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:

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:

Wednesday 8th June   09:15AM - 11:45AM (KS3 & 4) 12:30PM - 15:00PM (KS5)

The Big One draws together a huge number of Newcastle Hospitals Trust professionals to meet young people and inform them about career opportunities within the NHS. With a morning and afternoon session targeting different Key Stages, students will engage with around 10 different departments to learn what it’s really like to work with people who have health concerns.
 

A series of sector specific cohort events taking small groups of young people on a number of events exploring careers within their chosen sector of interest. Designed to give a higher number of meaningful employer encounters with a variety of employers within a specific industry, applicants will be required to commit to a number of event dates across each cohort group and we ask that students have a genuine interest within each area when expressing interest.

Thursday 16th October 2025 2pm to 4pm

8 spaces - KS5

The Radiography Department at the Freeman Hospital are inviting us behind the scenes to understand what Radiographers do, what you need to become one and to physically see some of the diagnostic machines in action. 

A truly unique event, we encourage only students who have a genuine interest in progressing into this profession, or to finding out more, to express interest in places.

Suitable for students who are

Gosforth Civic Theatre Work Placement Programme for young people with learning disabilities and autism aged between 16 - 24 years old.

Working out of Gosforth Civic Theatre’s Cafe Bar the placement offers a varied role, developing skills including:
• Welcoming customers.
• Serving and preparing food and drinks.
• Qualifications in Food Hygiene.
• Barista skills.
• Operating the till.
• Replenishing stock.

PRISM NE  is a support group for trans and non-binary young people set up by young people themselves, to provide a space where they are free to be who they are.  We plan activities, workshops, occasional trips and residentials.

Every 2 weeks

Throughout our camps, the children will get the opportunity to take part in lots of different activities ranging from a variety of arts and crafts to dance and fitness as well as board games, and sports games. The days are open to boys and girls from Yr3 - Yr6, the camps are FREE for FSM children and include a hot, nutritious meal and snacks throughout the day.

21 - 24 July 10:00 - 14:00

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

Throughout our camps, the children will get the opportunity to take part in lots of different activities ranging from a variety of arts and crafts to dance and fitness as well as board games, and sports games. The days are open to boys and girls from Yr3 - Yr6, the camps are FREE for FSM children and include a hot, nutritious meal and snacks throughout the day. Contact us by email at fitliz.finance@gmail.com to book

21 - 24 July & 28 -31 July 10:00 - 14:00

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

SEN sessions at the Owl Tree Community Nest. Children can run, climb, and explore in the larger hall with a soft play area.  They can also use the sensory room. Included is a reserved table in the main café for families with SEN children. For children aged 0-5, but older children are welcome.

Every other Friday: 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Every other Monday: 10:30am - 2:30pm

No need to book in advance. You can arrive and leave anytime between the times shown.  

ICEbox is a youth club for young disabled people aged 16-25.  It is ran by professional artists and support staff at the studio on Mosley Street.  

Every Wednesday: 6.30pm-8.45pm

Each session costs £5.  You can attend on a pay as you go basis. 

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

All of our libraries are autism friendly. To do this we have:

• provided staff training

• created 'calm zone' areas with autism friendly furniture

• put up posters to promote that we are autism friendly

We have also introduced a quieter hour from 10am to 11am every Saturday on Level 3 of City Library. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer to help customers with autism and other additional needs.

Health Drop In Clinic specifically for Dads and Male Carers to come along with their babies at the 'Dads Drop In'.

• Ask one of our friendly health professionals any of your burning baby questions including drop in weigh services
• Learn new skills and gain confidence as a parent
• Exclusive Dad led activities
• Join our new Dad support network
• Find out what's on for you and your family in your local area
• Get support around you physical, mental and sexual health

A group for pre-walking babies and their carers. Join us for a group where babies learn through sensory exploration and connection.

Drop in, no need to book.