Explore the North East

Keep up with everything happening across the North East. From handy travel updates and tips that make your journey easier, to regional events and how to get there, Travel North East has you covered.

Explore the North East

Keep up with everything happening across the North East. From handy travel updates and tips that make your journey easier, to regional events and how to get there, Travel North East has you covered.

Events

There is always something exciting happening in the North East. Take a look at just some of the biggest and best events coming up in the region.

Great North Run 2026

Newcastle - South Shields , Tyne and Wear

13 / 09 / 26

60,000 incredible participants run from the heart of Newcastle to South Shields each year to fundraise, have fun, achieve a fitness goal, and join an amazing running community, no matter their experience or ability.

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Pride Pooches 2024

South Tyneside , Jarrow

24 / 02 / 26

A unique event for dog lovers. Help us celebrate by jumping on public transport with your four-legged friend and visiting one of these dog-friendly venues.

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Festival of Light 2025

Sunderland , Tyne and Wear

24 / 02 / 26

Mowbray Park is all set for the big Sunderland Festival of Light switch-on. Tickets are on sale now at just £5 per person with under 2s admitted free.

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Great North Run 2026

Newcastle - South Shields , Tyne and Wear

13 / 09 / 26

Learn more

Pride Pooches 2024

South Tyneside , Jarrow

24 / 02 / 26

A unique event for dog lovers. Help us celebrate by jumping on public transport with your four-legged friend and visiting one of these dog-friendly venues.

Learn more

Festival of Light 2025

Sunderland , Tyne and Wear

24 / 02 / 26

Mowbray Park is all set for the big Sunderland Festival of Light switch-on. Tickets are on sale now at just £5 per person with under 2s admitted free.

Learn more

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Be inspired

From rugged coastlines to vibrant cities, find your next great adventure across the North East.

Segedunum Roman Fort Museum

Nature/Outdoor

27 / 02 / 26

A unique event for dog lovers. Help us celebrate by jumping on public transport with your four-legged friend and visiting one of these dog-friendly venues.

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Best Burritos and Tacos in Tyne and Wear

Food & Drink

24 / 02 / 26

Tyne and Wear have some superb burrito options that are accessible via Metro. Here are some of our favourites

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Seven sandy beaches you must visit

Nature/Outdoor

27 / 02 / 26

Looking to get active, explore the great outdoors or just spend more time seeing what’s on your doorstep? Tyne and Wear has some fantastic beaches within easy reach.

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Segedunum Roman Fort Museum

Nature/Outdoor

27 / 02 / 26

A unique event for dog lovers. Help us celebrate by jumping on public transport with your four-legged friend and visiting one of these dog-friendly venues.

Learn more

Best Burritos and Tacos in Tyne and Wear

Food & Drink

24 / 02 / 26

Tyne and Wear have some superb burrito options that are accessible via Metro. Here are some of our favourites

Learn more

Seven sandy beaches you must visit

Nature/Outdoor

27 / 02 / 26

Looking to get active, explore the great outdoors or just spend more time seeing what’s on your doorstep? Tyne and Wear has some fantastic beaches within easy reach.

Learn more

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