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Remains of Robert Stephenson's 0-2-2 locomotive ‘Rocket’ & Exhibition
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Follow the trail this summer for the best of popular Northern Culture.
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This autumn celebrate the 250th anniversary of circus in Great Britain.
Opening hours
| Monday | 10am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |
Donations welcome (free entry)
Suggested donation £5
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The Rocket Reimagined
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Little Inventors North 2030 Challenge
Family activities
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Birthday Parties
Exclusive hire of Play Tyne
PLAY+INVENT Space
Make & invent with the kids
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Fundraising for Diversity & Inclusion
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Play Tyne: An interactive water play area for under 7s
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PLAY+INVENT Space - Make, inventive & get creative
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Get hands-on and learn in the Science Maze
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Explore the history of England's Northern Cavalry
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Learn about our famous River Tyne
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Discover Tyneside's great inventions
Family Explorers
Discover days out across the region
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