There are plenty of fun and enchanting activities happening across Newcastle. You can enjoy light displays, carols, shows, Christmas markets and much more!
No one should miss out on festive fun. That's why in and around Newcastle are lots of affordable SEND friendly activities and events. They are made to be more accessible and enjoyable for those with additional needs and disabilities by:
- being just for children and young people with additional needs
- reducing noises and sounds
- reducing the brightness of lights
- reducing the number of people
- allowing parents and carers to go along for free
Click the links below to find out for more details and how to book.
We've only included activities that are nearby and with a lower cost. For more inclusive activities, check out Autism-friendly Christmas events guide for the North East.
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| Elf School @ Eldon Square - Sunday Quiet Session |
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Eldon Square Percy Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7JB |
| Elf School @ Eldon Square - Saturday Quiet Session |
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| Santa's Elf Academy - SEND Session (28th Nov) |
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Metrocentre Gateshead NE11 9YP |
| Santa's Elf Academy - SEND Session (5th Dec) |
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| Santa's Elf Academy - SEND Session (11th Dec) |
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| Toby's Festive Family Fun |
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Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park Great North Road Seaton Burn Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6BP |
| Festive Timba Time - morning session 1 @ Shiremoor Library |
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Shiremoor Library Earsdon Road Shiremoor NE27 0HJ |
| Festive Timba Time - morning session 2 @ Shiremoor Library |
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| Festive Timba Time - afternoon session 1 @ North Shields Library |
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North Shields Library Northumberland Square North Shields NE30 1QU |
| Festive Timba Time - afternoon session 2 @ North Shields Library |
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| Festive Timba Time - morning session @ The Word |
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The Word Market Place South Shields NE33 1JF |
| Festive Timba Time - afternoon session @ The Word |
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| Festive Timba Time - afternoon session 1 @ Forest Hall Library |
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Forest Hall Library Whitfield Road Forest Hall Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 7LJ |
| Festive Timba Time - afternoon session 2 @ Forest Hall Library |
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| Enchanted City - Relaxed slot (Friday) |
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Northumberland Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8JF |
| Enchanted City - Relaxed slot (Saturday) |
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| Northern Lights Newcastle - Quiet session |
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Leazes Park Richardson Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1BJ |
| Once Upon a Christmas – Relaxed Session |
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South Shields Museum and Art Gallery 10 Ocean Road South Shields NE33 2JA |
| Storytime with Santa - Friday SEND Session |
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Gosforth Civic Theatre Regent Farm Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 3HD |
| Storytime with Santa - Saturday SEND Session |
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| Ice Skating – Relaxed Sessions |
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Life Science Centre Times Square Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP |
| The Great Dinosaur Christmas Show - Relaxed Sessions 1 |
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Great North Museum: Hancock Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT |
| The Great Dinosaur Christmas Show - Relaxed Sessions 2 |
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| Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Relaxed Performance) |
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The Customs House Mill Dam South Shields NE33 1ES |
| Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Audio Described) |
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| Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Signed Performance) |
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| Sleeping Beauty Relaxed Performance @ Sunderland Empire |
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Sunderland Empire High Street West Sunderland SR1 3EX |
| Santa’s Grotto Bus 1 |
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Nelson Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AN |
| Santa’s Grotto Bus 2 |
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| Relaxed screening - A Paw Patrol Christmas |
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Tyneside Cinema 10 Pilgrim St Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QG |
| Relaxed screening - The Nightmare Before Christmas |
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| Relaxed screening - The Muppet Christmas Carol |
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| Relaxed screening - The Santa Clause |
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