live Music & Street Food. Bookable workshops and activities are also available (book here) 
  
  
• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Dinosaur Day at Darlington Market Square 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Crook Hall Gardens 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
• Big Science Workshop at Sunderland Glass Centre (book ahead) 
• Drop In Nature Crafts at Souter Lighthouse 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• 
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 
• FREE Drop In Activities at Stephenson Railway - Nature Painting 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Big Summer Party at Preston Park Museum & Grounds - Plus Little Green Fingers Outdoor Nature Activities 
• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

What's On in Northumberland 

• Uhtred's School of Warriors at Bamburgh Castle 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Drop In Family Comedy Workshops at Seaton Delaval Hall 

What's On in South Tyneside 

• Powering the Future Creative Workshop at The Word (FREE with booking required) 

What's On in North Tyneside 

• FREE Picnic Party at St Mary's Lighthouse 

Friday 1 September 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Pokemon: Detective Pikachu and Oliver (just turn up) 
  
  
• FREE Live Science Show at The Common Room Newcastle (book a free ticket) 
  
  
• FREE Graft & Glory Family Activities (Scribble Bots) at The Common Room Newcastle (book a free ticket) 
• Tyne Bridge Zip Line 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• 
  

What's On in County Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
• FREE Drop In Film Friday at Market Square, Darlington - The Incredibles, Matilda the Musical and The Lion King
• Drop In Sports & Outdoor Games at Crook Hall Gardens 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Mini Beast Hunt at WWT Washington 
• Drop In Den Building at WWT Washington 
• 
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• FREE Drop In Tots Plots & Friends Gardening Club at Seaton Delaval Hall (admission/membership is not required for this one) 
• Bat Night at Seaton Delaval Hall 
• Cinema Under the Stars (Harry Potter) at Alnwick Castle 

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Saturday 2 September 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 
  
  

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - Pinocchio and Respect  (just turn up) 
  
  
• Fireman Sam Live! at Northern Stage 
• Tyne Bridge Zip Line 
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• Raven at Alphabetti Theatre (book ahead - pay as you feel) 
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
• 
  

What's On in County Durham

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 
  
  
• FREE Drop In Make a Museum Bug at Oriental Museum 
• Kynren 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop in 50p Climbing Wall at Market Square, Sunderland 
• FREE Drop In Outdoor Cinema at Keel Square (Encanto, The Lion King, Back to the Future)
• Drop In £1 Wild Wonders Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 
• Drop In Quentin Blake Trail plus Otter & Flamingo Talks at WWT Washington 
• 
  

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
  
• Model Railway Exhibition  at Aln Valley Railway 
• Make a Pinch Pot Pumpkin at Ravn Clay (Ford) 
• Cinema Under the Stars (Harry Potter) at Alnwick Castle 
• 
  

What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

Sunday 3 September 

• FREE Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail (across the North East) 

What's On in NewcastleGateshead 

• FREE Outdoor Cinema in Newcastle - The Spongebob Movie and The Lion King (just turn up)
• Seven Stories is now FREE entry - you can book also book onto daily storytime for £2
• FREE Drop In Cereal Disco and Doodle at BALTIC (with free cereal, fruit, juice, tea and coffee)
•  

What's On in Durham 

• FREE Entry Drop In (donations welcome) - Visit Gaia at Durham Cathedral + Kids Eat Free in the Cathedral Cafe (t&cs apply) 

What's On in Sunderland 

• FREE Jurassic Jungle Augmented Reality Dinosaur Trail 
• Drop In Seashore Safari at Souter Lighthouse 

What's On in North Tyneside 

• ALL NEW Cirque du Hilarious in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club 

What's On in Northumberland 

• Drop In Make a Scratch Art Bookmark and Mini Mangonel at Hexham Old Gaol 
• Drop In Runic Codebreakers and Crafts at Berwick Museum 
• Drop In Banner & Branches Crafts at Woodhorn Museum 
• Model Railway Exhibition  at Aln Valley Railway 
• The Etal Show 
• Cinema Under the Stars (Harry Potter) at Alnwick Castle 
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What's On in Teesside 

• Drop In Otter Spotter Trail, Summer Snacks Activity Trail & Family Nature Activities at RSPB Saltholme
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (Summer Holiday Deal - receive a FREE swim with every booking)

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Walks, Parks & Picnics

Wynyard Woodland Park 

• 30+ Walking Trails for Kids 
  
• Wynyard Hall Gardens & Woodland Walk
• Wynyard Woodland Park 
  
  
  
  

  

  Carlisle Park, Morpeth 

  
  
• FREE Art in Action Trail at Baltic / the Quayside 
• FREE Story Trails from your Doorstep at Saltwell Park 

• 10 Easy Coastal Walks 
• 11 of the Best Woodland Walks 
• 10 Family Walks with Cafes and Playgrounds nearby 
  
  

  

  Sea Glass Hunting at Blast Beach 

  
  

• A FREE nature trail and adventure playground at Derwent Waterside Park 
• Durham Heritage Coast Walk / Blast Beach / Sea Glass Hunting
• Thornley Woodland Centre Sculpture Trail 
  
  

  

  Plessey Woods 

  
  
  
  

• Plessey Woods Play Park & Sculpture Trail 
• A Guide to Visiting Northumberlandia
• Druridge Bay Country Park 
  
  

  

  Fontburn 

  
  

• Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle Walk 
• Fontburn Reservoir Play Park & Walk 
• Whitley Bay to St Mary's Island Walk 
  
  

  

  Giant Spoon Cramlington 

  
  
  
  

• Rising Sun Country Park Walk & Farm 
• How to Climb Roseberry Topping 
• How to find the Cramlington Giant Spoon 
  
  

  

  Low Hauxley Nature Reserve

  
  

• Hardwick Park & Dinosaur Trail 
• Wildlife Warriors Trail 
• Low Hauxley Nature Reserve Accessible Walk 
  
  
  
  

• 10 Walks with Waterfalls 
• Ridley Park, Blyth 
• Tyne Green Park, Hexham 
  
  

  

  Auckland Castle Deer Park 

  
  
  
  

• Auckland Castle Deer Park 
• A Guide to Climbing Penshaw Monument 
• Where to Find Steppy Stones across North East England 
  
  

  

  Causey Arch Picnic Area 

  
  

• Causey Arch Picnic Area 
• Treasure Trails Guide 
• 15 of the Best Playgrounds across North East England
  
  

  

  Bedlington Country Park 

  
  

• The Best Places to Paddle in Streams across North East England
• A Guide to Visiting Bedlington Country Park / Humford Woods
• Queen Elizabeth II Countryside Park 
  
  

  

  Ingram Valley 

  
  

• A Guide to Visiting Ingram Valley
• Watergate Forest Park Dog-Friendly Walks & Waterfalls 
• Richardson Dees Park, Wallsend 
  
  

  

  Wansbeck Riverside Park 

  
  

• Tyne Riverside Park, Newburn 
• Wansbeck Riverside Park, Ashington 
• Land of Oak and Iron