With the extra Bank Holiday this year and the May Half-Term just around the corner there’s so much going on in NewcastleGateshead.
To help plan your visit we have put together a handy guide to what’s on during the Half Term week and the Queen’s Jubilee weekend.
Space Adventures
From the May 19 you can celebrate everyone’s favourite astronaut at Life Science Centre Enjoy new space themed activities such as Moon Buggy Building- build your own moon buggy and see what it feels like on the moon’s rocky terrain. Or how about a Space Zone adventure where you can – be the boss in Mission Control and check out how astronauts’ poo in space. Launch your own rocket in the Experiment Zone by mixing real chemicals together and have an out-of-this-world experience.
Tour De Moon 2022
From Friday 27 to Monday 30 May, Tour de Moon will take you on a mission to unbox creativity. See performances, installations, interactive experiments, and immersive experiences – created by a galaxy of nightlife artists, musicians, digital dreamers, writers, scientists, technologists, and creative pioneers. Newcastle will be one of only four UK cities to host the Tour de Moon festival and it will be a fully magical, lunar experience!
Beamish Museum Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Beamish Museum will be hosting a full week of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations during May Half Term. Join in their 1950s Front Street party, where you will see colours of red, white, and blue flurry around the terrace and watch the coronation ceremony in the welfare hall. During the week of celebrations there will also be performances by bands and choirs, football matches, crown making and many opportunities to join in with singing the national anthem.
Kielder Waterside
Kielder Waterside, in Northumberland offers water activities for all the family. Book a place on board the Osprey Ferry. Cruise across Kielder Water and get the best view of the landscape. Join in the fun on the Osprey and Canapes cruise ran by Wild Intrigue. The cruise offers a special opportunity to watch the birds as they soar overhead and fish the tranquil water. If you are looking for more of a thrilling activity, Kielder offer a variety of Watersports such as Paddleboarding, Kayaking and Canoeing.
Saturday Morning Farm Club
Every Saturday from 10am till 12pm, invite you to go behind the scenes with their young farmers to discover life on the farm and learn about the animals who live at Jarrow Hall. Suitable for ages 8 – 12. Booking is required and the team will supervise the children throughout the session. Jarrow Hall strongly advise to wear appropriate clothing with wellies being essential.
Seussical the Musical
From Tuesday 31 May to Wednesday 1 June Seussical the Musical will be on at the Playhouse Whitley Bay. Dr Seuss’s best- loved characters will be brought to life in a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza. Fans of Dr Seuss can expect to see Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz and many more in the worlds of Jungle of Nool, Circus McGurkus and Whos.
Where did all the Animals Go?
Where did all the Animals Go? is a free exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock by Jane Lee McCracken and 700 children from the North East. The drawings show the world’s most vulnerable species that are facing extinction. This exhibition provides an opportunity to form connections with each species, through the creative response of a generation of young people.
Paint and Sip
Find your inner artist at The Shipley Art Gallery at Gateshead. Start with a blank canvas and create your own masterpiece whilst drinking a beverage. Shipley Art Gallery provide you with all the materials you need to make your one-of-a-kind artwork, once you have finished you can keep it forever and show it off to all your family and friends. The next Paint and Sip class is on Saturday 28 May 2.30-4.30pm, booking is essential.
For more information on these are any other events go to www.newcastlegateshead.com