Child-Friendly New Year's Eve Parties & Events across North East England 2023 / 24

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I have put together a list of child-friendly events happening across North East England on 31 December that will help you to see the New Year in with style.

Let me know what you're up to in the comments or if you spot any other events for me to add. 

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. 

1. New Year's Eve Family Events at Ramside Hall 
2. Seven Stories End of Year Party 
3. New Year's Eve at Trencher's Spanish City 
4. Newcastle New Year's Eve Laser Show 
5. New Year's Eve Party at Gosforth Civic Theatre 
6. New Year's Eve Family Party at DoubleTree Hilton Newcastle Airport 
7. New Year's Eve Ice Skating 
8. Book Panto for New Year's Eve 
9. Allendale Tar Bar'l
10. NYE Kids Party & Disco at Longacre, Skelton 
11. NYE at Tynemouth Castle Inn
12. NYE at The Commissioner's Quay, Blyth 
13. NYE at The Bamburgh Castle Inn 
14. NYE at The Amble Inn
15. NYE at The Hogs Head, Alnwick 
16. NYE at The Kingslodge Inn, Durham 
17. Blue Flames NYE Party 
18. New Year' Mini Cruise to Amsterdam 

New Year's Eve Family Events at Ramside Hall 

Ramside Hall are back with not one, but two child-friendly events for New Year's Eve. Choose from the Pemberton Carvery or Clubhouse. Full info below. Find out more and book here. 

Seven Stories End of Year Party 

There isn't any info on this year's event at time of publishing. Do check their website for updates and if you spot anything, please let me know. 

New Year's Eve at Trencher's Spanish City 

Children of all ages are welcome to join you between 4pm-6:30pm when the dome will be filled with family friendly entertainment, a balloon modeller and magician. 

Then later in the evening, children aged 12+ are welcome to join their families for celebrations from 7pm onwards where entertainment will include a table magician and pianist. A set menu is in operation and booking is essential. Find out more here. 

Laser Lights City, Newcastle 

This FREE Laser Show will once again light up the sky on NYE with three incredible light and music shows planned for 2023. Find out more here. 

New Year's Eve Party at Gosforth Civic Theatre 

This popular party takes place from 2pm-4pm or 4pm-6pm. Expect a DJ, kids crafts, snacks, bar and a 'countdown' to NYE. Find out more and book here (make sure you select the right time). 

New Year's Eve Family Party at DoubleTree Hilton Newcastle Airport 

You can expect party games and a mini disco for kids from 7pm followed by a buffet and live DJ right through until 1am. Your ticket includes UNLIMITED soft drinks for kids too. Find out more and book here. 

New Year's Eve Ice Skating 

Ice rinks are open on NYE and a family skate is a nice way to end the New Year. I will be updating my North East Ice Skating Guide soon. 

New Year's Eve Panto 

Lots of families like to book a trip to their local panto on NYE and I think this is a lovely idea and is something nice to look forward to. 

Allendale Tar Bar'l

This traditional festival is definitely something a little different. 45 men carry burning barrels of whisky through the town whilst wearing colourful fancy dress.

The parade begins at 11:30pm when the barrels are lit and ends at the Bar'l bonfire which is lit using the burning barrels. Free to attend with no booking required. Find out more here. 

New Year's Eve Kids Disco & Party at Longacre, Skelton 

The Longacre at Skelton is hosting a Kids NYE Disco and party this year from 5pm-8pm. Find out more here. 

Blue Flames New Year's Eve Party 

New Year's Eve at Tynemouth Castle Inn

The highly anticipated Tynemouth Castle Inn is due to open this Autumn. For NYE, you can enjoy a set menu and live music from The Pretty Weeds - a female fronted band guaranteed to get you dancing. Adults are £50pp and kids are £25pp. Check menus and book here. 

Or why not make a night of it with their New Year's Eve Getaway Deal? This package includes 2 nights accommodation, breakfast on both mornings, NYE dinner and entertainment plus an additional evening meal for adults.  Available from £479 for a family of 4 for 2 nights. Find out more and book here (click New Year's Eve getaway). 

This package is perfect to combine with a lovely NYE Day Walk along Tynemouth. 

New Year's Eve at The Commissioner's Quay, Blyth 

Kids are welcome at The Commissioner's Quay this NYE where you can enjoy live music from Work In Progress who will cover rock and pop hits across the decades. It's £50 per adult and £25 per child including an evening meal from a special set menu. Check menus and book here. 

New Year's Eve at The Bamburgh Castle Inn, Seahouses 

See in the New Year with live music from pop cover band Hardy Original who will be playing a range of songs from across the decades. A special set menu is available for £60 per adult and £30 per child. Check menus and book here. 

Or why not make a night of it with their New Year's Eve Getaway Deal? This package includes 2 nights accommodation, breakfast on both mornings, NYE dinner and entertainment plus an additional evening meal for adults.  Available from £499 for 2 people for 2 nights. Find out more and book here (click New Year's Eve getaway). 

New Year's Eve at The Amble Inn

Enjoy live music from indie rock and cover band, The Range and enjoy a special set menu for £40 per adult and £20 per child. Find out more and book here. 

Or why not make a night of it with their New Year's Eve Getaway Deal? This package includes 2 nights accommodation, breakfast on both mornings, NYE dinner and entertainment plus an additional evening meal for adults.  Available from £399 for 2 people or £419 for 2 adults and 2 children for 2 nights. Find out more and book here (click New Year's Staycations). 

New Year's Eve at The Hog's Head, Alnwick 

Heyzeus are back by popular demand and will be providing live music to bring in the New Year at The Hog's Head Inn this year. Tickets are £50 per adult and £25 per child to include an evening meal from a special set menu. Check menus and book here. 

New Year's Eve at The Kingslodge Inn, Durham 

See in the New Year with live music from Rula Gkogka and a special set menu (£50 per adult / £25 per child). Check menus and book here. 

Or why not make a night of it with their New Year's Eve Getaway Deal? This package includes 2 nights accommodation, breakfast on both mornings, NYE dinner and entertainment plus an additional evening meal for adults. 

Available from £399 for 2 people or £459 for 2 adults and 1 child for 2 nights. Find out more and book here (click New Year's Staycations). 

New Year's Mini Cruise to Amsterdam 

This two night trip departs from Newcastle on 30 December and includes: 

• Breakfast on both mornings 
• New Year's Eve Buffet / A La Carte Meal plus Entertainment 
• 4-5 hours in Amsterdam on NYE including coach transfers 
• A glass of sparkling wine at midnight 
• Children are welcome and will receive a 50% discount 
• Find out more and check prices/book here 

Alton Towers New Year's Eve Break 

Ok so this one isn't North East but I thought it was worth including as it looks fun. The NYE package includes 1 day entry to the theme park with selected rides open, a traditional panto, an overnight stay in a themed room, buffet breakfast, entry to the waterpark and a round of extraordinary golf. 

Find out more and check prices / book here.  (make sure you check the t&cs, especially what's open on the day of your visit).