5 Free Things To Do in NE1 This Weekend

Make your weekend count with our pick of top five free events to enjoy in the city centre. Round up the troops and tick of your to-do list for a free, NE1 weekender!

1. SEAN SCULLY

Be inspired by the contemporary art of Sean Scully at the Laing Art Gallery this weekend. Get your culture fix at this iconic exhibition focusing on two seminal sites in his career: Newcastle and Liverpool. Sean Scully is renowned globally as the master of post-minimalist abstraction and began to develop his iconic style whilst studying Fine Art at Newcastle University from 1968-1971. 

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2. SUNDAY QUAYSIDE MARKET

Round up the troops and take a trip to the fabulous Quayside Market where you can pick up sweet treats, household gifts and local goodies. It’s the perfect Sunday morning wake-up-call. Stroll, scour and take in the stalls on the banks of the Tyne.

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3. SOFIA STEVI

See the work of Greek artist, Sofia Stevi at BALTIC this weekend. Her paintings, sculpture and works on paper draw inspiration from literature, philosophy and the everyday. Sofia's works are inspired by a range of works; from the writings of Victorian poets, to Instagram images. Pop along to the Quayside venue with the whole family and be inspired!

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4. BOTANIST MUSICAL BINGO

Eyes down... get your game face on this Sunday for a brilliant bingo session with a twist! Make The Botanist your Sunday evening venue for Musical Bingo - where tunes replace the numbers! Tick off the songs played by a live musician for the chance to win fabulous cocktail and prosecco-infused prizes.

thebotanist.uk.com

5. OUSEBURN FARM

There's no doubt about it, our city really does have everything. It even has its very own farmyard to explore! Gather the gang and head down to Ouseburn Farm to meet some new faces and find out everything you need to know about what makes our inner city farm tick!

ouseburnfarm.org.uk

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