About
What is the Newcastle Dragon Boat Race?
Newcastle's Dragon Boat Race is an annual event hosted by NE1 to raise money for charity whilst having a fun-filled day and bringing the community together.
The charity challenge sees the most adventurous of teams paddle down the River Tyne in dragon-themed boats, all racing for first place. Alongside the race, there's loads of fun activities taking place along the Quayside for those staying dry on land.
Gallery
Take a look at some snaps from last year’s event
FAQs
All the information you need to know
The race takes place on the River Tyne, along Newcastle's Quayside, on the stretch of water between the iconic Tyne Bridge and Millennium Bridge (alongside the Newcastle City Marina, in front of the Law Courts).
Each boat takes between 11 and 16 paddlers and a drummer, who is vital, providing the rhythm which helps unify the paddlers' moves
You can apply to take part as a solo fundraiser or as a small group which is priced per head, and boats will be allocated to best create mixed, balanced teams
All the information on packages is below, read through and choose the one which suits you best.
Absolutely! Nothing beats healthy competition among colleagues. There are no caps on the number of boats you can book. You may even want to turn it into another challenge to see who can raise the most money for charity!
Simply register your interest via the form below and we'll get back to you to talk you through the process.
No, if you'd like to watch from land on the day you're more than welcome to attend, and bring friends and family! As well as the action on the water there will be lots of entertainment and things to get involved in on land throughout the event.
The Charity
The Great North Children’s Hospital Foundation
The Charity
The Great North Children’s Hospital Foundation
The Great North Children’s Hospital Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, supports the many children and their families who come to our hospital for treatment and care, making their hospital experience the best it possibly can be.
The foundation supports life changing research, cutting-edge equipment and technology as well as projects to make the hospital more welcoming for children.
Children have a quicker recovery when they are in an environment they enjoy and we work to make the hospital welcoming and friendly so it doesn’t feel scary to our young patients and their families.
Packages
Go Bronze, Silver, or Gold
Choose from the packages below for your Dragon Boat Race experience
Bronze
£725
- Basic boat package (16 paddlers and 1 drummer)
Silver
£925
- Basic boat package (16 paddlers and 1 drummer)
- Food and drink voucher for each participant
Gold
£1115
- Basic boat package (16 paddlers and 1 drummer)
- Food and drink voucher for each participant
- Videography coverage including interviews