Family & Kids

Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne: A Whimsical Art Trail Takes Over Newcastle's Streets
Next month (July), a unique flock of fluffy creatures is set to grace the streets of Tyneside. The eagerly anticipated third art trail organized by St Oswald’s Hospice called Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne, will span from 19 July to 27 September. This captivating event will feature an impressive...
Top Dog Film Festival – new virtual event! 30 April - 3 May The Top Dog Film Festival is back in the UK and Ireland this April, with a brand-new collection of heart-warming films celebrating the incredible bond between dogs and their human companions. Showing virtually, the Top Dog Film Festival features...
Halloween and Fireworks in the North East of England Newcastle UK 2023
As the golden leaves of October begin to descend, the North East buzzes with anticipation, ready to embrace the spookiest season of the year: Halloween. From family-friendly fright fests in Burnopfield to atmospheric outdoor cinemas in Sunderland, the region is packed with enchanting events for children and families. With...
Flip the switch on screen time: how xmas movies can be educational
How to flip the switch on screen time Don’t feel bad about your children spending hours watching their favourite films over the Christmas holidays. Former primary school teacher Becky Cranham of education resource experts PlanBee shows how canny parents can make it an educational experience. Many parents fret about the amount...
February is everyone's favourite month, when the sun shines over the soothing wind and rain, and half term is when you have to make the most of it while it lasts. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens Sat 15 - Sun 23 Feb 2020 (11am - 3pm) Get Hands on With History: Fairies...
The Newcastle-based shopping and dining destination, Eldon Square, has partnered with a local charity, Tiny Lives Trust, to raise vital funds as part of the ‘One Great Day’ event that will be hosted in the centre on Saturday the 3rd of September. The national event, ‘One Great Day’, is an...
Strictly Come Dancing Judge Anton Du Beke Becomes Ambassador for The Sick Children's Trust
The Sick Children’s Trust, the charity that gives families with a seriously ill child in hospital a warm and comfortable place to stay when they need it most, is thrilled to announce that Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke is to become an official ambassador for the charity.   Anton...
Family-Friendly Interactive Exhibition Comes To Newcastle Cathedral
Following its successful launch in Northumberland, a family-friendly interactive exhibition based on the North East’s experience of coronavirus is heading to St Nicholas’ Cathedral in Newcastle. Created by students at Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington (Part of Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust), the ‘Pan@NCEA’ project combines elements of the...
Roarsome Dinosaur Experience At Eldon Square This Half-Term
Eldon Square has announced its plans for the Autumn half-term with a pre-historic experience for the whole family. Dino Live! is an interactive dinosaur meet & greet event featuring a realistic, 4-metre-long T-Rex, baby Rex, and a ranger where families can enjoy a unique show and get up close with...
Following a month’s closure due to the November lockdown, TeamSport Indoor Karting has reopened its doors in Newcastle, on Scotswood Road. With thorough COVID-19 precautionary measures in place, the site is dedicated to keeping customers safe whilst enjoying some festive fun. Thanks to a new state-of-the-art, Ozone sanitisation equipment installed...

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