What's on at North East Museums
Family fun this summer at North East Museums
The summer holiday is the perfect time to explore, play and discover together. Whether you’re planning a big day out or just need a few ideas to keep the kids entertained, our family activities help you make the most of time off.
When is the school summer holiday in the North East?
The school summer holiday 2026 is generally the same everywhere across the North East: 20 July - 31 August.
But the exact dates for you might be slightly different depending on where your school is.
So whether you're in Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham or the Tees Valley, it's worth checking with school to find the exact summer holiday dates.
Stay tuned: events coming soon!
We'll be updating this page soon with details of low-cost, family-friendly events taking place at North East Museums venues during the school summer holidays 2026.
You could bookmark the page or why not join our mailing list using the form at the bottom of the page?
A great value day out with Tyne & Wear Metro
Our summer holiday events are 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 its even more affordable.
To find out more about kids go free on the Metro, visit the Nexus website.
Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro.
Join our mailing list
Monthly updates tailored to your interests - plus competitions and special offers!
Sign upBecome a Supporter
Giving just £5 a month helps us keep art, culture and heritage at the heart of the North East - Find out more
Sign up
