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Shipshape Family Crafts

Family crafts and object handling

Historic Event

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Dates

16 February 2026 (historic event)

About

In this free family fun school holiday event, families can explore a range of ship themed handling objects, and build origami boats to take home. 

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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.

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