Raring2go! Newcastle & Gateshead

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

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