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Half-Term Activities in Newcastle

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

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

Family looking up in Life Science Centre's planetarium at large T. Rex dinosaur.

School Summer Holidays

Enjoy amazing live shows, exciting experiments, interactive exhibits and hands-on making activities over the school summer holidays.

Family sat in Life Science Centre's Making Studio. Girl is in spooky hat completing halloween themed activity.

Spooky October Half-Term

Throughout the Autumn half-term and throughout October, enjoy a devilishly fabulous feast of frightfully fun live shows and exciting experiments.

Santa and elf with children receiving a Christmas gift in his Grotto at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.

Christmas Events for Families

This winter, enjoy magical experiences that you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle!

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 invitations, 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