If you need a bit of flexibility there are tons of fab free summer events & activities in our A-Z guide here with no pre-booking needed, with open air cinema, family fun days, live music, pre-school plays, theatre, arts & crafts and much more.
Every September, Heritage Open Days take place all across England, with amazing sites and volunteers organising thousands of FREE events and experiences celebrating our history and culture. We've rounded up some of our top picks for family-friendly events in the North East HERE, including vintage bus tours, FREE ENTRY to Gibside, Wallington, North East Land...
As part of the Heritage Open Days program, discover the ancient site of Segedunum, Travel nine stories high to the 35m Viewing Tower and take in spectacular views across the city and river Tyne. Segedunum housed 600 Roman soldiers and stood for almost 300 years, and is the most excavated fort along Hadrian's Wall with...
As part of the Heritage Open Days program, there will be a full day of activities, displays and trails in the grade II* listed building and in Rectory Park. Plenty of activities for children and young people, including heritage trails and a geocache trail. Street Artists will be working on boards and there will be displays...
Various events as part of the Heritage Open Days program, including: 📆 Fishwives bunting workshop: Sat 11 Sep, 11am-12pm Learn about the history of the fascinating famous fishwives of the East End, make origami fish bunting to take home and for the Fishwives Tea party (booking required here). 📆 Black Pudding Battle, Face the Challenge:...
As part of the Heritage Open Days program, meet Julius Verax - a Roman Soldier who lived at Arbeia, South Shields' Roman Fort which was an important part of the history of Roman Britain. Julius will be talking to visitors, you might even get a selfie with him. Explore inside the full-scale reconstructed Roman buildings...
As part of the Heritage Open Days program, take a tour of the National Trust site Souter Lighthouse and learn about life as a lighthouse keeper and about the 'village that vanished.' Visit the engine room and hear the engines power up the foghorn, which will be blasting throughout the day to signal sporting activities...
As part of the Heritage Open Days program, visit Victoria Tunnel for a taster tour which explores a short but important chunk of Newcastle's industrial past and history of coal-mining. Enjoy a quick look around the Tunnel and wander around the outdoor exhibition, showcased by award-winning volunteer guides. Tours are approx 15 mins. 👉 Free,...
As part of the Heritage Open Days program, there will be access to both upper and lower decks of Dunston Staiths. Enjoy fabulous views of the River Tyne from this urban pier, a grade ll listed scheduled monument. 👉 Free, no booking required, more info here.
As part of the Heritage Open Days program, try some of the flavours and recipes popular in the 14th century in medieval England. Try some of the recipes served to King Richard II, and learn proper table manners. The event takes place in the Guard Room under the Black Gate and is free to access,...
As part of the Heritage Open Days program, there will be free entry to the NELSAM transport museum, displaying military vehicles, historic vehicles and trams and aircraft including from early aviation to recently retired RAF jets and the last Trident 1C airliner. Also the new Nissan Vehicle display to celebrate 35 years of automotive assembly...
As part of the Heritage Open Days program, there will be free access to the National Trust site Gibside - with Georgian landscape gardens, walled garden, Gibside Hall ruins, chapel, café and second-hand bookshop. Walking trails for differing abilities, including the Explorer Trail, with den building area and Strawberry Castle play area. Last entry 4.30pm...
