The popular Wallsend Festival returns this weekend with a free and fun-packed programme.
Now in its 23rd year, the community event will take place in Wallsend town centre on Saturday 6 July, between 10am and 5pm.
There will be fairground rides, stalls, character walkabouts, live music, demonstrations and lots of activities in the library.
Solo artists from North Tyneside’s Emerging Artists Project will be performing on the stage outside of the Forum Shopping Centre. There will also be dance performances and a community choir.
Segedunum Roman Fort will host Rockfest Music Comp featuring young musicians and bands from the borough’s schools, community groups and North Tyneside Music Education Hub’s Rock School. The winner will have the opportunity to perform on the main stage at this year’s Mouth of the Tyne Festival.
The museum will be offering free admission throughout the day for those wanting to explore the town’s Roman history.
Wallsend Library will have their warm welcome refreshments between 10am and 12.30pm, as well as a packed morning of Encanto themed activities including a film screening (9.30am) and crafts (10am – 12.30pm). There will also be games, drama activities, singing and dancing. This event is free to attend but places need to be booked at www.bookwhen.com/ntclibraries.
Fairground rides will be located on the High Street and at Coronation Street Car Park, while some information and food stalls can be found near the bandstand.
