The popular Wallsend Festival returns at the weekend with a free and fun-packed programme.
Now in its 17th year, the festival will take place in Wallsend town centre on Saturday 1 July and at Wallsend Green and Richardson Dees Park on Sunday 2 July.
On Saturday, the annual event will see a selection of fairground rides, live music, dance performances, and a range of stalls selling craft, gifts and food produce.
Wallsend Customer First Centre will host activities for children including crafts, face painting and children’s TV character appearances throughout the day. There will also be workshops, a toy stall and an information event for children about groups including Cadets, Scouts and Girlguiding.
Wallsend History Society will return to the Centre with a display on Wallsend’s past.
A collection of vintage cars will be on display in the town centre. The classic cars will be parked along High Street East and people can take a look inside and chat to the owners.
On the Sunday, Wallsend Hall and Green will have fairground rides, live music, craft stalls and entertainment for children.
Richardson Dees Park will offer a full day of fun outdoor activities including; Just Climb and their 30 foot climbing tower, archery sessions, street theatre and shows throughout the day from the 3Sixty Bicycle Stunt Team.
The festival will take place between 10am and 5pm on Saturday and from 10am until 6pm on Sunday.
For the full programme see www.visitnorthtyneside.com.