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(ad) BREAKING NEWS : Half Price Mini Cruises from Newcastle to Amsterdam ARE BACK and this time they include school summ...
08/06/2026

(ad) BREAKING NEWS : Half Price Mini Cruises from Newcastle to Amsterdam ARE BACK and this time they include school summer holiday dates.

Why not plan a trip to The Barbie Experience, take a Canal Cruise or visit Amsterdam Zoo?

✅ Book using this link before 15 July 2026 : https://prf.hn/l/eO1ok8d/
✅ Travel between now and 31 August 2026
✅ Typrical price is £84 per person for 2 nights on-board and return coach transfers to Amsterdam based on a seaview cabin in August
✅ Meals on board can be added on at a later date or you can take your own food to enjoy in your cabin

Check prices and book here: https://prf.hn/l/eO1ok8d/

If you'd like to know more about this trip, I have a couple of posts which may help:

➡ How to spend 5 hours in Amsterdam: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2024/01/how-to-spend-5-hours-in-amsterdam-with.html

➡ DFDS Mini Cruise: Your Questions Answered: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2025/03/dfds-newcastle-amsterdam-mini-cruise.html

(ad) SAVE THE DATE FOR A FREE GIANT DOMINO RUN IN NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE LASTING 30 MINUTES 👍 Sunday 9 August. Building w...
08/06/2026

(ad) SAVE THE DATE FOR A FREE GIANT DOMINO RUN IN NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE LASTING 30 MINUTES

👍 Sunday 9 August. Building will take place from 2.30pm
👍 The Grand Fall will take place at 4:30pm and will be a spectacle like no other seen in our city.
👍Get down early to secure your preferred viewing spot. There will be loads of other cool free stuff happening in the city that day as part of the NOVUM festival. More info to follow.
👍 The Domino Run Tumble should last a mega 30 minutes

Across the day, thousands of breezeblocks will be placed to form a sculptural chain running east to west through the city centre - on streets, through public spaces, into venues, off buildings right across the city........

And then at 4:30pm, a chain reaction will begin and the dominos will tumble one at a time right across the city.

Over 300 volunteers will help bring Dominoes Newcastle to life and build the chain. If you'd like to take part in the build, email for more information via: [email protected]

Dominoes Newcastle is programmed and funded by Newcastle City Council for NOVUM. Supported using funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Pics for illustration only.

🇲🇽A New Mexican Restaurant is to Open in The Gate this Autumn 🌮Tia’s Mexican Cantina has been a stalwart of the Durham r...
07/06/2026

🇲🇽A New Mexican Restaurant is to Open in The Gate this Autumn

🌮Tia’s Mexican Cantina has been a stalwart of the Durham restaurant scene since it opened at Claypath and they're now in the position to open a second, 150 cover site at Newcastle’s The Gate.

🍋‍🟩The large scale, ground floor venue is currently undergoing a major renovation to transform it into the Mexican restaurant, which when completed will feature a range of classic Tex Mex dishes, along with a special selection of celebrity tequilas.

Sounds brill!

(ad) THIS IS NOT A DRILL - The Hoppings return to Newcastle's Town Moor this month👌 They've already started setting up -...
05/06/2026

(ad) THIS IS NOT A DRILL - The Hoppings return to Newcastle's Town Moor this month

👌 They've already started setting up - it's going to be epic

Dont delay, sign up for your FREE Money Off Ride Vouchers here: https://hoppingsfunfairs.com/

📅Europe's Largest Funfair returns to Newcastle between 19 & 28 June.

❌ No need to book ahead
✅ FREE entry & entertainment
⭐ All ages welcome

This year you can expect:
🍔 The return of Feast Street with over 40 local vendors & licensed bars serving up the best street food & drinks
🎷 FREE Live Lounge Area with a variety of live music across the day and evening
🐭 FREE Kidz Club with character meet & greets and entertainment

Plus:
🎠 Over 400 Rides & Attractions with something for all ages
🤯 BRAND NEW RIDES including Elevate 85 - the UK's tallest mobile ride which stands at over 85 metres tall and will offer fabulous views across Newcastle
🫶 The BEST Carnival Atmsophere

I cannot wait! I've attached a few of my favourite pics from last year.

(ad) Digital Detox Night in Newcastle 📆 Friday 26 June 6pm-9pm 📍Discovery Museum, Newcastle ❌ No Kids (this is an over 1...
04/06/2026

(ad) Digital Detox Night in Newcastle

📆 Friday 26 June 6pm-9pm
📍Discovery Museum, Newcastle
❌ No Kids (this is an over 18s event)
🎟️ Tickets are available to book now for £10 + bf

Discovery Museum Newcastle is hosting a special Digital Detox evening later this month. It will be a chance to unwind, take a break from your screens and the daily grind.

You can drop in and try as many or few tickets as you like and they’re all included with your ticket at no additional cost (excluding food & drink purchases).

Activities on offer include:
🔔 A sound bath with crystal and Himalayan singing bowls for sensory immersion with blankets and eye masks
🪡Try lacemaking with Northumbria Lacemakers
🙋Join pub style quizzes in the cafe bar – with prizes too
🔖Make yourself a new bookmark to take home
🎨Mindful colouring – using material from The National Archives as inspiration 
✏️Self-led sketching of clothing from the costume store 
📚Book swap – bring up to five books to trade  
🎲Vintage board games 

There will be a bar and food available to purchase in the cafe.

Sounds like a fab night and something a little different! Book here: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/discoverymuseum/whats-on/discovery-nights

(ad) Save the Date / Book Now - Just 2 Weeks to Go!! 💎The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back in Newcastle 📅 ...
04/06/2026

(ad) Save the Date / Book Now - Just 2 Weeks to Go!!

💎The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back in Newcastle
📅 19 – 21 June (10am - 5pm / 4pm on Sunday)
💫 Special preview evening on 18 June (6- 9 pm)
📍 Sports Central, Northumbria University

Expect 100 sellers with their best pieces for sale including:
🏺Unique ceramics
💍Handmade jewellery
👩‍🎨Gorgeous prints & art
🛋One-of-a-kind textiles & soft furnishings
🥂Stunning glassware
👜Creative fashion accessories
⌛Disctinctive sculptures
👀Little quirky bits you can't resist
& more.......

👌All created by independent artists and makers from across the North.
As well as shopping and browsing, there will be live demos, exhibitions, drop-in taster workshops and a pop up café for when you need a sit down to admire your purchases.

📅 Open Daily from 19 - 21 June
❤️Preview Evening Thursday 18 June 6-9pm
🎟 Standard tickets are £6/£7 +bf
🎟Accompanying under 16s & carers go free

Book tickets here: https://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/

03/06/2026

A little date night in Newcastle last night featuring a delicious meal at and (ad) The Johnny Cash Musical (The Ballad of Johnny & June) at

A lush night in the toon!

(ad) Johnny Cash the Musical : The Ballad of Johnny & June at Newcastle Theatre Royal We went along to watch this last n...
03/06/2026

(ad) Johnny Cash the Musical : The Ballad of Johnny & June at Newcastle Theatre Royal

We went along to watch this last night and what a treat of a show it is for musical / country music fans.

It's a musical that really has proper music at the heart of it with a live band (of up to 13) on stage at all times and hit after hit as we follow along the love story of Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter.

It's billed as one of the greatest love stories there ever was but don't expect the dramatic Romeo & Juliet kind of love. This is more the story of how love is staying together and being there for each other no matter what, till death do us part.

It's a story of addiction, selfishness and how good people can still sometimes hurt people too.

There are some incredible performances and sometimes it feels like you're sitting in a bar in Tennessee tapping your foot along to the music.

My stand out moment was probably Folsom Prison Blues which almost received a standing ovation halfway through the evening. What a performance. The cast are mega talented!

If you're a Johnny Cash fan, you can't miss this!

📆 2 - 6 June 2026 at Newcastle Theatre Royal
🫶 Audio described & captioned performance with pre-show touch tour on Sat 6 June at 2:30pm
⌚ 2 hrs 30 mins including interval
🎫 Standard tickets available from £30 / 18-30s tickets available from £10
✅ Recommended for ages 12+ (adult themed and language)
⭐ Starring Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco
🎟️Book: https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/the-ballad-of-johnny-june/

(ad) Terrible Tudors live on stage in Newcastle - Tickets from just £12 👀 Featuring 3D BoggleVision, all members of the ...
01/06/2026

(ad) Terrible Tudors live on stage in Newcastle - Tickets from just £12

👀 Featuring 3D BoggleVision, all members of the audience will be provided with special 3D glasses

From the Horrible Henrys to the end of Evil Elizabeth, discover the legends and lies of the torturing Tudors in this hilarious stage show that leaves all the bad bits it!

📍Horrible Histories : Terrible Tudors at Northern Stage Newcastle
📅 12 / 13 / 14 June 2026
⌛ 1 hour 45 mins including interval
👌 Recommended for ages 5+
🎟 Tickets from just £12 : https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/horrible-histories-terrible-tudors/

PS : If you love Horrible Histories, the Awful Egyptians are visiting Northern Stage on the same weekend. Why not book both?

Thanks lasses and best of luck with the future.
01/06/2026

Thanks lasses and best of luck with the future.

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