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What’s on in the North East this weekend
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft & Art Fair – Newcastle
When: Thursday 18th June, 6pm – Sunday 21st June
Where: Sport Central
Price: £8
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft & Art Fair (GNCCF) is back at Northumbria University’s Sport Central , bringing together over 100 independent makers and fine artists under one roof. Even better, High Life North readers can grab 2-4-1 tickets using our exclusive booking link.
Wine + Cheese Tasting – Sunderland
When: Thursday 18th June, 6:30pm -8:30pm
Where: Sheepfolds Stables
Price: £110
Indulge at the new Wine Bar at Sheepfolds Stables for an afternoon of great wines and delicious cheese. Their head Sommelier Mark, will guide you through a handpicked selection of excellent, approachable wines that deliver quality.
Deep Work Co-Working Day – Durham
When: Thursday 18th June, 6:30pm -8:30pm
Where: Durham Woodland Workspace
Price: £15
Escape the noise and find focus in our beautiful woodland co-working cabin, just a few miles from Durham City.
Whether you’re catching up on client work, planning your next move, or just need a change of scene — this is a workspace designed for calm, connection and clarity.
The Best Hot Tub Breaks – Northumberland
When: Friday 19th June – Sunday 21st June
Where: Northumberland
Price: free
Hot tub breaks in Northumberland have quietly become one of the most popular ways to escape the everyday, and honestly? It’s not hard to see why.
There’s no spa booking, no shared pool, no dressing gown queue. Just you, your favourite people and your own private tub, under whatever sky the North East decides to throw at you.
Wine Glass Paint & Sip – Earsdon
When: Friday 19th June, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: The Red Lion
Price: £22.38
Looking for the perfect Friday night plans? Join Get Crafty NE at The Red Lion, Earsdon for a fun, relaxed Paint & Sip evening filled with creativity, laughter, and great vibes.
Lyla’s Quiz Night – Hartlepool
When: Friday 19th June, 7:00pm – 10:30pm
Where: Lyla Belle’s Cafe
Price: £6.50
Test your World Cup trivia, enjoy a beer or themed cocktail and some delicious Lyla’s grub.
Enjoy World Cup themed picture round, general footy knowledge & music round.
Jousting Event – Bamburgh
When: Saturday 20th June – Sunday 21st June
Where: Bamburgh Castle
Price: £19.95
Jousting Event at Bamburgh Castle!
Get ready for thrilling battles, fearless knights, and an unforgettable day out for the whole family.
Father’s Day – Giant Sausage Roll – Hartlepool
When: Saturday 20th June 9:00am – Sunday 21st June 4:00pm
Where: Lyla Belle’s Cafe
Price: £18
Homemade Giant Sausage Roll measuring over a FOOTLONG. Share with your family this Father’s Day (or keep it to yourself..)
Father’s Day freebies, deals and events – North East
When: Friday 19th June – Sunday 21st June
Where: Northumberland
Price: free
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.
Swipe Vintage x Middlesbrough Kilo Sale – Middlesbrough
When: Saturday 20th June 10:00am – 5:30pm
Where: Hill Street Shopping Centre
Price: free
Get ready, Middlesbrough! The viral vintage & branded shopping event is coming your way! Thousands of pieces all £20 per kilo for one day.
Birdwatch on the Staiths – Dunston
When: Saturday 20th June 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Tyne Derwent Way at Dunston Staiths
Price: free
Join us for a peaceful morning of birdwatching on the Dunston Staiths, a historic structure linked with our coal industry heritage, and a prime location for watching a diversity of resident and wintering birds on the Tyne Estuary.
Flowers & Flame: Summer Solstice Workshop – Durham
When: Saturday 20th June 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: 3 of Cups Durham
Price: £33.22
Summer Solstice celebration of flowers, fire, and creativity. Craft your own seasonal flower crown and decorate a midsummer candle.
Celebrate the longest day of the year with flowers, creativity, and midsummer magic.
Golden Horizon: Solstice Celebration – Sunderland
When: Sunday 21st June 4:00am – 7:00am
Where: Roker Beach
Price: £41.88
Join for a powerful sunrise gathering to honour the Summer Solstice — the longest day of the year. A time where light reaches its peak, inviting us to awaken, expand, and reconnect with the natural rhythm of life.
Full Solar Practice – North Shields
When: Sunday 21st June 9:00am – 11:00am
Where: We Rise Studio
Price: £25
Awakening yoga FULL MOON SOLAR PRACTICE is a modern holistic system that blends traditional yoga principles with contemporary movement science.
Fathers Day Forging – Jarrow
When: Sunday 21st June 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Hive Coffee Company
Price: £44.04
This Father’s day treat your dad (and yourself) to a unique experience forging your very own bottle opener.
Intro to Wood-Working – Newcastle
When: Sunday 21st June 10:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Ouseburn Market site
Price: free
Join us for a community build workshop learning the basics of wood-working as we start the collective construction of the Pavilion.
Paint A Disco Ball – Tynemouth
When: Sunday 21st June 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Vineyard 72
Price: £20.21
Join in for a super fun, in-person event where you’ll unleash your creativity and paint a unique, colourful disco ball on a round canvas.
VAI VAI BRUNCH – Newcastle
When: Sunday 21st June 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: The Grove
Price: £11.55
The ultimate Palop Brunch party.
Come hungry, a special vendor will be serving flame-grilled portuguese BBQ with authentic Afro-Brazillian flavours. Yes, arroz, feijão and farofa too.
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