What To Do This Weekend
It's a Bank Holiday weekend!
What’s New
In North Shields
This Friday (4th) Bastianelli Gelato Italiano will open at Salt Market Social. Benedetto Bastianelli and Angelina Valente made Newcastle their home after leaving Italy in the early 1900s and the family sold ice cream and roasted chestnuts in the city. After discovering more about Benedetto and Angelina’s story, their great great granddaughter Amy felt inspired to bring the family legacy back to life and has restored a vintage trike, serving artisan gelato and traditional Italian treats.
In Whitley Bay
Bricks & Brews has just opened on Whitley Road for coffee, a bite to eat and the chance to build LEGO. Whether you love playing with LEGO, want to keep the kids busy, or just fancy somewhere a bit different for a cuppa, this new café is sure to be popular.
In Newcastle
Newcastle’s Western-inspired Texas saloon bar, Duke’s on the Groat Market, has given one of its spaces a makeover in honour of the late great Dolly Parton. The dedicated room now celebrates the country music icon with themed decor and art. You can book the room now for drinks this weekend.
In Sunderland
Having opened on 1st September, The Riverside Café is a new addition to The Beam, serving freshly-baked bread daily alongside pastries, sandwiches and brunch. It comes from foodies Tam and Vito, who also own Ember, Vito’s and No 32 in the city.
In Leeds
Leeds Corn Exchange’s newest addition is Art By Arjo, which opened on 1st September. After eight years of online trading, markets, pop-ups, events and trade shows, Art By Arjo’s physical shop is stocking hand-drawn prints inspired by sport, stadiums, and iconic places.
In Chapel Allerton
Chapel Allerton has a new culinary destination which spice lovers are flocking to. The Crossing Indian Bistro is an ode to India’s regional cuisines, and a chance to try authentic flavours and timeless recipes.
As Seen on Screen
It’s National Cinema Weekend (5th–6th September) – your chance to enjoy all-new films at a discount
Film fans can enjoy a variety of films for just £3 at Tyneside Cinema this weekend, for just £4 at the Pictureville auditorium in Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum, and from £3 at The Light Huddersfield. New releases include The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Obsession and Insidious: Out of the Further. Children might enjoy Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters and Moana.
Best of the Fests
The summer fun continues with these must-not-miss festivals
In Lindisfarne
The return of Lindisfarne Festival (3rd–5th September) sees another exciting lineup of acts heading to Beal Farm including Razorlight, The Proclaimers, Soul II Soul, Professor Green, Heather Small and a whole host of tribute acts. Grab the final remaining tickets now.
In Tynemouth
Tynemouth Food Festival is back and bringing together street food, cocktails, local food producers and free family activities. Head along to Tynemouth Priory and Castle on 5th and 6th September for good food and a great family day out.
In Harrogate
Love to be…Festival returns to The Stray in Harrogate on 5th September with a great line-up of acts celebrating house music. The line-up includes Claptone and Leeds-born dance music authority Paul Woolford as headliners and this year, the main stage will be bigger than ever and guests can also enjoy a new chill-out zone, a Glam Van experience from The Hair & Makeup Project, a new VIP garden and a bar where the drinks will flow all day long.
In Doncaster
Circus performers, bouncy castles, crafts, food stalls and rides are taking over Woodfield Park this Saturday (5th) for Doncaster Family Fest, where there’ll also be workshops, live music, rescue dogs, walkabout characters and games.
Show Time
Country shows to keep the whole family entertained this weekend
In Beamish
Head to Beamish Museum this weekend (5th and 6th) for their Horticultural Show, where vegetables, flowers and crafts will be judged in a celebration of the region’s growing traditions.
In Wolsingham
County Durham's biggest open-air agricultural show (and England’s oldest) returns this Saturday (5th) and Sunday (6th). At Wolsingham Show on Wolsingham Showground, Saturday is agricultural day with showjumping, a birds of prey display and a sheep dog trial to enjoy, whilst Sunday is country fair day, promising Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, line dancing and dog agility.
In Keighley
The Keighley & District Agricultural Show returns this Saturday (5th) and don’t miss the UK’s only dedicated ATV stunt show as well as traditional cattle and sheep classes, a dog show, ferret show and real celebration of agriculture.
In Rotherham
Head to Clifton Park on Saturday (5th) and Sunday (6th) for the Rotherham Show to enjoy live music, theatre, circus acts, comedy, sports and fairground rides as well as Strongmen competitions, a dog show and the chance to see a display of vintage vehicles. Plus, don’t miss the Luminarium Experience’s colourful domes and pathways.
For more country shows to book now, check out our guide here.
Dine at a Discount
Sunderland Restaurant Week is back (5th–13th September) and you’ll want to book your tables now to secure the chance to dine at a discount
This year’s restaurant week line-up caters for all tastes including set menus at Ember at Sheepfolds Stables, three doughnuts for £10 at Deep North, a £20 two-course meal at House of Zen in Seaburn, and any 24” pizza for £25 at Slice’s new outpost in Roker – plus so much more.
