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All events are subject to change. We strongly advise you to contact the event to check age suitability, date & time before you go to avoid disappointment or inconvenience. Please note that not all events are free.
Regular Activities
- Busy B's Every Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4pm Age: 12 years and under FREE. Hassle free, no need to book. Just drop-in and get stuck in. Activities for young artists inspired by our exhibitions. Suitable for children 12 years and under with their families. Children must be accompanied by a child. BALTIC, Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead, t: 0191 478 1810 www.balticmill.com
- Durham Natural Kindergarten holds regular open days for families who would like to experience childcare the natural way. Call Beth Currie on 07719 530 472 to book.
- Souter Lighthouse Coast Roast, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7NH, t: 0191 529 3161Summer Holidays: Every Mon, Tues & Wed Make Stuff at Souter, 11am - 4pm Normal admission applies. Free event taking place in the Learning & Family Room; follow signs to the Tearoom. Up 14 steep stairs.
- Summer Storytime Party for the under 5's at Seven Stories, The Centre for Children's Books, Ouseburn. Every Monday and Wednesday from 21st July at 10:15am (excluding bank holidays). Booking is essential. Normal admission charge applies. Visit www.sevenstories.org.uk or call 0845 271 0777 ext. 715 for details.
July - December 2008
| Now - 31st Aug. | South Tyneside Summer Festival Various locations throughout South Tyneside FREE t: 0191 424 7985 |
| July - Nov. | Kite Events 2008 Various locations inc libraries, Jesmond Dene, Cragside. Learn more about the kites (of the bird variety!) from the Northern Kites information stand, presentations and family activities. t: 0191 496 1555 www.northernkites.org.uk/events.htm |
| Tues. 1st - Mon. 7th July | National Mammal Week Hire a free tracker pack and see what mammals you can discover at Souter Lighthouse (National Trust), Coast Roast, Whitburn, SR6 7NH. Normal admission applies. Packs are free to hire but a £10 deposit is required t: 0191 529 3161 |
| Tues. 1st July | Toddler Tuesday at The Baltic 10.45-11.45am Adult: £3.00, First Child: £3.00, Subsequent Children £1.50 Activities will explore shape, colour and texture using a variety of materials. Dress for mess! Activities are aimed at children aged 2-4 years old. Purchase ticket from BALTIC Shop t: 0191 478 1810 |
| Sat. 5th July | Cookson Parade & Summer Fayre Town Hall to Bents Park, South Shields. Enjoy some fun and colour as the popular procession makes its way through the streets of South Shields to the seafront where there will be crafts, tombolas and lots of entertainment. 1pm-4pm FREE t : 0191 454 6612 |
| Sat. 5th July | Glistening Glass Make an everyday object a thing of beauty! Decorate an object with glass paints. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. 10.30am-12.30 & 2pm-4pm. Free entry. All activities are free. |
| Sat. 5th July | Teddy Bears' Picnic Cherryburn (National Trust), Station Bank, Mickley, Nr Stocksfield, NE43 7DD Bring a picnic and your favourite teddy for an enjoyable afternoon of music and storytelling. 1pm-4pm Pre -booking not required for this outdoor event. Normal admission applies. Free entry for children under 5. t: 01661 843276 |
| Sat. 5th July | Wallsend Festival Visit www.wallsendfestival.org or t: 0191 200 5733 for more information |
| Sun. 6th July | NCT Summer Picnic Ridley park, Blyth 11am-2pm Come and join other NCT branch members and have a family day out in a great location. BYO picnic. Face painting available. Non-members welcome. FREE t: Jo 0191 257 5226 / 07765 898656 |
| Sun. 6th July | Folk in the Farmyard Cherryburn (National Trust), Station Bank, Mickley, Nr Stocksfield, NE43 7DD, t: 01661 843276 Traditional music, folk songs or country dance performed in the farmyard. Outdoor event, bring picnics, chairs rugs etc. 1.30-4.30pm Normal admission applies. |
| Sun. 6th July | Picnic in the Park Near the Pavilion in Heaton Park. Music and entertainment for all the family 3pm-6pm. There will also be a BBC Breathing Places stall and activities for children. Bring a picnic or visit the park café. Disabled access is good. t: 0191 211 6214 |
| Sun. 6th July | Cars in the Courtyard - Jaguars A gathering of classic cars in the Courtyard. Normal admission applies. Wallington (National Trust), Cambo, Morpeth, NE61 4AR t: 01670 773600 |
| Tues. 8th July | Toddler Tuesday at The Baltic 10.45-11.45am Adult: £3.00, First Child: £3.00, Subsequent Children £1.50 Activities will explore shape, colour and texture using a variety of materials. Dress for mess! Activities are aimed at children aged 2-4 years old. Purchase ticket from BALTIC Shop t: 0191 478 1810 |
| Fri. 11th July | Teddy Bears' Picnic Cragside (National Trust), Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX Bring your teddy to Cragside to play games and have a delicious tea! Suitable for 3-4 year olds.. 3 - 4.30pm £8.50 per person. Normal admission charge applies. Booking is essential t: 01669 620333 ext 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.. Max 2 adults per child. |
| Fri. 11th - Sat. 12th July | Milkshake Live! Fri 4.30pm, Sat 11am and 2pm. The Journal Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4AG |
| Sat. 12th July | Nelson Mandela Birthday Celebrations Join in our crafty celebrations of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, with Sandra Goldsmith. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA 10.30am-12.30 & 2pm-4pm Free entry. All activities are free. |
| 12th July - 13th July | Mouth of the Tyne Festival The hugely popular Mouth of the Tyne Festival is a joint event between North Tyneside and South Tyneside and is a mix of amazing street theatre, comedy and live music. 10am - 7:00pm FREE t: 0191 454 6612 |
| Sat. - Sun. 12th July - 31st Aug. (Closed Mon, open BH Mon) | Spot the Odd Object Our annual summer quiz in the house. Can you spot the modern objects that wouldn't have been there in Victorian times? £1. Normal admission charge. Free children's guide to house with quiz sheet. 1-4.30pm. Cragside (National Trust), Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX t: 01669 620333 |
| Sat. - Sun. 12th July - 31st Aug. (Closed Mon, open BH Mon) | Spot the Animal Two self guided trails. One in the Valley Garden and the other in the Formal Garden. Can you find the hidden animals? Free, normal admission charge. Self-guided trail leaflets available from the Visitor Centre, Information Hut and Garden Gazebo.10.30- 5.00pm Cragside (National Trust), Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX, t: 01669 620333 |
| Sun. 13th July | Mini Beast Hunt at Jesmond Dene Between 2pm and 4pm at the information Room, Millfield House |
| Sun. 13th July | Brass in the Park Come and enjoy the rousing sounds of our local Brass Band. Gibside (National Trust), Nr Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Newcastle, NE16 6BG t: 01207 541820 Normal admission applies 1-4pm |
| Sun. 13th July | Scottish Country Dancing Join in the dancing on the lawn (weather permitting). Starts 2pm. Normal admission applies. Wallington (National Trust), Cambo, Morpeth, NE61 4AR t: 01670 773600 |
| Tues. 15th July | Toddler Tuesday at The Baltic 10.45-11.45am Adult: £3.00, First Child: £3.00, Subsequent Children £1.50 Activities will explore shape, colour and texture using a variety of materials. Dress for mess! Activities are aimed at children aged 2-4 years old. Purchase ticket from BALTIC Shop t: 0191 478 1810 |
| Fri. 18th July - Sun. 3rd Aug. | Outdoor Theatre Festival Jesmond Dene (Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun) Heartbreak Productions will present productions ranging from 'Peter Pan' to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. For info see www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk or contact the Northern Stage Box Office at 0191 230 5151 |
| Fri. 18th July | SummerTyne at The Sage Gateshead: Voices of the River's Edge Exhibition ExploreMusic 9.30am - 8.30pm FREE |
| Sat. 19th July | SummerTyne at The Sage Gateshead:
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| Sat. 19th July | Rockets and Robots Bring your recycled treasures or use ours and transform junk materials into rockets and robots. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. 10.30am - 12.30 & 2pm - 4pm, FREE |
| Sat. 19th July | RNLI Day including Motorbike Rally. North Shields Fish Quay. See local press for details |
| Sun. 20th July | SummerTyne at The Sage Gateshead: Outdoor Stage Performance Square, 2pm, FREE |
| Sat. 19th - Sun. 20th July | Meet the Anglo-Saxons Visit the farm this weekend and you'll discover it's populated with Anglo-Saxon people. Bede's World, Jarrow. 10am-5.30pm Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Sun. 20th July | Vintage Bus Rally The Links, Whitley Bay. See local press for details. |
| 20th July - 17th Aug. | Summer Sundays At various parks throughout Newcastle there will be afternoons of music or children's entertainment which will be held Sundays, 2.00pm until 4.00 pm t: 0191 211 6215 for more details. See also the July / August edition of City Life |
| Mon. 21st July | SummerTyne at The Sage Gateshead:
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| 21st July - 25th July | Spot the Difference To celebrate National Archaeology Week, work as an archaeologist and try a sorting game of objects from Anglo-Saxon times and today. Bede's World, Jarrow. 11am-4:00pm. Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| 21st July - 29th Aug. | Summer Sporting Activities in South Tyneside Join in with a host of activities with South Tyneside Council's Sports Development Team. 10am until 4pm t: 0191 424 7998 |
| 21th - 25th July | 'Bold' Baltic Summer Spectacular Create work with artists every weekday of the holidays! 2 - 4pm 12 years and under and their families. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.balticmill.com or t: 0191 478 1810 |
| Tues. 22nd July | SummerTyne at The Sage Gateshead:
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| Tues. 22nd July | Victorian Day Discover some traditional Victorian pastimes with our decoupage and fan making activities. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2 - 4pm FREE |
| Tues. 22nd July | Nature Trail at Jesmond Dene Meet at 2pm at the Information Room at Millfield House t: 0191 284 6884 |
| Wed. 23th July | Family Activity Day Storytelling and craft sessions, no booking required. Mini beast hunt - must be booked in advance. Selection of self guided trails. Cragside (National Trust), Rothbury Morpeth, Northumberland 11am - 5pm Free event. Normal admission charge. Please t: 01669 620333 ext. 7 to book mini beast hunt. |
| Wed. 23rd July - Aug. 20th every Wednesday | Baby and Toddler group covering summer holidays St John's Church, Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay 10-11.30am £2 first child, £1 subsequent children. Fun, play, arts and crafts and singing every week. All under 5's welcome. Separate baby room t: Jo 0191 257 5226 / 07765 898656 |
| Thurs. 24th July | Children's Day in aid of the Children's Foundation North East. Lots of activities and fun with Krafty Kids and Paintpots, a raffle and more! 54 Front Street, Monkseaton. Contact Michelle t: 0191 491 1240 or Jo t: 0191 251 8777 for more details. |
| Thurs. 24th July | Stories from Northumberland Storytellers and musicians share traditional stories from Alnwick and Northumberland. Stories at 12noon, 1.30pm & 3pm The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick t: 01665 511350. Visit www.alnwickgarden.com Adult £8, concession £7.50, child 1p (for up to 4 children per adult) |
| Thurs. 24th July | Water Safari at Jesmond Dene Between 2pm and 4pm. Signposted from the Information Room in Millfield House |
| Thurs. 24th July | SummerTyne at The Sage Gateshead:
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| Fri. 25th July | Could it be magic? Join magician, Alan Robinson, to see some magic tricks and make some to take home. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle.10.30am - 12.30pm & 2 - 4pm FREE |
| Fri. 25th July | Open Air Theatre - The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.30pm Wallington (National Trust), Cambo, Morpeth. t: 01670 773600 Adult £15.00, Child £7.50 Bring your own picnics and chairs! Booking essential, t: 01670 773939 Bookable online at www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| Fri. 25th July | SummerTyne at The Sage Gateshead: Outdoor Stage - Sharing Event Performance Square, 2pm, FREE |
| Sat. 26th July | Gibside Farmers Market 10am - 2pm Free entry to market Gibside (National Trust), Nr Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Newcastle, NE16 6BG t: 01207 541820 |
| Sat. 26th July | Chalk & Charcoal Pavement Art experience drawing on the flagstones using just chalks or charcoal. Fun for all the family-open, to all ages. Dress for mess. Cherryburn (National Trust), Station Bank, Mickley, Nr Stocksfield, 11-4pm Normal admission applies. t: 01661 843276 |
| Sat. 26th July | SummerTyne at The Sage Gateshead: Americana Weekend - Jumpin' Hot Free Stage Performance Square, 12 noon, FREE |
| Sun. 27th July | Falcons Touch Rugby Tournament Tynemouth Longsands 1-8pm. Contact the Newcastle Falcons for more details t: 0191 214 2804 |
| Sun. 27th July | SummerTyne at The Sage Gateshead:
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| Sat. & Sun. 26th & 27th July | Sunderland International Air Show Seaburn seafront (www.sunderland-airshow.co.uk) Displays and entertainment take place throughout the whole airshow site along Sunderland's stunning coastline. |
| 26th July - 27th July | Weaving Wonders Spinning and weaving demonstrations on our Anglo-Saxon setting. Bede's World, Jarrow. 12noon-4pm Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Sat. 26th & Sun. 27th July | Aerosol Art with the Gallery Youth Project A fantastic opportunity to leave your mark in The Garden by taking part in the production of a vibrant, large-scale mural inspired by exotic, tropical and fantasy plant life. Drop in 11.30am - 3.30pm, aerosols suitable for age 12 and above with paints and pens available for younger children, protective clothing supplied but come dressed for mess, no experience necessary The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick t: 01665 511350 www.alnwickgarden.com Adult £8, concession £7.50, child 1p (for up to 4 children per adult) |
| Sun. 27th July | Northumbrian Clog Dancers Enjoy the clog & highland dancing in the Courtyard. Normal admission applies. Wallington (National Trust), Cambo, Morpeth, NE61 4AR 1.30pm & 2.30pm t: 01670 773600 |
| Sun. 27th July | Brass in the Park Come and enjoy the rousing sounds of our local Brass Band. Gibside (National Trust), Nr Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Newcastle, NE16 6BG t: 01207 541820 1-4pm Normal admission applies |
| Mon. 28th July | Baby Song Time between 10.30 & 11.30am £4 per baby includes refreshments. Booking essential. For babies under one year only. At The Scout HQ, Marden Quarry, Whitley Bay. Tickets from Anna at Piccolo or t: 0191 252 8765. All proceeds go to the Emmamaltbymemorialfund.org.uk working with the Teenage Cancer Trust |
| 28th July - 1st Aug. | 'Arty' Baltic Summer Spectacular Create work with artists every weekday of the holidays! 2-4pm 12 years and under and their families. FREE. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit. www.balticmill.com or t: 0191 478 1810 |
| Mon. 28th July - Fri. 1st Aug. | Summer School for Ages 3-5 Activities include dancing, singing, drama, hair and makeup, costume making and prop making. Shiremoor Centre, Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, NE27 0HJ 10am - 2.30pm t: Sheila Thompson 0191 200 8586 |
| 28th July - 1st Aug. | Pennies for St. Paul's Make your own money box based on the Anglo-Saxon Church of St. Paul's. Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow. 11am - 4pm Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Tues. 29th July | Tales for the Holidays Join storyteller, Gary Cordingly, to listen to fantastic tales for the holidays. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. Free entry. All activities are free. 10.30am, 11.15am, 12noon, 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm |
| Tues. 29th July | Mini Beast Hunt at Jesmond Dene Between 2pm and 4pm. Signposted from the Information Room in Millfield House |
| Wed. 30th July | Family Activity Day Punch and Judy, face painting, craft sessions, no booking required. Mini beast hunt-must be booked in advance. Selection of self guided trails. No booking required. Cragside (National Trust), Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland t: 01669 620333,11am -5pm Free event. Normal admission charge. |
| 30th July - 3rd Aug. | North Tyneside International Youth Football Tournament. See local press for details. |
| Thurs. 31st July | Science Day Make rockets and learn about the science of the circus in our fun packed science day. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle Free entry. All activities are free. 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2 - 4pm |
| Thurs. 31st July | South Tyneside Summer Festival: Tommy's Party Join Tommy the Trumpeter and crew at the first party of the summer. Amphitheatre, Sea Road, South Shields 1:30pm - 3:30pm FREE t: 0191 454 6612 |
| Thurs. 31st July | Puppet Making Workshop Before the evening's family theatre event, come and make your own puppet. Gibside (National Trust), Nr Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Newcastle. Free for theatre goers or £5 per child. 4-6pm t: 01207 541820 |
| Thurs. 31st July | Open-air Theatre: Pinocchio Gibside (National Trust), Nr Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Newcastle, NE16 6BG t: 01207 541820 6pm £15 adult, £7.50. Booking via the Box office: 01670 773939 Bookable online at: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| Thurs. 31st July | Nature Games at Jesmond Dene Meet at 2pm or 3pm in the Information Room, Millfield House t: 0191 284 6884 |
| Throughout Aug.ust | Sport in the Parks At various parks throughout Newcastle there will be afternoons of sports coaching during the summer school holiday in August. t: 0191 211 6215 for more details. See also the July / August edition of City Life. |
| Sat. - Sun. 2nd - 3rd Aug. | Make your Mark Make and decorate your own medieval tile. Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow 12noon - 4pm. Normal admission charges apply. t: 0191 489 2106 |
| 31st July - 3rd Aug. | The 21st Stockton International Riverside Festival The finest street arts festival in the UK. A spectacular 5-day summer programme of outdoor theatre, street entertainment, circus, music and dance by artists from around the globe. www.sirf.co.uk |
| Sun. 3rd Aug. | Environment Funday at Jesmond Dene Coleman's Field, next to Pets Corner 12noon - 4pm |
| Mon. 4th Aug. | Rockpool Ramble Come and explore the shoreline at Souter. Meet in Foghorn Field by the Paint Store Pantry.10:30 am until 12pm Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn FREE t: 0191 529 3161 |
| Mon. 4th Aug. | Baby Song Time between 10.30 & 11.30am £4 per baby includes refreshments. Booking essential. For babies under one year only. At The Scout HQ, Marden Quarry, Whitley Bay. Tickets from Anna at Piccolo or t:: 0191 252 8765. All proceeds go to the Emmamaltbymemorialfund.org.uk working with the Teenage Cancer Trust |
| 4th Aug. - 8th Aug. | 'Lively' BALTIC SUMMER SPECTACULAR Create work with artists every weekday of the holidays! 2 - 4pm 12 years and under and their families. FREE. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit. www.balticmill.com or t: 0191 478 1810 |
| 4th - 8th Aug. | Anglo-Saxon Games Come and find out about the games the Anglo-Saxons played and make your own leather bag and counters to take home. Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow 11am until 4pm Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Tues. 5th Aug. | Earth Art at Jesmond Dene Between2pm and 4pm Signposted from the Information Room, Millfield House t: 0191 284 6884 |
| Wed. 6th Aug. | Fishy Goings-On Join artist, Simon Terry, for some fishy themed crafts. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle 10.30am - 12.30 & 2 - 4pm Free entry. All activities are free. |
| Thurs. 7th Aug. | Rock Pool Ramble Explore the depths of the rockpools. Bring along a picnic and enjoy a sandcastle competition and games on the beach. Whitburn Bents Beach by Latimers Shellfish Deli, Whitburn 9:30am-12:30pm FREE t: Sarah Dinning 0191 428 1144 |
| Fri. 8th Aug. | Musical Mayhem Come along to our musical day at the museum. Make some junk instruments and try your hand at drumming with Arts Isiziba. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2 - 4pm Free entry. All activities are free. |
| Fri. 8th - Sun. 10th Aug. | North Tyneside Festival of Motorcycling See local press for details. |
| 9th - 10th Aug. | Whitley Bay International Kite Festival See local press for details. |
| Sun. 10th Aug. | Body Art There'll be mehndi (henna body art), hair braiding, massage, face painting and temporary tattooing. 11.30am -1.30pm and 2.15 - 3.45pm, with a small charge for activities The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1YU Visit www.alnwickgarden.com or t: 01665 511350 Adult £8, concession £7.50, child 1p (for up to 4 children per adult) |
| Sun. 10th Aug. | Krafty-Kidz Crafts fun at Wallington 11am - 3pm See Krafty-Kids.co.uk for more information |
| Mon. 11th Aug. | Zany Zoetropes Make moving pictures with your own zoetrope. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2 - 4pm Free entry. All activities are free. |
| Mon. 11th Aug. | Let's Circus! Try hula-hooping, plate-spinning, toothbrush-twiddling, rola-boling, poi dancing, diablo, juggling and lots more. 12noon-1.30pm and 2.30-4pm The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1YU. Visit www.alnwickgarden.com or t: 01665 511350 Adult £8, concession £7.50, child 1p (for up to 4 children per adult) |
| Mon. 11th Aug. | Baby Song Time between 10.30 & 11.30am £4 per baby includes refreshments. Booking essential. For babies under one year only. At The Scout HQ, Marden Quarry, Whitley Bay. Tickets from Anna at Piccolo or ring 2528765. All proceeds go to the Emmamaltbymemorialfund.org.uk working with the Teenage Cancer Trust |
| 11th - 15th Aug. | 'Tales' BALTIC SUMMER SPECTACULAR Create work with artists every weekday of the holidays! 2 - 4pm 12 years and under and their families. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.balticmill.com or t: 0191 478 1810 |
| Tues. 12th Aug. | Nature Trail at Jesmond Dene Between 2pm and 4pm at the Information Room, Millfield House t: 0191 284 6884 |
| Thurs. 14th Aug. | Minibeast Safari Become minibeast detectives and search for creepy crawlies in the pond and meadow at Primrose Local Nature Reserve. Booking is essential for this event as numbers are limited.1pm-3pm Jarrow Cemetery Entrance, Cemetery Bank, Jarrow FREE t: Sarah Dinning 0191 428 1144 |
| Thurs. 14th Aug. | Ugly Bugs Ball Come along to our Ugly Bugs Ball. Meet some creepy crawlies and make bug crafts. There will be a small prize for anyone dressed up!! Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle 10.30am-12.30 & 2pm-4pm Free entry. All activities are free. |
| Thurs. 14th Aug. | Pond Safari at Jesmond Dene Between 2pm and 4pm Signposted from the Information Room, Millfield House t: 0191 284 6884 |
| Sat. 16th Aug. | Arbeia Festival Come along and help us celebrate how amazing Arbeia really is. There you will find a variety of fun, free activities, traditional craft stalls and fantastic children's entertainment. Arbeia Roman Fort, Baring Street, South Shields10am-4pm FREE t: 0191 456 1369 |
| Sat. 16th Aug. | Baking Day Join us on the farm to find out more about what the Anglo-Saxons ate and drank. Lend a hand in making our new bread oven. Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow 11am-4pm Normal Admission Charges Apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Sat. 16th Aug. | 3-D Art Make your own 3-D glasses and pictures. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle 10.30am-12.30 & 2pm-4pm Free entry. All activities are free. |
| Sat. 16th Aug. | Belladonna and her Venus Fly Trap Performances at intervals 11.30am-3.30pm The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1YU www.alnwickgarden.com Adult £8, concession £7.50, child 1p (for up to 4 children per adult) t: 01665 511350 |
| Sat. 16th Aug. | Cullercoats Harbour Day A great family day out with stalls, music, raffles and lots more! From 11am - 4pm |
| Sat. 16th - Sun. 17th Aug. | Bede's Beautiful Books Find out how monks made books and make your own to take home. Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow10am - 5:30pm Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Sun. 17th Aug. | Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition See local press for details |
| Sun. 17th Aug. | Wonderful Wildlife Day Walks and talks taking place throughout the day. Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn11:00am - 4:30pm FREE t: 0191 529 3161 |
| Sun. 17th Aug. | Cast from the Past: Clay Workshop Have a go with clay in a workshop to create great figures of the past, bringing kings, queens, movie stars and other historical heroes to life. Drop in 11.30am-3.30pm The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1YU 01665 511350 www.alnwickgarden.com Adult £8, concession £7.50, child 1p (for up to 4 children per adult) |
| Mon. 18th Aug. | Baby Song Time 10.30 - 11.30am £4 per baby includes refreshments. Booking is essential. For babies under one year only. At the Scout HQ, Marden Quarry, Whitley Bay. Tickets from Anna at Piccolo or t: 0191 252 8765. All proceeds go to the Emmamaltbymemorialfund.org.uk working with the Teenage Cancer Trust |
| 18th Aug. - 22nd Aug. | 'Incredible' Baltic Summer Spectacular Create work with artists every weekday of the holidays! 2 - 4pm 12 years and under and their families. FREE Children must be accompanied by an adult.. Visit www.balticmill.com or t: 0191 478 1810 |
| Tues. 19th Aug. | Mini Beast Hunt at Jesmond Dene Between 2pm and 4pm at the Information Room in Millfield House t: 0191 284 6884 |
| Tues. 19th Aug. | Rockpool Ramble Come and explore the shoreline at Souter. Meet in Foghorn Field by the Paint Store Pantry. Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn 10 - 11:30am FREE t: 0191 529 3161 |
| Wed. 20th Aug. | Cooking Food Outdoors Taste different food, cooked on real fires from locally sourced food including fruit and vegetables grown at the Rising Sun Organic Farm, between 10am and 3pm. T: 0191 200 7841 for more information |
| Thurs. 21st Aug. | Krafty-Kidz Crafts fun at Wallington 11am - 3pm See Krafty-Kids.co.uk for more information |
| Fri. 22nd Aug. | Door Hanger Let everyone know if it's safe to enter your room once you create a crafty door hanger for your room. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2 - 4pm FREE |
| Fri. 22nd - Sat. 23rd Aug. | CBeebies at the Theatre Fri 2pm & 5pm, Sat 11am & 2pm.The Journal Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG |
| Sun. 24th Aug. | Make a Noise Event Go along to our celebrations for the Olympic handover to Sunderland Museum. Take your musical instruments and be ready to join in a regional cacophony!! Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle TIME TBC Free entry. All activities are free. |
| 23rd - 29th Aug. | Birds of Bede's Time Find out which birds would live on Gyrwe in Anglo-Saxon times and make an arm puppet to take home. Bede's World, Jarrow 11am - 4pm. Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| 25th - 29th Aug. | 'Crafty' Baltic Summer Spectacular Create work with artists every weekday of the holidays! 2 - 4pm 12 years and under and their families. FREE Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.balticmill.com or t: 0191 478 1810 |
| Wed. 27th Aug. | Cheeky Monkey Tea Party Fund raising monkey themed tea party for the North Tyneside Branch of NCT. St John's Church, Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay 10am - 12pm Fun, games, music, signing, stalls, raffle and much more. Tickets must be purchased in advance. t: Jo on 0191 257 5226 for details |
| Wed. 27th & Thurs. 28th Aug. | Razor Sharp Bananas, from Barnaby - Bear with me Come along to The Garden for a delightfully off-the-wall performance of Lecoq clowning from Barnaby, with mime, acrobatics and lots of fruit. Performances at 12noon and 2.30pm The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1YU t: 01665 511350 or visit www.alnwickgarden.com Adult £8, concession £7.50, child 1p (for up to 4 children per adult) |
| Thurs. 28th Aug. | Nature Games at Jesmond Dene Meet at 2pm or 3pm at the Information Room, Millfield House. T: 0191 284 6884 |
| Thurs. 28th Aug. | Top T-shirts Bring along a t-shirt to design and decorate. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle 10.30am - 12.30 & 2pm-4pm FREE |
| Sat. 30th Aug. | Shimmering Suncatchers Explore the science of light and colour with artist, Bobbi Twinn, and make a suncatcher to take home. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne10.30am-12.30 & 2pm-4pm FREE |
| Sat. 30th & Sun. 31st Aug. | Studio in the Street, from Fine Artists For great family fun, come along and join an instant art school to help create the history of Alnwick on canvas, with spoof lectures on the history of art as you work. You can also have a go at still life drawing and add your piece to the exhibition. Drop in 11.30am - 3.30pm The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1YU t: 01665 511350 or visit www.alnwickgarden.com Adult £8, concession £7.50, child 1p (for up to 4 children per adult) |
| 30th Aug. - 31st Aug. | The Totallybaby Show The Arena 10am - 4pm Advance tickets £4.50, on the day £6 Children under 16 & OAP's- free With up to 200 exhibitors, this event is well worth a visit. The ultimate opportunity for visitors to purchase the latest products and gather information the latest must have baby and toddler products. Book tickets online at www.thetotallybabyshow.com |
| Sat. 30th - Sun. 31st Aug. | Barney Live! Sat 3.30pm, Sun 11am & 2pm The Journal Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4AG |
| Sun. 31st Aug. | Rockpool Ramble Come and explore the shoreline at Souter. Meet in Foghorn Field by the paint Store Pantry. Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn 9 - 10:30am FREE t: 0191 529 3161 |
| Sun. 7th Sept. | NCT Nearly New Sale at Linskill Centre, Trevor Terrace, North Shields 10am, doors open at 9.45am for NCT members. To sell at this event please contact the NNS Coordinator on nns@nct-ntyneside.org.uk |
| Sun. 14th Sept. | 'Paws in the Park' Dog Show 11am - 4pm, Paddy Freemans Park. Lots of stalls to visit and classes for your dog to enter. t: 0191 211 6214 for more details. |
| Tues. 16th Sept. | Pre-School Day at the Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. Piccolo's baby music and singing workshops with limited spaces. Lots of other activities for science tots. Children 4 and under are free, accompanying adults £3 |
| Fri. 19th Sept. | NCT Nearly New Sale 8pm to 9pm Heaton Community Centre, Trewhitt Road, off Chillingham Rd, Heaton NE6 5DY. For more information contact Teresa t: 0191 469 3409 |
| Sat. 11th Oct. | The Big Draw Find out how creative you are by joining us to create a piece of pavement art for the Big Draw. Bede's World, Jarrow 11am - 3pm Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Sat. 11th Oct. | Autumn Fair at St Paul's Church, Whitley Bay. Stalls, tombola, raffle and lots more! Starts at 11am. Nominal entry fee applies. Contact Sandra for more details on t: 0191 253 0223 |
| Sat. 18th Oct. | Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes The fabulous exhibition from the British Museum opens at South Shields Museum but Arbeia will be joining in the fun with a series of fun family events. Arbeia Roman Fort, Baring Street, South Shields10am - 4pm FREE t: 0191 456 1369 |
| Fri. 24th - Sat. 25th Oct. | Fifi Live! The Fairy and the Flowertots. Fri 4pm Sat 11am and 2pm.The Journal Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4AG |
| Sat. 25th Oct. | Xperience Event featuring British Pro Surf Tour, Beaconsfield & Tynemouth Longsands |
| Sat. 25th - Sun. 26th Oct. | Broomsticks Storyteller Jim Grant invites you to join him round a lit fire on our farm, as he recalls spine tingling Halloween tales. Make your own traditional broomstick, a must-have for any Halloween party. Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow10am - 5:30pm Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| 27th - 31st Oct. | Autumn on the Farm Look at the plants and trees growing on the farm and use them to create your own piece of art. Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow 11am - 4pm Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Fri. 31st Oct. | Hallow's Eve Extravanganza Join us for a night of ghoulish fun with our spooky Halloween trail and creepy Halloween crafts. A prize for best costume will be given. Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow 6:30 - 8:30pm £4.00 each or £12.50 for a family ticket. t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Fri. 31st Oct. | Halloween at Jesmond Dene Booking is essential, cost £5 t: 0191 284 6884 Meet at the Information Room, Millfield House |
| Sat. 1st - Sun. 2nd Nov. | Hedgehog Homes Winter is approaching so why not join us and create a safe shelter for hedgehogs to hibernate in over the cold winter months. Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow 10am - 5:30pm Normal admission charges apply t: 0191 489 2106 |
| Sun. 2nd Nov. | Firework Display The Links, Whitley Bay. See local press for details |
| Sun. 9th Nov. | Christmas Craft Fair Craft stalls, pottery painting, art competitions, kids face painting and much more. 10am - 4pm Barnes Institute, Whitburn Village FREE t: Whitburn Village Residents Association 0191 529 4448 |
| Mon. 10th - Fri. 21st Nov. | Northern Children's Book Festival Fortnight Activities in Libraries and Schools throughout the North East. The festival fortnight will conclude with a Gala Day held in Newcastle Civic Centre. For more information, please contact Judy Zajac from Newcastle Libraries, on 0191 278 4201 |
| Fri. 14th Nov. | NCT Nearly New Sale 8pm to 9pm Heaton Community Centre, Trewhitt Road, off Chillingham Rd, Heaton NE6 5DY. More info contact Teresa t: 0191 4693409 THIS IS A NEARLY NEW TOY SALE FOR ALL AGE GROUPS |
| Sat. 29th Nov. | Christmas Coffee Day at the Watch House in Cullercoats. Stalls, mince pies and Christmas cards. Contact Sandra for more details on t: 0191 253 0223 |
| Dec. [date to be confirmed] | Salvation Army Carol Concert at the RNLI Boathouse in Cullercoats. Contact Sandra for more details on 0191 253 0223 |
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