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Spring Break in Newcastle

Find out about what's going on in and around Newcastle during the Spring Break.

Will you be in Newcastle during the Spring Break?

If you'll be in Newcastle for all or part of the Spring Break, there are plenty of events and activities you can take part in happening in the local area.

There are more events and activities to be added so please keep checking back!

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Activities and Events

Give it a Go activities

There are activities offered through Give it a Go! Have a look at some of the events happening:

Volunteering opportunities

Go Volunteer

Get involved in the local community by exploring Go Volunteer projects and external opportunities.

 

Jesmond Litter Pick

Make a difference in your community. Join Keep Jesmond Clean for an hour for a litter pick in local streets - all welcome! 

Litter picks take place at 11:00, the second Saturday of every month.

Follow Keep Jesmond Clean on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) to stay up to date.

 

Events in and around Newcastle

Take a look at some of the events that are taking place in and around Newcastle:

You may be interested in NE1 Get Into Newcastle's Spring 2026: 20 Must-See Theatre Shows in Newcastle.

Things to do in Newcastle

Have you visited these places in Newcastle yet? 

 

Day trip destinations

Explore more of the North East with these possible day trip destinations:

Explore the UK with Lundgren Tours

Join the Students' Union and amazing partners Lundgren Tours as they deliver incredible trip experiences!

​For unique and award winning tour experiences to some of the best places in the England and Scotland, look no further:

Sat 14 March - Hiking Trip to the Lake District 

Thu 9 to Sun 12 April - 4 Day Trip to the Scottish Highlands 

Fri 17 to Sun 19 April - 3 Day Trip to the Scottish Highlands 

Sat 25 April - Harry Potter Trip to Alnwick Castle & Town

Book your spot, make new memories and explore more this Spring!

 

START UP Elevator Pitch Competition Night - Tuesday 24 March

Can you pitch a business that doesn’t exist for a cash prize?

Join us for a Pitch Evening where your challenge is to pitch a totally random, totally fictional business idea.

You’ll have one minute to deliver your elevator pitch, scored by the audience and a judging panel from the Start Up team. A cash prize is up for grabs. You don't have to be working on a business, just have the confidence to persuade the room and you could walk away successful. No experience or business idea needed!

📅 Don’t miss it! Tuesday 24 March 17:00 - 19:00

🔗 Link to register

 

Where & When?  

  • Tuesday 24 March
  • 17:00 – 19:00 
  • King’s Gate, Level 1 
  • Open to students and recent graduates

Campus Facilities and Services

Eat@Newcastle Opening Hours

Several campus cafes and food outlets will remain open during the Spring Break. 

Please check opening times on the Catering webpage.

Library and Academic Services

Opening Hours

Visit the Library website for opening hours over the Spring Break.

Academic Skills Support

The Academic Skills Team will be supporting students throughout the Spring Break via the Your Skills programme. 

One to one appointments are available during this time and the team will be across campus at drop-in sessions.

Libby App

Libby is a free resource you can access through the University which has all kinds of e-books, audiobooks and magazines available, from popular fiction to wellness and lifestyle.

Access TV and Film

Have you met BOB (Box of Broadcasts)? It's an archive of over two million radio and television broadcasts from over 75 free-to-air channels, including all BBC channels, ITV and Channel 4, plus some international channels. New programmes are added to BoB as they are broadcast each day.

This is not the only resource available through the Library! Have a look at some other films and documentaries.

 

Careers Service

Book a one-to-one appointment

You can book an online or in-person appointment through MyCareer. Appointments are available with:

  • careers consultants
  • CV advisers
  • information advisers
  • START UP advisers

Online resources

You can access our range of free online careers resources, which includes:

  • AI feedback for CVs, cover letters and interviews
  • Recruitment test practice
  • Overseas employment opportunities and advice
  • Business start-up guides and information
  • Virtual internships
  • Information and advice for students with disabilities
START UP

Get in touch

If you're new to entrepreneurship or you've had a START UP appointment and looking to drive your idea forward, we're still here over the Spring Break! 
Don't forget you can book an appointment with the START UP team at any stage of your business or idea, up to 2 years after graduation. Book an appointment now. 

 

King's Gate START UP space

If you’re a student or recent graduate working on a business or social enterprise, come make this space your own! Spaces are limited, so get in touch with the START UP team to chat about working from here.

You can book an online or in-person appointment with a START UP adviser through MyCareer.

IT Service Support Hubs

The walk-up IT Service Hub at the Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC) will close from 16:30 Thursday 2 April 2026 and will re-open at 8:30 on Tuesday 7 April for the Easter bank holiday weekend. 

Please see our "Get In Touch" pages for further details.

Sports Centre

The Sports Centre will be open as below throughout the Spring Break:

  • Monday - Friday: 07:00 - 22:00
  • Weekends: 09:00 - 17:00

The facility will be closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April 2026.

Check out the latest membership offers and Pay As You Go (PAYG) bookings, starting at £6 a session.

Download the NCL Sport app to manage your bookings.

Language Resource Centre

The Language Resource Centre will remain open throughout the Spring Break:

  • Monday - Friday, 09:00 to 17:00

The facility will be closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April 2026.

The LRC has plenty of online resources you can access at any time, including films and series from around the world. 

ResLife

Looking for a spring break? The ResLife social spaces at Windsor Terrace, Park View, and Marris House are open 24/7, perfect for relaxing, recharging, and socialising. See what’s happening on Instagram: @reslife_ncl

Wellbeing Support

There will be no evening clinic during the Spring Break so the hours of the Wellbeing Service is Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00.

For more information about the service and the support available to you, please visit the Wellbeing webpage.

Spectrum Life - Wellbeing app

Take some time to explore our new Wellbeing App - Spectrum Life. With plenty of support options to choose from, why not register now to access hours of wellbeing content and improve your mental health, fitness, and nutrition.

You can also access your Student Support Service, redeem lots of wellbeing discounts, and much more! All you need to do is:

  1. Go to: newcastleuniversitystudents.spectrum.life/login
  2. Click: New here? Sign up!
  3. You will need to use your college/university’s unique code: NUNI
  4. Create a password and click: Sign Up
  5. Make sure to download the Spectrum.Life app
Spectrum Life - Mental Health support

As stated above, Spectrum offers Mental Health support which is 24/7 -  they understand that mental health distress is not a 9-5 Monday to Friday issue.

Their team of mental health professionals can provide you with immediate help and support in managing whatever issues you are facing, as well as referral into further support where appropriate.

They offer access to their mental health team via telephone, live chat, SMS & WhatsApp channels.

Their team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Call them on:
UK: +448000318227
International: 0035315180277
Whatsapp/SMS: 07418 360 780