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16 things to do in the North East this weekend
Wine + Cheese Tasting – Sunderland
When: Friday 15th May, 6:30pm – 8pm
Where: Sheepfolds Stables
Price: £119.89
Come and join for an evening at the new Wine Bar at Sheepfolds Stables for an afternoon of great wines and delicious cheese.
New Moon in Taurus Ceremony – Darlington
When: Friday 15th May, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Space Pilates
Price: £27.80
A calm, wholesome evening at Space Pilates where you’ll explore themes of grounding, identity shifts and a chance to planting what’s next.
Crack On Club – Networking & Co-working – Newcastle
When: Thursday 14th May, 9:30am – 4pm.
Where: Twenty Twenty
Price: £25
The Crack On Club is a full day networking and co-working event for small business owners who are fed up of doing it all on their own.
Pie & Savoury Making Workshop – Gosforth
When: Saturday 16th May, 10am – 4pm
Where: Criston Road
Price: £160
Learn from the head of the savouries team from Pink Lane Bakery – what goes into the crisp pastry and juicy fillings of a proper Pink Lane pie.
Create Your Own Mini Woodland Garden – Durham
When: Saturday 16th May, 11am – 1pm
Where: National Trust – Crook Hall Garden
Price: £55
Bring a little woodland magic into your home at our new Woodland Tabletop Garden Workshop!
Believe To Run X Everlast: Run And Lift – Sunderland
When: Sunday 17th May, 9am – 11am
Where: Everlast Gyms
Price: free
Get ready to crush miles and reps at Believe to run X Everlast: Run and lift—where grit meets gains!
Take Advantage Of Morpeth Restaurant Week – Morpeth
When: Friday 15th May – Sunday 17th May
Where: Morpeth
Price: free
Morpeth restaurants are having a moment, and foodies, you’ll want to book fast. Morpeth Restaurant Week runs from Monday 11th to Saturday 17th May, with 17 venues across Northumberland’s county town offering incredible deals on breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner – with prices starting from just £5 per person.
Grind and Groove – Newcastle
When: Sunday 17th May, 9:40am – 12pm.
Where: Newcastle Monument
Price: £5
The Coffee Run presents Grind & Groove – a social run club in partnership with lululemon and Fenwick!
Pilates, Run & Matcha – Jesmond
When: Sunday 17th May, 9am – 12pm.
Where: Jesmond Dene House
Price: £25
Enjoy a pilates and meditation with KOVECLUB followed by a run with Irregulars Run Club and matcha by Wor Matcha!
Nyetimber Terrace – Jesmond
When: Sunday 17th May, 2pm – 5pm.
Where: Jesmond Dene House
Price: £25
Enjoy an afternoon at Jesmond Dene House with a glass of Nyetimber sparkling wine and grill!
Line Dancing Party – Blyth
When: Sunday 17th May, 4pm – 8pm.
Where: Blyth Cricket and Rugby Club
Price: £16.96
Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready for a line dancing party!
Make A Pair Of Sterling Silver Earrings – Hartlepool
When: Sunday 17th May, 10am – 1pm
Where: The BIS
Price: £35
Looking for a unique and creative experience? Introducing the Little Silver Kiln for a workshop on creating your own stunning sterling silver earrings!
Stepney Street Market – Ouseburn
When: Sunday 17th May, 10am – 4pm
Where: Stepney Road
Price: free
Stepney Street Market is a small, curated outdoor market in Ouseburn, bringing together a mix of local artists, makers and vintage sellers.
Kintsugi Class – Benton
When: Sunday 17th May, 6pm – 8pm
Where: Black Bull
Price: £25.63
The art of putting something back together! Smash a bowl and then put it back together with gold all whilst having a drink and a catch up!
Explore Some Of The North East’s Secret Spots
When: Friday 15th May – Sunday 17th May
Where: North East
Price: free
From tucked-away coves and freshwater plunge pools to nature escapes that feel like they belong in another world, these six lesser-known spots are perfect for adventurous days out, wild swims and those “how is this not packed?” moments. Consider this your invitation to explore beyond the obvious.
Be The First To A New Opening – North East
When: Friday 15th May – Sunday 17th May
Where: North East
Price: free
From freshly refurbished boltholes to Michelin-star arrivals, a century of forest and 200 years of lighthouse, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Northumberland. Whether you’re a seasoned visitor or discovering the county for the first time, there has never been a better moment to head north.
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