Learning, leisure and social opportunities in our community centre.

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

• we have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in
• we offer small group work activities 
• we offer peer support like a buddy or mentoring system
• parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs
• parents/carers or young people can pre-visit/watch a walk through video 
• we have changing facilities for young people with continence issues

Your local community hub, leisure and activity centre.

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

Elswick community leisure centre is a community-led, not-for-profit centre for fitness, health and fun, which houses a public gym, swimming pool, space for community events, meetings and fitness classes.

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

Newcastle Trampoline Park and Gym is located in the west end of Newcastle, providing excellent sport and leisure facilities for the local community.   As well as a great gym which features a great range of Technogym equipment, we have a separate women only gym and the studios offer a great choice of fitness classes including Group Cycling. With new Technogym bikes recently added come along and give them a try. For children the centre boasts one of the newest Soft Play structures in Newcastle.

A wide range of fun and exciting sports and activities, some of which the children may not have in the past or may not have the chance to experience elsewhere in the future

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

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. We are 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. We are a local charity working with those who need us most. Many are from the estate, but we are targeting a wider remit now, as we grow and are able to offer more services for young people.

Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-11 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.

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.

Newburn Activity Centre is a registered non profit charity, ran by a local community trust. The centre is located on the outskirts of Newcastle about 6 miles from the city centre.  We aim to provide a wide variety of activities at an affordable price to the community. 

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.

A local company rooted in community serving the world.

Working within the private, public and third-sector delivering programs to suit a range of needs for commercial, corporate and voluntary beneficiaries. This includes schools, colleges, universities, community centres, NHS (National Health Service), LEA's (Local Educational Authorities) and charities.

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.

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under. Under 1s go free.

Book on the Better App or at the Walker Dome.

For ages 16+. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle

To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle

5 - 6pm Football, 6 - 7.30 Gaming

For ages 12 - 14 years. To book a space, visit the website.

Tuesday

Gaming for ages 12 - 14 | 6pm – 7pm

Thursday
Gaming for ages 12 – 14 | 6pm – 7pm

Every Friday

Gaming for ages 8 – 11 | 4pm – 5pm

To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle

For ages 16+. To book a space, please visit the website.

Come and join us for free coffee

The Owl Tree Childrens Café CIC is a parent support group offering a safe, affordable and accessible space for parents and children up to the age of 7 years.  We offer a range of activities and classes in our building, including a sensory room.  At the heart of our building is our themed play café, offering weekly themed activities, songs, crafts and sensory play.

Themed and sensory play sessions
Funded spaces are available
for more information go to www.theowltreechildrenscafe.com
or call 07536 060607

Free, drop in sessions for parents of c

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.