Spring is really springing this April, with the North East offering opportunities to get creative, enjoy good food and reminisce…
Imagine all of this AND the sun starting to set after 8 pm by mid-April in the North East. Happy days!
Monthly Book Club at Harbour House
When: 1 April
Price: £30
As I’m making an effort to read more this year, I’d highly encourage you to do the same. Happening once a month, Harbour House in North Shields is inviting you to share your thoughts, opinions, and feelings on selected titles in an intimate setting of just 12 seats. As it’s the very first one, this month’s book is included in your ticket price. A little birdie told me it’s The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin.
Book your ticket via harbourhousecollective.co.uk
Lamb Feeding at Ouseburn Farm
When: Various dates throughout April
Price: £14
pring wouldn’t be spring without little lambs feeding at Ouseburn Farm. This is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time outside with the cutest animals and help bottle-feed them. Perfect for adults and little ones – but hurry, as tickets are selling out fast!
Book your tickets via tickettailor.com
Mean Girls at Sunderland Empire
When: 6-11 April
Price: From £18.95
Produced by the one and only Tina Fey, this show is bound to be full of wit, humour, and glamour. We all know the storyline, and most of us have seen the film but this time, Sunderland Empire is inviting you to see Mean Girls with a new added element: music. So fetch!
Book your tickets via atgtickets.com
Tulip Field Experience at Brocksbushes Farm
When: 10 April
Price: £6.50
Brocksbushes Farm has planted over 160,000 tulip bulbs, which are estimated to bloom at the beginning of April and this is your chance to see it in person! This is a great opportunity to refresh your Insta feed with some spring content and spend the day appreciating the beauty of tulips. Just don’t pick them! The team will have them available for purchase at their flower stall. P.S. Dogs are welcome too!
Book your ticket via brocksbushes.digitickets.co.uk
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
When: 18-19 April
Price: Free entry
One for foodies! Top celebrity chefs will be serving up some delicious bites all weekend long, so make sure you come with an empty stomach. If the food offering isn’t enough, the streets of Bishop Auckland will host plenty of live entertainment, including street performances, theatre, and musical moments. Don’t miss it!
Find more information via bishopaucklandfoodfestival.co.uk
Life Drawing Morning at Sarah Nelson Studio
When: 18 April
Price: £40
Sarah Nelson Studio, as featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs, is establishing a creative rural hub in the moorland village of Woodland, Co Durham. Sarah’s new eco-build studio and gallery aim to make art engaging and accessible through an exciting programme of workshops and exhibitions.
This one, Life Drawing Morning, is a guided practice for artists of all levels. It will help you improve your observation skills, understanding of anatomy, and ability to capture movement and emotion.
Book your ticket via sarahnelsonstudio.co.uk
Italian Wine and Food Pairing at Blackfriars Restaurant
When: 24 April
Price: £43.50
This April, Blackfriars is inviting you to escape to Italy, all in the comfort of our region. Expect plenty of sensational pairings, such as rich and creamy pasta with a glass of crisp white wine, or opt for a slice of authentic pizza with a glass of red. Whatever you try, it will be a match made in heaven. Date night, anyone?
Book your ticket via blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
I Love North Shields Vintage Market at Salt Market Social
When: 26 April
Price: Free entry.
It wouldn’t be my monthly round-up of fun things to do this April in the North East without a mention of a good vintage market. This one, happening in North Shields, will have plenty to offer. Think vintage antiques, books, music, accessories and that’s not all. The market will have some vintage-inspired experiences, including vintage hairstyles, flash-style tattoos and nostalgic photo booth opportunities. Sign me up!
Book your ticket via tickettailor.com