Our HAF camps at Kingston Park Stadium are for kids age 6-12 years old who want to have lots of fun over the summer holidays. Our community coaching team have lots of fun games, quizzes, challenges, indoor and outdoor activities to keep your kids entertained all day. Each day, kids will get free healthy snacks and drinks as well as a hot meal at lunch.

10am-3pm on these dates -  21/7, 22/7, 23/7, 24/7, 28/7, 29/7, 30/7, 31/7, 4/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 11/8, 12/8, 13/8, 14/8,

Book in using this link:

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. 

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.

Thursday 26th June & Friday 27th June 09:30-12.00

We are seeking a cohort of 12 students who are seriously considering committing to a future career in law as we take them into two very different and very well regarded Newcastle based law firms. Taking place across two consecutive mornings, students will join Jacksons Law on day one and Womble Bond Dickinson on day two and explore family, personal, commercial, employment, regulatory, banking, tax and property law.

If you would like to attend any of our NE1 CAN events, please follow the steps below:

Thursday 2nd October 2025 09:30am - 12:00pm

Working with Eldon Square, we will examine the variety of roles available within the sector and explore both front and back of house employment opportunities. Visiting several retail stores, students will gain broader insight and understanding of what skills are required to run a successful retail business

This will suit students that:

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right advice and support. So pop in for a chat and find out what the best options are for you. 

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

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

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Pride Action North, one of the leading LGBTQIA+ charities covering the NorthEast, offers inclusivity training to business and organisations across the region.In some circumstances the training can be accessed fully funded. Get in touchto check your organisations eligibility.

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.

Does your child have a special educational need or disability?

Come to our support group. It’s a friendly place for parents and carers to chat and get advice.

• Get advice from professionals.

• Talk to other parents and carers.

• Share ideas.

This group meets on the first Monday of every month. 

No need to book - just turn up.

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

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 Summer Family Fundays are for the whole family There’s plenty of activities to suit all ages: 

• Arts & Crafts sessions 

• Bouncy Castle 

• Face Painting 

•Sports coach leading games and activities 

• Children’s Entertainers 

• Home-made cakes, quiches and pies for sale*

• Hot and cold, food and drinks from our community Café* 

• Free healthy snack for every child 

• Tombola stall* 

It’s a great atmosphere, and the event is free to attend

Gosforth Civic Theatre is an arts venue, café and community hub in Gosforth, and is home to, and run by, Liberdade Community Development Trust.

We opened Gosforth Civic Theatre in 2016, and in 2019 we hosted more than 900 events and activities, and invited over 50,000 people through our doors. In the words of Ozzy, one of our founding members, we opened the theatre because; 

Free Family Festivals at Hodgkin Park!

Wednesday 30th July 11.00am to 3.00pm, Wednesday 20th August 11.00am to 3.00pm

No booking required!

Register your Childs additional needs at the designated registration point to get a queue jump pass for all amenities from 2.00pm till 3.00pm

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

Walker Outdoor Week

Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July at Stott's Park (East End football club) from 12-3pm. 

Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th and Friday 25th July at Walker park (Scrogg Road) from 12-3pm.

Our annual Walker outdoor week consist of 5 days of fun, fitness and friendly activities free of charge to children and young people. The program will be on offer across 2 parks in the East end of the city. 

We are Olympic-style wrestling club located in East End Pool in Byker. We will be having mini wrestling camps for kids and teens this summer on Fridays including lots of games, activities, and healthy food options after from the poolside café.

Every Friday during the summer break (1:30pm-3:30pm kids; 3:30pm-5:30pm teens)

Call, text or WhatsApp 07763 571798 to book

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

28th - 31st July. 4th - 7th August. 11th - 14th August. 18th -21st August 2025. Monday - Thursday 10am-2pm

The programme is designed for children with Special Educational Needs that are in receipt of benefit related free school meals (FSM) and is part of Street Games' HAF programme which is their implementation of the Holiday Activities and Food programme funded by the DfE. 

Sessions will run : 10:00am - 2:00pm

^{21st - 25th July 2025}

Holiday camp with various activities including:

• Football
• Basketball
• Dodgeball
• Gymnastics
• dance
• lego
• arts and crafts and much more. 

You can choose the same activity all day or pick different ones. 

Holiday camp with various activities including arts, crafts, drawing , football, dodgeball, Fun and Games , parachute games, and much more.

10:00am - 2:00pm on the following dates:

5th August 2025 - 8th August 2025

11th August 2025 - 15th August 2025

19th August 2025 - 22nd August 2025

To book: https://sportfin.io/simplified/activity/activity-1492-excelsior-summer-…

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!

21st July, 28th July, 4th July, 11th August, 18th August 4pm - 6pm

Want something fun and free this summer? Our Inters sessions are for ages 10–13. Come chill, try new things, and meet friends. Here’s what you can do: •Play team games • Get creative with art, music, and media • Join trips, tournaments, and challenges • Relax, chat, and enjoy time with mates • Eat a free, tasty meal each day. It’s your space – relaxed, fun, and welcoming. You can drop in, join in, and be yourself.

Thursday 23rd October 2025 09:15am - 12:00pm

173 spaces 

Bringing together 4 successful North East based entrepreneurs, students will hear the personal business journeys of the speakers as they delve into successes, failures and how they went about creating their own businesses. Confirmed speakers include Jane Meynell, Founder of Olive & Bean and Steve Rawlingson, CEO of the Samuel Knight Group with operations in the UK and USA, with additional speakers to be confirmed.

Suitable for students: