19 last-minute Early May Bank Holiday events in the North East for all the family

No sooner have the kids gone back to school after the Easter holidays than it's time to start planning activities again, as the Early May Bank Holiday is upon us (May 5, 2025).

You may have already exhausted some of your options over the Easter break, so here are some last-minute ideas for things to do in the North East before the next public holiday at the end of May.

We've compiled a list of all-ages activities to fill the upcoming long weekend in Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Northumberland, and the surrounding area.

What's more, most of the events we've chosen are either free or have a nominal entry fee, so you won't break the bank if your main goal this year is to save for that big family summer holiday.

So, what has quickly caught our attention to help occupy the little ones (or those older ones who get bored easily) over the next bank holiday in the North East? Read on for our suggestions!