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Half-Term Activities in Newcastle

See what’s on over the school holidays including the half-term breaks in 2026. 

Girl helping younger brother over a bridge they built together.

Looking for things to do in Newcastle during the half-term holidays? This is your go-to guide for keeping the kids entertained — whether it’s October half-term, February, May or any break in between. You’ll also find lots of fun events and activities for all ages.

Plan your next half-term day out in Newcastle!

Young boy looking a tubes filled with colourful liquid in Life Science Centre's Lightbox

Upcoming school holidays and events in Newcastle

Santa's Elf doing an experiment about light fragmentation with a torch and crystal at Newcastle's Life Science Centre

Festive Holidays

Pre-book your Christmas experience for the festive holidays – from skating to santa!

Life is the perfect venue for a birthday celebration, and party guests will be given an exciting itinerary where they can experience everything on offer.

Your party experience includes a special make (and take home) activity just for your group, plus a meal for each guest.

Birthday parties

Young children celebrating a birthday party at Life Science Centre