Britain's What's On Event Guide
What's on around Tyne And Wear
April events
Coronavirus: Do check with venue for last minute Cancellations.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Souter sports - Cancelled
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Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family including football, badminton and archery.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Today to Thu 9 Apr, Tue 14 Apr to Thu 16 Apr
Washington Old Hall - Easter holiday family fun - Cancelled
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We’ve got lots of family fun activities planned for during the Easter holidays. There’ll be plenty of ways to tick off your ’50 things to do before you’re 113/4’ tasks...
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington
Today to Sun 19 Apr
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Parkinson’s Power Health Walk - Cancelled
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A guided coastal walk for people living with Parkinsons. In partnership with Parkinson’s UK. Perfect for people who are new to walking for exercise and pleasure or anyone who likes a social...
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Today
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Seashore safari - Cancelled
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Join a ranger and members of the Coastal Conservation Group to search the rockpools along Souter’s shore. Discover salty sea creatures galore.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Wed 8 Apr, Sun 10 May
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt - Cancelled
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An Easter adventure with a chocolate reward. Become a wildlife reporter to earn a yummy Cadbury chocolate treat. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for children aged 4-11, must be accompanied by an adult.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Fri 10 Apr to Mon 13 Apr
Washington Old Hall - Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt - Cancelled
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Bunny has been making his way around the North East and has been spotted in the gardens here too. What do you think he has been up to' Embark on an adventure to look for clues so that you can...
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington
Fri 10 Apr to Mon 13 Apr
Gibside - History walk - Cancelled
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Join a history walk for a glimpse into the past. The vision of coal baron George Bowes, Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th century designed landscape gardens.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Fri 10 Apr, Sun 12 Apr, Mon 13 Apr
Gibside - History talk - Cancelled
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History talks give you a taste of Gibside’s past. There are 6 topics to hear about: George Bowes, Mary Eleanor Bowes, the Stables, Coal, the chapel and Gibside’s timeline.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Fri 10 Apr, Sun 12 Apr, Mon 13 Apr
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Moth morning - Cancelled
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Get to know some of the creatures making a flying visit to Souter. Join wildlife experts to find and identify our moth and insect population, helping to build a picture of nature in South Tyneside.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Sat 11 Apr
Counterfeit Sixties Show
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Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.
Playhouse Theatre, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay
Sun 12 Apr
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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Great Run Local - Cancelled
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Free weekly 5k and 2k runs, open to all. 5k and 2k timed courses on Souter’s scenic coast. Open to runners of all levels and ages including absolute beginners and families, as well as more...
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Sun 12 Apr
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Parkinson’s Power Health Walk - Cancelled
Details
A guided coastal walk for people living with Parkinsons. In partnership with Parkinson’s UK. Perfect for people who are new to walking for exercise and pleasure or anyone who likes a social...
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Tue 14 Apr, Tue 21 Apr, and more dates until Tue 26 May
Gibside - History walk - Cancelled
Details
Join a history walk for a glimpse into the past. The vision of coal baron George Bowes, Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th century designed landscape gardens.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Fri 17 Apr, Sun 19 Apr, Mon 20 Apr, Fri 24 Apr, Sun 26 Apr, Mon 27 Apr
Walk for Autism Acceptance
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The region’s only annual Walk for Autism Acceptance is back. Taking place once again in Herrington Country Park, on April 17th, hundreds are expected to tackle the one-mile route to raise funds for...
Herrington Country Park
Fri 17 Apr
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Souter sports - Cancelled
Details
Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family including football, badminton and archery.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Fri 17 Apr, Mon 25 May to Wed 27 May
Gibside - History talk - Cancelled
Details
History talks give you a taste of Gibside’s past. There are 6 topics to hear about: George Bowes, Mary Eleanor Bowes, the Stables, Coal, the chapel and Gibside’s timeline.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Fri 17 Apr, Sun 19 Apr, Mon 20 Apr, Fri 24 Apr, Sun 26 Apr, Mon 27 Apr
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Ranger ramble - Marsden circular - Cancelled
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Join our rangers and local Coastal Conservation Group on a walk around Marsden circular. A spectacular eight mile walk over Cleadon Hills and along the sea cliffs, passing Windmill Field, Marsden Old...
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Sat 18 Apr
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Moth morning - Cancelled
Details
Get to know some of the creatures making a flying visit to Souter. Join wildlife experts to find and identify our moth and insect population, helping to build a picture of nature in South Tyneside.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Sat 18 Apr, Sat 25 Apr, and more dates until Sat 30 May
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - GO TRI Duathlon - Cancelled
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Take in scenic views as you run and ride this coastal course. Explore The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park on a GO TRI 2.5km run, 7.5km ride, 2.5km run duathlon.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Sun 19 Apr
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Bird ringing demonstration - Cancelled
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A rare opportunity to see wild birds at close quarters. Souter’s annual ringing programme supplies valuable data to the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Sun 19 Apr
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Great Run Local - Cancelled
Details
Free weekly 5k and 2k runs, open to all. 5k and 2k timed courses on Souter’s scenic coast. Open to runners of all levels and ages including absolute beginners and families, as well as more...
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Sun 19 Apr, Sun 26 Apr, and more dates until Sun 31 May
Living North Spring Live Fair
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Living North LIVE: North East’s Spring Fair - 24th - 26th April 2020.
Living North LIVE is the most established Interiors and spring shopping event in the North.
Newcastle Racecourse
Fri 24 Apr to Sun 26 Apr
Roy Ayers Ubiquity Mystic Voyage 45th Anniversary Tour
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Roy Ayers Ubiquity celebrate the 45th anniversary of their seminal 1975 album ‘Mystic Voyage’. Recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York, ‘Mystic Voyage’ has been sampled countless times in Hip...
Riverside, Neptune House, 1 Close, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 25 Apr
Pre-school Day - Postponed
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These regular events, led by Life’s friendly Science Explainers, provide a delightful opportunity for young children to enjoy and explore the science centre.
Life Science Centre
Times Square
Tue 28 Apr