Ideas for things to do in the North East this Bank Holiday Weekend
Hello and welcome to your weekly newsletter packed with ideas for things to do for the weekend ahead.
(ad) Exclusive Kynren Discount Code
We are counting down the days until Kynren's 2025 season begins in July. You can expect 2000 years of history, myths and legends condensed down into one spectacular 90 minute performance that will have you on the edge of your seat. I'm talking jousting, walking on water, historical figures, magic and more.
You'll meet characters from Roman, Viking and Tudor times right up to the present day with a few Kings and Queen's making appearances too.
I am pleased to share two exclusive discount codes for North East Family Fun readers. Discounts cannot be applied to existing bookings:
NEFF1STSHOW: £10 off opening night on 19/7/2025 (excludes VIP seating)
NEFF2025: 15% off all other shows (excludes VIP & 19/7/2025 show)
Book now for the best choice of seats: https://www.11arches.com/kynren
Ideas for things to do this Bank Holiday Weekend:
☀️ 3/4/5 May (North of Tyne) ☀️
3 May (ad) Last chance to catch Pig Heart Boy at Newcastle Theatre Royal with tickets from £12. Book here: https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/pig-heart-boy/?utm_source=NEFF_Whatson&utm_medium=Whatson_PHB&utm_id=PHB_NEFF
3 May Dogs on the Metro at Live Theatre
3 May Slice Wars Pizza Battle at Wylam Brewery
3 May VE Day Blyth Quayside Festival
3 & 4 May FREE Create a Dreamcatcher at Farrell Centre
3 & 4 May Great British Tribute Festival at Times Square Newcastle
3/4/5 May (ad) Springtime at the Farm with Wilde Farm at Centre for Life (use code MAY25 when booking ahead online for a 25% discount)
3/4/5 May Big Kid Circus at Manor Walks Cramlington
3/4/5 May (ad) Dinosaur and Dragon Weekend at Whitehouse Farm
3/4/5/ May (ad) Farmyard Fun Zone with Unlimited Rides & Inflatables at Brocksbushes
3/4/5 May (ad) Cycle Hire at Wallington
3/4/5 May (ad) FREE Survive and Thrive Mini Exhibition at Great North Museum (here for two weeks only)
3/4/5 May (ad) FREE Murray the Mole Trail at Great North Museum
3/4/5 May Acle Re-enactments at Bamburgh Castle
3/4/5 May Inflatable Obstacle Course at Alnwick Garden
4 May Northumberlandia Food & Craft Market
4 May Star Wars Day at Four Quarters Newcastle
5 May Warrior School at Bamburgh Castle
☀️3/4/5 May (South of Tyne)☀️
3 May (ad) Blossom Crafts at Washington Old Hall
3 May Fan Making Workshop at Bowes Museum
3 May FREE Japanese Children's Day with dress up and crafts at Oriental Museum Durham
3 May How to become a Dandy in a day workshop at Shipley Art Gallery
3 May Kinky Boots at Stockton Globe
3 May Everyone's Talking About Jamie at Darlington Hippodrome
3 May FREE BMXtras Stunt Displays at Hopetown Darlington
3 May TableTop Escape Games at The Word
3 & 4 May FREE Make a LEGO Star Wars Grogu to take home at LEGO Store Metrocentre
3 & 4 May Little Gardeners Trail in the Plotters' Forest
3/4/5 May VE Day Celebration Weekend at Eden Camp
3/4/5 May Hebburn Carnival
3/4/5 May (ad) Blossom & Blooms Walk at Gibside (free for NT members)
3/4/5 May Darlington Food Festival
3/4/5 May (ad) Dreams Under Blossom at Nunnington Hall (free for NT members)
3/4/5 May FREE Trailblazers of the Stockton& Darlington Railway Event at Locomotion Shildon
4 May FREE Entry Star Wars Day at Hopetown Darlington (£1.50 activity packs with inflatable lightsabers and character masks can be purchased)
4 May Pop Princesses World Tour at Customs House
4 & 5 May (ad) Mayday Celebrations at Beamish
4 & 5 May Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway
5 May FREE VE Day Celebrations at Hopetown Darlington
You can find out more about the above events + discover more things to do in the North East this May here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2021/04/whats-on-for-kids-across-north-east.html
Please always check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information before setting off, especially regarding dates/times, age guidance and whether booking is required. This info is subject to change.
Have a lovely long weekend x