We love story times at Newcastle Libraries - they encourage language development, help foster a love of books, and most importantly, they're really, really fun! 

Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, explore what the library has to offer, make friends and 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.

Have an amazing experience at our summer holiday family activities. Lunch is also provided. These sessions are fully funded for all eligible children aged 3-11 years with SEN additional needs and who are in receipt of free school meals and living in Newcastle upon Tyne. Children must attend with parent or carer.

Wednesdays and Fridays 30th July until 22nd August 2025:

Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–12. Every day is packed with things to enjoy! Here’s what your child can look forward to: • Sports, games, and outdoor play • Arts, crafts, and creative fun • Music, dancing, and drama • A free, healthy meal every day We create a safe and friendly space. Children can make friends, try new things, and have fun.

25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August - 11am - 1pm

This Summer, we’re running a free holiday club for young people. It’s packed with exciting activities, tasty food, and great company! 

Here’s what you can expect: 

Fun sports games and activities for children and young people aged 5-16 on the Jubilee Estate. 

Monday to Thursday 

Sovereign Place Weeks 1-4 12.00-14.00pm

Elswick Park Weeks 1-4 16.00-18.00pm

Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book

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

Mon 21, Tue 22 July

Mon 28, Tue 29, Wed 30 July 

Mon 4, Tues 5, Wed 6 August

Mon 11, Tues 12, Wed 13 August

Mon 18, Tues 19, Wed 20, Thurs 21, Fri 22 August

Please check social media for times

Local charity Children North East are running the SAFE programme, which offers counselling to victims of sexual abuse aged 5 to 18 (

Tree House Family SEND arts and movement activity days offer families a unique experience to play, move and eat together. Specialist Support Staff will be on hand to offer advice and professional artists will deliver quality play, movement and arts and crafts - indoors and outdoors. We work closely with Healthworks who provide free, nutritious food for all attendees at each session.

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.

Tuesdays 5th August, 12th & 19th August from 1-3pm

Our Family Fun Sessions take place outdoors in our garden spaces. Each session will have a different theme. There will be a mixture of arts & crafts, sport & games and creative play. Children will be provided with a hot, healthy lunch. 

Book by telephone or email. 

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

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.

Denton Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. 

We wish to make the event as safe as possible, so participants, spectators and helpers are asked to take care about the following:

Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. 

We wish to make the event as safe as possible, so participants, spectators and helpers are asked to take care about the following:

Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. 

We wish to make the event as safe as possible, so participants, spectators and helpers are asked to take care about the following: