Baltic Spring Welcome

15 Mar – 13 Apr 2025

Join in with a season of nature-themed events celebrating the return of Baltic’s honeybees and Tyne Kittiwakes, and welcoming Spring in all its glory.

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Baltic Spring Welcome

15 March – 13 April 2025
Wed-Sun | See listing for exact dates/times

Celebrate new life and our community at Baltic this Spring. Enjoy four weeks of nature tours, bike rides, workshops and activities which embrace the changes of a new season.

All events are free, click on each event title to find out more information.

Spring Welcome is part of Birds, Bees, Bikes & Trees, a three-year partnership between Baltic, North East Young Dads & Lads (NEYDL) and Newcastle University, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

Tours & Talks

Get closer to nature on a guided tour:

Honeybees Talks
Find out more about Baltic's resident honeybees.
Guided Bike Rides
Join NEYDL for a local bike tour or drop in to a free bike maintenance workshop.
Down On Your Doorstep Tour
Spot all the nature our local area has to offer.
Kittiwake Talks
Discover more about our popular feathered residents.
Quayside Tour
Enjoy a breath of fresh air and facts about the Quayside.
Wonder & Wander
Bring the bairns for a sensory exploration of our gallery.

Workshops

Embrace the new season in a creative workshop:

Meet & Make
Get creative with the family in this artist-led workshop.
Bike Maintenance
Find out if your bike is roadworthy for Spring.
Bike Skills
Join a family bike skills session.
Creative Climate Club
Meet with a like-minded group to discuss the environment, climate and nature.
Young Producers Workshop
Learn to be more sustainable in this hands-on workshop.

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Community

Celebrate our community this Spring:

Holi Festival of Colours
Embrace spring, love, colour, and new life through dance, music, workshops and more.
Never Bin Better
Care for your community and environment with this litter pick.
Nowruz (Persian New Year)
Explore and celebrate the connection between humans and nature through food, dance and music.