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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.
Come along and get Messy. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough and more! For children 0-5
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.
Under 5's.
Baby Massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help with bonding, colic, teething and circulation. Come to our friendly 5 week course.
Booking is essential 0796 173 4298
A fun filled music and movement session with songs and rhymes.
For children under 2.
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.
A dedicated trampoline session for customers with special educational needs and disabilities. These sessions will not be available for the general public. Trampoline socks must be worn.
Thursdays: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Tickets can be booked online https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/newcastle-trampoline-gym/trampoline-park or by contacting the centre directly.
Each paying ticket admits one carer free of charge.
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.
Swimming is an essential life skill for everyone. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable and confident in the water.
We offer a variety of swimming lessons tailored for both adults and children, including those with:
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor about feeding your baby. You can come while you are pregnant or once your baby is born. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning. No need to book.
You can also call us to book a breastfeeding support appointments. Appointments with a Health visitor are available city wide Tuesday to Friday.
Explore the science centre with fewer visitors, less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in our planetarium and Science Theatre. Lighting and sound levels will be altered where possible to accommodate those with sensory needs. For example, hand-dryers in toilets will be turned off for the duration of the session.
Relaxed Sunday Sessions run from 10:00am - 12:00pm. You are welcome to stay after this time if you wish, but please note that our traditional programme, lighting, and sound levels will gradually resume from 12:00pm.
To support your visit you can:
Based at the Havannah First School, we are a Montessori-inspired nursery for 3-5 year olds where the children are encouraged to learn through play, both indoors and outdoors with the wonderful expansion to the outdoor area within the attached forest school.
Our sessions are fun, informative and nurturing and will enable your child to be ready for the next stage of their learning journey - school. This is echoed in the Government's Early Years Framework, which all staff follow.
Hi my name is Josephine. I am a Ofsted registered childminder I work from my own home. I am a flexible, reliable and have experience looking after children.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle. They are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to
- meet other breastfeeding mums,
- get handy tips and information
- get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
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.
For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
Therapeutic advice and support with baby led play to support bonding and attachment.
Join us for inclusive sessions of dance, movement, and aerial at Dance City, held two Sundays per month.
This group is inclusive and has just 10 places so that we can welcome all abilities and needs. Pre booking recommended and Under 5s are welcome but a parent/guardian must be present.
Each session costs £8.75 or £7 for Accessible Price (click here to learn more Pricing - Dance City)
To book, go to the relevant page and click 'Book Now':
Do you have a child under 5?
Would you like to:
- feel more confident as a parent
- reduce mealtime stress
- enjoy being active as a family more often
- encourage your child away from screens and TV
- see your child eat more fruit and vegetables
- gain ideas to help with family routines?
FREE Henry course.
Join us at Pottery Bank Community Centre for Parent and Toddler Group!
- £1 entry per child
- Drink and snack included
- Term time only
- Parents and guardians of any age can come along but must stay with their child during the session
We have a café on site with great prices and wonderful food.
We also do fun days during term time. Plus a range of other groups including arts & crafts, cooking, gardening and more.
Contact us for more info or check our social media pages for updates.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0-5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed. No need to book, just come along!
Tuesday 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Term time only.
The Tree house Early Years Centre is a great place to have fun. Check out this link The Tree House Early Years Centre | Newcastle Support Directory and video to learn more:
