FREE Giant Domino Run in Newcastle - Summer 2026

(ad) SAVE THE DATE for a FREE GIANT DOMINO RUN IN NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE

Sunday 9 August 2026. Building will take place from 2.30pm

The Grand Fall will take place at 4:30pm and will be a spectacle like no other seen in our city.

Get down early to secure your preferred viewing spot. There will be loads of other cool free stuff happening in the city that day as part of the NOVUM festival. More info to follow.

The Domino Run Tumble should last a mega 30 minutes

The World of Paw Patrol - Opens 3 May 2026

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The World of Paw Patrol opens on Sunday 3 May 2026 - Just in time for Bank Holiday Weekend

Sadly not in the North East, but it's located inside Chessington World of Adventures and entry is included as part of a wider day out here.

Z Hotels Review (London Leicester Square)

This post is based on a trip to London we booked and paid for ourselves. We stayed on a Tuesday night in April 2026 (booked Jan 2026).

A little bit more info about where we stayed in London.

When we stay in the city, we don't want a big fancy hotel as we barely spend any time there.

2:22 A Ghost Story (Newcastle Theatre Royal) Review

 AD - We were provided with press tickets to review this show at Newcastle Theatre Royal in April 2026

Need to know:

📆 13 - 18 April
🫶 Audio described and captioned performance with touch tour available
⌚ 2 hrs including interval
⚡Triggers: Strobes, flashing lights, auditorium blackouts, strong language, smoke, pyrotechnics and sudden loud noises.
🎫Tickets available from £27. Tickets for 18-30 year olds available for £10.
✅Recommended for ages 12+ 🎟️Book: https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/222-a-ghost-story-2/

5 Places to Stop Off When Driving to Scarborough with Kids

(*or anywhere in North Yorkshire)

A few people have asked about this in our FB group this week so I thought I’d put together a post sharing my favourite spots.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Newcastle Theatre Royal) Review

(ad) We were provided with press tickets for this review in April 2026.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is performing at Newcastle Theatre Royal this week.

I, Daniel Blake (Northern Stage) Review

 This is based on a performance in March 2026 at Northern Stage Newcastle. I paid for these tickets myself. 

Last night I finally got to see I, Daniel Blake at Northen Stage.

I had watched the film so was familiar with the storyline. We took our seats in the theatre and I noticed the audience was a real mix of all ages from students up to pensioners.