Paper Aeroplanes

Free, drop in paper folding flying crafts

Historic Event

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Dates

10 August 2026 (historic event)

About

Explore the properties of flight in free drop in family craft sessions.

Learn how to create gliders, paper aeroplanes and twirling helicopters with our simple paper makes to take home.

Ways to Play

This event is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities. Make your ‘Ways to Play’ adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro and / or Ferry. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable. Find out more.

Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro.