20 Jul 2022
Tags: #escapetheeveryday, Citybreak, NewcastleGateshead
Looking for a summer city break? Why not Escape the Everyday in NewcastleGateshead with a host of exciting events and festivals as well as fun family activities?
You can enjoy FREE family experiences, fantastic festivals and events and some of the best cuisine you've ever tasted, and apparently our nightlife isn't bad too!
Here's a few of the top things to see and do in NewcastleGateshead this summer.
Top Events and Festivals
UK Pride 22-24th July
Newcastle is the host city for UK Pride this year with an amazing line-up of entertainers and singers including Mel C, Todrick Hall and Louise. www.northern-pride.com/ukpride/
Summer of Fun at Beamish, until 31 August
Be sure to visit Beamish, The Living Museum of the North for Summer of Fun 2022 and enjoy good old-fashioned family fun including traditional transport, Georgian games and creative crafts! www.beamish.org.uk
Hadrian's Wall 1900
This year-long festival which celebrates 1,900 years since the building of Hadrian's Wall continues with events happening throughout the summer - Events Archive - www.hadrianswallcountry.co.uk
Loosefest 2022 30-31st July
Loosefest 2022 is a live music festival taking place on Newcastle's city centre Town Moor this July.
The line-up for the summer music festival is legendary and includes internationally renowned mega stars Black Eyed Peas alongside chart topping acts such as AJ Tracey, Clean Bandit, Example, Joel Corry, Jonas Blue, Patrick Topping, Sigala and Roger Sanchez. https://loosefest.com/
Newcastle Restaurants Week 8th-14th August
Indulge for less at some of Newcastle's best restaurants with NE1's Restaurant Week. NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week gives visitors and locals one week to make the most of some seriously good offers from a vast wealth of popular restaurants and eateries across the city. Restaurants have created bespoke menus for the week for either £10, £15 or £20pp. https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/restaurant-week
Summer of Cinema – Tyneside Cinema
To celebrate its 85th birthday Tyneside Cinema is hosting a Summer of Cinema with discounts on tickets and a host of classic films on show.
All tickets for showings before 5pm will be just £5 and after 5pm just £7 for adults and £3 for children every day of the week.
Showings include Cult Classics, Men in Black and Dirty Dancing as well as some of the Best of 2022 including Downton Abbey: A New Era and The Duke.https://tynesidecinema.co.uk/summer-of-cinema/
Top ways to Escape the Everyday
To find out more and to book these experiences go to www.newcastlegateshead.com/escape-the-everyday
Tyne Bridge and Quayside Kayaking tour
Join local, award-winning organisation CBK Adventure Co who will take you on a guided tour with a difference. This summer, paddle down the River Tyne in a kayak whilst you learn about the seven bridges that cross the river at the Quayside and absorb the vibrancy of bars, attractions and restaurants on both banks.
Posh Parks Cycling Tour
Newcastle Tour Company invites you to saddle up and discover the posh parks of the toon from Jesmond Dene to Heaton Park, through the Ouseburn and along the Quayside on a genteel cycling tour.
Triple A Food Tours
Award-winning local company, Triple A Food Tours have a range of mouth-watering experiences to sample. Eat your way around Newcastle city centre whilst the knowledgeable tour guide introduces you to the best in local cuisine. Meet the passionate street food vendors and stop off at Newcastle's top independent restaurants.
Blackfriar's Restaurant Lunch and History tour
Experience a unique heritage tour and fine-dining experience at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle.
Explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars in Newcastle, a 13th-century former Dominican friary and is steeped in medieval history and now is home to an award-winning, fine dining restaurant.
Top FREE family-friendly events
Tyne and Wear Museums' Ways to Play
Funtastic and free events and activities across some of NewcastleGateshead's most loved museums and galleries. Including building a replica Hadrian's Wall from paper at the Great North Museum or bust some moves at the Silent Disco at the Discovery Museum - www.twmuseums.org.uk
Seven Stories – The National Centre for Children's Books
Join their regular Summer Storytimes, including Wizards and Witches Summer Story Club (7-10 years old) every Mon-Wed 10am-3pm, or StoryTimes with Ouseburn Farm every Tuesday. https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/
GameChangers Festival
A free summer festival celebrating the North East's mining and engineering past, present and future innovations, marking 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building (the home of the Institute). Including family-friendly events, live music, an exhibition, public lectures and tours.
Daily Until Sept 10 https://thecommonroom.org.uk/gamechangers/
Screen on the Green
NE1 Screen on the Green is back! Enjoy six weeks of family movies, screened for free during the school holidays.
The large outdoor screen will take up its usual position in the heart of Old Eldon Square and films include Encanto; Mary Poppins Returns and The Secret Life of Pets 2. https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/screen-on-the-green
Top Hotel deals
The Vermont:
Stay, Wine, and Dine – overnight stay with 3 course signature menu dinner with glass of house wine at The Maven restaurant and breakfast for 2 from £129.00
Bed & Bubbles – overnight stay with breakfast for two and bottle of Prosecco in room on arrival from £99.00
The County:
Stay, Wine, and Dine – overnight stay with 3 course classic menu dinner with glass of house wine at The Hudson restaurant and breakfast for 2 from £99.00
Bed & Bubbles – overnight stay with breakfast for two and bottle of Prosecco in room on arrival from £79.00
Cairn Hotel, Newcastle:
15% off the best flexible bed and breakfast rate for stays between 1st July and 31st August 2022, Sunday – Thursday inclusive, booked until 31st August 2022. Quote SUMMER when booking via telephone or in-person, or use promo code SUMMER to redeem the offer online.
****Nexus is offering free bus, metro and Shields Ferry travel across the city for families with children 11 and under - www.nexus.org.uk
To find out more about any of these events or to book your city break go to www.newcastlegateshead.com
