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Arts, crafts and music
Drawing, painting and collage making
Tuesday 17 February 1030 - 1230
Hatton Gallery, The Quadrangle, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
A chance to produce life size figures based on the "Naming the Money"
exhibition at the gallery.
Cost £2
Contacts: Tel 0191 222 6059
Half-term drop in: Doll dressing up and costume design
Event is on throughout the half-term week
Hatton Gallery, The Quadrangle, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
A chance to dress up dolls and design their costumes, based on the "Naming
the Money" exhibition at the gallery.
Cost FREE
Contacts: Tel 0191 222 6059
Drumming workshop: 8 - 13 year olds
Friday 20 February 1-4pm book in advance
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham
Let the kids loose at the centre's drumming workshop.
Cost £4
Contacts: Tel 01434 652 476
Stage
Clowning around
Billy Smart's Circus
Monday 16 February - Sunday 22 February
The Newcastle Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
For the first time since the late '60's Billy Smart's Circus is coming to
Newcastle. Take the kids along as your excuse to enjoy that Big Top
experience.
Ticket reservations/sales 0870 444 1505
BBC Tyne has five family tickets fo the circus to give away. Enter our
competition, at the bottom of this page, for your chance to win.
Out for the day - sunny days
Whickham Thorns Outdoor
Activity Centre
Activities include skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, orienteering and
archery
Location: Market Lane, Dunston
Telephone 0191 433 5767
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Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth
Features many animals to feed and handle, indoor and outdoor play areas,
face painting, a karting track, tractor rides and a cafe.
Cost £4-20 adult, £3-20 children (age 3-16)
Telephone 01670 789 998
website: www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk
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Jesmond Dene Pet's Corner
Pet's corner features many breeds of animal, from the domestic to the exotic
including goats, pot-bellied pigs and lovebirds.
Cost FREE
Location: Millfield House Visitor Centre, Red Walk, Newcastle
Telephone 0191 281 0973
Vindolanda
A family quiz sheet will keep the kids busy as they wander around this Roman
Fort and civillian settlement. Located just to the south of Hadrian's Wall,
it features a museum, a gift shop and a café.
Location: Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, Hexham
Telephone 01434 344277
website: www.vindolanda.com
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Out for the day - rainy days
There are better ways to enjoy the wet
Wet 'n' Wild
Get wet the fun way. Wet 'n' wild is the UK's largest water park. Enjoy
riding the slides, or just bob around in the water.
Location Royal Quays, North Shields
Telephone 0191 296 1333
Website www.wetnwild.co.uk
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Blue Reef Aquarium
Explore a coral reef without getting wet. The aquarium has its own
underwater tunnel and over 30 living displays.
Location: Grand Parade, Tynemouth
Telephone 0191 258 1031
website: www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk
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The Life Science Centre
Children can explore the origins of life and how the human body works
through interactive games.
Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Telephone 0191 243 8210
Sporting fun
Help the kids to burn off some of their excess engergy with a sporting
activity, a trip to the swimming baths or just go for a stroll.
Read our feature packed with ideas here.
Film
Cinema listings
We love popcorn!
A few hours in the dark with a box of popcorn should keep them happy. Check
out our full listings service for info on family films and new releases for
half term.
If you know of an event, suitable for children, that is happening over
half-term week then why not email us at ty...@bbc.co.uk
Half-term competition
Billy Smart's Circus is back in town, and BBC Tyne has five family tickets
to give away*.
For your chance to win, use the form below and answer the following
question:
In which decade did Billy Smart's Circus last visit Newcastle?
a) '60's>>>>>>>>>>>>>this one
b) '70's
c) '80's
Good Luck
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the page for the comp.
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