Easter 2016: What's on in the North East this bank holiday?

The Easter weekend is almost here - but have you made your plans yet?
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Mar 2016, 14:31 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2016, 14:42 BST

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What will you get up to this Easter?What will you get up to this Easter?
What will you get up to this Easter?

We might not be able to count on good weather, but what we can count on is plenty of things to get up to!

So take a look at our list of what's happening over the bank holiday weekend in our region.

There's something to suit everyone!

MAUNDY THURSDAY (March 24)

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Mayor's Steam and Cream event at Ryhope Engine Museum, then Roker Hotel. Tickets: £15. Click here for more information.

LEGO Animal Brick Trail, from March 24 until April 17 at Washington Wetland Centre. Meet some awesome model animals and explore the centre. Tickets roughly between £8 and £9. Click here for more information.Create your own Glass Easter Egg, from March 24 until April 9 at the National Glass Centre. Make a special Easter creation of your own, and remember the bank holiday. Cost: £15 and booking recommended. Click here for more information.Easter Bunny Trail, from March 24 until April 10 at Monkwearmouth Station Museum. Put your problem solving skills to the test and try to find the bunnies! Free. Click here for more information.Dinosaur Egg Hunt, from March 24 until April 10 at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. Forget about the chicken and Easter eggs, and set your sights on something a bit bigger! Cost: £2. Click here for more information.

Easter Open Day at West Boldon Lodge, from 10am. Have a day of fun with the whole family, including an Easter egg hunt! Tickets: £5 for adults, £2 for children. Pre-booking recommended. Click here for more information.GOOD FRIDAY (March 25)

Penshaw Bowl at Herrington Country Park from 1pm. Get rocking and rolling with this egg-citing and annual event. Free. Click here for more information.Cadbury Egghead Easter Trail, from March 25 until March 28, at Washington Old Hall. Follow the creature prints around the garden and collect your tasty prize at the end! Click here for more information. Entry: £1.50. Click here for more information.Barley Mow Park Easter Event from 1pm. Explore the park and search for wildlife, decorate your own egg and just enjoy the school holidays! Free. Click here for more information.The Return of Quinta at Arbeia Roman Fort Museum. Mark the start of the 2016 season at the fort with a fantastic event. Click here for more information.Easter Egg Hunt, from March 25 until April 10, at Beamish Museum. There is also egg decorating, baking demonstrations and other activities taking part at the museum throughout the Easter weekend. Click here for more information and cost.SATURDAY (March 26)

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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, from March 26 until March 28, at Souter Lighthouse. Cost: £3 per child. Click here for more information.Sci-Fi Fayre at South Shields Museum & Gallery. If you're a fan of anything sci-fi, this is the event for you. Go along for a fun-packed Easter Saturday. Free. Click here for more information.Happy Bunnies Easter Event at Castledene Shopping Centre, Peterlee. Suitable for ages 3 and up, join in with Easter crafts and other fun. Free. Click here for more information.EASTER SUNDAY (March 27)

Easter Sunday Lunch at Quality Hotel, Boldon. Make your day special with a decadent lunch, with fun Easter activities too. Cost: £19 for adults, £10 for children. Click here for more information.Easter Egg Hunt and Bonnet Competition at South Marine Park, from 1pm until 3pm. Join in the fun and present your best Easter bonnet to be in with the chance for a prize! Free. Click here for more information.

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