With the Easter holidays just around the corner, it's the perfect time to get thinking about what you can do to keep the kids occupied.

Luckily, across the North East there is a wide variety of egg-cellent events and activities taking place which can entertain the whole family.

We've compiled a list of things going on around the region from March 28 to April 15 that you can take part in.

Here are just a few events and activities which are going on in the Easter holidays that you can get involved with.

Easter Egg Hunt at Auckland Castle

A free Easter egg hunt (included with the price of admission) is set to take over Auckland Castle over the holidays.

Visitors can check in at The Tower in the Market Place for a wristband, an egg hunt map and a chocolate prize after all clues are found.

The hunts will take place every day between March 29 and April 14 (apart from April 2, 8 and 9).

The Northern Echo: Auckland Castle.Auckland Castle.

Beamish at Easter

The North East's living museum has a few events over the Easter holidays which look like fun for the whole family.

  • April 6-7: Beamish Steam Gala

A "fantastic selection of transport" is promised at the Beamish Steam Gala. 

Details say that the museums current fleet of buses, cars and trams will be joined by visiting vehicles - but they haven't been revealed yet.

  • April 14: Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society Car Show

Later in the month, a variety of old and classic cars will be on display at the museum for the day on its events field. 

However, more events are soon to be announced to take place between March 29 and April 1, according to their site.

The Northern Echo: Beamish museum.Beamish museum. (Image: Beamish Museum)

Easter at Durham Cathedral

It's one of the most important times of the year for Durham Cathedral as they hold a whole host of events to mark resurrection Sunday where, in the Christian faith, Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead following his crucifixion. 

At the Cathedral, none of the events are ticketed but entry will be first come first served.

Here's a full list of what's on at the Cathedral this Easter:

  • March 24 at 11:15am: Sung Eucharist with Procession of Palms and Reading of Passion
  • March 27 at 7:30pm: Stations of the Cross
  • March 28 at 11am: Maundy Thursday - Blessing of the oils
  • March 28 at 11am: Maundy Thursday - Stripping of the Altars
  • March 29 at 12pm: Good Friday - The Three Hours
  • March 31: Easter Day - The Easter Vigil, Dawn Eucharist with Baptism and Confirmation

To find out more, click here.

The Northern Echo: Durham Cathedral.Durham Cathedral. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

The Sooty Show at Darlington Hippodrome

Fancy a bit of a theatre this Easter? Whether you're young or old, the Sooty Show is a perfect choice for all the family on April 9.

The tour is celebrating the shows 75th birthday, and will stop in Darlington for one day only.

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The matinee will take place from 11am-12:40pm and the afternoon show will be from 2:30-4:10pm.

Tickets are £65 for a family of 4.

Find out more here.

The Northern Echo: Sooty and Sweep visit Darlington.Sooty and Sweep visit Darlington. (Image: Jonny Lancaster)