Blyth Tall Ship Open Day

Thursday 29 October 2026 | From 10am | FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING

Looking for something fun to do with the family this October half term?

Join us at Blyth Tall Ship on Thursday 29 October for a free day of activities, creativity and maritime discovery. Explore our historic tall ship, get hands-on in our workshops, follow our trails and enjoy live entertainment throughout the day.

Entry and parking are completely free, and there’s something for visitors of all ages.

What's happening?

There'll be plenty to see and do throughout the day, including:

🚢 Explore Blyth Tall Ship

• Take a tour of our historic tall ship

• Explore our Heritage Workshop

• Discover more about Blyth's maritime history and shipbuilding heritage

🎨 Get creative

• Arts and crafts

• Biscuit decorating

• Children's workshop with Blyth Valley Samba

🔎 Explore and discover

• Complete our Mouse Hunt Trail and win a prize

• Complete the Rubbings Trail

• STEM games and hands-on activities

• Story time

🎶 Enjoy the entertainment

• Live music from Blyth Valley Samba

• Selfie frames for some memorable photos

• Plenty of family-friendly activities throughout the day

Special opening with Blyth Spartans

We're delighted to be joined by Blyth Spartans players to officially open the event at 10am.

And that's not all...

Enter our Football Draw for the chance to win two hospitality tickets to a Blyth Spartans game during the 2026/27 season.

Food, refreshments and more

Feeling peckish? Refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the day.

We'll also have a raffle and tombola, with plenty of chances to win.

Plan your visit

📅 Thursday 29 October 2026
⏰ From 10am
📍 Blyth Tall Ship, Quayside, South Harbour, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3PA
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🅿️ FREE PARKING

Bring along your family and friends and spend the day exploring Blyth's maritime heritage, getting creative and enjoying everything happening at Blyth Tall Ship.

We'd love to see you there!