What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens : July 2026

 This post was published in June 2026. 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. 

100+ FREE Events in North East England | July 2026

This post features over 100 events taking place in July over weekends and school holidays in North East England. ALWAYS check details with venues direct when making plans and before heading out as details can change. 

Is This The Most Scenic Walk in Northumberland?

We absolutely love the walk from Craster Village to Dunstanburgh Castle and back. It’s 30 minutes each way, offers beautiful views of the coastline and there’s a fantastic beer garden with sea views, smokehouse and a playground at the end. What’s not to love?

The walk is super easy to follow - simply keep the sea on your right hand side and walk towards the castle then when you’re ready, turn around and head back into the village where you’ll find the pub, smokehouse and playground. You can easily extend your walk in both directions. Just keep walking -  it’s part of the England Coastal Path. 

This is Rambert Review (Newcastle Theatre Royal)

 Ad - we were provided with press tickets to review this show at Newcastle Theatre Royal in June 2026. 

Rambert is a School of Contemporary Dance & Ballet with innovation and creativity at their core. This year, they turn 100 and are celebrating with a show featuring bite-sized high impact works with something urgent to say. 

5 Reasons to Visit Discover Festival at Newcastle University

 Ad - This is an advert for June 2026 and based on a visit in June 2026. Any edits / reshares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. As always, please check with venue direct for the most up to date info. 

What is Discover Festival? 

Discover Festival is a free, one day festival taking place across Newcastle University Campus. It's designed to bring the community together, spark curiousity and discuss ideas. There are loads of activities to pre-book or drop into across the day and the festival is inclusive and suitable for all ages and abilities. 

Strawberry Picking at Spilman's Farm

This post is based on a visit in June 2026 which we paid for ourselves. Please check with venue direct for up to date info as details can change. 

When Spilmans announced that some of their strawberries were ready early this year due to all of the lovely sunshine we’ve been receiving, we decided to book up and go along as an end of term treat. We love it here and the teens did not need any convincing.

Sandy Park (Crimdon) Glamping Review

This post is based on a stay in August 2025 which we paid for ourselves. Please check with venue direct for the most up to date info as details can change.  

Last summer we booked a bargain mid-week glamping trip for 2 adults and 1 dog. It was £240 for 4 nights Mon-Fri in August. Considering this was school holidays and included a hot tub, I thought it was a massive bargain. 

A Brand New Theme Park Opens in the North East this July

 AD - This is an advert for June 2026. Always check details with venues direct when booking and before heading out for the most up to date info. 

The UK's first ever Live Action Show Park opens in Bishop Auckland on 18 July 2026. It will then be open daily for the season from 10:30am - 4:30pm  (closed Mondays) until 12 September 2026. 

Things To Do Near Alton Towers

 Ad - We visited Staffordshire as part of a press trip in May 2026. This blog post has not been asked or paid for. This post contains affiliate links. 

Alton Towers is a popular short break option for our readers. This post will share ideas for things to do if you're staying in the Staffordshire area or ideas for somewhere to stop off after an overnight stay before heading home. 

You can check out current Alton Towers Offers & Deals here: Current  Alton Towers Deals & Discounts

The Ballad of Johnny & June Review (Newcastle Theatre Royal)

AD - We were provided with press tickets to review this show in June 2026. 
 

📆 2 - 6 June 2026 at Newcastle Theatre Royal
🫶 Audio described & captioned performance with pre-show touch tour on Sat 6 June at 2:30pm
⌚ 2 hrs 30 mins including interval
🎫 Standard tickets available from £30 / 18-30s tickets available from £10
✅ Recommended for ages 12+ (adult themed and language)

⭐ Starring Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco 🎟️Book: https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/the-ballad-of-johnny-june/

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens : June 2026

 Always check information with venues direct before heading out as changes are possible. 

Welcome to our bumper guide to what's on in June. Check out our top picks first and then scroll down to the dates you need for 'what's on at the weekend' listings. 

It's a busy month for us with Discover Fest, lots of theatre trips, the Hoppings & the World Cup. Steve is off to see Metallica in Glasgow too. 

30 + FREE Entry North East Events for June 2026

  Always check information with venues direct before heading out as changes are possible. 

Here's a bumper list of free entry events for kids and families taking place across North East England this June. Click on the links for more info. 

If you're looking for even more FREE days out, check out this post: The Ultimate Guide to FREE Days Out in North East England (over 50 attractions) 

And don't forget to check out our post : How to Save Money on Days Out