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Family days out in Newcastle

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Newcastle: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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What's on, when you need it

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32 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Newcastle today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKJiggle and Wiggle · free
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37 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri30 things · Beginners English Language Conversation Class
  • Sat29 things · South Tyneside Libraries Reading Group – The Word
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TomorrowThu 8 · 31 things onRainy days107 under a roofFree43 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 3 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in NewcastleZoos & Wildlife Parks7Farms & Petting Farms in NewcastleFarms & Petting Farms17Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in NewcastleTheme Parks & Fairgrounds1Adventure Parks & High Ropes in NewcastleAdventure Parks & High Ropes10Museums in NewcastleMuseums7Science & Discovery Centres in NewcastleScience & Discovery Centres2Aquariums & Sea Life in NewcastleAquariums & Sea Life1Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in NewcastleCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage18Model Villages & Miniature Railways in NewcastleModel Villages & Miniature Railways7Steam Railways & Boat Trips in NewcastleSteam Railways & Boat Trips8Caves, Mines & Underground in NewcastleCaves, Mines & Underground2Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in NewcastleTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts8Observatories & Planetariums in NewcastleObservatories & Planetariums1Soft Play in NewcastleSoft Play16Climbing & Bouldering Centres in NewcastleClimbing & Bouldering Centres1Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in NewcastleLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas8Crazy Golf & Adventure Golf in NewcastleCrazy Golf & Adventure Golf6Ice Rinks in NewcastleIce Rinks1Roller & Skate Rinks in NewcastleRoller & Skate Rinks1Arcades, VR & Gaming in NewcastleArcades, VR & Gaming10Board Game & Play Cafés in NewcastleBoard Game & Play Cafés13Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in NewcastlePottery Painting & Craft Studios3Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in NewcastleSensory Rooms & Play Sessions7Parks & Playgrounds in NewcastleParks & Playgrounds1Country Parks & Nature Reserves in NewcastleCountry Parks & Nature Reserves1Woodland & Forest in NewcastleWoodland & Forest4Gardens & Arboretums in NewcastleGardens & Arboretums3Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in NewcastleLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides2Beaches & Coast in NewcastleBeaches & Coast3Walking & Cycling Trails in NewcastleWalking & Cycling Trails4Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in NewcastleSplash Parks & Paddling Pools3Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in NewcastlePick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches1Outdoor Gyms & Trim Trails in NewcastleOutdoor Gyms & Trim Trails1
Horse Riding & Equestrian1
Yoga, Pilates & Barre1
Gyms & Fitness Classes1
Baby & Toddler Groups7Dance in NewcastleDance6Drama & Performing Arts in NewcastleDrama & Performing Arts3Music Lessons & Choirs in NewcastleMusic Lessons & Choirs3
Art & Craft Classes10Cooking & Baking Classes in NewcastleCooking & Baking Classes3
Languages10Reading, Book Clubs & Storytime in NewcastleReading, Book Clubs & Storytime12Forest School & Outdoor Learning in NewcastleForest School & Outdoor Learning3Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in NewcastleScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs1
Adult Workshops & Evening Classes3Wellbeing & Mindfulness in NewcastleWellbeing & Mindfulness3Theatres & Shows in NewcastleTheatres & Shows9Pantomime & Family Theatre in NewcastlePantomime & Family Theatre13Cinemas in NewcastleCinemas9Live Music & Gigs in NewcastleLive Music & Gigs17
Comedy3Galleries & Exhibitions in NewcastleGalleries & Exhibitions14Libraries in NewcastleLibraries4Circus & Street Performance in NewcastleCircus & Street Performance7Talks, Lectures & Author Events in NewcastleTalks, Lectures & Author Events12Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in NewcastleImmersive & Touring Exhibitions4Indian & South Asian in NewcastleIndian & South Asian4Italian & Pizza in NewcastleItalian & Pizza2
French1
Christmas20
Halloween & Pumpkin Events9
Half-Term & School Holiday Events4
Community Events & Fun Days1
Shows, Exhibitions & Conventions1
Open Days & Behind-the-Scenes1Party Entertainers & Characters in NewcastleParty Entertainers & Characters4Cakes & Party Food in NewcastleCakes & Party Food1

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KIND TO THE WALLET

43

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

14

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

107

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

43

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Jesmond LibraryFri 09:30Beginners English Language Conversation ClassJesmond LibraryDetails →
Seven StoriesFri 9 OctStory SproutsSeven StoriesDetails →
Seven StoriesFri & SatStorytimesSeven Stories · 2 daysDetails →
The Word, National Centre for the Written WordFri & SatJiggle and WiggleThe Word, National Centre for the Written Word · 2 daysDetails →
The Word, National Centre for the Written WordFri & SatLearn how to Vinyl Cut/T-Shirt PressThe Word, National Centre for the Written Word · 2 daysDetails →
Seven StoriesFri 9 OctStory StompersSeven StoriesDetails →
The Word, National Centre for the Written WordFri & SatPeek-a-BookThe Word, National Centre for the Written Word · 2 daysDetails →
The Word, National Centre for the Written WordFri & SatSlow Stitching GroupThe Word, National Centre for the Written Word · 2 daysDetails →

Plus 29 more events this weekend across Newcastle.

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Jumbo Jim Soft PlayJumbo Jim Soft Play
  2. 02Elevated view of a city centre with historic buildings, a domed structure, pedestrian streets and distant hills.Grey's Monument
  3. 03Three men around a campfire inside a canvas bell tent, one playing an acoustic guitar.Andy's outings bushcraft and foraging school
  4. 04Northumberland College ZooNorthumberland College Zoo
  5. 05Large group of people in matching black t-shirts posing together in a gym, holding competition plates and wearing medals.The Yard Strength & Fitness
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

107 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

43

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Newcastle

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Aerial view of ancient earthwork mounds surrounded by green fields and woodland pathways.

No. 01Newcastle upon Tyne

Elsdon Castle

A steep short climb up to a Norman motte and bailey mound, with the earthworks themselves the whole point of the visit.

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Seaton Delaval Arts Centre

No. 02Whitley Bay

Seaton Delaval Arts Centre

A community theatre putting on pantomime and musical theatre, with a Christmas show that's clearly the big draw.

Gosforth Civic Theatre

No. 03Newcastle upon Tyne · from £7

Gosforth Civic Theatre

A community theatre in Gosforth with festive shows, Santa storytimes, drama classes and a dog-friendly cafe.

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