Seven Stories the National Centre for Childrens Books
Seven Stories is The National Centre for Children's Books. We select original artwork and manuscripts - from first scribbles to finished books - to create our innovative exhibitions and popular events.Seven Stories celebrates children's books. How books are made, where they come from and how we can enjoy and share them. It's a great day out for the whole family!
Find us at...
- Seven Stories the National Centre for Childrens Books
- 30 Lime Street
- Ouseburn
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- NE6 5AD
Our family-friendly offer
Seven Stories has a packed schedule of events for all ages - including visits from well-known authors and illustrators, workshops, talks, laughs and much more. Join our Story Catchers daily for fun and interactive story times and performances.
Accessibility
Seven Stories aims to be accessible for all visitors and facilities include accessible toilets, lift to all floors, hearing loops, large print available on request, baby change facilities and subtitled films. For more detailed information, visit the website:
www.sevenstories.org.uk/visit/accessibility
Our Events
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NewcastleWhere Your Wings Were....Journeys with David Almond
21-Jun-2018 00:00 AM-00:00 AMEmbark on a journey through Tyneside like never before, discovering how its landscapes, language and people inspired the magical stories of David Almond.
7 - 16 yearsAge Friendly -
NewcastleStory Sprouts (5 week course)
25-Apr-2019 11:30 AM-12:30 PM5 week courses start: Thursday 25th April and Friday 26th April 11.30am – 12.30pm
1 - 5 years -
Newcastle
Story Sprouts (5 week course)
26-Apr-2019 11:30 AM-12:30 PM5 week courses start: Thursday 25th April and Friday 26th April 11.30am – 12.30pm
1 - 5 years -
NewcastleHappy Sundays with The Saxologists
05-May-2019 14:00 PM-15:00 PMRaise your spirits as we raise the attic rafters with a fine selection of cheerful songs courtesy of The Saxologists – a quartet of young musicians from the North East. Boogie along ...
Age Friendly -
NewcastleUp - Film Club at Seven Stories
12-May-2019 10:30 AM-12:30 PM30 Lime StreetJoin 78 year-old Carl Fredricksen on a thrilling journey to fulfil a lifelong dream. By tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl flies away to the South America and encounters wild terrain, unex...
Age Friendly -
NewcastleElmer’s Musical Adventure
24-May-2019 11:30 AM-12:15 PMShimmy on up to the attic with our Story Catcher to enjoy the adventures of Elmer the Elephant brought to life through live music performed by members of Royal Northern Sinfonia. With a bassoon ...
0 - 5 years -
NewcastleElmer and Friends: Anytime Tales
25-May-2019 11:30 AM-12:15 PMAnytime Tales are short animated films based on the bestselling books by David McKee; Not Now, Bernard, Elmer, The Sad Story of Veronica who Played the Violin, The Hill and the Rock, Two C...
Age Friendly -
NewcastleElmer’s Birthday Party!
25-May-2019 14:00 PM-15:00 PMHave you Herd? Elmer turns 30 this year. And it’s only Relephant that we celebrate this special occasion on Elmer Day! With music, games and colourful crafts aplent...
Age Friendly -
NewcastleElmer’s Birthday Party!
25-May-2019 14:00 PM-15:00 PMHave you Herd? Elmer turns 30 this year. And it’s only Relephant that we celebrate this special occasion on Elmer Day! With music, games and colourful crafts aplent...
Age Friendly -
NewcastleWOW! said the Owl
29-May-2019 11:30 AM-12:15 PMWOW! Said the Owl is an engaging book about a curious little owl and a world bursting with colour. Meet author/illustrator Tim Hopgood (winner of the Best Emerging Illustrator, Booktrust Early Y...
2 - 4 years -
NewcastleWhat a Wonderful World
29-May-2019 14:00 PM-14:45 PMDiscover What a Wonderful World - a truly special book featuring the lyrics from the much-loved song by Louis Armstrong and simply bursting with joy, colour, and optimism. Join author/Illustrato...
3 - 6 years -
NewcastleStory Sprouts (6 week course)
06-Jun-2019 11:30 AM-12:30 PM6-week courses start: Thursday 6th June and Friday 7th June, 11.30am – 12.30pm
1 - 5 years -
Newcastle
Story Sprouts (6 week course)
07-Jun-2019 11:30 AM-12:30 PM6-week courses start: Thursday 6th June and Friday 7th June, 11.30am – 12.30pm
1 - 5 years
