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.
More about 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.
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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Local ideas for families in Fenham
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Classes & workshops
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Arts & making
School-holiday Crafts at Fenham Library
New.newcastle.gov.uk
Fenham
Make something together during the library’s school-holiday craft sessions.
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Family Lego Club at Fenham Library
Childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk
Fenham
4 years and over
Build your own creations with the library’s Lego and a parent or carer alongside.
Game Changers at Fenham Library
New.newcastle.gov.uk
Fenham
7–11 years
Read, play, craft and make friends at a social club for seven- to eleven-year-olds.
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Full programme detailsInters at FAR Community Centre
Farcentre.org.uk
Fenham
9–12 years
A group for nine- to twelve-year-olds to build skills through shared activities and teamwork.
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Full programme detailsJellyfish and Bees at St J’s and B’s
Childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk
Fenham
Young children and their carers
Interactive music and songs for little ones, led by an early-years music specialist.
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Full programme detailsJuniors and Homework Group at FAR
Farcentre.org.uk
Fenham
5–8 years
Play, socialise and get support with homework in a group for ages five to eight.
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Full programme detailsPlaces 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.