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Families This Weekend in Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne)
A tidy shortlist for families who would quite like to leave the house without spending half the morning opening tabs. We keep it local, useful, and blessedly free of events that tell you absolutely nothing.
5 picks around Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne), from 4 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
These picks come from the same behind-the-scenes legwork that powers Near Here. We check a frankly silly number of local listings, then keep the family-friendly ones that are nearby, properly described, and worth recommending.
Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne), not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 5 picks near Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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2Ready-Set-Rocket! For Kids
at Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory
Build it. Decorate it. Launch it. A hands-on rocket adventure for curious kids.
21.7 milesSat 25 Jul20:00£22.50
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3Paris Baby X Naya Thorn Tickets
at The Studio
Get ready, Hartlepool-this is not your average night out. The Studio Hartlepool proudly presents a fierce double bill drag spectacular, headlined by two powerhouse performers guaranteed to leave you gagging: Paris Baby and Naya Thorn
31.5 milesSat 25 Jul
4Paris Baby X Naya Thorn Tickets
at The Studio
Get ready, Hartlepool-this is not your average night out. The Studio Hartlepool proudly presents a fierce double bill drag spectacular, headlined by two powerhouse performers guaranteed to leave you gagging: Paris Baby and Naya Thorn
31.5 milesSat 25 Jul20:30
5Vineyard Kids Holiday Club
A summer holiday club for primary school aged children (4-11) offering engaging activities, games, crafts, and a healthy lunch.
37.7 milesSun 26 Jul12:45
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