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Superhero Fans Assemble!

We’re not saying we can save the world, but we can save you from Summer holiday boredom!

If you’re looking for something fun and free this Summer holiday and your kids are Superhero fans, then we have just the event for you!

Join us for a jam-packed, fun-filled day that your young Superheroes will enjoy! From snapping a Superhero pose with Supergirl and Spiderman, to creating your own Superhero mask, adventures await!

How to get involved:

Head down to Eldon Square, Newcastle on Saturday 27 July in Upper Grey’s Quarter (opposite Chatime) and discover what it means to be a Superhero.

Superhero Pose:

If you and your family want to see if you’ve got what it takes to strike the perfect superhero pose, snap a photo with Supergirl and Spiderman! The sessions will run from the times below. Don’t forget your phone/camera!

Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Date:

Saturday 27 July 2024

Times: 

  • 11.00 am – 11.30 am
  • 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm
  • 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm
  • 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm
  • 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm

Location: 

Upper Grey’s Quarter (opposite Chatime)

What to expect:

  • Kids can become mini superheroes with our free creative colouring in card masks and even take them home to show friends and family!
  • From blue, green and pink, we have all the colouring in pencils sure to set the creativity alive.
  • The creative colouring-in mask activity will take place in Upper Grey’s Quarter (opposite Chatime) from 11am – 4pm.
  • We can’t wait to see all of your Superhero masks come to life and look forward to seeing you all soon!

Cost: 

The event is free of charge but donations are welcome for Newcastle Hospital Charity.

Newcastle Hospital Charity

Donations on the day can be made to Newcastle Hospital Charity. Newcastle Hospital Charity is the official charity for Newcastle Hospitals, one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK with two of the world’s best hospitals, providing healthcare to communities across the North East. Hospitals includes the Royal Victoria Infirmary, the Freeman Hospital, the Great North Children’s Hospital, the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Newcastle Dental Hospitals, Northern Genetics Service and many community services.

The charity goes further for our hospitals to help deliver global excellence and local impact, providing support for compassionate and innovative healthcare, education, and research, including some of the best centres for children, heart and lung transplantation, genetics, and cancer trials in the world.

Feeling peckish? Why not check out our child-friendly menus available to enjoy before and after the event, here.