Luckily, this is the final break of the academic year with the summer term now on the horizon. This also means better weather for most of us in the North East and there are plenty of things to do across the region if you are keeping an eye on the bank balance this week.
Check out the best free things to do across the North East this week here.
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13. The Baltic
The Baltic in Gateshead is an iconic part of the Tyneside skyline and the free gallery shows off some of the best modern art in the region - head up to the top floors for some amazing views of the Quayside too! Photo: Google