Easter 2019: 26 things to do with your children during the school holidays

We are just a little while away from the Easter holidays starting - and that means two weeks of fun with the whole family.

Not sure how to fill the time, or where to visit? We've taken a look at what's on across the North East region to keep your whole clan occupied during the break. Here are some of our best suggestions, from walks to shows to crafty activities.

Here are some of our best ideas for what to get up to during your time off this Easter.placeholder image
Here are some of our best ideas for what to get up to during your time off this Easter.
From Friday, April 19 until Monday, April 22. 19 pounds for adults and 11 pounds for children.placeholder image
From Friday, April 19 until Monday, April 22. 19 pounds for adults and 11 pounds for children.
Monday, April 8 until Wednesday, April 10 at 12pm and 2.45pm. Tickets are 8 pounds.placeholder image
Monday, April 8 until Wednesday, April 10 at 12pm and 2.45pm. Tickets are 8 pounds.
Saturday, April 13. Crafts to keep the whole family entertained. Included in the ticket price, 14 pounds for adults and 5 pounds for under-18s.placeholder image
Saturday, April 13. Crafts to keep the whole family entertained. Included in the ticket price, 14 pounds for adults and 5 pounds for under-18s.
From Thursday, April 11 until Sunday, April 14. Check out the line-up when you visit the museum. 19 pounds for adults and 11 pounds for children.placeholder image
From Thursday, April 11 until Sunday, April 14. Check out the line-up when you visit the museum. 19 pounds for adults and 11 pounds for children.
From Saturday, April 6 and on every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout half term.placeholder image
From Saturday, April 6 and on every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout half term.
From Monday, April 8 until Saturday, April 20. Catch their latest show on a visit to the centre.placeholder image
From Monday, April 8 until Saturday, April 20. Catch their latest show on a visit to the centre.
A new exhibition to celebrate the Colourful World of David McKee. 7 pounds 70p for adults, 6 pounds 60p for children.placeholder image
A new exhibition to celebrate the Colourful World of David McKee. 7 pounds 70p for adults, 6 pounds 60p for children.
Sunday, April 7 from 11am until 1pm. Participation costs 2 pounds.placeholder image
Sunday, April 7 from 11am until 1pm. Participation costs 2 pounds.
Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7. Advice available for watching wildlife.placeholder image
Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7. Advice available for watching wildlife.
From Monday, April 15 until Monday, April 22. Small charge for some activities, plus usual entry fees.placeholder image
From Monday, April 15 until Monday, April 22. Small charge for some activities, plus usual entry fees.
Saturday, April 6. Visit the Roman market and watch the Gladiators do battle.placeholder image
Saturday, April 6. Visit the Roman market and watch the Gladiators do battle.
Thursday, April 18 with bowling between 1pm and 3pm. Free to take part but pre-registration is required.placeholder image
Thursday, April 18 with bowling between 1pm and 3pm. Free to take part but pre-registration is required.
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