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27 Father’s Day freebies, deals and events in the North East
Let’s be honest – dads are notoriously hard to buy for on Father’s Day.
So instead of reaching for another crate of beer, a tacky mug or a box of chocolates, why not give him something far better this Father’s Day: your time (and quite possibly a free pint, too).
From gourmet burgers and hog roasts to clay pigeon shooting and classic cars, here’s what’s on across the region this Father’s Day.
FOR THE FOOD-LOVING FATHERS
‘Dad’ Pork Pie from Nicholsons Butchers, Whitley Bay
Price: £6.35
Father’s Day wouldn’t be Father’s Day without Nicholsons Butchers’ famous ‘Dad’ Pork Pie. If your dad would rather celebrate at home, treat him to an award-winning pork pie in its own gift box – it’s the little things that matter.
Limited-edition burger menu at The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle
Friday 19th – Sunday 21st June
Price: from £15.25
If your dad loves a hearty, juicy burger, book the Maven Restaurant at The Vermont this Father’s Day weekend, where a limited-edition menu features nine gourmet options – including The Wagyu Royale and The Bourbon BBQ Stack – plus chicken, veggie and vegan choices.
AfterTOON Tea at Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle
Friday 19th – Sunday 21st June
Price: from £27.95 per person
For a Father’s Day afternoon tea that’s more proud Geordie dad than ladies who lunch, the Royal Station Hotel’s iconic AfterTOON Tea is jam-packed with local flavours – complete with a bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale, naturally.
Thai cookery class at Blackfriars, Newcastle
Saturday 20th June, 9:30am–4:30pm
Price: £175
Got a budding chef on your hands? Treat him to a Father’s Day weekend masterclass in Thai cookery at Blackfriars, covering curry pastes, Pad Thai, Tom Yum and more – all rounded off with a communal lunch he’s made himself.
Father’s Day set menu at Babucho, Newcastle
Sunday 21st June
Offer: two courses for £24.95 or three for £28.95
Food is the way to most dads’ hearts, so treat yours to a slap-up Father’s Day meal at Babucho – think bolognese arancini, their famous Sunday roast and panna cotta or chocolate truffles to finish.
Father’s Day set menu and free beer at Côte Brasserie, Newcastle
Sunday 21st June
Offer: two courses for £29.50 or three for £35.50
Celebrate Father’s Day the French way with classics like twice-baked soufflé and beef bourguignon – plus a free bottle of Meteor Lager or Lucky Saint for the man of the hour. Santé to that.
Three-course Sunday lunch at Siren Restaurant, Hotel Gotham, Newcastle
Sunday 21st June, 12:30pm–5:30pm
Offer: three courses for £40 per person
Treat the leading man in your life to an afternoon with a little more character. Siren’s three-course Father’s Day lunch champions local produce, and every dad receives a complimentary can of Gotham Fire Hydrant Beer.
Cloister Garden Hog Roast at Blackfriars, Newcastle
Sunday 21st June, 12pm – 2:30pm
Price: £37.50 per person (£19 children)
This Father’s Day, Blackfriars is hosting a hog roast in its sheltered cloister courtyard – a beer or fizz on arrival, sharing starters, spit-roast pig with all the trimmings and a seasonal dessert to finish.
Father’s Day lunch platter at Radisson Blu, Durham
Sunday 21st June, 1pm–3pm
Price: £24 per person
Celebrate the dads, stepdads and grandads who always show up. This Father’s Day platter includes a drink plus mini burgers, mini fish and chips, black pudding bonbons and sweet treats like banoffee pie.
FREEBIES FOR FATHER’S DAY
Dads go free at White House Farm, Northumberland
Monday 15th – Sunday 21st June
White House Farm’s Father’s Day special offers animal encounters, tractor rides and play areas for all ages – and one dad goes free per full-paying child.
Free entry for dads at Raby Castle, County Durham
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st June
Dads visit Raby Castle for free this Father’s Day weekend – complete with a complimentary tour, the Deer Park, The Plotters’ Forest adventure playground and The Vinery Café. Book a Park and Gardens or Plotters’ Forest ticket online and show it on arrival.
Complimentary beer at The Glass House, Wynyard Hall, County Durham
Sunday 21st June
Raise a glass to dad this Father’s Day at The Glass House, where every dad receives a complimentary beer on arrival at this relaxed family celebration.
Free bottomless beer at The Botanist, Newcastle
Sunday 21st June
Burgers, roasts and bottomless toasts – dad’s jokes might be dry, but his glass shouldn’t be. Dads enjoy complimentary bottomless pints with any main meal this Father’s Day, plus live music.
Free beers at Flight Club, Newcastle
Sunday 21st June
The home of social darts is ideal for a family Father’s Day outing – and every dad who stops by for a game gets a free bottle of Madrí.
Free pint of Peroni at The Forth Hotel, Newcastle
Sunday 21st June
Relaxed and welcoming, The Forth is ideal for a leisurely Father’s Day lunch – and dads get a free pint of Peroni when dining. Proper pub grub and beer on the house? What’s not to love.
Free pint with Sunday dinner at The Wavendon, Sunderland
Sunday 21st June
One of our Sunderland favourites is serving its homemade Sunday lunch this Father’s Day – and dads get a free pint when dining. Say no more.
Free darts with a Sunday roast at The WonderBar, Newcastle
Sunday 21st June
Treat dad to a Father’s Day roast at The WonderBar and they’ll throw in one hour of darts for free. A winning way to celebrate, if you ask us.
TRY SOMETHING NEW
Father’s Day clay pigeon shooting at Saltmoore, near Sandsend
Sunday 21st June from 10am
Price: £35 per person (20 clays); private lesson £130
For a Father’s Day with a difference, try expert-led clay pigeon shooting against the open landscape near Sandsend – relaxed 30-minute sessions for beginners and old hands alike, followed by a BBQ and live music on the terrace.
Beginner ukulele lessons at Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Gateshead
Sunday 21st June from 1:45pm–3:15pm
Price: £10
If your dad’s always fancied an instrument, this Father’s Day is his chance. The ukulele is simple, gentle on the fingers and perfect for beginners – tutor Philip will have him strumming his first songs in no time.
WHAT’S ON THIS FATHER’S DAY
Free Father’s Day family festival at The Barking Dog, Wallsend
Sunday 21st June from 12pm
Live music from Ska Struck, giant inflatables, a BBQ, ice cream stalls and an outdoor bar – this free Father’s Day festival runs from 12pm to 6pm, so bring the kids and make a day of it.
Tynedale Beer Festival at Tynedale Rugby Club, Corbridge
Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th June
Price: from £10
What better Father’s Day warm-up than the North East’s longest-running community festival? Three days of the very best in beer, cider, gin, food and live entertainment – take dad along and let him pick his pint.
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Friday 19th – Saturday 20th June from 10am
Little ones in tow this Father’s Day weekend? Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George are back in a brand-new live show packed with music, adventure and surprises – the perfect introduction to theatre.
Wise Like Dad – Father’s Day owl experience at Lanchester Garden Centre, County Durham
Saturday 20th June from 2pm–3:30pm
Price: £20 per person
Dad will meet two stars of the bird world – the elegant Barn Owl and majestic Great Grey Owl – at this magical Father’s Day workshop. Includes entry to Potter’s World; spaces are limited, so book early.
Lego brick pits at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st June from 10am–4:30pm
Build unforgettable memories this Father’s Day weekend as Lego brick pits take over Alnwick Castle’s Guest Hall. Just drop in, build and let creativity run wild – dads very much included.
Live Joust Weekend at Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st June, 1pm–3pm
Price: free with admission
Join the Knights of Royal England for a thrilling Father’s Day weekend of live jousting – stunts, sword fights and medieval drama for the whole family.
Father’s Day BBQ Weekend at Brocksbushes, Northumberland
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st June, 12pm–5pm
Celebrate Father’s Day with smoky BBQ flavours fresh from the Brocksbushes butchery, plus live music, family fun and a brilliant countryside atmosphere.
Classic Car Day by NECPWA at Beamish Museum, County Durham
Sunday 21st June
Price: free with admission
For petrolhead dads, Beamish welcomes The North of England Classic & Pre-War Automobiles Club this Father’s Day with an incredible display of classic vehicles.
Rachael Ellis
Head of Content
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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