There are some great New Year’s Eve family parties & activities in the North East to welcome in 2024. There’s something to suit all budgets in our A-Z below, including free events, soft play, parties and spectacular Laser Lights.
For more ideas for family-friendly New Year’s Eve activities, popular suggestions include ice skating & Christmas trails, bowling, cinema, and even some pantos have performances on New Year’s Eve – just make sure to double check opening times and booking requirements before making plans!
Details are subject to change and availability may be limited, please check for the latest updates and booking requirements directly with organisers.
Blue Flames – New Year’s Eve Family Party
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 7pm
📌 Benton, Newcastle, NE12 9SF
🎆 Family friendly party with bouncy castles, soft play, football, disco, LED dancefloor and buffet.
🎟️ Adult: £19 | Child: £9
👉 For more info, visit @BlueFlames
Coach & Horses – Family Party
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 7pm
📌 Birtley, DH3 1QF
🎆 Family party with karaoke, fire spinning and drink promotions.
🎟️ Adult: £5 | Child: £2.50
👉 For more info, visit @Coachandhorsesbirtley
DoubleTree By Hilton – New Year’s Eve Family Party
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 6pm
📌 Newcastle Airport, NE13 8BZ
🎆 Family party with games, mini disco and DJ. With unlimited soft drinks for kids and hot and cold buffet dishes for all the family.
🎟️ Adult: £59 | Child: £29
👉 For more info, visit @doubletree.newcastle
Dragonflies – New Year Disco Party
📅 Fri 29th Dec 2023, 1.30pm
📌 Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 1TH
🎆 Includes 90 minutes of soft play, disco with Nikki Noo Noo and lunch bag.
🎟️ £12.95 per child
👉 For more info, visit @dragonfliesdurham
The Dunes – Soft Play Glow in the Dark Disco
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 6pm
📌 South Shields, NE33 2LD
🎆 Includes 4 hours of soft play fun, buffet, bar and disco.
🎟️ £15 pp
👉 For more info, visit @dunesadventureisland
Gosforth Civic Theatre – Family New Year’s Eve Party
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 12-2pm & 4-6pm
📌 Newcastle, NE3 3HD
🎆 Family party with bar, DJ, craft room, kids snacks and bar, celebrating a “midnight moment” with a count down to the New Year on the big screen.
🎟️ £9 pp (under 2 years free)
👉 For more info, visit @gocivtheatre
Holmside Park – New Year’s Eve Disco
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023
📌 Edmondsley, Co Durham, DH7 6EY
🎆 Disco party with balloons, sweets, music and party games. Party games 2pm – 4pm, admission includes all-day-play with 20+ indoor & outdoor activities such as soft play, inflatables, roller skating & more, 10am-6pm.
🎟️ Regular admission fees apply, £9-15 pp
👉 For more info, visit @holmsidepark
The Jubilee Club NE6 – Family Parties
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 7pm – New Year’s Eve Family Party
📅 Mon 1st Jan 2024, 1-4pm – New Year’s Day Family Party
📌 Walker, Newcastle, NE6 3DX
🎆 Two celebrations to choose from – New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, including disco, entertainment, bouncy castle and games & prizes.
🎟️ £5 pp
👉 For more info, visit @JubileeNE6
Mister Twisters Soft Play & Jump Centre – NYE Disco
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 4-6pm
📌 Follingsby Park, Gateshead, NE10 8YG
🎆 Includes soft play, buffet, disco and glitter face painting.
🎟️ £14 pp
👉 For more info, visit @mistertwisters
Newcastle Quayside – Laser Light City
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023
📌 Newcastle Quayside
🎆 Three incredible light and music shows at 6pm, 9pm and 12 midnight, featuring lasers, lighting, huge projections and pyrotechnics.
👉 Free, no booking required. For more info, visit @GetIntoNewcastle
The Play Place – New Year’s Eve Disco
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 10am-3pm
📌 Peterlee, Co Durham, SR8 2RD
🎆 Role play area suitable from birth-7 years, with crafts and a disco included in the normal entry price.
🎟️ £2-£6.50 per child
👉 No booking required. For more info, visit @theplayplacepeterlee
Ramside Hall – New Year’s Eve Family Event
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 7.30pm
📌 Co Durham, DH1 1TD
🎆 New Year’s Eve celebration including arrival drink, luxury 2 course buffet, live entertainment and resident DJ.
🎟️ Adult: £42 | Child: £35
👉 For more info, visit @RamsideHallHotel
Trenchers – Family-Friendly Dining
📅 Sun 31st Dec 2023, 4-6.30pm & 7pm
📌 Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BG
🎆 Family-friendly entertainment and dining, with a balloon modeller and magician from 4pm and a pianist and table magician from 7pm (age 12+).
🎟️ Adults from £28 | Children from £10.95
👉 For more info, visit @TrenchersWhitleyBay
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