Things to do with kids in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Classes & workshops
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Arts & making
Famous 4.15 performing arts at GCT
Gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
Nearby: Gosforth
3–18 years
Dance, singing and drama training where children can explore performing and build confidence.
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Full programme detailsGame Changers at Fenham Library
New.newcastle.gov.uk
Nearby: 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 detailsJellyfish and Bees at St J’s and B’s
Childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk
Nearby: 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 detailsMessy Church at All Saints Gosforth
Achurchnearyou.com
Nearby: Gosforth
Young children and their grown-ups share stories, songs, crafts and refreshments.
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Full programme detailsNorth East Deaf Youth Theatre
Gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
Nearby: Gosforth
5–12 years
Deaf children explore acting, storytelling, writing and backstage theatre skills.
School-holiday Crafts at Fenham Library
New.newcastle.gov.uk
Nearby: Fenham
Make something together during the library’s school-holiday craft sessions.
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Full programme detailsPlaces to visit
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
Memorial Gardens at St James and St Basil
Nearby: Fenham
A quiet garden stop with planted beds, memorial benches and space for a family picnic.
Addresses for your route
Open a place for its full visitor information and directions.
- 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.