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Welcome to Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children's Books.
We are a FREE ENTRY venue. No booking required for general admission. Optional paid-for events can be booked online or at Reception when you arrive.
Open every day except Wednesdays in term time (seven days a week in the school holidays), 10am - 5pm
Northbourne Youth Initiative was set up in 2000 by local residents and parents to address a lack of opportunities and facilities for children and young people on the Northbourne Estate. Being based in an end terrace house on the estate we have always had a presence in the local community and are embedded in the local area. In 2010 the organisation received charity status. Our focus has not changed we are still a local charity working with those who need us most.
Come and join us at Gorilla bowl in Eldon Square for a free game of bowling! All participants will receive a free soft drink or hot drink and a snack.
Available to redeem any day Monday to Friday within the school holidays!
Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-16 years to come and socialise, play freely, learn about the world around them and take part in activities like;
- arts and crafts
- cooking
- gardening
- group games
- sports
The sessions are led by the children, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions.
All welcome, no need to book.
In the heart of Byker, this is one of the newest gyms in Newcastle, the 70+ station gym features the latest Technogym equipment. We have recently extended our Strength area and added a range of Hammer Strength machines. We have a large studio offering an extensive fitness class programme including Group Cycle, Power Pump, Yoga and much more. We also have a virtual studio where you can enjoy hundreds of classes on demand. There's two great swimming pools. A 25m pool for casual and lane swimming and a teaching pool which is home to the Better Swim School.
Reimagine cricket with our all-weather backyard cricket events or BYC. Play casual cricket all year round with us and test yourselves against the best. Be an old pro or a beginner taking baby steps into the game, play cricket as it is meant to be.
Holiday provision only
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
The Bostey is a well-connected project in Walker and an established member of the Walker Workers group. They play a leading role in planning and developing collaborative projects with other partners in the East End of the City. Their services are aimed at local families, children, and young people. The team deliver youth sessions over 5 days per week as the demand for our services have increased.
5 - 6pm Football, 6 - 7.30 Gaming
For ages 12 - 14 years. To book a space, visit the website: Newcastle United Foundation
Join us for a drop in session to read your favourite books, or read some new material and make new friends!
COME TO CODE CLUB!
Do you have a favourite computer game? Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games?
At Code Club you can learn how to make cool games, animations & websites too!
For 9 – 13 year olds
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends!
Kids Kabin provides regular creative activities to enable personal development and to support their learning and personal development.
Activities such as cookery, pottery, woodwork, arts, crafts, bike maintenance and more!
Kids Kabin’s main location is in Walker; however, we run activity hubs in locations all over the city – from Pottery Bank to Cowgate and places in between.
This activity is for 8-13 year olds.
Kids Kabin provides regular creative activities to enable personal development and to support their learning and personal development.
Activities such as cookery, pottery, woodwork, arts, crafts, bike maintenance and more!
Kids Kabin’s main location is in Walker; however, we run activity hubs in locations all over the city – from Pottery Bank to Cowgate and places in between.
This session is for 7-13 year olds.
Kids Kabin provides regular creative activities to enable personal development and to support their learning and personal development.
Activities such as cookery, pottery, woodwork, arts, crafts, bike maintenance and more!
Kids Kabin’s main location is in Walker; however, we run activity hubs in locations all over the city – from Pottery Bank to Cowgate and places in between.
This activity is for 7-13 year olds.
INSPIRE YOUTH TYNE AND WEAR work with children and young people from 5-19 years of age, our Junior Sessions start at age 5-11 years, Inters sessions are from age 11-14 years, and Girls Group from age 12-16 years.
Life is a fantastic family day out in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Please see our website for the latest 'What's on'.
We have a schools programme that includes workshops and story-telling sessions.
Church Group - please contact for more information
Family hub on a Wednesday evening 5:30 – 7pm, we provide a hot meal and arts, crafts and activities.
Children over 8 years can attend without an adult.
Children 5 years to 8 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
50p for children - no booking required
Come and join in - we play sports, DJ, drink hot chocolate, play with chalk, chat, create spaces to mark life’s big events, and generally enjoy the company of Byker and Walker’s young people.
This group is for ages 8-13.
Open space for arts, crafts, sports, games, trips and discussions around life and faith.
Family Fun Zone - all welcome
Free food and fun for all the family.
All queries please ring Clare on 07961 788984
Come and join in - we play sports, DJ, drink hot chocolate, play with chalk, chat, create spaces to mark life’s big events, and generally enjoy the company of Byker and Walker’s young people.
This is for ages 8-13.
Open space for games, crafts, trips and discussions around life and faith.
Family Club is an opportunity for you to spend some quality time together as a family in a warm and friendly space where you will strengthen your family’s relationships whilst doing fun, structured activities followed by a hot meal.
Family Club runs one day a week after school for 6 week’s. Children can attend with their whole family.
For more information email: responsivegroups@actionforchildren.org.uk or telephone Action for Children on 0191 272 4990
For ages 8 - 11 years. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle