Things to do with kids in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Lego Club at Gosforth Library
New.newcastle.gov.uk
Nearby: Gosforth
4+
Build with the library’s Lego collection alongside other children and a parent or carer.
Saturday Board Games and Lego at Fenham Library
New.newcastle.gov.uk
Nearby: Fenham
For all
Settle in for board games and Lego building at the library’s all-welcome Saturday session.
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Full programme detailsSling library at Gosforth Library
New.newcastle.gov.uk
Nearby: Gosforth
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Full programme detailsUnder 5 Storytime at Gosforth Library
New.newcastle.gov.uk
Nearby: Gosforth
Under 5s
Songs, stories and a friendly chance to meet other families with under-fives.
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Full programme detailsUnder-five Storytime at Fenham Library
Childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk
Nearby: Fenham
Under 5s
Share stories in a relaxed library session and help little ones develop a love of books.
Music & dance
Hartbeeps Baby Beeps at GCT
Gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
Nearby: Gosforth
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Full programme detailsPlaces to visit
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
FAR Community Centre
Nearby: Fenham
A Fenham community centre with juniors and inters groups for school-age children.
Fenham Library
Nearby: Fenham
Browse children’s books, borrow board games and make time for stories or a family building session.
Gosforth Central Park
Nearby: Gosforth
Swings, slides, climbing equipment and space for a picnic just off Gosforth High Street.
Gosforth Civic Theatre
Nearby: Gosforth
A Regent Farm Road theatre and café with family performances, gaming and creative activities.
Gosforth Library
Nearby: Gosforth
Browse children’s books, borrow toys or join a term-time story or building session on Regent Farm Road.
Gosforth Nature Reserve
Nearby: Gosforth
Woodland, wetlands, hides and boardwalks for a quieter family wildlife outing on Salter’s Lane.
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
- 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
- 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.
Guides & inspiration
Gosforth with kids: books, play and wildlife
Plan a family outing in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne: Central Park, books and toys at the library, theatre activities and Gosforth Nature Reserve.