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Holiday Activities in Newcastle

See what’s on over the school holidays – including Easter, summer, and Christmas events.

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during school holidays? This is your go-to guide for things to do in Newcastle during every break in the calendar — from half-term to summer, Easter to Christmas.

What's on over the school holidays

Girl Looking Into Exhibit In Brain Zone

Upcoming school holidays and events in Newcastle

Children Interacting With Digital Screen At Life Science Centre.

Summer of Fun

Enjoy amazing live shows, exciting experiments, interactive exhibits and hands-on making activities this summer.

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

Spooky Autumn Holidays

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