February Half-term 2022: Things to do in Newcastle
With February half-term 2022 on the horizon, we’ve picked out our top spots when it comes to things to do in Newcastle. From scrumptious food to wonderful workshops, cool cultural affairs, and immersive science experiences, take a look below!
Where to eat >>
STACK
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A fantastic hub for entertainment, culture and foodie fun! A vibrant urban village brimming with local independent eateries and bars, tuck into a wide range of mouthwatering cuisines at STACK with the likes of Acropolis, Bao Down, Boojie Burger and Redhead’s Mac n Cheese all serving up seriously delicious bites!
PIZZA HUT
Watch your cherubs’ eyes light up as Pizza Hut’s kids menu lands on the table! Nestled in The Gate (the perfect post-cinema trip spot), Pizza Hut is inviting your tribe to dine out for a purse-pleasing price with their ace kids offering. Young ones can choose from the Little Boss menu that features pizzas, spaghetti bolognese or chicken before diving into an idyllic ice cream sundae!
NANDOS
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Let your little cherubs dive into delightful Afro-Portuguese flavours this half-term. With restaurants in Eldon Square, The Gate, and Westgate Road, Nando’s have designed a special menu for kids under ten that’s jam-packed with many different options for the young foodies out there. The best thing? Nando’s kids menu clocks in at just £5.95 - chicken never tasted so good!
BABUCHO
There’s no one pickier than little ones at a restaurant; they know exactly what they want! So, take your tribe down to Lower Dean Street so they can make their own pizza! Watch as your kids get creative in the kitchen with the opportunity to decorate their own chef’s hat, make their perfect pizza and even meet Babucho’s top chefs!
WAGAMAMA
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Give little ones a mouthwatering taste of authentic Japanese cuisine with a culinary expedition over to Wagamama at Eldon Square! This oriental palace is home to a mega range of smaller Japanese dishes where little ones can broaden their foodie horizons with mini chicken ramen or their oh-so-popular katsu dish! A lovely place to spend half-term tucking into simply delicious morsels!
Things to do in Newcastle >>
MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT AND FRIENDS
FROM 21 FEBRUARY
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Oh, nice! This half-term, Seven Stories, are celebrating the wonderful world of Judith Kerr with a spell-binding storytime adventure with Mog the Cat, who is a very, very forgetful feline. Help Mog and her friends remember where her belongings are, and join in with a bunch of exhilarating activities that’ll have you exploring every crevice of this beautiful venue.
MOUSE HOUSE
THROUGHOUT HALF-TERM
This February, don’t miss a unique adaptation of Great North Museum’s much-loved Museum Mice sessions! The Mouse House is here, and the lovely GNM team are inviting young ones and families to explore the museum in a day bursting with free adventure and excitement! Exploring tons of different themes using the museum’s gallery, Mouse House is the perfect activity for little ones to explore, make new friends and learn about a new topic with a series of fun and engaging games!
VICTORIA TUNNEL TOUR
FROM 21 FEBRUARY
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Experience the city like never before! This glorious guided tour is perfect for your gang and those setting out for a day full of Toon discovery! Using just your senses (it’s pretty dark down there you know!), you will learn how hard life was during World War II, see and touch the original tunnel built in 1842, listen out for the air raid warning, hear how planes flew overhead and how the people went about their daily lives. A day out bursting with the history of our great city awaits!
THE CTRL PAD
The CTRL Pad are welcoming little ones from all over the Toon to escape the house, spark those imaginations and run wild into dazzling alternative universes. So, whether you’re a gaming pro or have never picked up a controller before, the friendly team at The CTRL Pad have your half-term in the Toon covered.
ART ACADEMY
FROM 22 FEBRUARY
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This summer, the Laing Art Gallery is pulling out all the stops for creative makers with several art schools for different age groups throughout the half-term. 7-10-year-olds can enjoy various three-day academy sessions, and 11-16-year-olds can participate in a fantastic four-day offering. Be inspired by Laing's broad collection and explore and develop your artistic skills and techniques!
DISCOVERY DAYS: FEBRUARY FUN
22 & 24 FEBRUARY
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Broaden your kids’ cultural horizons with Discovery Museum’s fascinating half-term workshop, Discovery Days! Taking inspiration from the spectacular Newcastle Town Hutch displayed in their Newcastle Story gallery, families can enjoy a blast from the past by learning all about this 19th century Toon artefact, which was used to keep the town's money and documents safe. Children can also build their own secret store box. The only question is, what treasures will you store in your own creation?
TRAVELLING MAN
Head to Travelling Man if you’re keen on flicking through page after page of Marvel hardbacks, DC prints and an epic supply of manga titles! Whether your kids are looking to add to their Daredevil collection or just beginning to dip their toes into comic books and graphic stores for the first time, one trip to Travelling Man on Grainger Street will have them coming back time after time for more! We can hear our wallets creaking from here...
BALTIC FAMILY DAYS
THROUGHOUT HALF-TERM
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BALTIC is inviting the whole family out for two fabulous days of free activities! Bursting with creative challenges and exciting games, come together to explore making, painting and movement with BALTIC’s fab resident artists. With tons of pop-up areas and delicious foodie treats on offer throughout the day, make sure you get involved with BALTIC Family Days!
FORBIDDEN PLANET
The Forbidden Planet team are inviting comic fanatics from across the North East to lose themselves in the wonderful world of comics! Standing tall over on Grainger Street, Forbidden Planet is a bustling entertainment hub that specialises in exclusive comics, rare trading cards and collectable board games. Don your Marvel kit and look forward to a day of fantastic fantasy fun this February!
YUME WORLD
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The Gate’s spectacular gaming hangout is back in action, and they are offering gamers an incredible variety of offers this half-term. Avid gamers can enjoy 30% off all games on Monday and Tuesday, and 3 for 2 on Virtual Reality rides every Thursday! It’s a must-visit for those wanting to explore the future of gaming or try the spectacular world of VR during the half-term!
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