This webpage is designed to inform you about the UK school holidays for 2024 and 2025 as declared by the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council in England, providing a foundation for your planning needs.
It is rare for holiday dates announced at the council level to undergo changes. Nonetheless, we encourage periodic reviews of this page for any modifications that might take place, and suggest consulting the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council website for the 2023-2024 approved calendar and the 2024-2025 approved calendar. For immediate or unforeseen updates not yet included in the official calendars, a visit to the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council homepage is advisable.
Explore the comprehensive guide here for scheduling convenience: England School Holiday Dates.
Be aware that the holiday schedules might vary among individual schools due to specific considerations such as teacher training days.
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School Holidays 2023-2024
School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
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First Day of School | 4 Sep 2023 (Mon) | |
Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30 Oct 2023 (Mon) | 3 Nov 2023 (Fri) |
Christmas Holidays | 25 Dec 2023 (Mon) | 5 Jan 2024 (Fri) |
Spring Half Term Holidays | 19 Feb 2024 (Mon) | 23 Feb 2024 (Fri) |
Spring Holidays | 29 Mar 2024 (Fri) | 12 Apr 2024 (Fri) |
Summer Half Term Holidays | 27 May 2024 (Mon) | 31 May 2024 (Fri) |
Summer Holidays | 22 Jul 2024 (Mon) | 30 Aug 2024 (Fri) |
School Holidays 2024-2025
School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
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First Day of School | 2 Sep 2024 (Mon) | |
Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28 Oct 2024 (Mon) | 1 Nov 2024 (Fri) |
Christmas Holidays | 23 Dec 2024 (Mon) | 3 Jan 2025 (Fri) |
Spring Half Term Holidays | 24 Feb 2025 (Mon) | 28 Feb 2025 (Fri) |
Spring Holidays | 14 Apr 2025 (Mon) | 25 Apr 2025 (Fri) |
Summer Half Term Holidays | 26 May 2025 (Mon) | 30 May 2025 (Fri) |
Summer Holidays | 21 Jul 2025 (Mon) |
For those intrigued by the backstory of our school holiday schedules, we’ve crafted an enlightening piece titled A Historical Perspective of UK School Holidays.
This article peels back the layers of history to reveal the origins and developments of the UK’s academic calendar.
It’s a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complex interplay of factors that have influenced our current school holiday system.
FAQs Gateshead School Holidays
Some popular outdoor activities for children in Gateshead during school holidays include:
- Parklands Mini Golf.
- Pockerley Riding School.
- Various activities at Endless Adventure North East such as paddle boarding, rock climbing, abseiling, and gorge walking.
- Holiday clubs in the North East offering activities like archery, arts & crafts, bushcraft, cooking, dance, and drama.
Some free activities for children during Gateshead school holidays include:
- Brighten The Day Program: Offers healthy food and fun activities for school-aged children across Gateshead.
- Holiday Clubs in the North East: Provide a range of activities like archery, arts & crafts, bushcraft, cooking, dance, and drama
Some popular educational activities during Gateshead school holidays include:
- Holiday Activities and Food (HAF Plus) Programme: A new program aimed specifically at teenagers, offering a fun-filled and action-packed summer.
- Children’s Holiday Clubs: These clubs offer various educational activities such as IT, football, sports, arts & crafts, dance, and drama courses during half-term, Easter, and summer holidays.
- Holiday Clubs in the North East: Provide a high-quality school holiday activities program with educational activities like archery, arts & crafts, bushcraft, cooking, dance, drama, outdoor adventures, fire lighting, whittling, games, crafts, foraging, and navigating.
Some indoor activities for children during Gateshead school holidays include:
- Mister Twister’s Jump Centre: A jump center located at 15E Follingsby Ave, Gateshead, offering indoor fun activities.
- The Valley Nursery & Kids Club: Located at New Rd, Gateshead, this nursery and kids club provides indoor activities for children.
- Messy Monkeys Gateshead: Offers messy play sessions for children, providing a fun and creative indoor activity.
- Namco Funscape: An indoor entertainment center at Metrocentre, Gateshead, offering various activities like bowling, arcade games, and more.
Disclaimer: The information provided on the “Gateshead School Holidays” page is intended for general informational purposes only.
While we strive to keep the data up to date and accurate, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the calendar or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the page for any purpose.
Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Please note that holiday dates can vary depending on the region and the individual school.
We advise parents and guardians to check with their local education authority or the respective schools for confirmation of the exact dates and any potential changes that may occur.
We cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies or changes in the school holiday schedules.