61 fun things to do in Tyne and Wear

Air Rifle Range in Sunderland

Ready… Aim… Fire! Try your hand at air rifle shooting at Washington Air Rifle Range in Sunderland. A comfy, warm and friendly shoot space to make people feel welcome to the sport, and create a community in which anyone can join in …

Target Sports, Shooting

Appreciate Art at The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle

Do you consider yourself a bit of an art connoisseur? Or perhaps you’re just casually interested? Well, head on down to The Biscuit Factory Art Gallery and find out what they’re all about today! As the UK’s largest independent commercial art, craft …

Art Galleries and Installations, Creative, Food & Drink, Free, Arts and Crafts

Clay Pigeon Shooting in Newcastle

Pull! Experience clay pigeon shooting in Newcastle while under the guidance of expert instructors at the North East Outdoor Pursuits Centre. Within a couple of shots, they will have you blasting clays from the sky – making this a fun activity …

Group Activities, Target Sports, Shooting, Stag & Hen Parties

Crazy Golf in Newcastle upon Tyne

Are you a crazy golf enthusiast or just looking to play some entertaining golf with some mates? Down at Mulligan’s crazy golf in Newcastle, they have got everyone covered from all ages, you can put around Jupiter and Mars in the well-decorated …

Food & Drink, Group Activities, Minigolf, Stag & Hen Parties

Creative Workshop in Newcastle

Looking for a creative activity to help you relax and unwind? Canny craft Offers an immersive variety of workshops for all ages and abilities, baby printing workshops, Friday night painting sessions)adults only ) and pottery painting, each workshop offers a range of …

Creative, Arts and Crafts, Creative Workshops

Escape Rooms in Newcastle upon Tyne

Think you and your friends are smart enough to solve puzzles fast enough to beat the clock? Then how about a trip to Escape Key where you’ll prove your problem-solving skills and not get locked in. Escape Key have four very unique …

Gaming, Group Activities, Escape Rooms, Stag & Hen Parties

Escape Rooms in Sunderland

Think you’ve got what it takes to escape? Put your mind to the test! Teams of 2 to 6 are locked in a room and given 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles and, using the items you find, try to work …

Group Activities, Escape Rooms

Falconry in Newburn

Do you want to see some majestic animals up close and personal? Then come to the Riverside Falconry in Newburn and witness the birds of prey. Set in the woodlands you’ll be able to view so many different and dazzling birds and …

Animals and Wildlife, Family Friendly

Flight Experience in Newcastle

If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s really like to take to the skies and truly be at the wheel then look no further than The Flight Experience in Newcastle. The Flight Experience is home to the most robust, realistic and …

Flying, Flight Simulation

Flight Simulator in Newcastle

Chocks away! Become a pilot for the day at the Flight Sim Centre in Newcastle. As Europe’s largest leading flight simulator, this is a unique opportunity to choose from one of 9 amazing experiences and go on an adventure in the skies. …

Gaming, Flight Simulation, Virtual Reality

Ghetto Golf in Newcastle

Are you looking for a new fun night out in Newcastle? Forget about pubs and night clubs , experience the thrilling entertainment down at Ghetto golf, this 18 hole crazy golf is not your ordinary crazy golf course, the venue is strictly …

Gaming, Group Activities, Minigolf, Stag & Hen Parties

Go Ape in Newcastle

Love outdoor adventures? Ever gone swinging from tree to tree? Then you will love Go Ape in Matfen, right outside of Newcastle! With beautiful forest views, it’s the perfect place for your climbing adventure to start! GoApe have lots of thrilling treetop …

High Ropes

Go Axe Throwing in Newcastle

Here’s Johnny! Think you’ve got what it takes to handle an axe like a pro? Then head on down to Hatchet Harrys, Newcastle’s first urban axe throwing facility, and put your throw and hand eye coordination to the test! What is Axe Throwing? …

Action Sports, Group Activities, Target Sports, Axe throwing, Stag & Hen Parties

Go Kart in Sunderland

Vroom!!!…. VROOM!!! At Karting North East the 1,200-metre length track is about to knock your socks off, just as soon as you add it to your Stack. You have an exciting opportunity to get behind the wheel of a powerful 360cc kart …

Driving & Motorsports, Go Karting, Motorsports

Go Karting in Newcastle

Ready set go! Start your engines at the Team Sport race track in Newcastle! They offer a thrilling day out for anyone who enjoys indoor go-karting and is the perfect place to start your indoor go-karting career! For the thirsty racers on-site …

Driving & Motorsports, Go Karting, Motorsports

Go on a Silent Disco Adventure in Newcastle

Time to shake what you’ve got, with a Silent Disco Adventure through the streets of Newcastle! What does that actually mean? In their own words, “It’s a flash mob. It’s a silent disco. It’s a roaming rhythmic riot”! Let the advanced radio …

Tours, Dancing

Go on a Treasure Hunt in Newcastle

Round up your gang and set off for an adventure you’ll remember for years to come, with Treasure Trails in Newcastle! Whether you’re exploring the city for the first time or a seasoned local discovering more about where you live, it’s sure …

Family Friendly, Group Activities, Sightseeing, Walking, Treasure Hunts

Go Skiing or Snowboarding on the Artificial Slope in Sunderland

Have you always wanted to try your hand at skiing, but have never found the opportunity? Or maybe you’re a skiing pro itching to hit the slopes in the off-season. Well, you’re in luck! At Silksworth Sports Complex & Ski Slope, the …

Action Sports, Snowsports, Skiing, Snowboarding

Great North Museum in Newcastle

The Great North Museum was established in 1884 and was originally called the Hancock Museum before it merged in 2006 to become the Great North Museum. Since its opening, it has managed to acquire over 450,000 objects in its galleries which range …

Family Friendly, Free, Museums

Helicopter Tours in Newcastle

Do you want to add flying a helicopter to your bucket list? Now is your chance with Northumbria Helicopters. Trial lessons are available using their Robinson R44 and last 20, 30 or 60 minutes. If you just want a passenger experience, enjoy …

Flying, Helicopter Tours

InflateSpace in Newcastle

Love jumping around? Well, you’re in luck at InflateSpace in Newcastle! Come on down to the UK’s largest indoor Inflatable Arena for a great range of different games and challenges for jumpers of all ages! Why not try your luck on the …

Action Sports, Inflatable Park

Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle

The Laing Art Gallery opened more than 100 years ago in 1904 and since then has become managed by the Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums. The gallery’s collection of includes John Martin’s dramatic ‘The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah’ as well …

Art Galleries and Installations, Creative, Free, Arts and Crafts

Lane 7 Bowling in Newcastle

Whether your looking to eat, drink, bowl or even play pool, Lane 7 have it all waiting to be played today, this is the perfect day out for birthday parties and work night out. This is truly an amazing experience because lane …

Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Group Activities, Bars

Laser Tag in Newcastle

Enjoy action movies and video games? Now you and your friends can experience the shooting experience and action in real life at No Limits Paintball and Laser in Newcastle. With two arenas reaching over fifteen thousand square feet, No Limits Paintball and …

Group Activities, Laser Tag, Stag & Hen Parties

Learn a New Language at The Language Centre in Newcastle

Bonjour! Hola! Guten tag! Have you ever wanted to learn a language but never had the opportunity? Or perhaps you want to learn a new language or improve on your knowledge of one you already know a thing or two about? Well, …

Creative, Creative Workshops

Learn About the Volunteer Life Brigade at The Watch House Museum

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a real Life Brigade station looks like? Well now’s your chance to find out! The Watch House, run by Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, is a unique and friendly museum filled to the brim with …

Museums

Learn Horse Riding in South Shields

Giddy-up! Have you ever wanted to try horse riding? Now’s your chance! Established in 1948, North Lizard Riding School is one of the longest-running riding schools in Tyneside. They are a friendly, fun, family-run yard that is able to offer expert tuition …

Animals and Wildlife, Horse Riding

Learn How to Play Guitar with Guitar Lessons in Gateshead

Ever wanted to learn guitar? Now’s your chance! With Beginner Guitar Lessons at Sage Gateshead, you’ll be playing some sweet, sweet music in no time. If you know some basic chords and how to strum, this class will rapidly improve your skills …

Creative, Music

Lumley Castle – Live like a King or Queen at this Opulent Castle Hotel

Visit the opulent Lumley Castle, now a hotel, where you can stay and is supposedly slightly haunted – don’t worry we’ll get to that but first let’s talk history. Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 630 years. Back …

Heritage, Castles

Man vs Food Burger Challenge in Newcastle

Do you have what it takes to defeat the Pacific House Bar’s Man vs Food Burger Challenge, this whopping challenge contains a mouth-watering challenge contains Four huge 8 oz beef burger patties, topped with cheese, bacon and onion rings, served on a …

Food & Drink, Food Challenges

Newcastle United Stadium Tour

Calling all Geordies or Newcastle fans – now is the best time to book your Stadium tour of the iconic St James’s Park! You will be taken around the marvellous ground by expert tour guides, getting a deep look into the clubs …

Sightseeing, Tours, Football, Stadiums

North East Land, Sea and Air Museum

Fire up your engines! Explore 100 years of transport history at the North East Land, Sea and Air Museum! Located on the former RAF Usworth and Sunderland airport site, bring the past back to life by visiting the many varied and unique …

Heritage, Museums, Tours

Ouseburn Community Farm in Newcastle

Are you an animal lover? Or perhaps you’re a keen gardener? Well, then Ouseburn Farm might just feel like heaven! Located right at the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Ouseburn feels like an escape from the busy life of the bustling city, …

Animals and Wildlife, Family Friendly, Gardens, Farm Visits

Outdoor Activities in Newcastle

Endless Adventures in Newcastle has a diverse range of over 15 outdoor activities that are suitable for all ages (everything between paintballing and Gorge walking to Tubing) so whether you are with your family or your friends you’ll find something exhilarating to …

Group Activities, Watersports, Team Sports

Outdoor Laser Quest in Newcastle

Laser tag can be fun, but how does outdoor laser tag sound? This exciting team building experience will be one to remember! Outdoor laser tag is the perfect place to go for school groups, birthday parties and even stag or hen do’s, …

Action Sports, Group Activities, Laser Tag, Stag & Hen Parties

Paddleboarding in Newcastle Upon Tyne

The North Sea is calling all watersport fans! In Newcastle Upon Tyne you will find CBK Adventures where you can partake in a plethora of water-based activities that are fun for the whole family. From kayaking in rocky areas to paddleboarding during …

Watersports, Paddleboarding

Play Bubble Football in Newcastle

Have you ever wanted to encase yourself inside a large, inflatable bubble and attempt to play football with your friends? Silly question; of course you have! And now you can, with Bubble Soccer World in Newcastle! Bubble Soccer is best described as …

Group Activities, Football, Stag & Hen Parties, Zorbing

Rock Climbing in Newcastle

Attention all FunStackers!, It’s time to release your inner adventurer and visit Newcastle Climbing Centre! The climbing centre is the premier indoor climbing venue for Tyneside and the North East and one of the best indoor climbing venues in the UK, with …

Climbing

Science Centre in Newcastle

Calling all science geeks, The Life museum in Newcastle (One of its most famous museums) has everything you can imagine to be blown away by the genetic and medical research that is done on-site and with over five hundred people from thirty …

Family Friendly, Museums

Scuba Diving in Newcastle

The North Sea is calling all diving fans! Have you always wanted to try scuba diving but never had the opportunity? Well now is your chance! At aqua pursuits, you’ll get a brilliant first-hand experience in scuba diving, with lots of fun …

Watersports, Scuba Diving