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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.
Join our free gaming and multi-sports sessions open to 8 - 11-year-olds.
Monday, 4pm - 5pm: Indoor multi-sports
Tuesday, 4pm - 5pm: Rooftop pitch football
Tuesday, 4pm - 5pm: Gaming
Thursday, 4pm - 5pm: Indoor multi-sports
Friday, 4pm - 5pm: Rooftop pitch football
Friday, 4pm - 5pm: Gaming
To Book: Visit nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
Our group is focused on supporting babies 0-12 months with their all-round development.
Engage your child's senses in this fun and interactive session.
Places must be booked by texting Christina on 07961 734 298
Free family sessions for Benwell and Scotswood Residents
For children aged 0-7 and their parents/carers.
Wednesdays 10am – 12pm at Hodgkin Park
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
All children aged 8+ and parents are welcome
No need to book, just turn up!
Our group is welcoming and friendly, we offer a wide range of activities which are suitable for all children under 5 and children with disabilities and/or special needs.
Places can be booked online.
Our group is welcoming and friendly, we offer a wide range of activities which are suitable for all children under 5 and children with disabilities and/or special needs.
Places can be booked online.
Our group is welcoming and friendly. We are open to every child under 5. This session with Bouncy Castle encourages children’s physical play.
Placed need to be booked.
Please note there is a waiting list for this activity.
Our parent and pre-schoolers group starts at 10am. It's a fun place for your little ones and a great time getting to know other parents.
Booking may be required at some groups.
For more information on this groups you can visit Napi website or Facebook Page
Our group is focused on providing sessions for mother and babies.
Group information
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking maybe required at some group.
Rainbow borrowers is a toy loan service which runs alongside a play session for children under 5 yrs. These sessions are dedicated for children with additional needs and their families.
We are run by Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative (NAPI) who support and give advice to toddler groups across the city. If you would like to contact us for any reason please ring 0191 2656158.
It’s free but please note that booking is required for sessions.
Fun family session for children 0-5 years and their parents and carers.
- Healthy cooking activities
- Let's move together / dance / music / story ideas
- Introduction to food hygiene
Plus, information about safe food storage, portion sizes, dental health, tips for reducing sugar and more!
Museum Mice is a play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups! It is the perfect place for little ones to socialise and make new friends whilst discovering the wonders of the museum. Each month there will be a series of four sessions which explore a particular theme inspired by the museum collections.
Booking required.
A relaxed session for pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
This is an opportunity for early movers to explore their curiosity, learn songs, make new friends and explore the senses whilst discovering some of our curious museum objects.
Den spaces and a selection of toys will be provided to explore and move between at their own pace.
A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
This is an opportunity for young babies to engage in tummy time as a group, learn songs, make new friends, and explore the senses whilst discovering some of our curious museum object. Tummy time mat will be provided during the session but you are welcome to bring your own if you would prefer.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
This group offers play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. A booking may be required at some groups. For more information on this group and others you can visit NAPI website
Our group is focused on creating a welcoming environment and providing social experiences for children and parents. To create and maintain healthy routines for children to grow and learn. We are welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every family
with children under 5.
We offer:
- Healthy snack
- Physical activity
- Music / song time
- Baby area
There is a small cost.
Would you like to...
- Help your baby or toddler learn to talk?
- Get ideas for supporting communication?
- Receive free toddler books?
- Spend quality time with your child?
Then join us for First Words Together, sessions for under 2s and their parent/s and carer/s. Five week course exploring rhymes, stories and games with your child! All children receive 5 free toddler books.
Booking is required.
We are a youth group for those aged 11-16 years. We meet in the park for games - tennis, slack lining, badminton, ultimate frisbee and much more.
Tyneside Outdoors is a youth group for those ages 11 – 16, we are based in the parks and all activities are outdoors. Our outdoor activities include, sports and games in the park, such as basketball, tennis, capture the flag and much more, all are welcome to join in the park.
Weekly workshops on Tuesdays 5.30 to 7.30pm at Dance City, Newcastle.
A new group for LGBTQIA+ musicians and aspiring producers Aged 12 - 18 years.
Meet fellow music fans, have jam sessions, develop your songwriting, work with professional musicians, learn more about the music industry, put on gigs and choose the line up for events and festivals.
Visit https://curiousarts.org.uk/ to sign up.
We have a community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle (Formerly Murray House) from 5:30-7pm.
These sessions run throughout the school holidays and in term time.
Please contact Calum Bickerton on 0797 912 1321 for more details.
Our regular Family friendly session take place every Friday from 3-4pm. At this event you can take part in free creative tasks and activities designed for all ages in a welcoming, quiet and safe space.
Established in 2006 to encourage gay people to play and enjoy the sport of rugby. Based at Percy Park RFC, Preston Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE30 2BE
A running group for everyone, meeting in the Northeast.
Meet every Wednesday evening at 7pm at Gosforth
Swimming Pool, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle. NE3 3HD.
Check the website for full details.