South Tyneside Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Hundreds of children across South Tyneside will access free, nutritious food and enriching activities over the school holidays, as the Department for Education (DFE) has confirmed funding for the holiday activities and food programme (HAF) for a further three years. 

These free holiday clubs will support families who are eligible for benefit related free school meals. Activities include: Football, Musical Theatre, Multi-Sport, Dance and introducing our newly added activities Darts and Yoga / Mindfulness.

Our 'Teen Ticket’ allows teenagers access to many attractions across South Tyneside, without a parent needing to be present.

The next programme of free holiday clubs is during the school winter holidays (Monday 22nd December - Sunday 4th January 2026).

Winter Activity Bookings Open Soon!

Bookings for winter activities will be available from Wednesday 19th November at 3:30pm. Keep checking back — more sessions will be added regularly!

All events are subject to availability and booking is essential. The sessions take place at several locations in South Tyneside and will include: a variety of fun activities exciting opportunities to learn and develop skills nutritious meal each day additional creative and cooking classes.

To be eligible to attend the free holiday club activities, children and young people must: be eligible for benefit related free school meals be aged 5 to 16 years old or up to 18 with SEND (SEND children must still qualify for free school meals) and live or go to school in South Tyneside.

For further information contact HAF@southtyneside.gov.uk