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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

Explainer in Life Science Centre's Theatre doing an experiment with brightly coloured liquids.

British Science Week

Running from 6 March, join us at the science centre to explore, experiment and ask questions.

Little girl screaming next to dinosaur in egg in front of Gateshead's The Angel of the North

Easter holidays

Dinosaurs have taken over Life this Easter. Follow the trail around the centre to hunt down our dinosaurs, from towering four-metre-high giants to freshly hatched babies and even a few soaring overhead.

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