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North East May Half Term Guide

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this May half term? From exciting days out to local get-togethers, we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly activities across the North East. No matter the weather, there’s plenty to explore.


Character Week

Saturday 24th May – Sunday 1st June

  • Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth, NE61 6AW

Lots of photo opportunities at Whitehouse Farm’s character meet and greets, plus sing-alongs!

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North East May Half Term Guide Whitehouse Farm

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Pony Storytime

Monday 26th May

  • Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2NP

Pet some ponies with the Seven Stories team and cosy up for an extra-special storytime.

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North East May Half Term Guide Seven Stories

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Superhero Takeover

Tuesday 27th May

  • Whitburn Road-Morrisons, Seaburn, Sunderland, SR6 8AA

STACK Seaburn has a superhero takeover with interactive fun and games for the kids.

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Mouse Tales

Tuesday 27th May

  • Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT

Book on for free this May and experience a whole load of fun activities for the kids to enjoy.

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May Half Term Arts and Crafts

Tuesday 27th May

  • Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF
  • Glen St, Hebburn, NE31 1AB
  • Focus, Cambrian St, Jarrow, NE32 3QN

Kids crafting sessions are available for just £2, so drop in this half-term at any of the three different South Tyneside locations.

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Bath Bomb Workshop

Wednesday 28th May

  • Bargate Bank, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0SS

Why not do something creative this half term, with this bath bomb workshop located at Lanchester Garden Centre?

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Den Building

Wednesday 28th May

  • Barmston Ln, Pattinson, Washington, NE38 8LE

Get the kids outdoors and exploring at the Washington Wetlands Centre.

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Build a LEGO City

Thursday 29th May

  • Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA

The Discovery Museum are setting up with plenty of LEGO in their Great Hall this May, as part of their ‘Ways to Play’ programme.

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North East May Half Term Guide Discovery Museum

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Friendship Bracelet Workshop

Thursday 29th May

  • Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES

The Customs House is having a workshop takeover for the perfect chance for the kids to get imaginative and make their friendship bracelets.

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North East May Half Term Guide Customs House

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Truckfest North East

Saturday 31st May – Sunday 1st June

  • Wolsingham Showground, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3JG

Truckfest is arriving in the North East with some special guests from TV’s Gladiators.

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If you enjoyed our North East May Half Term Guide, why not check out what else is happening in the North East? Find our Explore the North East page here.

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