Newcastle’s Best Holiday Ever is a programme funded by the Department for Education for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals or in need. It is designed for families in Newcastle during the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holiday's to help children, young people and their parents have fulfilling, active, fun-filled and healthy experiences.
Part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programmes, Newcastle’s Best Holiday Ever has been running since 2019. We are really excited to continue to bring it to you and your family! Check out What's on by using the postcode search bar to find your locality or the buttons below...
We believe school holidays are better when there’s a great choice of things to do to keep children and young people active. This includes having fun, being entertained and learning new things. That kind of break can help recharge the batteries, give parents a bit less to worry about and get kids ready to go back to school again.
We’ve got indoor and outdoor games, cookery skills, arts and crafts, sports, fitness and dance, health and wellbeing, quizzes, park activities, nature trails and more. We will update the activity programme before each applicable holiday period (Easter, Summer, Winter).
We love Newcastle and want to help our communities make the most of what’s on their doorstep by exploring our fantastic city during the holidays. We love to see how you spent your holidays, so follow us on Facebook: Newcastle City Council, Instagram: @NewcastleCouncil, Twitter: @NewcastleCC share your #HAF2025 #NewcastlesBestHolidayEver holidays with us!
There are also a wide range of activities available to all young people all year round. Why not check out our Activities page to see what regular club and groups are on near you.
