Fancy spending a bank holiday in Newcastle? Whether you’re planning some quality time as a couple or organising a fun-filled weekend with all the family, Newcastle is a great place to relax and have fun.
Although Newcastle is a fairly small city, its lively atmosphere, plethora of pubs and entertainment venues make it one of the best places to visit in the UK. One thing’s for sure – you won’t get bored here.
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Read on for all the bank holiday inspiration you need this year.
UK bank holiday dates for spring and summer are as follows:
This year, the UK will receive an extra bank holiday for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, meaning that an extra-long weekend is in store from the 2nd to the 5th of June.
The Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday will celebrate 70 years since Her Majesty ascended the throne, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
Date: Thursday 2nd June 2022
Location: Forest Hall Ex-Servicemens Institute
Kick-start the long bank holiday weekend with an evening of bingo fun. Bingo Bonkaz is a unique bingo event complete with music and dancing. Laugh the night away and enjoy cheesy tunes as well as exciting cash prizes.
Bingo Bonkaz is an adults-only event, and tickets must be booked in advance. You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Thursday 2nd June 2022
Location: Colonel Porters Emporium
Enjoy non-stop music and dancing at Colonel Porters Emporium this Spring Bank Holiday. Hedkandi are organising a special Jubilee weekend party where you can expect a night of Club Classics, Disco House, Funky House, and House anthems.
The minimum age for this event is 21, and tickets must be booked in advance. You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Thursday 2nd June 2022
Location: Walkers Lounge Bar Kitchen
Head to Walkers Lounge Bar Kitchen this Spring Bank Holiday for an evening of fun and entertainment. Miss Vicky Paris will be the host for this extra-special event, where you can enjoy drag, karaoke, a live DJ and other wonderful surprises. This event is perfect for a group of friends.
You can find out more information here.
Date: Friday 3rd June 2022
Location: South Causey Inn
Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee weekend in true style with afternoon tea at South Causey Inn. Relax in picturesque garden dining pods and indulge in a range of homemade goodies, including delicious scones with cream and jam. Enjoy unlimited tea and coffee, a complimentary glass of bubbles, and live music from a brass band and choir.
You can find out more information and book your afternoon tea here.
Date: Friday 3rd June 2022
Location: The Fed
Get ready for excellent live music at The Fed this Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday. Here, tribute band Shakermaker will be performing favourite hits from the likes of Oasis, Pulp, The Kooks, The Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand and The Fratellis.
The Fed is one of Gateshead’s most popular entertainment venues and hosts everything from weddings to sporting events.
You can find out more information about the Best of British Tribute Night and book your tickets here.
Date: Saturday 4th June 2022
Location: Teams Life Centre
Heading to Newcastle with the kids this Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend? Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment at the Teams Life Centre, Gateshead. Little ones can get stuck into a range of games and craft activities, while grown-ups can enjoy a very special afternoon tea as well as a tombola and raffles.
You can find out more information about the Teams Jubilee Fling here.
Date: Sunday 28th August 2022
Location: Walkers Lounge Bar Kitchen
Are you a huge Beyoncé fan? Head to Walkers Lounge Bar Kitchen this Summer Bank Holiday. Enjoy two hours of bottomless drinks, including fizz cocktails and wine, and sing along to your favourite Beyoncé songs performed by an incredible tribute act. The event will take place on the Sunday before the Summer Bank holiday, so you’ll have the whole of Bank Holiday Monday to relax and recover.
You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Saturday 27th August to Sunday 28th August 2022
Location: Leazes Park
Get set for endless partying this Summer Bank Holiday Weekend with the Noughty 90s Festival at Leazes Park, Newcastle’s oldest park. Here, you can enjoy four stages of unbeatable music as well as funfair rides, a retro arcade, an R&B roller disco and other thrills.
You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Friday 26th August to Sunday 28th August 2022
Location: Gibside
Organise the perfect family bank holiday celebrations with a weekend of camping at Gibside. Gibside is a Georgian landscape garden boasting beautiful views and plenty of greenery. This Summer Bank Holiday, kids can camp out under the stars and get involved in fun activities such as den building. It’s the ideal way to spend a bank holiday weekend as a family!
Find out more information about the Family Camping Festival and book your tickets here.
If you’re heading to Newcastle for a bank holiday weekend this year, why not book a stay at our Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside ? Located just south of the River Tyne, our modern hotel offers quick access to bank holiday events in Newcastle City Centre. Enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep in one of the hotel’s 200 spacious rooms, and tuck into a delicious meal at the bar and restaurant.
