A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
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Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.
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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.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
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
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
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:
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
Join us at the centre to celebrate the Big Bird Watch. Create a bird feeder for you garden!
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.
Inclusive and supportive sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with a learning disability.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Children can enjoy the soft play room, sensory room, a movement room and access to outdoor space (weather depending).
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 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.
Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
The Early Words Together programmes give parents the awareness, skills and confidence to provide a language-rich Home Learning Environment that supports their child's language and early literacy development.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Printed on January 26th 2026