The Turf @ St John's is a community facility run by St John's Primary School.

Between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm the Turf is often used by the school, however external bookings may be available for the pitch and the indoor hall & activity area. From 5pm to 9.30pm every weekday and all across the weekend a variety of sessions take place or the turf is available for private hire at extremely competitive prices

Our pitch is ideal for junior football training & 7 v 7 matches, and adult social games with friends or colleagues.

Founded in 2005 through a partnership between The FA and UEFA Hat-Trick delivers around 70 sessions each week to people in Newcastle upon Tyne and now in Gateshead.

We support the young people to reach their full potential by providing opportunities to participate in positive activities that offer training, qualifications & leadership. We work across the city of Newcastle and borough of Gateshead in areas of high deprivation, the top 10 percent of most deprived neighbourhoods  across the country. 

Mon 11th - Fri 15th August

11am - 3pm each day

We provide children who are on means tested FSM a place to come and enjoy 4 hours of sports and activities. They will also receive a meal and snack whilst attending. The sports and activities include fencing, archery, axe throwing, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and much more. We deliver some enrichment sessions as well based around leading a healthy lifestyle, including making a meal from scratch, smoothie making and more.

Mon 21st - Fri 25th July

11am - 3pm each day

We provide children who are on means tested FSM a place to come and enjoy 4 hours of sports and activities. They will also receive a meal and snack whilst attending. The sports and activities include fencing, archery, axe throwing, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and much more. We deliver some enrichment sessions as well based around leading a healthy lifestyle, including making a meal from scratch, smoothie making and more.

Tuesday 29th July - Friday 1st August, 

Monday 4th August - Thursday 7th August, 

Tuesday 12th August - Friday 15th August, 

Monday 18th August - Thursday 21st August

All sessions are 10am to 2pm

North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness sessions. Session for children aged 5-12 years old who receive FREE school meals.

The sessions are a mix of dance and fitness styles including Street Dance, general dance, Zumba, and much more.

Sessions run from 21st July until 29th August 2025.

Time: vary between 9am and 5pm

We offer a varied programme of activities throughout holidays. There are physical activities to get you moving and passive activities too, such as Arts n Crafts.We organise trips to the seaside and funfairs too. Events like Magic show and 'Glow in the dark disco'. Hot or cold food is provided free for those entitled toschool meals.

Week 1: Mon 21 July 10 - 5pm, Wed 23 July  2.15 - 6.15, Fri 25 July 2pm - 6pm. 

Week 2: Mon 28 July 11am - 4pm, Wed 30 July 10.30 - 4pm, Fri 01 Aug 11am - 4pm.

Week 3: Mon 04 Aug 11am - 4pm, Wed 06 Aug 2pm - 6pm, Fri 08 Aug 2pm - 6pm. 

Week 4: Mon 11 Aug 9.30am - 5pm, Wed 13 Aug 9.30am - 5pm. 

Week 5: Mon 18 Aug 11am - 3.30pm, Wed 20 Aug 10.30am - 4pm, Fri 22 Aug 2pm - 6pm.

Monday 21 July, Tuesday 22 July 

Monday 28 July, Tuesday 29 July

Monday 4 August, Tuesday 5 August

Monday 11 August, Tuesday 12 August

9.45-1pm daily 

Multi-Sport holiday club with additional enrichment workshops of sports leader, healthy eating, hydration and nutrition.

This is a warm, caring and kind place because:

Football club offering free multi sport activities over the holidays

Usually we run a football club which takes pride in offering football for all regardless of ability, gender, religion.  

Monday 4 August - Thursday 7 August 2025

Monday 11 August - Thursday 14 August 2025

Monday 18 August - Thursday 21 August 2025

Time: 10am to 2:30pm

Monday 18th August - Thursday 21st August 09:00 - 15:30, 

Tuesday 26th August - Friday 29th August 09:00 - 15:30

ACFC Holiday Camps are a full day of coaching, for children in a safe, enjoyable and engaging environment. Due to founder, Andrew Cartwright’s, worldwide experience of coaching, ACFC holiday camps offer a unique and rich experience for young players, using successful approaches which have been tried and tested worldwide.

Venue: Newcastle Benfield JFC, Walkergate, NE6 4NU

All sessions 9.30am - 3pm

Mon 21st Jul - Fri 25th Jul, Mon 4th Aug - Fri 8th Aug, Mon 18th Aug - Fri 22nd Aug 

Mondays 11am-3pm, Tuesdays 11am-3pm, Wednesdays 11am-3pm, Thursday 12am-4pm

* Family Picnic in the Park, Open access activities for all the community, including activities in our community garden, litter pick in Elswick Park, sports activities in the MUGA with Hatrick and games, swim in Elswick Pool. Providing a free meal.

Northern Cultural Projects fosters community development through inclusive, participatory cultural projects.

For more information please contact Silvie Fisch on 0753 7106950 or email silvie.fisch@northernculturalprojects.org

Monday 28th July 10am until 2pm, 

Tuesday 29th July 10am until 2pm, 

Wednesday 30th July trip offsite, limited numbers available, 

Thursday 31st July 10am until 2pm, 

Friday 1st August 10am until 2pm

Monday 21 July - Thursday 24 July

Monday 28 July - Thursday 31 July

Monday 4 August - Thursday 7 August

Monday 11 August - Thursday 14 August

Time: 12 noon - 5pm.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 21st July until 20th August

10:00am - 3:00pm (Trip Times may vary)

Here at HCC we provide a safe space for the children aged 5-10 years to explore and join in with activities that interest them and encourage them to try new activities. We provide a variety of activities including sports, active play, cookery, crafts, imaginative play and drawing. We have 2 large halls and an outdoor playground, which the children are allowed free-flow play in.

Come and join us at Scotswood Gardens on Saturday afternoons for our family friendly and inclusive outdoor art, music, movement and exploring sessions! 

Sessions are free, but booking is essential. 

We're outside, so wrap up warm/bring sun cream! 

To book or for any further information contact Sally on: 07808473300.

Week 1 21st & 22nd July 12-3pm 

Thereafter every Tuesday and Thursday during the 6 weeks holiday

We have another amazing summer offer during the six weeks holiday. Two FREE sessions where your children will learn the principles of boxing in a fun environment. The sessions are tailored at all levels and are delivered by England Boxing Coaches who all have DBS clearance, first aid certificates and are trained in safeguarding and first aid.

To book: please message

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

Mon 21st - Fri 25th July

11am - 3pm each day

We provide children who are on means tested FSM a place to come and enjoy 4 hours of sports and activities. They will also receive a meal and snack whilstattending. The sports and activities include fencing, archery, axe throwing, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and much more. We deliver some enrichmentsessions as well based around leading a healthy lifestyle, including making a meal from scratch, smoothie making and more.

Monday 28 July - Friday 22 August 2025

Open 10am to 2pm

We offer a wide range of activities both including crafts, cookery and multi sports and games. We also take our groups out on trips to local parks and farms.

To book: please email or give us a call.

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. 

Tue 29th July, 5th, 12th and 19th August 9:30am-12:00pm - Plus Teen offer throughout the summer

Family offer. Trampoline or soft play for the family in a warm and welcoming environment. Activity followed by a hot meal and drink.

To book: email or call 0191 3898801

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