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About Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books

Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, works with children's books to create playful and profound experiences for children and young people, in order to fire their imaginations and creativity and deepen their understanding of themselves and the world. Located in a converted Victorian warehouse in the Ouseburn Valley i

n Newcastle upon Tyne Seven Stories offers visitors seven floors of galleries, creative spaces, a specialist independent children's bookshop and a cafe to explore. Seven Stories has a superb collection of artwork, manuscripts and archives by British writers and illustrators for children, from the 1930s to the present day, including work by figures such as Enid Blyton, Judith Kerr, Nick Sharratt, Philip Pullman and David Almond. Seven Stories is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and an Accredited Museum.

02/06/2026

Storytimes, every day! Join our storytelling team for a story and a giggle.
https://sevenstories.org.uk/event/storytimes-2/

Weekdays (except Wednesdays in term-time)
10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Weekends (During term-time)
10:30am, 12:30pm, 14:30pm & 15:30pm

Please be aware that our Storytimes are integral to the magic of Seven Stories and sessions tend to sell out quickly – we recommend pre-booking to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are £3.50 per child, adults do not need to pay and children under 12 months go free!

3:30PM Storytimes are free to join every day.

Session length: Approximately 20 mins.

Most sessions are suitable for under 8s but we welcome everyone to join us for a story.

https://sevenstories.org.uk/event/storytimes-2/

21/05/2026

Our Julia Donaldson themed Half Term activities are now online - book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

https://sevenstories.org.uk/plan-your-visit/whats-on/
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st May 2026
Children £7.50 per craft session | One FREE adult per booking (free ticket must be booked)
Suitable for the whole family – come along and create something special together!

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11am: The Scarecrow’s Wedding Craft
Enjoy a reading of the story, then create your very own scarecrow character.
Take inspiration from Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, or design your own original scarecrow using a range of different craft materials.

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2pm: Julia Donaldson Spoon Characters
Share a Julia Donaldson story together, then bring some of your favourite characters to life in spoon form. Will you choose to make The Gruffalo, Zog, or Tabby McTat – or create your own much-loved character from one of the stories?

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https://sevenstories.org.uk/plan-your-visit/whats-on/

19/05/2026

We are absolutely in love with the new Zog series on ... There's something so special about watching a beloved book find its way to a whole new audience on the screen. Of course, the adventure is here to be captured in print too, and the sequel, Zog and the Flying Doctors, is sitting on our shelf just waiting for another kid to fall in love with it and take it home.

Pick up your copy in our bookshop at 30 Lime Street. Entry is always free.

18/05/2026

Laura Henry-Allain is coming to Seven Stories!!

We are so excited to announce that award-winning international storyteller, educationalist producer and consultant, Laura Henry-Allain MBE will be joining us on 16th June to celebrate the release of her new book Maya and Marley and the New Friend.

Laura is the creator of the well-loved, award-winning first Black British Animation, JoJo and Gran Gran global series, developed and produced by CBeebies, and is the series producer. We are delighted to be able to welcome her to Newcastle for the latest edition to her book series, Maya and Marley.

More details to follow - watch this space.

14/05/2026

Savoury or Sweet? Or, why not both!
Our £5.50 cheese scone and soup special is the perfect weekday belly warmer... and of course that cake counter isn't going anywhere ;)

14/05/2026

Our little Ouseburn ducklings are growing up fast! And enjoying a spot of sunshine between rain today 🦆

07/05/2026

Join us this Saturday for an out of this world storytelling and craft session with the incredible Naomi Barley

Tickets are available on our website or via our box office

07/05/2026

Ouseburn has chickens, it has swans and now.... it has a puffin!

Meet our newest resident - a very handsome donation of an original puffin from the classic publishing house, who's taken up position in our bookshop and is already enjoying the river views.

Come and spot him on your next visit.

Seven Stories, 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn
https://sevenstories.org.uk/

01/05/2026

https://sevenstories.org.uk/plan-your-visit/whats-on/
Blast Off! Space Crafts - Date: Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 May

May the fourth be with you this Bank Holiday! Join us at Seven Stories for an out-of-this-world storytime and craft experience, inspired by galaxies far away…
Use your imagination to transform a single paper plate into an entire solar system, or make a spaceship complete with an alien friend, inspired by the wonders of space and beyond.

Suitable for the whole family – come along and create something special together!
Spaces are limited – book your spot today!
Children £7.50
Additional adults £7.50
One FREE adult per booking (free ticket must be booked)

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May The Craft Be With You - Date: Monday, May 4th

Whether you choose to create your favourite Jedi-inspired character or a rocket ready for liftoff, the universe is the limit!
Suitable for the whole family – come along and create something special together!
Spaces are limited – book your spot today!
Children £7.50
Additional adults £7.50
One FREE adult per booking (free ticket must be booked)

https://sevenstories.org.uk/plan-your-visit/whats-on/

28/04/2026

Join us for an energetic and inspiring session with Author, Poet, Carnegie Medal winner and former Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho.

Joseph will be talking about his own background, how he writes and what inspires him. He’ll also introduce us to one of his newest characters, Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter – star of a gripping new fantasy adventure!

Perfect for children aged 7+, this event will leave children brimming with enthusiasm to read, write and create their own stories.

Date: Tuesday 12 May
Place: The Attic Level 7
Time: 16:00PM
Price: £10 per person

https://sevenstories.org.uk/event/joseph-coelho/

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Full details in the press release linked below. Tickets are on sale now at sevenstories.org.uk/event/joseph-coelho

https://sevenstories.org.uk/seven-stories-the-national-centre-for-childrens-books-welcomes-carnegie-medal-winner-and-former-childrens-laureate-joseph-coelho-obe-to-newcastle-for-a-special-event-this-may/

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:30 - 17:00
Thursday	09:30 - 17:00
Friday	09:30 - 17:00
Saturday	09:30 - 17:00
Sunday	09:30 - 17:00

Telephone

+443003301095

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/

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