Newcastle Libraries offers reading for pleasure, audiobooks and DVDs, access to information, computers and internet/email access, free learning materials and study space. For more information, please visit our website at https://library.newcastle.gov.uk/

Are you a creative builder? Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.

No need to book, all materials are provided. Suitable for ages 4+.

Children must be supervised by a parent or carer. 

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!

Welcome to Circus Central, Newcastle's finest Circus Arts hub! We bring people of all ages and abilities together to have fun, develop skills, perform, and gain qualifications. At Circus Central, you become part of a thriving community. We offer something for everyone from the curious beginner to the die-hard professional! We also offer provision for schools, community organisations and events.

We're a circus school! You can learn to fly in the air on a trapeze, silks or aerial hoops, do acrobatics, walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, juggle, hula hoop, and more.

Tyneside Outdoors (TO) provides out-of-doors fun activities in and around Tyneside for young people aged 11 - 16 years old.  We meet each week in local parks, playing a range of games and activities and also take part in regular trips and activities at other local places, such as the beach or other countryside spaces.  We also provide bike activities such as BMX, Mountain Biking and bike repair activities.

Please check out the website for further details.

All children aged 8+ and parents are welcome

No need to book, just turn up!

Every Wednesday 5pm – 6pm

For more information, please contact James Morgan.

A media hub for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Incorporating Pride Radio, Pride World Radio and other LGBT+ organisations.

Pride Radio FM 89.2.

The Hub offers places to disabled and autistic adults, including school/college leavers. Sessions are led by experienced support workers and professional artists.  

Explore drawing and painting, sculpture, textiles, media, printmaking, drama and movement. Activities are designed to develop personal creativity and improve art and craft skills. There is also focus on collaboration, communication and wellbeing.

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun

A range of activities will be on offer these will include cooking, physical activities, enrichment activities such as arts & crafts and fun, engaging ways to learn about food and nutrition.

This is a warm, caring and kind place because:

• We have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in.
• Activities can be adapted if needed
• We can offer peer support if required
• Parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs. 

As the impacts of climate change intensify every year, more and more young people are joining the movement to take action and raise awareness to protect our planet and wildlife.

Eco Influencers provides opportunities for young people aged 10-18 to design and deliver their own environmental social action projects that really make a difference. From outdoor eco classrooms to mindfulness wildlife gardens and recycling campaigns, young people across the region are leading the way. 

How the project works: 

Eco Influencers is a six-month program for young people aged 16-17, offering them the chance to make an impact on their local environment through eco-conscious projects and social action.

Key Details:

The National Saturday Club, 10am - 1pm programme is FREE, has no exams and offers 13–16-year-olds a unique opportunity to build their skills, develop their confidence, and discover pathways to further study and future careers.