Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book. 

No appointment needed.

Little Explorers is a warm and welcoming group for children aged 1+ and their parent/carer. We offer a variety of play opportunities both indoors and outdoors. 

We enjoy 

• messy play
• sensory play
• songs 
• stories. 

Come along and get Messy. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough and more! For children 0-5

Soft play and toast/fruit snack - suitable for under 4yrs.

• Healthy snack
• Baby area
• Physical activity
• A small fee applies

A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This group is for women only.

Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. 

Booking maybe required at some groups.

A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers.

They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.

Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. 

Booking maybe required at some groups.

Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle. They are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to 

A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers.

They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.

Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. 

Booking maybe required at some groups.

Family activities for children 0-5, (0-8 in the holidays). Come and join in healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities.

Watch our clip to see what is involved! Cook Play and Learn

We love story times at Newcastle Libraries. These sessions

• encourage language development, 
• help foster a love of books, 
• are really, really fun! 

Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends. Listen to stories that will encourage young children to develop a life-long love of books from an early age. These sessions do not need to be pre-booked, please feel free to drop in.

Baby led play to support bonding and attachment. Advice and support given. 

For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.

Fun and friendly soft play at Galafield Family Hub. 

There are two areas in our soft play. One is for younger children 0-2 years old. The other area is for 2-6 year olds.

Monthly themed fun family session for children 0-8 years and their parents and carers.

Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.  We are open to every child under 5.  This is a music session. 

We offer:

• a safe and stimulating baby area
• Physical activity

Calling all dads and male carers.  Join us, with the children you look after, for a fun filled play session.

This is a drop in session - no need to book.

A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers.

They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.

Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. 

Booking maybe required at some groups.

Steeped in history, this Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of northern England’s turbulent past and where the city of Newcastle got its name.

Enjoy exploring the ancient passageways and chambers, discover the hidden stories of the Castle’s inhabitants over the centuries, and take a journey up the roof to see the most commanding views of the city. Please visit our website to find out more. Welcome to Newcastle Castle

Open 10am - 5pm daily

And remember, your entry ticket is valid for a whole year!

SEN sessions at the Owl Tree Community Nest. Children can run, climb, and explore in the larger hall with a soft play area.  They can also use the sensory room. Included is a reserved table in the main café for families with SEN children. For children aged 0-5, but older children are welcome.

Every other Friday: 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Every other Monday: 10:30am - 2:30pm

No need to book in advance. You can arrive and leave anytime between the times shown.  

All of our libraries are autism friendly. To do this we have:

• provided staff training

• created 'calm zone' areas with autism friendly furniture

• put up posters to promote that we are autism friendly

We have also introduced a quieter hour from 10am to 11am every Saturday on Level 3 of City Library. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer to help customers with autism and other additional needs.

Health Drop In Clinic specifically for Dads and Male Carers to come along with their babies at the 'Dads Drop In'.

• Ask one of our friendly health professionals any of your burning baby questions including drop in weigh services
• Learn new skills and gain confidence as a parent
• Exclusive Dad led activities
• Join our new Dad support network
• Find out what's on for you and your family in your local area
• Get support around you physical, mental and sexual health

A group for pre-walking babies and their carers. Join us for a group where babies learn through sensory exploration and connection.

Drop in, no need to book.

For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old. 

Therapeutic advice and support with baby led play to support bonding and attachment. 

Family activity for ages 0-5 year olds. 

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities. 

Watch our clip to see what is involved! Cook Play and Learn

A fun filled session with music, singing, dancing, and sensory exploration. Come along and make new friends.

Suitable for under 4 years. Families with home educated and SEND children are welcome.

Sessions include physical activity and music/song time.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.