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10 things to do this weekend in the North East
Lake District Spring Retreat 2025 – Lakeside Hotel & Spa
When: Friday 21st March, 12:00am – Tuesday 25th March 11:59pm
Where: Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Price: £150
Join Jasmine Yoga for their annual spring retreat to the gorgeous Lakeside Hotel & Spa in the Lake District.
This sumptuous package includes beautiful accommodation, a delicious 3-course dinner and breakfast, and a series of restorative yoga sessions over the course of your stay.
Located next to Lake Windermere, this retreat lets you take in stunning natural landscapes while indulging in all the comforts of a beautiful hotel and yoga suite.
Cocktail Week – Newcastle City Centre
When: Friday 21st March, 12:00am – Sunday 20th March 11:59pm
Where: Newcastle City Centre
Price: from £3.50
Sip cocktails ’til your heart’s content during Newcastle Cocktail Week!
Purchase a wristband online and enjoy £5 signature cocktails at some of Newcastle’s best bars and restaurants, including Horticulture, Pleased To Meet You, Manahatta, WC and many, many more.
This is your chance to grab a bargain at your favourite drinking venues, try somewhere completely new and support Newcastle’s hospitality scene!
Women of Raby Tour – Raby Castle
When: Saturday 22nd March, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £25
This fascinating event shines a light on the brilliant women who once walked the halls of Raby Castle.
Learn about working women, botanists, artists, and court influencers who have mostly been overlooked in history, and see how women are depicted in the Castle’s iconic art collection.
You’ll also enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour into hidden rooms, all the while learning about how these women shaped Raby Castle’s future.
Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion – The Bowes Museum
When: Saturday 22nd March, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: The Bowes Museum
Price: included in general admission
‘Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion’ is a new exhibition celebrating The Bowes Museum co-founderʼs taste in textiles and fashion.
Admire an impressive display of floor-to-ceiling textiles collected by Joséphine Bowes, including designer fashion pieces, beautifully embroidered chair covers, lacework, historic dresses from her personal wardrobe and more.
This display complements the larger exhibition at the gallery: ‘From Joséphine Bowes: Trendsetters and Trailblazers‘.
Photo Credit: © Courtesy of The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Board Game Saturdays – BALTIC
When: Saturday 22nd March, 10:00am – 4:30pm
Where: BALTIC
Price: free
Spend a cosy Saturday playing board games in BALTIC’s Front Room.
Bring your own favourite games or choose from the selection on offer, then settle down for some friendly competition while enjoying free drinks.
Acrylic Pouring Workshop: Serving Boards – Shipley Art Gallery
When: Saturday 22nd March, 10:30am – 12:45pm
Where: Shipley Art Gallery
Price: £25
Create a beautiful serving or chopping board during this unique acrylic pouring workshop.
Led by expert Rebekah of Redeemed Arts, you’ll pour liquid acrylic paint onto a surface and tilt it gently, making the paint flow into a lava or seascape design.
You’ll also have the option of adding pretty embellishments like locally sourced sea glass.
Rebekah will seal your piece with resin and they’ll be ready to take home three weeks later!
Stargazing – Raby Castle
When: Saturday 22nd March, 7:30am – 8:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £25
Lose yourself in the constellation-studded sky during an evening of stargazing at Raby Castle.
From your position in the expansive parkland, you’ll get to observe the night sky under the guidance of a professional astronomer.
Whether you’re a newbie to astronomy or an experienced stargazer, this serene event is perfect for putting things into perspective and gazing at the celestial wonders above you.
Candlelight Concerts: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works – The Assembly Rooms
When: Saturday 22nd March, 9:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: The Assembly Rooms
Price: from £25
Lose yourself to the captivating music of Hans Zimmer in the candlelit setting of The Assembly Rooms.
Under the gentle lighting, string quartet Aurora Strings will treat you to an hour of music, including songs from Inception, The Lion King, Madagascar, Interstellar, Dune, Pirates of the Caribbean and much more.
It’s impossible not to be mesmerised by this multi-sensory evening!
Free Community Beach Yoga by Shore Yoga – King Edward’s Bay
When: Sunday 23rd March, 9:30am – 10:15am
Where: King Edward’s Bay
Price: free
Nestled beneath Tynemouth Priory on the golden sands of King Edward’s Bay, this free yoga event is open to people of all abilities.
Bring your mat and enjoy 45 minutes of yoga to the calming sounds of the sea.
To really connect with nature, take part in the optional sea dip after the session!
Wild Walk: Bird Song – Washington Wetland Centre
When: Sunday 23rd March, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Washington Wetland Centre
Price: free with general admission
This hour-long walk lets you soak up the peaceful melodies of the wetlands and woodlands.
Listen out for birds such as the robin, wren, blackbird and goldfinch. You may get lucky and hear some early warblers too, like the chiffchaff and blackcap.
The Centre’s wardens will lead the way, so you can ask them any questions you have during the walk. You can also practise your wildlife identification skills with their expert tips and hints!
It also provides a great opportunity for photographers, who can capture the beautiful birds that appear along the walk.
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