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15 things to do in the North East this weekend
Forage Easter Market – Acklington
When: Friday 3rd April, 12pm – 5pm
Where: Rigg & Furrow
Price: £2
This two-day market will bring together more than 40 independent makers, designers and food vendors, transforming the rustic barn in Acklington into a vibrant celebration of local creativity,
craftsmanship and seasonal food!
Wagtastic Easter Meetup – Newcastle
When: Friday 3rd April, 10am – 12pm
Where: Weetslade Country Park
Price: free
Enjoy fresh air, fun and laughter especially for dog walkers and their four-legged friends.
Highland Cow Planter – Pottery Workshop – Newcastle
When: Friday 3rd April, 1pm – 3pm
Where: John Marley Centre
Price: £46
Come and celebrate spring with a relaxing pottery workshop where you’ll get to create your very own Highland Cow Planter!
Easter Party – Monkwearmouth
When: Friday 3rd April, 11am – 12:30pm
Where: Sheepfold Stables
Price: from £3.96
Kick off the Easter holidays in style this Good Friday at this Easter Party with the most loveable characters!
Good Friday Fish and Chips Pop Up – Stockton
When: Friday 3rd April, 4pm – 8pm
Where: The Boathouse Stockton
Price: free
The Boathouse is bringing you the Streetfood Canteen with all your Good Friday Favourites!
Me and My Friends + Emma Coates – Shieldfield
When: Friday 3rd April, 7pm – 10pm
Where: Cobalt Studios
Price: from £11.16
Come listen, dance and experience the new album from Me and My Friends at Cobalt Studios.
Astronomy at Stonehaugh – Hexham
When: Friday 3rd April, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Where: Stonehaugh Activity Centre
Price: from £13.70
Dive into astronomy as you examine the mysteries and science behind the aurora at Stonehaugh.
Date Night At Bailiffgate Hotel
When: Friday 3rd April – Sunday 5th April
Where: Bailiffgate Hotel
Price: free
Set just moments from the iconic Alnwick Castle, the Bailiffgate Hotel offers a beautiful backdrop for everything from relaxed lunches and indulgent afternoon tea in Northumberland to elegant evening dinners.
Pop Recs Easter Market – Sunderland
When: Saturday 4th April, 10am – 3pm
Where: Pop Recs Sunderland
Price: free
Enjoy a little browse at Pop Recs Easter Market. Find gifts, treats and art from local makers and creatives!
Sip ‘n’ Stroll – Tynemouth
When: Saturday 4th April, 10:30am – 12pm
Where: Afuera Coffee
Price: free
Grab a warm drink from Afuera coffee pod to take on an Easter Saturday stroll through North Shields Fish Quay to Tynemouth Londsands!
Spring Staycation At Hewn Yorkshire
When: Friday 3rd April – Sunday 5th April
Where: Hewn Yorkshire
Price: TBC
Hewn Yorkshire is adults-only, intentionally peaceful, and designed for you to completely switch off. Whether that’s for a romantic night away or a solo pause to recalibrate, it’s the kind of destination redefining Yorkshire staycations.
Easter Children’s Party – Allensford
When: Saturday 4th April, 12pm – 3pm
Where: Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel
Price: from £6.96
Get ready for a fantastic party with games, music, and easter activities for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this egg-citing event!
Easter Wreath Making – Pottery Workshop – Newcastle
When: Saturday 4th April, 1pm – 3pm
Where: John Marley Centre
Price: £52.72
Get creative this Easter and craft your own stylish wreath at our fun pottery workshop!
Spring Wreath Workshop – Ponteland
When: Saturday 4th April, 4pm – 6pm
Where: The Badger
Price: £44.04
Spend a fun, relaxed afternoon getting creative and making your very own Spring wreath. Everything you need will be provided—fresh moss, seasonal foliage, fresh spring bulbs and flowers—and a guide for every step of the way.
Alpha Boxing’s First Anniversary – Consett
When: Sunday 5th April, 1pm – 11:30pm
Where: Consett & District Golf Club
Price: free
Celebrate Alpha Boxing’s 1st Birthday — an evening dedicated to powerful stories from the people they’ve supported, heartfelt thanks to their current funders, and an opportunity to connect with new partners who want to help them make an even bigger impact in the year ahead!
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