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Likely freeChildren & Family

Step Outdoors Stay and Play

Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents / carers

Wed 22 JulStephenson Railway Museum(1.5mi)

via Stephenson Railway MuseumLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Victor the Veteran

Find out what the Romans ate

Wed 22 JulArbeia Roman Fort Museum(4.2mi)

via Arbeia Roman Fort MuseumLocal gem

Likely freeArts & CultureChildren & Family

Family craft sessions

Free craft activities on Wednesdays during school holidays

Wed 22 JulArbeia Roman Fort Museum(4.2mi)

via Arbeia Roman Fort MuseumLocal gem

Community

Archaeology day

This event is part of the 2026 Festival of Archaeology.

Wed 22 JulGreat North Museum: Hancock(4.5mi)

via Great North Museum: HancockLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Relaxed Early Opening

Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.

Wed 22 JulGreat North Museum: Hancock(4.5mi)

via Great North Museum: HancockLocal gem

Community

Wednesday Series Race - SSSC

Tynemouth Sailing Club is putting on Wednesday Series Race - SSSC and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Wed 22 JulTynemouth Sailing Club(4.5mi)

via Tynemouth Sailing ClubCurated

Likely freeChildren & Family

Summer holiday workshops for kids 4-11 years

All activities are free to attend in drop-in style.

Wed 22 JulHatton Gallery(4.6mi)

via Hatton GalleryLocal gem

Community

Around £15

Art Camp: 7-12 year olds

Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.

Wed 22 JulLaing Art Gallery(4.7mi)

via Laing Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Chat Time Taster Sessions

Build your English language skills.

Wed 22 JulLaing Art Gallery(4.7mi)

via Laing Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Wild Wednesdays

Get closer to nature through creative activities, bug hunts and family fun.

Wed 22 JulNewcastle town wall(4.9mi)

via Newcastle town wallLocal gem

Community

Archaeology day

This event is part of the 2026 Festival of Archaeology.

Wed 22 JulNewcastle town wall(4.9mi)

via Newcastle town wallLocal gem

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Lego Coding Workshop with the Kids-Hub

Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.

Wed 22 JulNewcastle town wall(4.9mi)

via Newcastle town wallLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Relaxed Early Opening

Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.

Wed 22 JulNewcastle town wall(4.9mi)

via Newcastle town wallLocal gem

Community

Around £15

Art Camp: 7-12 year olds

Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.

Wed 22 JulNewcastle town wall(4.9mi)

via Newcastle town wallLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Victor the Veteran

Find out what the Romans ate

Wed 22 JulNewcastle town wall(4.9mi)

via Newcastle town wallLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Summer holiday workshops for kids 4-11 years

All activities are free to attend in drop-in style.

Wed 22 JulNewcastle town wall(4.9mi)

via Newcastle town wallLocal gem

Community

Around £3.50

Discover a Story

Stories and crafts for ages 3 - 5

Wed 22 JulNewcastle town wall(4.9mi)

via Newcastle town wallLocal gem

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Venues with events near Benton Square

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Stephenson Railway Museum1.5 miles away

More about Benton Square

Tyne & Wear, England

Benton Square is in Tyne & Wear, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Benton Square events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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