Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve in the North East with Kids (2024)

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

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. 

Pick Your Own Pumpkins within a 90 Minute Drive of Newcastle Upon Tyne

This post has been updated to include pumpkin patches in 2024. 
 

Where to Watch a Fireworks Display in North East England (2024)

Please remember times and events can change (especially as the weather does). Always double-check event details with venues direct before heading out.

Many of these events may be cancelled or postponed due to the current storm so definitely check with them direct.

The Cheapest North East Light Trails 2024

This post is currently being updated for 2024. 

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. 

5 Reasons to Stay at Hiba Lodge, Cayton Bay Holiday Park

 This is an advert for September 2024 and based on a visit in September 2024. Some photos in this post were taken on previous visits. As always, please do check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information as this can change. 

20+ Christmas Events for Kids across North East England

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20+ Halloween Events in North East England

This post contains adverts and is in the process of being updated for 2024. Please always double check info with venues direct when booking and heading out as details can change. 

Please also check out the following posts: 

• A Guide to pumpkin picking in North East England  (will be updated for 2024 soon)
  
  
• 13 FREE Indoor Attractions to Visit in Autumn/Winter 
  
  

 

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens | September 2024

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I hope you enjoy your guide to what's on in September. There's quite a bit going on this month including Heritage Open Days, the last performances for 2024 of Kynren and Happy Rooms is drawing to a close. 

Towards the end of the month, Pumpkin Patches are starting to open too. 

10 Things to do in Belfast City

This post is based on a visit in August 2024 and everything mentioned was paid for by myself. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info as it can change. 

Belfast is somewhere Harry is considering applying to for Uni next year. Joining a University in Northern Ireland has lots of pros and cons which we have gone through however nothing beats actually visiting a city to get a feel for it.