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18 things to do in the North East this weekend
The Playboy of the Western World – Consett
When: Thursday 28th May, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Empire Consett
Price: £15
The Playboy of the Western World is screening at Empire Consett! Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.
Wine Tasting At Ernest – Ouseburn
When: Thursday 28th May, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Ernest Cafe Bar
Price: £37.60
An exclusive night of tasting experiences, hosted by the talented @eve.kossmann_somm!
You’ll taste some exciting natural wines from @ernie.ouseburn alongside some local cheeses, artisan charcuterie and house dips from @ernest.ouseburn.
Half Term Fun Butterfly Themed Stories And Craft – Prudhoe
When: Friday 29th May, 10am – 10:30am
Where: Prudhoe Library
Price: free
Join everyone at Prudhoe Library for butterfly stories and a fun craft session this half term!
Blue Moon in Sagittarius – Darlington
When: Friday 29th May, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Space Pilates
Price: £27.80
A powerful Blue Moon ceremony for truth, release and expansion, reconnect with your purpose and the life calling you forward.
Wearside Roller Derby’s Big Brain Jam II – Sunderland
When: Friday 29th May, 7pm – 10pm
Where: The Dun Cow
Price: free
Brains on track, the quiz is back. WRD presents The Big Brain Jam. Expect pub quizzing, mini games, cakes, prizes, and a raffle.
Sensory Walks: Explore Nature’s Textures – Jesmond
When: Saturday 30th May, 10am – 12pm
Where: Jesmond Dene
Price: free
This sensory walk is all about texture: the cracked patterns of bark, soft moss under your fingertips, smooth stones, dry leaves, tangled roots, rough fences, and hidden surfaces we normally walk past without seeing.
May Car Meet – Darlington
When: Saturday 30th May, 12pm – 5pm
Where: Kip & Nook
Price: free
An exclusive Car Meet and Social Day at Kip & Nook! From DJs to car simulators, there’s something for everyone.
Meet Atomy Beauty & Wellness – Chester-le-Street
When: Saturday 30th May, 1pm – 5pm
Where: Parish of st Bede and St Cuthbert Church
Price: free
Come and try some EXCLUSIVE Korean health & beauty & wellness products, meet like-minded k-beauty lovers, and start your day learning how to live well!
Womens Soul Circle: May Full Moon – Eaglescliffe
When: Saturday 30th May, 4pm – 7pm
Where: The Energy Den
Price: £33
Explore the energy of the May Full Moon for an evening of sacred connection, soul alignment, and deep energetic release.
The Greatest Hits of Motown: How Sweet It Is – Consett
When: Saturday 30th May, 7:30pm – 9pm
Where: Empire Consett
Price: from £28
Get ready to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco with the ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown.
Silent Sauna Sessions – Tynemouth
When: Sunday 31st May, 8:30am – 11am
Where: Cove Lifestyle Studios
Price: £35
The Silent Sauna is where your mind and body can truly feel the Benefit of heat therapy, in a quiet environment, overlooking the North Sea.
Spend The Day Refreshing Your Garden At These Garden Centres
When: Friday 28th May – Sunday 31st May
Where: North East
Price: free
The region has a quietly brilliant garden centre scene, from beloved independents with exceptional plant stock to destination spaces with cafes worth visiting in their own right.
Here’s our pick of the best, from Newcastle to North Yorkshire.
KP Simpson X Love Lily – Spring Networking – Sunderland
When: Sunday 31st May, 10am – 1pm
Where: Love Lily – Herrington Park
Price: free
Join KP Simpson and Love Lily for a relaxed Walk & Talk community event in support of Mental Health Awareness Month!
Resin Workshop – Tynemouth
When: Sunday 31st May, 2pm – 4pm
Where: Vineyard 72
Price: £20
Join Amy for this resin workshop at vienyard72 Tynemouth. She will teach you how to make a selection of resin coasters!
BADGIES, A Pin Badge Workshop – Whitley Bay
When: Sunday 31st May, 3pm – 6pm
Where: Whitley Bay Big Local
Price: by donation
Welcome to BADGIES, a pin badge workshop where you can unleash your creativity and design your own unique pins!
Cross Farne Islands Off Your Northumberland Bucket List
When: Friday 28th May – Sunday 31st May
Where: Farne Island
Price: free
Every year, without fail, puffin season arrives in Northumberland and the Farne Islands become one of the most extraordinary places to visit.
Be Here Now – Free Meditation – Saltburn-by-the-sea
When: Sunday 31st May, 5pm – 6pm
Where: Earthbeat Centre
Price: by donation
This is a relaxed, welcoming space — whether you’re new to Ram Dass or have been walking this path for years. Come and enjoy a relaxation meditation and fully unwind.
Slumber Sunday With The Calming Voice – Durham
When: Sunday 31st May, 7:30pm – 9pm
Where: Belmont
Price: £16.96
Enjoy a guided relaxation with calming aromatherapy and gentle hypnotherapy to reset your nervous system and quiet your mind. This session also includes a lovely Temple Spa slumber facial so that you leave not only totally relaxed but also with your skin treated and ready for bed!
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