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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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNERELAXED Sensory Adventure - Jungle Jamboree
17-Aug-2019 15:30 PM - 16:30 PM30Get ready to touch, see, smell and listen as we share a multi-sensory adventure!
4 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
RELAXED Sensory Adventure - Jungle Jamboree
21-Aug-2019 15:30 PM - 16:30 PM30Get ready to touch, see, smell and listen as we share a multi-sensory adventure!
4 - 16 years -
FREE
Newcastle upon TyneBook Social
23-Aug-2019 15:00 PM - 17:00 PM30 Lime StreetAnnouncing a brand new weekly Book Social suitable for parents with children aged 0-1!
0 - 1 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNESupertato & Friends
24-Aug-2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM30Join Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet for a brand new singing-and-prancing show. Supertato and his gang of friends are back; there’s Barry the Fish with Fingers, Norman the slug, Alan the bear and new...
3 - 10 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Supertato & Friends
24-Aug-2019 14:00 PM - 15:00 PM30Join Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet for a brand new singing-and-prancing show. Supertato and his gang of friends are back; there’s Barry the Fish with Fingers, Norman the slug, Alan the bear and new...
3 - 10 years -
FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Book Social
30-Aug-2019 15:00 PM - 17:00 PM30 Lime StreetAnnouncing a brand new weekly Book Social suitable for parents with children aged 0-1!
0 - 1 years -
FREE
Newcastle upon TyneDress-up Weekend
31-Aug-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNEWriting Masterclass
31-Aug-2019 14:00 PM - 15:30 PM30A story truly comes to life when the reader feels part of the writer's world but how do you create a truly brilliant story? Join author Florianne Humphrey as Seven Stories equip budding and enth...
7 - 16 years -
FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
01-Sep-2019 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon TyneBrilliant Bookswap
07-Sep-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBring your most-loved books along to our Brilliant Bookswap and share your joy of reading with a perfect stranger!
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Brilliant Bookswap
08-Sep-2019 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBring your most-loved books along to our Brilliant Bookswap and share your joy of reading with a perfect stranger!
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
28-Sep-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
29-Sep-2019 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Brilliant Bookswap
05-Oct-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBring your most-loved books along to our Brilliant Bookswap and share your joy of reading with a perfect stranger!
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Brilliant Bookswap
06-Oct-2019 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBring your most-loved books along to our Brilliant Bookswap and share your joy of reading with a perfect stranger!
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
26-Oct-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
27-Oct-2019 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Brilliant Bookswap
02-Nov-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBring your most-loved books along to our Brilliant Bookswap and share your joy of reading with a perfect stranger!
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Brilliant Bookswap
03-Nov-2019 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBring your most-loved books along to our Brilliant Bookswap and share your joy of reading with a perfect stranger!
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
30-Nov-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
01-Dec-2019 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Brilliant Bookswap
07-Dec-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBring your most-loved books along to our Brilliant Bookswap and share your joy of reading with a perfect stranger!
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Brilliant Bookswap
08-Dec-2019 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBring your most-loved books along to our Brilliant Bookswap and share your joy of reading with a perfect stranger!
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
28-Dec-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
29-Dec-2019 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
25-Jan-2020 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
26-Jan-2020 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
29-Feb-2020 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
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FREE
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dress-up Weekend
01-Mar-2020 10:00 AM - 15:30 PM30 Lime StreetBook character costumes are not just for World Book Day. Dust them off, re-use and recycle them and join us on the last weekend of every month for some costume capers and plenty of fancy-dress fu...
