The best family-friendly activities in Newcastle-upon-Tyne for parents and kids (Updated July 2026)

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
The tour takes you around some of the more interesting sights of the beautiful city of Newcastle. On it you will hear about the history...
$42.83

One of the very few accessible bird colonies in the UK. Expert commentary on board by current Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant. Small, family-run company that...
$42.68

Only company with any access to Longstone Island and Grace Darling's Lighthouse. Your skipper and tour guide, George, is current Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant so...
$36.03

2 Hour Guided Tour of Hadrian's Wall
Explore this hidden gem beautiful Northumberland on this 2 hour guided tour. Learn about the rise and fall of one of Rome’s most famous constructions...
$42.77

PLEASE NOTE THAT START TIMES FOR EACH WALK ARE DIFFERENT DUE TO THE TIDES AND YOU WILL BE SENT THE START TIME FOR YOUR CHOSEN...
$41.42

This day tour explores the scenic coastal beauty of Northumberland iand includes places such as Amble, Warkworth, Alnmouth and Bamburgh. The tour will take you...
$129.99

Join us for a tour around the fascinating remains of Old Newcastle, including free entry to Newcastle Castle! This tour will bring to life the...
$33.66

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Explore the site of the Castle that gave the city its name and discover its medieval gatehouse, the Black Gate. Uncover the changing face of...
$19.51

Experience an amazing insight into Newcastle - a rounded story giving you all the highlights, little quirks and fascinating introduction to this amazing city we...
$34.66

Half Day Hadrian’s Wall Guided Tour
2000 years ago this was a frontier, a place where two cultures collided. Your guide can happily weave a narrative from both the Roman perspective...
$86.55

We are a genuine wholly-owned small family-run business that has been established for a very long time. Our boat, the Golden Gate, was purpose-built in...
$29.15

This walking tour brings the ever changing heritage and culture into life. It explains the history as well as the future developments....
$42.83

‘Votes For Women - The Power of Protest’ Guided Walking Tour. "Recommend the tour to anyone!" "Brilliant evening" "100% recommend this" "Highly recommend!!" ”Brought the...
$26.44

Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Newcastle. This musically instructed...
$27.18

Join us for an unforgettable guided walk along one of the most spectacular stretches of Hadrian's Wall. Starting at The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre,...
$100.27

During this two-hour tour in Italian and English, you will explore Newcastle's city centre with its New Gothic, Neoclassical, Brutalist, and Georgian buildings and learn...
$41.33

Newcastle Street Food Tour
Experience a culinary and historic journey of Newcastle. You’ll sample a spectrum of mouth-watering flavours that make up this unique city with influences from British,...
$98.69

Stand Up Paddle Boarding
You can expect a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where you can learn at your own pace. Qualified guides will be on hand to assist learning...
$66.23

The perfect way to feel some spooky vibes this Halloween weekend and explore the real dark side of Newcastle! Uncover some of the city's darkest...
$29.12

Newcastle has a castle, a Roman wall, a Victorian covered market, and a bridge that could outshine any city's skyline — let the riddles introduce...
$10.09

