Big Kid Circus Presents 'Illumination' - Gateshead Metrocentre

Big Kid Circus

Available to 3 November 2024

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Book your Big Kid Circus tickets today for just £10, and under 2's visit for free! 

The Big Kid Circus presents 'Illumination' - a stunning circus show making it's way to the Metrocentre in 2024. Don't miss out on this family-friendly circus spectacle! 

Get your tickets from just £10, and children under the age of two visit for free! Tickets are delivered to you instantly via email and SMS. 

  • When is it? The Big Kid Circus Illumination show runs from Saturday the 26th of October to Sunday the 3rd of November 2024. 
  • Where is it? The Circus takes place at the Metrocentre in Gateshead. 
  • How much is it? Tickets are available from just £10. Visitors under the age of two visit for free! 
  • Who can go? Everyone! The Big Kid Circus is fun for families with kids of all ages.

Taking place for nine nights only, you really don't want to miss these limited time circus events in Newcastle. 

Big Kid Circus presents 'Illumination' - an exciting circus show making for one of the best family days out near Newcastle

For nine nights, the Big Kid Circus brings its fantastic new show, 'Illumination', to the Metrocentre in Gateshead. 

Expect nearly two hours of non-stop circus thrills that will delight all ages! From the hilarious clown antics of the dynamic TWIN Brothers, to the gravity-defying motorcycle action in the all-female Globe of Death, there's a huge and diverse array of circus talent on display at Illumination that will thrill the whole family. 

The Big Kid Circus is more than just a spectacle, it's a celebration of the magic of circus where priceless family memories are made under the spotlight of the big tent. Join in with the joy and wonder of the Big Kid Circus when you visit 'Illumination' in Gateshead this autumn.

Gather your family and friends and secure your tickets to the Illumination show in Gateshead today, or take a look at some of the other Big Kid Circus dates:

St. Michaels Wy.,
Metrocentre,
Gateshead NE8 1BH
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How to find us

Address: St. Michaels Wy., Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9YG

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By car: 

Situated just off the A1, Metrocentre is easily accessible for drivers and a popular choice because the main car parks is free of charge with no time restrictions. 

From the South:

  • Travel along the A1(M) northbound.
  • From the A1 Washington Services (Birtley) keep to left at junction 65 and continue on A1 (signs for A1 Gateshead, Newcastle).
  • Continue on A1 (Gateshead/Newcastle Western Bypass) for approx 6 miles.
  • Exit left (signs for Metrocentre) and turn right onto Hollinside Road.
  • Continue through traffic lights towards Metrocentre.

From the North:

  • Join the A1 southbound towards Newcastle and Gateshead (signs for The South A1M, Gateshead).
  • Continue on A1 until you see exit sign for Metrocentre.

By bus: 

Over 100 buses an hour arrive at the Metrocentre’s Public Transport Interchange from throughout the North East. Operators include Nexus, Go North East, Stagecoach and Arriva.

Service X66 runs every 10 minutes from Gateshead direct to the Metrocentre.

Services 6/10/10A/10B/47/X45 run every few minutes from Newcastle Eldon Square direct to Metrocentre.

By metro: 

The Metro system is a short bus ride away from both Newcastle and Gateshead centres via Monument, Central and Gateshead Metro stations. A transfare ticket on the Metro system will allow transfer to any bus to complete your journey to Metrocentre.

By train: 

Metrocentre is on the national rail network and has its own train station. It takes just seven minutes by train from Newcastle Central Station with trains during the day every fifteen minutes, less frequently during evenings and on Sundays.

Frequent services are available from Newcastle, Sunderland, Teesside, County Durham and stations along the Tyne Valley Line to Carlisle.

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The Big Kid Circus is suitable for all ages. 

Please note: All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

The Big Kid Circus lasts for approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. 

Food and drink is available to purchase at the venues. Outside food and drinks are not allowed to be brought into any of the venues. 

Children under two years old do not need a ticket for Big Kid Circus. Please note that seating is not provided and they will need to be seated on an accompanying adult's lap. 

Prams and buggies are not permitted in the seating areas and will need to be parked at the entrance. 

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