Wallsend Festival returns for its 25th year

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The annual Wallsend Festival returns this summer with a fun-packed programme.

The community event, which is celebrating its 25th year, will take place in Wallsend town centre on Saturday 4 July between 10am and 4pm.

There will be live music, fairground rides, circus workshops, stalls, character walkabouts, face painting and a bubble performer. 

Local artists, choirs and dance groups will be performing on the bandstand outside of the Forum Shopping Centre. 

Segedunum Roman Fort will be offering free admission throughout the day for those wanting to explore the town’s Roman history.

Wallsend Library will be open between 9am and 1pm with displays from Wallsend History Society. 

Fairground rides will be located on the High Street and at Coronation Street Car Park, while some information stalls can be found near the bandstand.

The event is organised by North Tyneside Council and supported by The Forum Shopping Centre. 

For the full programme and schedule please see www.visitnorthtyneside.com.