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 - 30-Jun-2019Embark 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 -
NewcastleElmer and Friends: Anytime Tales
25-May-2019 11:30 AM - 25-Jun-2019 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 -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNEAlex Milway: Hotel Flamingo
23-Jun-2019 14:30 PM - 15:15 PM30Check in at Hotel Flamingo, the funniest and sunniest hotel in town, for musical sing-alongs and live illustration with author-illustrator Alex Milway.
5 - 8 years -
FREE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNESense Explorers
29-Jun-2019 14:00 PM - 16:00 PM30We use our senses every day. But have you ever used them to make places better?
8 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNEElmer’s Special ‘Drag’ Strut
30-Jun-2019 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM30It’s Elmer’s special day and everyone is invited! What makes your family special? What do you like most about yourself? Wear what’s on the inside, outside, and show the w...
0 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNEElmer’s ‘Special Day’ Strut
07-Jul-2019 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM30It’s Elmer’s special day and everyone is invited! What makes your family special? What do you like most about yourself? Wear what’s on the inside, outside, and show the w...
0 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNEWriting Masterclass
13-Jul-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 -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Elmer’s ‘Special Day’ Strut
14-Jul-2019 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM30It’s Elmer’s special day and everyone is invited! What makes your family special? What do you like most about yourself? Wear what’s on the inside, outside, and show the w...
0 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNESpectacular Drag Storytime
20-Jul-2019 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM30Where everyone is welcome and every story is fabulous!
3 - 7 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Elmer’s ‘Special Day’ Strut
21-Jul-2019 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM30It’s Elmer’s special day and everyone is invited! What makes your family special? What do you like most about yourself? Wear what’s on the inside, outside, and show the w...
0 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNEFarm Life Drawing
24-Jul-2019 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM30Hone your artistic skills in this Life Drawing class with a twist, an animal twist. We’ve secured the most sought after life models in the North East for this family art workshop…
4 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNEThe Enchanted Forest Adventure
27-Jul-2019 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM30Join Adventure-tellers Brooke Conway and Hannah Mathieson on an enchanting quest! The duo will perform and delight children in an interactive action-packed adventure through an enchanted forest where ...
3 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
The Enchanted Forest Adventure
27-Jul-2019 14:00 PM - 14:45 PM30Join Adventure-tellers Brooke Conway and Hannah Mathieson on an enchanting quest! The duo will perform and delight children in an interactive action-packed adventure through an enchanted forest where ...
3 - 16 years -
FREE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Sense Explorers
30-Jul-2019 14:00 PM - 16:00 PM30We use our senses every day. But have you ever used them to make places better?
8 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Farm Life Drawing
31-Jul-2019 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM30Hone your artistic skills in this Life Drawing class with a twist, an animal twist. We’ve secured the most sought after life models in the North East for this family art workshop…
4 - 16 years -
FREE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Sense Explorers
06-Aug-2019 14:00 PM - 16:00 PM30We use our senses every day. But have you ever used them to make places better?
8 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Farm Life Drawing
07-Aug-2019 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM30Hone your artistic skills in this Life Drawing class with a twist, an animal twist. We’ve secured the most sought after life models in the North East for this family art workshop…
4 - 16 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNEThe Unknown
09-Aug-2019 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM30Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August, 10am, 12.20pm and 2.40pm
7 - 10 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
The Unknown
10-Aug-2019 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM30Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August, 10am, 12.20pm and 2.40pm
7 - 10 years -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
The Unknown
11-Aug-2019 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM30Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August, 10am, 12.20pm and 2.40pm
7 - 10 years -
FREE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Sense Explorers
13-Aug-2019 14:00 PM - 16:00 PM30We use our senses every day. But have you ever used them to make places better?
8 - 16 years -
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 -
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 -
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Writing 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
