raring2go.co.uk 14 What’s on this Spring? Easter is early, March 29th to April 1st with most schools off until April 15th, then we have bank holidays on May 6th and 27th so lots to look forward to. Please check our events calendar at www.raring2go.co.uk/newcastle for full details of all events listed and many more! Also, please follow Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where daily updates will be posted. Information correct at time of going to print but please do check websites as timings may change & events may sell out. Have fun! Easter holidays: March 29th – April 14th (unless specified) Discovery Museum, Newcastle. From March 23rd onwards Spirit of Invention: A world of creativity from Victorian Britain to the present day – a new exhibition for the whole family. Wheelbirks Farm: Wednesday March 27th preschool Easter Egg hunt. Pre booking essential at wheelbirks.co.uk. Newcastle Racecourse: Good Friday March 29th All Weather Championship Finals Day. KIDS GO FREE! www.newcastleraceourse.co.uk Weetslade Country Park: Good Friday March 29th Doggy wagtastic Easter meet-up, 10am – 12pm, Wideopen. www.nwt.org.uk Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead Family craft sessions. FREE. Tuesdays and Thursdays April 2nd, 4th, 9th and 11th Vindolanda Roman Army Museum: Emperor for a Day - Bring your teddy bears for a day out and enjoy fun family trails www.vindolanda.com Newcastle Puppetry Festival: Saturday March 30th – April 7th: - shows, workshops, talks and films for adults, kids, teens and families. With many free events and ticketed shows ranging from £4 - £12 there is something for everyone. movingpartsarts.com Great North Museum Hancock, Newcastle: Space Investigators North East This immersive exhibition takes you on a multi- sensory journey into the hidden worlds of the Universe. Exhibition opens March 30th and runs until September. www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool: Journey through an authentic 18th century seaport and climb aboard the spectactular HMS Trincomalee, the oldest floating British warship. Don’t forget tickets last a full year so you can return as many times as you like. Open daily 11am – 4pm. www.nmrn.org.uk Life Science Centre, Newcastle: Easter fun for the whole family at the Making Zone. www.life.org.uk Adventure Valley, Durham: join the ‘Egg-cellent’ Bunny Adventure to earn a chocolate treat and meet the Easter Rabbit! Plus, meet our adorable baby animals and enjoy daily shows in our Showtime Theatre. adventurevalley.co.uk Washington Wetland Centre: Bing’s Nature Explorers: Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances and much more. Plus activities such as pond dipping, mini-beast hunting, otter and flamingo talks to enjoy. www.wwt.org.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
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