20+ FREE Days Out in North East England (December 2025)

Some of these activities may be available on other dates during the week too (I have only checked for weekends and school hols) so do check if you're free. 

As always, double check details with venues direct before heading out as info can change. 

What's On in December for Kids & Teens

AD - This post contains adverts. As always, it's very important you check event details with venues direct when making plans and before heading out as this post is published in advance and events can change / get cancelled. 

Storytelling with Santa at Woodhorn

• Read Our Guide to Child-friendly New Year's Eve Events here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2016/12/new-years-eve-kids-North-East.html
  
  
• Our Guide to North East Light Trails: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2023/10/north-east-light-trails-reviews-2023.html
  
  
• 20+ Christmas Events to Book Now: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/11/christmas-events-for-kids-north-east.html
  
  
• Read Our Guide to North East Christmas Markets here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/guide-to-north-east-christmas-markets-2018.html

Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve in the North East with Kids (2025)

It's always tricky when you have kids and are trying to organise something the whole family will enjoy for New Year's Eve.

Credit: Newcastle Council 

We normally have a family party at home but as the children are growing older, I would like to plan something special in the next few years. Here are a few ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in the North East that are child-friendly this year.

It is super important that you check details with organisers direct both when making plans and before heading out as information can change and as we all know, cancellations and event changes are very possible. 

A Day at Hamsterley Forest

 This is an advert for November 2025. Any edits / reshares after this date have not been asked or paid for. As always, do check with the venue direct for up to date info as details can change over time. You can do that here: https://www.forestryengland.uk/hamsterley-forest

Hamsterley Forest is County Durham's largest forest and a fantastic place to spend a day out with family and friends. We've been visiting with the kids since they were little and it's still a firm favourite. 

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens | November 2025

Always check with venues for the most up to date info when making plans and before setting off as sometimes events can change. You can do this by clicking the blue links. 

I have not included most Christmas Market listings in this post (too many!), you can read my full guide to North East Christmas Markets here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/guide-to-north-east-christmas-markets-2018.html

20+ FREE Things to do in North East England - November 2025

This post includes FREE things to do across weekends in November 2025. Always check with venues direct for up to date info before heading out. 

• 8 Nov - FREE Waggonways Exhibition and Family Activity Day at The Common Room Newcastle 
  
  
• 8 Nov - FREE Learn Turkish at Great North Museum 

The Cheapest North East Light Trails 2025

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Just to let you know, the light trail at Gibside has now ended and they will be sharing a more traditional Christmas experience this year.