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What's On May/June Half Term In The North East Jubilee Edition

Updated: 6 days ago



Half Term is nearly here! It seems like 2 minutes ago it was the Easter holidays. The months seem to be flying by.

The May/June Half Term is a bit of special one this year. As you are probably already aware, it is Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne.

This means that a lot of attractions have Jubilee celebrations taking place in many forms, from crafts to fun fairs.


I have tried to include as many different events and things to do as I could. I will also update this post if and when I come across more ideas. I have also included a few free ideas too.

Please do get in touch if you know of a family friendly event taking place in the North East.

Please check with each event for more info. Info is subject to change and I am not responsible for this. To find out more on the below events click on the Purple writing.

For more great ideas, check us out on Facebook, Instagram or twitter


What's On

๐ŸŒปMowbray Park Sunderland - Jubilee Celebrations with Kids clubs, Royal Characters, Live Brass Band, Workshops, Outdoor Cinema, Food and lots more 2nd -5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘WWT Washington have brought back the Lego Workshops 28th May - 5th June

Find out more from our previous visit HERE

๐ŸŒปPreston Park - Fearsome Craftsman Exhibition running until 5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Preston Park - Jubilee Celebrations 28th May - 5th June

๐ŸŒปAdventure Valley - Meet Dino's during Dino Week 28th- 5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Head Of Steam Darlington - Jubilee Craft Week enjoy making Flags, Bunting, Tissue Flowers and decorate a crown running from 31st May

๐ŸŒปBeamish Hall - Adventures In Wonderland 14thMay - 5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Exhibition Park - Born Free Lions



๐ŸŒปTheatre Royal - Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat 24th May - 4th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Beamish Open Air Museum - Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 28thMay - 5th June

๐ŸŒปVindolanda - Marcus The Medicus 1st - 3rd June

๐Ÿ‘‘Bywell Hall - North County Show 3rd June

๐ŸŒปSunderland Glass Centre - Daily Glass Demos

๐Ÿ‘‘Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens - The Queen Through Time Trail 21st May - 1st July

๐ŸŒปSunderland Museum & Winter Gardens - The Lowry Day 30th May

๐Ÿ‘‘RSPB Saltholme - Story Time Sessions 30th May ( You can also take part in trails, bird watching, puddle Jumping etc)

๐ŸŒปWhitley Bay Carnival 28th May

๐Ÿ‘‘Amble Puffin Festival 4th - 5thJune

๐ŸŒปKirkleatham Museum - Peter Rabbit Storytime Trail, 2 Trails in the museum too ( plus its all free)




๐Ÿ‘‘Holy Trinity Family Jubilee Special by ArtVentures Sunderland

๐ŸŒปSilksworth Family Jubilee Special By ArtVentures Sunderland

๐Ÿ‘‘Food & Music Festival Seven Oaks Park Cramlington

๐ŸŒปCommunity Picnic North Lodge Park Darlington - 5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Stanley Civic Hall - Wizard Of Oz 28th May - 4th June

๐ŸŒปHardwick Park - Platinum In The Park 31st May Read more from our visit HERE

๐Ÿ‘‘Ushaw Classic Car Show 28th May

๐ŸŒปDepot Open Day - Philadelphia Depot Houghton Le Spring 28th May

๐Ÿ‘‘Return of Spanish City Fun Fair at Royal Quays Fun Fair 28th - 30thMay

๐ŸŒปBoldon Colliery - Jubilee Street Party 4th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens A Curious Jubilee with Curious Arts 4th June

๐ŸŒปSeaham Hall Jubilee Street Party 5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Longship Hebburn Hotel Jubilee Family Fun Day 3rd June

๐ŸŒปFulwell Community Centre Trainmasters Sunderland 5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘St Mary's Church West Rainton Jubilee Big Lunch celebration 5th June

๐ŸŒปBriar Edge Newcastle Jubilee Weekend 2nd - 5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Bedlington Fun Fair at Gallagher Park 26th - 30thMay

๐ŸŒปGateshead Riverside Depot Open Day

๐Ÿ‘‘Durham Cathedral - Jubilee celebrations. A week of family activities

๐ŸŒปThe Alnwick Gardens Big Fat Alnwick Garden party. Meet & Greets 28th/29th, Face Painting 28th/29th, Live Music, Jazz & Bubbles 30th May/1st June.

๐Ÿ‘‘Happy Hooves Queens Jubilee Tea Party 2nd June. Meet the animals, Hook a Duck, Crafts and lots more. (Burnopfield)

๐ŸŒปSeven Stories Half Term Fun. (Entry is now free)

Don't Be Silly! Story & Rainbow Monster Crafts 28th May

Family Afternoon with Author Cristopher Houghton

Oh No, George! Story Performance 29th May

Lets Draw! Monsters with Author James Harris 30th May

Jubilee Celebrations, making bunting 2nd June

Jubilee Celebrations, Queens Kitchen 2nd/3rd/4th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Saltwell Park Queens Platinum Jubilee Lunch 4th June

๐ŸŒปMarsden Road Community Centre Jubilee Fun Day 1st June

๐Ÿ‘‘Rainton Arena Planet Circus OMG 28th/29th May

๐ŸŒปPeterlee Cricket Club The Big Jubilee Lunch 5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Northumberland County Show 3rd June

๐ŸŒปMonkhouse Primary School Sports Camps NE - runs throughout Half Term

๐Ÿ‘‘Sunderland Mind Platinum Jubilee Party 1st June

๐ŸŒปSt Mary's Virgin Church Hall Ponteland, Jubilee Special 31st May

๐Ÿ‘‘The Fulforth Centre Durham Party In The Park 4th June

๐ŸŒปSea Shepherd UK Beach Clean at Roker 5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Kayll Road Library Community Hub Cinema Finding Nemo 31st May

๐ŸŒปBridges Sunderland Jubilee Fun 30th May-5th June

๐Ÿ‘‘Arbeia Roman Fort Boudicca The Wheelabouts June 4th





Tour De Moon

Tour de Moon is one of 10 commissions comprising UNBOXED2022: Creativity in the UK .. a cosmic journey into the possibilities of tomorrow

Moon Talks at Discovery Museum

Moon Cinema with Star Show Cinema

Moon Convoy at Grainger Street

Moon Experience at 51 Lime Street

Moon Games with Better Walk Act Dome

Moon Music - World Headquarters


National Trust Properties

๐ŸŒปGibside - Half Term Adventure Fun

๐Ÿ‘‘Wallington - Jubilee Celebrations with a Treasure Chest Trail, Help Make Wallington Bunting, Crown Making, Climb On Board a Carriage, Live Music in the courtyard.

๐ŸŒปCragside - Jubilee Lantern Making

๐Ÿ‘‘Ormesby Hall - Jubilee Celebrations Royal Crafts. Trail Inside the house to find the royal Corgis.



English Heritage

Kids Rule at

๐ŸŒปBelsay Hall, Birdoswald

๐Ÿ‘‘Chester's Roman Fort

๐ŸŒปScarborough Castle

๐Ÿ‘‘Warkworth Castle



Free Ideas

Sunderland Sculpture Trail

Hamsterley Forest

Visit a reservoir

Sea Glass Hunting

Hannah's Meadow

Auckland Castle Deer Park


You could spend a few hours at your favourite beach, head to your favourite park or you could make use of any annual passes you may have.

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