Things to do with kids in Fenham
Fenham offers a manageable mix of books, music and community activities without heading into Newcastle’s city centre. On Fenham Hall Drive, the library has stories for under-fives, Lego and board games, while St James and St Basil’s brings early-years music and a quiet garden stop into the same part of the neighbourhood. FAR Community Centre on Acanthus Avenue gives school-age children their own juniors and inters groups. Pick one session as the anchor for your visit: term-time timetables and individual dates matter more than a building’s general opening hours.
Share stories, Lego and board games at Fenham Library, sing with little ones at St James and St Basil’s, or find a school-age group at FAR Community Centre. The Memorial Gardens offer a quieter pause.
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Fenham offers a manageable mix of books, music and community activities without heading into Newcastle’s city centre. On Fenham Hall Drive, the library has stories for under-fives, Lego and board games, while St James and St Basil’s brings early-years music and a quiet garden stop into the same part of the neighbourhood. FAR Community Centre on Acanthus Avenue gives school-age children their own juniors and inters groups. Pick one session as the anchor for your visit: term-time timetables and individual dates matter more than a building’s general opening hours.
Events
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Friday 6 Nov
Monday 9 Nov
Storytime at Fenham Library
Drop in with your under-five for stories in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere at Fenham Library. Explore the children’s books while you are there.
Young Person Group at Fenham
Come to make friends and take part in sport, arts, crafts and team-building; one-to-one emotional-wellbeing support is also available.
Thursday 12 Nov
Jellyfish and Bees at St J’s and B’s
This interactive early-years music and song session supports little ones’ speech and language development.
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Saturday Board Games and Lego at Fenham Library
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Fenham
For all
Settle in for board games and Lego building at the library’s all-welcome Saturday session.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsUnder-five Storytime at Fenham Library
Childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk
Fenham
Under 5s
Share stories in a relaxed library session and help little ones develop a love of books.
Young Person Group at St James and St Basil
Childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk
Fenham
11–18 years
Make friends through sport, arts, crafts and team-building with NE Youth.
Places to visit
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
FAR Community Centre
Fenham
A Fenham community centre with juniors and inters groups for school-age children.
Fenham Library
Fenham
Browse children’s books, borrow board games and make time for stories or a family building session.
Memorial Gardens at St James and St Basil
Fenham
A quiet garden stop with planted beds, memorial benches and space for a family picnic.
Addresses for your route
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- FAR Community Centre
FAR Community Centre, 40–46 Acanthus Avenue, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9YD
- Fenham Library
Fenham Library, Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9XD
- Memorial Gardens at St James and St Basil
St James and St Basil’s Church, Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne
Guides & inspiration
Fenham with kids: books, music and community play
Plan a family visit to Fenham Library, early-years music at St James and St Basil, the Memorial Gardens and FAR’s school-age groups.