Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
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A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Youth sessions for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'
Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
A monthly workshops for deaf young people age 5 to 12 years. Try out writing, storytelling, acting, lighting and backstage skill.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas
Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
You’ll get the chance to:
A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.
Join us for family activities for children 0-8
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers. For ages 11 - 16 years
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
A meetup at the Alan Shearer Centre. We have exclusive access to the immersive room and 2 of their sensory rooms.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
A haven for not only great exercise but socialising as well. For people with learning disabilities and parents/carers.
Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.
A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.
A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
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.
Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.
Printed on April 15th 2026