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Gosforth makes it easy to mix a little outdoor play with something indoors: a picnic and the playground in Central Park, stories and toy borrowing at the library, or a family activity at Gosforth Civic Theatre. Regent Centre’s Metro and bus interchange is handy for the library and theatre, while the High Street gives you places to pause between outings. For a quieter, longer nature trip, Gosforth Nature Reserve has woodland, wetlands and wildlife hides, with paid visitor passes and some uneven paths. Choose the activity first, then check its own times: a theatre café, a term-time group and a ticketed wildlife walk have different visiting arrangements.

Pair Central Park’s playground with books and toy borrowing at Gosforth Library, or choose a family activity at Gosforth Civic Theatre. For a longer wildlife outing, check Gosforth Nature Reserve’s visitor passes, paths and latest opening notice.

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Gosforth makes it easy to mix a little outdoor play with something indoors: a picnic and the playground in Central Park, stories and toy borrowing at the library, or a family activity at Gosforth Civic Theatre. Regent Centre’s Metro and bus interchange is handy for the library and theatre, while the High Street gives you places to pause between outings. For a quieter, longer nature trip, Gosforth Nature Reserve has woodland, wetlands and wildlife hides, with paid visitor passes and some uneven paths. Choose the activity first, then check its own times: a theatre café, a term-time group and a ticketed wildlife walk have different visiting arrangements.

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Sunday 25 Oct

Messy Church at All Saints Gosforth

Share a story, songs, craft activities and refreshments with other families at All Saints Gosforth.

Wednesday 28 Oct

Wild about Board Games

The organiser asks bookers to enter an amount and select Check Out to register: making a separate donation alone does not register a place.

Thursday 29 Oct

Search for the Water Ladybird

Friday 30 Oct

Halloween Crafts at Gosforth Library

Join free spooky craft activities at Gosforth Library and Learning Centre on Friday 30 October 2026, 11am–noon.

Saturday 31 Oct

Brilliant Bat Crafts for Children

Learn what bats eat, where they live and why they matter, then make a colourful poster and an air-dry clay bat. Book ahead using the organiser’s free Eventbrite tickets; retained tickets are on sale and close at 2.

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  • Gosforth Central Park

    Gosforth Central Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1AA

  • Gosforth Civic Theatre

    Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD

  • Gosforth Library

    Gosforth Library, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD

  • Gosforth Nature Reserve

    Gosforth Nature Reserve, Salter’s Lane, Gosforth, NE3 5EP

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