Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
A stunning riverside contemporary art gallery with friendly family spaces and events.
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Northern Stage
A theatre in the heart of Newcastle provoking curiosity, joy and creativity. -
Gateshead Libraries, Arts & Heritage
As well as brilliant books, Gateshead’s Libraries offer a huge range of events for families, many free. -
The Maltings (Berwick) Trust
A Berwick-based cinema, gallery and event provider with exciting plans now and in the future. -
Queens Hall Arts Centre
A welcoming theatre and library in Hexham with well-chosen family friendly shows, storytelling and exhibitions. -
Museum of Hartlepool
A museum celebrating the history of Hartlepool, featuring great hands-on activities and regular arts and crafts events. -
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
A museum telling the story of one of our greatest navigators through amazing objects. -
The Hullabaloo
A Darlington theatre designed and built with children in mind, with a free creative play space. -
Newcastle Theatre Royal
A long-standing favourite theatre offering memorable, world class performances. -
Curious Arts
The North East’s leading LGBTQIA+ charity offering a wide variety of wonderful, friendly family events. -
Laing Art Gallery
A beautiful, welcoming art gallery including a free pre-schooler’s area -
Hexham Old Gaol
A fascinating museum in England’s oldest purpose-built prison. -
Gosforth Civic Theatre
A wonderful, charity-run theatre with a great programme of shows and events for families. -
Discover Festival
A wonderful free one-day summer festival of family fun on the Newcastle University campus. -
Preston Park Museum & Grounds
A favourite museum in Stockton with a huge choice of things to do indoors and out. -
Hopetown Darlington
A railway-themed heritage attraction including a large play park and an immersive ride. -
Great North Museum: Hancock
Enduringly popular museum including life size dinosaur and memorable ancient artefacts. -
Unfolding Theatre
A touring theatre company offering bold, wonderful shows and workshops for families and young people. -
Beamish Museum
The north’s world famous living history museum in County Durham. -
Woodhorn Museum
Once the largest pit village in the world, an impressive museum full of interactives and ever-changing exhibitions. -
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre
A family-friendly gateway to Northumberland National Park with interactive exhibitions, events and an outdoor playscape. -
Discovery Museum
One of the region’s favourite museums with a focus on science, technology, local history and interactivity. -
Life Science Centre
An award-winning science centre in Newcastle where one ticket gets you everything. -
Live Theatre
A performance venue showcasing quality new drama writing with an acclaimed youth theatre. -
The Bowes Museum
A stunning museum with 50,000 objects, family friendly spaces and beautiful parklands. -
Culture House Sunderland
An exciting brand new multi-purpose venue in Sunderland opening late 2025. -
Shipley Art Gallery
Art gallery with stunning collections and great children’s events. -
Stephenson Steam Railway
Captivating railway history museum with train rides and a woodland walk. -
Kirkleatham Museum
A popular museum in Redcar offering family events, beautiful grounds and play area. -
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
A must-visit museum for music-lovers housed in the medieval Chantry building. -
Hatton Gallery
An inspiring contemporary art gallery with family activities during the holidays -
Durham Cathedral
Famous and impressive historic cathedral with plenty to interest families. -
Bamburgh Castle
An iconic castle in a spectacular setting with lots for families to do. -
Hartlepool Art Gallery
An art gallery in a stunning church with a playspace and ever-changing family-friendly exhibition programme. -
Dorman Museum
A fascinating free museum featuring space, natural world and Middlesbrough-themed exhibits. -
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
With its grand hall, castle, adventure play area and beautiful gardens, Belsay offers a very full day out. -
South Shields Museum
Museum celebrating South Tyneside’s rich heritage with interactive displays and a creature corner.