Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day

Name: Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day
Start: 2026-02-17T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-17T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Newcastle Cathedral

Schedule

Tue Feb 17 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Newcastle Cathedral | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

Join staff from the Great North Children’s Hospital for a special insight into their incredible work supporting children and families across our region.
Enjoy a range of interactive activities and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by physiotherapy and radiology, and meet partners from Tyne & Wear Fire Service, Healthworks, Newcastle Hospitals Charity and Citizens Advice to discover how they support local communities.
And keep an eye out – you might even get to meet the hospital’s friendly mascot, Fudge the Giraffe!
This drop-in activity day is free to attend with no pre-booking required and is suitable for all ages… especially families!
Please note: Great North Children’s Hospital staff will stop for their lunch break at 12:30pm. Activities will resume at 1pm.
About the Great North Children’s Hospital:
The Great North Children’s Hospital is in Newcastle upon Tyne within the Royal Victoria Infirmary. It is one of only 14 major children’s centres in the UK.
With 245 beds, the Great North Children’s Hospital has the most extensive range of children’s services anywhere outside of London. It has special wards, operating theatres, outpatients’ and day-case suites, all tailored just for children.
Find out more and view upcoming events at newcastlecathedral.org.uk/whats-on