What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens : July 2025

 This post was published in July 2025. As always, please check details with venues direct before heading out as info can change and cancellations are possible. You can do that by clicking the links in this post. 



Hello July! 

I have decided to split my Summer Holiday What's On Guide across July and August this year as quite frankly, they are just becoming too big to cover the full six weeks. Look out for August's guide towards the end of July. 

Here are some posts you may find useful over the coming months: 


Top Picks for July 

(ad) Half Price Flamingo Land Tickets 




Half Price Flamingo tickets are available while stocks last. Once purchased, tickets can be used on any regular day that the park is open from now until 2 November (including school holidays) and it's super easy to book online. 

Expect thrill rides, rides for little ones, playgrounds, a zoo, farmyard, keeper talks and more. 

This deal is for any 4 people aged 4+ (remember, under 4s go free). 

Book Half Price Flamingo Land tickets here: https://ashms.co/r/N1AM3 


(ad) Fun Little Foodies - Summer Classes for Kids 




Fun Little Foodies have planned a whole host of classes for children this summer. You can book a class as a one-off or book a few together if you'd prefer to build a routine - the choice is yours! 

Classes take place at indoor venues in Monkseaton, Morpeth, Gosforth, Blyth, Cramlington and Killingworth and the theme changes each week. 

This summer's classes include baking whoopie pies, mini black forest cakes, cookie monster cupcakes, homemade ice cream and caterpillar pizzas. 

All ingredients, equipment and professional tuition is provided and there are a range of classes suitable from toddlers (accompanied by an adult) up to tweens (you can drop off from age 6+). Each class lasts 90 minutes and you get to take your delicious bakes home too. Prices start at £8.50 per class.

You can check what's on and book a session here: https://www.dodays.co.uk/discover?activity=4
 

(ad) Summer Holiday Programme at Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle - Book Now


During the summer holidays, Laing Art Gallery has put together events for kids of all ages from tots to teens. Here's a look at what's on offer:

🎨Little Artists Plus+ (for ages 1 - 5 years)

- These special Little Artists sessions are held during the summer holidays and welcome siblings up to the age of 7.
- Monday 28 July, 11 August, and 18 August
- 10.30-11.30 am and 1-2pm
- £6 plus booking fee per child

🎨 Art Camp: 7-10 year olds (drop off activity)

-7-10 year olds are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work in sessions led by a professional arts educator.
-Wednesdays during the summer holidays
-10am-3pm, with additional charges for early drop off and late pick up
- £35 plus booking fee per child

🎨Make and Muse: Family Crafting Tour (7-12 year olds)

- Families will take a tour of the collections and do some hands-on crafting.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer holidays
- 10am – 12 noon and 1-3pm
- £7 plus booking fee per child (includes one accompanying adult)

🎨Make and Muse: Young People’s Creative Tour for 13-16 year olds (drop off activity)

- Young people aged 13–16 will explore art in depth, combining discussion and hands-on making in the gallery itself.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer holidays
- 1-3pm
- £7 plus booking fee per person


🎨Art Club: 11-16 year olds (drop off activity)

-11-16 year olds are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work in sessions led by a professional arts educator.
- Thursdays during the summer holidays
- 10am-3pm, with additional charges for early drop off and late pick up
- £35 plus booking fee per person


(ad) Durham Fringe Festival 



☀️Kick of the Summer Holidays in style with Durham Fringe Festival (23 - 27 July)

Expect 5 days of theatre, comedy, magic and shows just for kids with over 100 events to choose from across 10 Durham venues.

Here are our top picks:

🏰 26 July - Beamish Comes to Durham Castle
- This is a unique chance to explore Durham Castle and enjoy interactive performances across the day with the Beamish team. Expect fun, games and a few surprises as you travel back in time……
🎟️ Tickets are just £5pp and available here: https://durhamfringe.co.uk/events/beamish-comes-to-durham-castle/

🍎23 - 27 July - Snow White : A Mini Panto by Seven Stories
- Who said pantos are just for Christmas? Prepare your loudest boos, hisses, laughter and cheers as the Seven Stories Storytellers bring this story to life. Taking place in the Palace Green Stretch Tent, this 45 minute performance is suitable for all ages.
🎟️  Tickets are £10 to include up to 1 adult and 1 child and available here: https://durhamfringe.co.uk/events/seven-stories-showcase/


💪 23 & 24 July - Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World
- Hull’s best comedy duo are ready to help you discover your very own super powers in this brand new hilarious show for all ages. Expect silly skits, loads of energy, wacky world record attempts and the usual pie facing antics.
🎟️  Taking place in the Gala Theatre Studio, tickets are £10 and available here: https://durhamfringe.co.uk/events/jeddy-bear-gary-save-the-world/

♥️ 23 - 26 July - Sing, Sign & Sensory
- Little ones are not forgotten with this special project allowing babies their first facilitated creative experience in dedicated sensory pods. Expect a bonding and sensory experience with simple stories and animations complete with fans, safe smells, textured props, colour and projectors for a multi-sensory experience.
🎟️ Taking place at Fonteyn Ballroom (Durham SU), tickets are £10 to include one adult and one baby (0-24 months) and available here: https://durhamfringe.co.uk/events/sing-sign-and-sensory/


🤣 23 - 25 July - COUAC (Clowning Around with Physical Comedy)
- This one-man physical theatre show combines humour and clowning alongside a chance to reflect on our own place in nature in this unique and funny theatrical experience for all ages taking place at the Assembly Rooms Theatre.
🎟️  Ideal for ages 10+ (although all welcome), tickets are available for £10 here: https://durhamfringe.co.uk/events/couac-physical-comedy/


(ad) Cirque du Hilarious visits South Shields 



Cirque du Hilarious are bringing their brand new BONKERS show live in their laughter dome on Gypsies Green, South Shields this July. Expect the usual chaos, massive belly laughs, world-class acts, magic, slapstick and more with Danny, Mick and Clive. 

Brilliant for all ages! Find out more and book your tickets here: https://cirqueduhilarious.co.uk/dates/

(ad) Whitehouse Farm 



Whitehouse Farm is a brilliant FULL day out for all weathers to enjoy with the family this summer. There's animal handling and feeding, crazy critters, keeper talks, birds of prey, adventure playgrounds with giant slides, zip wires and toddler areas , bouncy pillows, a new indoor soft play, sensory rooms and more fun to be announced soon. 

Book your day out here: https://www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk/


(ad) Beamish Museum 



There's lots of fun to be had at Beamish Museum this month and of course, it's all included with a Beamish Unlimited pass. Highlights include Crank It Up STEM/ Science Weekend on 5 & 6 July, British Sports Cars in the North on 6 July and Meccano Weekend on 12 & 13 July. 

And then as we move into the summer holidays, there are 6 weeks of railway-themed fun to enjoy with the importance of railways from different time periods being showcased each week with a variety of activities. In July we kick off with the early development of the railways and their role in emigration. 

Find out more: https://www.beamish.org.uk/whats-on/


(ad) North East National Trust 




Summer is a fantastic time to make use of your National Trust membership with a whole host of family walks, playgrounds and activities included. 

A Summer of Play returns this year with ball games, family challenges, space hopper and hobby horse races, chill areas and more - activities are drop in too so ideal for those days when you just need to get out of the house for some fresh air. 

Rainy days are covered too - why not use your membership to explore Lindisfarne Castle (check tide times) or take the Critter Trail around Cragside House? 

Start planning your Summer National Trust Adventure & check what's on here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/family-friendly


(ad) Yorkshire National Trust 



If you fancy a little day trip this summer, why not use your National Trust membership to visit somewhere new in Yorkshire? 

Nunnington Hall near York is hosting a Dinosaur themed summer with lots of Dinosaur themed activities to try, Fountains Abbey near Ripon will be popping up a big circus tent filled with fun activities to try and Brimham Rocks has planned FREE taster abseiling and rock climbing days which will be fab for those looking for a real adventure. 

Check what's on and plan your National Trust day out in Yorkshire here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/family-friendly


(ad) Discovery Museum



Discovery Museum is always FREE entry and don't forget their brand new FREE Tiny Tyneside Play Area for under 5s too. The museum has planned a host of free and low-cost transport themed activities for all ages to keep you entertained over the holidays.

Highlights for July include activities with Racing Cars, Paper Planes and Robot Cargo Ships, a Family Ship-Building Challenge and stories and crafts for under 5s too. 

Check what's on and get booked in: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/discoverymuseum/whats-on


(ad) Science at Life 



A full summer of fun is planned at Life Science Centre with a BRAND NEW full domeshow Life: The Greatest Story, a chance to make your own Spinning Creation in the Making Studios and lots of interactive fun in the centre's brand new Lightbox.

There's a 6 metre tornado you can step inside, light and sound experiments plus the Sneaky Feet Coridoor Challenge. This is alongside a replica space station, experiment zone, brain zone, under 7s play zone, live science experiments and more. 

Book your tickets: https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/summer-of-fun/

5 & 6 July (North of Tyne)


5 & 6 July (South of Tyne)




12 & 13 July (North of Tyne)


12 & 13 July (South of Tyne)


19 & 20 July (North of Tyne)



19 & 20 July (South of Tyne)



21 July (North of Tyne)

21 July (South of Tyne)


22 July (North of Tyne)

22 July (South of Tyne)


23 July (North of Tyne)

23 July (South of Tyne)


24 July (North of Tyne)


24 July (South of Tyne)


25 July (North of Tyne)


25 July (South of Tyne)


AD - Durham Fringe Festival - see 3 shows for £24 / family ticket £24. Highlights below: 

26 & 27 July (North of Tyne)


26 & 27 July (South of Tyne)

28 July (North of Tyne)

28 July (South of Tyne)

29 July (North of Tyne)

29 July (South of Tyne)


30 July (North of Tyne)

30 July (South of Tyne)


31 July (North of Tyne)

31 July (South of Tyne)

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