54 FREE Activities for October Half Term 2025 (North East England)

1 - FREE Halloween Treasure Hunt with FREE Trick or Treat Lucky Dip at PlantsPlus Garden Centre (nr Ponteland)

2 - FREE Monster Trail with FREE Sweet Treat at Druridge Bay Country Park

3 - FREE Ghost Trail with FREE Sweet Treat at Tyne Riverside Country Park

(ad) Where to See Santa in Newcastle Upon Tyne 2025

This post shares some of the best places to see Santa in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 2025. Of course, there is only one Santa but did you know he pops up across the city in lots of different forms? 

This year you can meet Geordie Santa, Scientist Santa, Storytelling Santa and more......

If you're looking for more festive ideas, make sure you check out this post too: 20+ North East Christmas Events to Book Now 

1 - 🧑‍🎄🖤🤍 The Geordie Santa

📍A Canny Christmas Grotto at Discovery Museum, Newcastle
🫰 £16.99 per person when you use the limited earlybird code JOLLYROBIN (£18.99 thereafter)

Includes: A hot chocolate, sweet treat and festive crafts for all in attendance plus a personal visit for your group to Santa’s Geordie Grotto with Black & White elves and a gift for every child. A 40 minute experience and you’re welcome to enjoy the rest of the museum before and after your experience (within opening hours).

🎟️Book here: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/discoverymuseum/whats-on/a-canny-christmas-grotto