Spring Festival - Saltwell Park

You can enjoy

Family friendly rides

From gentle spins to jumping high, our rides are here to bring big smiles.

Live music on the main stage

Enjoy a full line-up of performers throughout the day; local bands, singers, and entertainers bringing feel good vibes to the heart of the park.

12:10-12:40  Your favourite Snow Princesses will sing and perform the classics!

12:50-13:35  'Don't Panic' - Steel Drum Band 

13:45-14:15   Side by Side Arts Band - will take centre stage!

14:25-15:10  Bandioke - Karaoke with a live band with your favourite songs

15:15-16:00  Join us for country-pop singing and dancing with TAY!

Discover local services

Our community area is packed with friendly faces from local organisations. It's the perfect opportunity to learn more about the services, support, activities, and opportunities available right here in your community.

Music & Creative Workshops

Get hands-on with free creative sessions for all ages, from music-making to craft activities. Drop in, try something new, and take home your own creations.

MUSIC

Bollywood Dancing workshop - from Gem Arts 

Ukelele workshop - from Side by Side Arts 

Pop-up Choir workshop - from Side by Side Arts

Steel Pan workshop - from Don't Panic and Side by Side Arts

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Gem Arts bring free workshops from artists' traditional practices from around the globe:

Origami workshop

Spring Crochet workshop

Iranian Crafts

Henna Artist 

Community Parade

Join the event finale at the colourful community parade as it circles the lake at 4pm. Everyone is welcome to take part or cheer from the sidelines!

Spring in the Parks is a relaxed, welcoming day out designed to bring neighbours together and celebrate the people, places, and pride of our local area.

Bring your family, bring your friends or just bring yourself!

Spring Festivals is made possible with funding from North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and the North East Combined Authority.