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

This post was published in March 2025. Events can and do change so it's really important to check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info before heading out. You can do this using the links in the post. AD - this post includes affiliate links.

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HALF PRICE MINI CRUISES TO AMSTERDAM ARE BACK - EASTER HOLIDAY DATES AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW

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Book before 14 April and travel between 6 March and 5 June to take advantage of this deal. Available from just £61pp (see screenshot below - make sure you check your own school's holiday dates).

I just checked a random date in the Easter Hols and it worked out at £61 per person based on a family of 4 including 2 nights onboard and transfers to and from Amsterdam from the boat.

If you're not sure what to expect, this post includes LOADS of tips and video walk throughs plus ideas for things to do when you are there : https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2024/01/how-to-spend-5-hours-in-amsterdam-with.html

(ad) Brainstorm by Mortal Fools - Perfect for Families with Teens

Brainstorm is an honest, funny and thought-provoking theatre show that dives into the teenage brain. Shared by 10 talented performers, audiences are invited to ride the highs and lows of teenage experiences with relationships, fears, hopes, dreams and frustrations all being explored.

Brainstorm has been developed with actual neuroscientists and is a brand new production. Suitable for ages 11+ due to strong language.

Catch Brainstorm at Newbiggin Community & Sports Centre on 30 March (Mother's Day - I've booked to watch this with my teens) and then Gosforth Civic Theatre and Washington Arts Centre in April. Tickets available from just £4.

Find out more and book: https://www.mortalfools.org.uk/brainstorm-2025.html

8 & 9 March

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North of Tyne

8 March - Champion at Live Theatre Newcastle
8 March - (ad) Meet the Robots at Life Science Centre as part of British Science Week. Use code LIFE25 when booking online for a 25% discount (valid until 15 March)
8 & 9 March - (ad) British Science Week at Life Science Centre. Experience Luma - a gentle giant robotic glowing snail + live shows, experiments, planetarium shows, making activities and more. Use code LIFE25 when booking online for a 25% discount (valid until 15 March)
8 & 9 March - (ad) FREE Underground Adventures with Murray the Mole at Great North Museum
8 & 9 March - (ad) FREE Steam to Green Exhibition and Activities at Discovery Museum including build a wind tunnel, fly a plane and see inside a Nissan Leaf
8 & 9 March - (ad) Book discounted tickets to Northumberland College Zoo (just £17 for a family of 5). Get the deal and book here: https://tidd.ly/4ijiHuk
8 & 9 March - FREE Design Your Own Metro Carriage at The Farrell Centre
8 & 9 March - (ad) Half Price Axe Throwing in Newcastle (suitable for ages 10+). Get the deal here: https://tidd.ly/3DnWo7H
8 & 9 March - (ad) 15 Gaming Tokens + 2 Drinks at Four Quarters Newcastle for £10. Get this deal here: https://tidd.ly/3Wp0JxU
8 & 9 March - The Stick Man Trail at Kielder Forest
8 & 9 March - The Northumberland Open Exhibition at Woodhorn
9 March - Luna Night Market at The Biscuit Factory

South of Tyne

8 March - FREE Fire & Bone Event with Secret Message Writing at Oriental Museum Durham
8 March - £1 Canny Coal Trail at Sunderland Museum
8 March - Little Inventors Stockton & Darlington Railway Challenge at Preston Park Museum
8 March - Wickedly Ariana at Darlington Hippodrome
8 March - Science Club at Hopetown Darlington (perfume week)
8 March - FREE Art Trolley & £1 Kids Picnic at MIMA
8 March - Drop In Nature Workshop at Bowes Museum
8 March - Soft or Spiky (for under 2s) at Theatre Hullabaloo
8 March - FREE Bloom Sensory Play for Under 11s at Theatre Hullabaloo
8 & 9 March - (ad) International Women's Day at Beamish
8 & 9 March - FREE Build a LEGO Steering Wheel to take home at LEGO Store Metrocentre
8 & 9 March - (ad) Save over 40% on tickets to Holmside Park (available from just £6). Find out more and book here: https://tidd.ly/41v3cZm
8 & 9 March - The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
8 & 9 March - The Stick Man Trail at Guisborough Forest
8 & 9 March - Little Astronomer's Trail at Raby Castle and Springtime Safari Trail at High Force Waterfall
8 & 9 March - The Magic Rabbit Trail at Dorman Museum

8 & 9 March - FREE Entry & World Book Day Activities (including drop-in poetry workshops, drawing workshops, creative writing workshops, storytelling and book-themed crafts) at Ormesby Hall