With bank holidays in May and summer approaching, the season for holidays and day trips is nearly here and these big events in the North East are getting ready to welcome locals and visitors.
The weather may not be playing its part, but summer is within touching distance now. With May very nearly here we are taking a look at some of the top events coming up across the North East for families to get involved in over the coming months.
Whether you are looking for free days out or a full weekend out the house, there is plenty to get involved with across the North East and these are some of our top picks in no particular order.
The North Tyneside event is confirmed to be returning this summer, over Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Further details are yet to be announced. Photo: Paul Norris
6. Newcastle Stack
The St James' Park STACK site is set to open this summer. After the original site on Pilgrim Street was closed in May 2022 and over two years later the brand will return at a site in the shadows of St James Park. Photo: Newcastle United
7. International cricket in Durham
This summer is huge for cricket in the region with England's male and female senior sides playing one day internationals at Chester le Street's Riverside Ground in September and June respectively.
8. England vs Bosnia
Staying on the theme of top level international sport, England's men will be making another trip to the North East this year when whey host Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James Park in June. The game is a warm up for the highly anticipated Euro 2024 - which will no doubt also take over the region!
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