NEWCASTLE, NORTH TYNESIDE & GATESHEAD SUMMER 2023 raring2go.co.uk CLUBS AND CLASSES p 2 - 9 WHAT’S ON & THINGS TO DO p 10 - 28 COMPETITIONS p 30 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD
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Raring2go! EDITOR’S WELCOME I hope you’re well and #raring2go!? Rain or shine, there are over 100 ideas packed into this little magazine and loads more at raring2go.co.uk. KIDS TRAVEL FREE (up to 3 kids age up to 11 with one fare paying adult) on the Metro so exploring the region is very easy. Pack a picnic - see page 26 for ideas. You could fill the entire summer holidays playing in a different park every day. See our online guide to over 100 parks in the NE. I hope you and your family have lots of fun. Best wishes from your editor, Anna x PS: Enrol now for clubs starting in September. 4 raring2go.co.uk
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Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 10 raring2go.co.uk What’s on this summer – your essential guide! Many more events are listed in our online what’s on guide at www.raring2go.co.uk/ newcastle and on social media @raring2gonewcastle All summer long… Create, Play, Learn – always something new to discover. SEE PAGE 19 Life Science Centre, Newcastle www.life.org.uk/whats-on 0191 2438210 Climb to the top for the best views in town! Newcastle Castle, Newcastle www.newcastlecastle.co.uk 0191 2306300 Quentin Blake Summer Art Trail Enjoy a whole host of art and illustration activities aimed at all ages and abilities, including natural printing in the woods, story-time crafts, watercolour workshops and much more. Check the website for the diary of activities. Washington Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk 0191 4165454 Myth Quest and Monsters Part immersive story, part live-action game, ‘Myth Quest’ players will take on the role of an adventurer, exploring myths and monsters throughout the museum to complete their quests. Great North Museum, Newcastle www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk Screen on the Green – FREE cinema and sport Old Eldon Square, Newcastle www.getintonewcastle.co.uk Every weekday all summer there are FREE or low cost activities for children at Gateshead’s libraries. Check out the events guide here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/gateshead-libraries32442560287 19 July - 27 September #ShaunontheTyne art trail www.shaunonthetyne.co.uk Saturday 22 July – Sunday 3 September Summerfest at Adventure Valley 6 Huge play zones, farmyard fun and masses of indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy. Includes an activity every 30 minutes! Animal Encounters, Foam Party, Crazy Colin's Science Show, Owl encounters with Stuart bird entertainer. The Maize Maze will be opening in the middle of the holidays. All rides included with entry fee. Adventure Valley, Durham www.adventurevalley.co.uk 0191 386 8291 Sundays in July, Thursdays and Sundays in August + bank holiday Monday Heritage Train Rides Take a four-mile return trip in our 1950s passenger carriages pulled by a vintage locomotive. Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields www.stephensonsteamrailway.org.uk Mondays, Tuesday, Saturdays from July 29 - 28 August Glass Fusing Workshops for age 6+ A different theme every week National Glass Centre, Sunderland www.sunderlandculture.org.uk Saturday 22 July – Sunday 3 September Farmtastic Farm Fun every day in the school holidays! Whitehouse Farm, near Morpeth www.whitehousefarm.co.uk SEE PAGE 4
Summer family activities every day Gibside, Rowlands Gill www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside Little Artists ages 1 – 5 and Art Academy for ages 7-10 and 11-16 Various dates in July and August Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle www.laingartgallery.org.uk 0191 2327734 Saturday 22 July – Sunday 3 September Time to Grow – Front Room 9.30am-11am Wed-Sun Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead www.baltic.art Every Monday and Wednesday Souter Sports - outdoor games and minisports activities for all the family including archery, football, tennis and basketball. Souter Lighthouse, South Shields And on specific dates… Saturday 1 July The Happy Festival – a big festival for little people! Saltwell Park, Gateshead www.allevents.in/gateshead Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 July Beach Volleyball Festival Tynemouth Longsands Sunday 2 July Wallsend Festival on the Green www.wallsendfestival.co.uk Sunday 2 July The Cluny Duck Race. Buy your ducks from June 16th. £3 each. Ouseburn, Newcastle Sunday 2 July Whitley Bay Fiesta! Town Centre www.visitnorthtyneside.com/events/event/ fiesta/ Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 July Mouth of the Tyne Festival, Tynemouth www.mouthofthetynefestival.com Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 July Tall Ships Festival Hartlepool SEE PAGE 21 www.tallshipshartlepool2023.co.uk Sunday 9 July Kids Club Disco Party + Meet n Greet Characters Black Horse Beamish SEE PAGE 17 www.blackhorsebeamish.co.uk Friday 14 – Sunday 16 July Steam Gala Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 July Ouseburn Festival, Newcastle www.ouseburntrust.org.uk/event/theouseburn-festival Monday 17 – Sunday 23 July GemArts Masala Festival Various venues, Gateshead www.gemarts.org/whatson Thursday 20 – Friday 21 July Heartbreak Productions present Bad Dad Jesmond Dene, Newcastle www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk Friday 21 July Open Day 9.30am – 11am Pegs Preschool, Gosforth www.pegspreschool.co.uk 07572269693 Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 July Tractor Show Beamish Museum, Co Durham www.beamish.org.uk Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 July PRIDE Festival Newcastle Main event Town Moor. Saturday midday parade through Newcastle Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? raring2go.co.uk 12
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Saturday 12 August from 11am Cullercoats Harbour Day - lifeboat demonstrations, an opportunity to meet the lifeboat crew, live music, traditional fairground games, stalls and refreshments. Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 August Belsay at War! Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Ponteland www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/ belsay-hall Thursday 15 August – 2 September Raven Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk Wednesday 16 August Family Fun Festival 11am – 3pm Rising Sun Country Park, Wallsend www.facebook.com/northtynesideparks Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 August Roman Falconry Chesters Roman Fort, Corbridge www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ chesters-roman-fort-and-museum-hadrianswall Sunday 20 August Freight Demonstration Day Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields Thursday 24 August Family Minibeast Hunt Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre www.nwt.org.uk Thursday 24 – Monday 28 August Spanish City Funfair Watts Slope, Whitley Bay Friday 25 – Saturday 26 August The Eighth Legion – The Roman Army returns to bring Vindolanda to life once more! Vindolanda, Hadrian’s Wall, Bardon Mill www.vindolanda.com Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 August In the Night Garden Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk Saturday 26 - Monday 28 August Legendary Joust! Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Ponteland www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/ belsay-hall Sunday 27 – Monday 28 August Mela Festival, Newcastle Exhibition Park A FREE festival of South-Asian culture, music, food and entertainment newcastlemela.co.uk Thursday 31 August – Sunday 3 September Dig for Victory! Beamish Museum, Co Durham www.beamish.org.uk Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 September The Spongebob Musical Theatre Royal, Newcastle Sunday 10 September Kids Club Disco Party + Meet n Greet Characters—SEE PAGE 17 Black Horse Beamish www.blackhorsebeamish.co.uk Tuesday 26 - Wednesday 27 September Tales From Acorn Wood Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk If you’re going on holiday in the UK this summer, visit www.raring2go.co.uk and localise using the postcode where you are staying, or the nearest town. You will find great ideas for days out and things to do while you are away. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 18 raring2go.co.uk
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Raring2go! COMPETITIONS AND OFFERS raring2go.co.uk 30 WIN a family ticket to see Snow White at Whitley Bay Playhouse this August. Closing date 12.07.23. Performances are August 2nd-6th 2023 Win a family day pass to Northumberland College Zoo. Closing date 31.07.23 Win a week at Summer Camp. For age 6— 11 at Sport Central at Northumbria University. Closing date 08.07.23. Valid for any week of the summer subject to availability Win a family day pass to Science at Life. Closing date 19.07.23. Tickets valid until 03.09.23 Free Small Slush with every Trampoline or Soft Play booking this summer when redeeming this voucher. Valid for bookings between 24 July and 1 September 2023. One voucher per booking. Only original vouchers accepted. Vouchers to be retained by the centre. West Rd, Newcastle NE4 9LG. Full terms and conditions can be found at: better.org.uk/offerterms Win a half term of classes at Turpentyne Fine Arts, Whitley Bay. Closing date 18.08.23. For age 4 – 17. See our ad on p.9 for details of summer workshops Win a family day pass to Washington Wetland Centre. Closing date 23.07.23 Win a family ticket to see Cirque du Hilarious at Wallsend Rugby Club this August. Closing date 30.07.23. Win a family ticket for a round of Minigolf at High Gosforth Park. Closing date 30.07.23 To enter our competitions please visit raring2go.co.uk where you will find these and lots more competitions and special offers. Good luck and remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it! Printed by Gemini Print 01273 464884. Please recycle this magazine when you are finished with it. Copyright 2023 Mojo Publishing Ltd. All information in this magazine is published in good faith and cannot be reproduced without permission from the publisher, Raring2go! Newcastle 07739797419. Whilst the publisher makes every effort to ensure the businesses featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services or products from any businesses featured. Neither do we nor the schools accept any responsibility for loss arising from the use of information published. Win a lesson for your child and a friend at Calico Cats Performing Arts in Fenham. For ages 4 -11. Closing date 23.08.23
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