



Things to Do in Newcastle This Weekend with Kids
Our top picks for families in Newcastle this weekend — from free parks and museums to paid experiences. We update this list every week with the venues and events we'd actually recommend, so you can make the most of your Saturday and Sunday.
Events & Groups this weekend
Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov · Newcastle
Museums(5)

Tanfield Railway
★4.7Ride vintage steam trains through beautiful countryside on the world's oldest railway, featuring restored Victorian carriages and historic industrial heritage sites.

Housesteads Roman Fort - Vercovicium - English Heritage Site
★4.6Explore one of Hadrian's Wall's most impressive Roman forts with interactive exhibits, stunning views, and family-friendly trails across this ancient landscape.

North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
★4.5Explore 100 years of transport history across land, sea, and air exhibits including a Cold War Avro Vulcan bomber, military vehicles, and vintage trams.

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
★4.6Experience life on the edge of the Roman Empire at this reconstructed fort featuring authentic artifacts, interactive exhibits, and stunning period architecture.

Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
★4.7Explore remarkably preserved Roman fort ruins along Hadrian's Wall with interactive exhibits and outdoor archaeological remains suitable for all ages.
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Historic Houses(3)

Cragside
★4.8Explore a Victorian mansion and expansive grounds with woodland walks, formal gardens, and family-friendly activities in Northumberland.

National Trust - Wallington
★4.8Explore a historic country estate with elegant gardens, woodland walks, and a treasured house set within 13 acres of parkland.

National Trust - Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
★4.6Explore a historic Victorian lighthouse and expansive coastal grasslands with family-friendly trails and a cafe.
Beaches(2)

Amble Harbour Village
★4.6Explore a vibrant waterfront harbour village with independent retail pods, a seafood centre with interactive lobster hatchery, and scenic coastal views perfect for families.

Alnmouth Beach
★4.8Explore a picturesque sandy beach at the mouth of the River Aln with dog-friendly access, perfect for families seeking coastal walks and seaside adventures.
Country Parks(2)

Northumberlandia
★4.5Explore a unique earthwork landscape art installation with outdoor trails, a visitor café, and family-friendly grounds perfect for all ages.

Go Ape Matfen
★4.7Experience thrilling woodland adventures with high-ropes courses, zip-lining, and forest floor activities suitable for ages 10 and up.
Bowling(1)
Castle(1)
City Park(1)
Farm(1)
Library(1)
Nature Reserve(1)
Playground(1)
Virtual Reality Center(1)
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