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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

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

Spooky October half-term

Join us for lots of family fun during the spookiest month of the year!

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