Activities for kids in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Events, classes & places in Newcastle upon Tyne · Local guides
45 outings in Newcastle upon Tyne. Check each outing for ages, access and booking.
Family Lego Club at Fenham Library
Build your own creations with the library’s Lego and a parent or carer alongside.
Famous 4.15 performing arts at GCT
Dance, singing and drama training where children can explore performing and build confidence.
FAR Community Centre
A Fenham community centre with juniors and inters groups for school-age children.
Fenham Library
Browse children’s books, borrow board games and make time for stories or a family building session.
Game Changers at Fenham Library
Read, play, craft and make friends at a social club for seven- to eleven-year-olds.
GCT Gaming Social: ages 12–18
An older gaming group for social play, shared consoles and occasional tournaments.
GCT Gaming Social: ages 5–11
Play multiplayer games and try consoles from retro favourites to newer systems in a social group.
Gosforth Central Park
Swings, slides, climbing equipment and space for a picnic just off Gosforth High Street.
Gosforth Civic Theatre
A Regent Farm Road theatre and café with family performances, gaming and creative activities.
Gosforth Library
Browse children’s books, borrow toys or join a term-time story or building session on Regent Farm Road.
Gosforth Nature Reserve
Woodland, wetlands, hides and boardwalks for a quieter family wildlife outing on Salter’s Lane.
Hartbeeps Baby Beeps at GCT
Rhymes, claps and puppet characters support babies’ developing speech and language.
Hartbeeps Baby Bells at GCT
Gentle sensory play and bonding for babies and their grown-ups.
Hartbeeps Happy House at GCT
Songs, puppets, dress-up and props turn the Happy House into an imaginative sound journey.
Inters at FAR Community Centre
A group for nine- to twelve-year-olds to build skills through shared activities and teamwork.
Jellyfish and Bees at St J’s and B’s
Interactive music and songs for little ones, led by an early-years music specialist.
Juniors and Homework Group at FAR
Play, socialise and get support with homework in a group for ages five to eight.
Lego Club at Gosforth Library
Build with the library’s Lego collection alongside other children and a parent or carer.