iCanMove Family Activity Day 2024

iCanMove Family Activity Day

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of sports and activities at the iCanMove Family Activity Day!

Date: Sun 22nd September, 2024

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Location: Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, NE10 0EF

Bring your loved ones and enjoy a range of interactive games, engaging workshops, and challenges. From a choice of indoor and outdoor sports, there's something for all ages and abilities to enjoy.

What to expect

The aim of the day is to firstly have fun! You will experience and learn about the range of activities available in your local area with a chance to try them all out. There will be lots of local sports and activity clubs there and there will be something for everyone.

You'll have the chance to meet our mascots, watch them race, throw sponges at your consultant, meet new people and make new friends, all alongside discovering and trying out a new activity or sport.

There will also be some snacks and refreshments available to buy if you wish, a place to sit and eat or rest, quiet areas, arts and crafts, story time, baking, plus much more!

So mark your calendars, gather your family, and join us for the iCanMove Family Activity Day! It's a fantastic opportunity to have a blast, connect with others, and create unforgettable moments. We can't wait to see you there!

What to bring:

• Parents / carers need to be present for children and young people aged 16 or under
• Sibling(s) and one friend per child (if they wish)
• Comfortable clothing and footwear
• Extra drinks / snacks if you wish
• Enthusiasm and fun!

How to get there:

By car

Gateshead International Stadium is signposted from major roads in the area.

A1 (from the North)

Follow the A1 Southbound until the turn off for the A184 (Gateshead Town Centre). Keep following the A184 until you come to the Stadium on the left.

A1 (from the South)

Follow the A1 Northbound, turn off the A167 (Gateshead South). Pass the Angel of the North on your left. Follow road to the centre of Gateshead, take the slip road underneath the flyover. Go straight over the roundabout and then turn right onto the A184 at the next roundabout. Follow the A184 until you come to the stadium on the left.

A69 (from the West)

Follow the A69 until you meet the A1. From there follow directions as from the A1 North.

A19 (from the East)

Follow the A19 until you reach the Whitemare Pool roundabout. Turn right onto the A184 (Gateshead). Continue onto the A184 over the Heworth roundabout and the Stadium is on the right.

By bus

93 - between Gateshead Interchange and the Stadium

94 - between Heworth Interchange and the Stadium

These services operate every 15 minutes. Gateshead Interchange provides transport links via bus and Metro to all local destinations as well as Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Central Station and Sunderland Train Station.

By Metro

Gateshead Stadium Metro station is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the Stadium. A footpath leads from the Metro station, through St. James Village housing estate to the Stadium.

By rail

The nearest train station is Newcastle Central Station (East Coast Line). Travel from Newcastle Central Station to Gateshead Stadium Metro station using the Metro.

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