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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 in 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.

16/10/2026

What are you reading this Halloween?

We have a spooktacular half-term here at Seven Stories from Saturday 24th October till Sunday 1st November. Head to our website to book your tickets!

13/10/2026

Our Baby Book Socials are welcoming, inclusive, and completely FREE!

Join us on a Monday or Friday afternoon and snuggle up with your little one among cosy cushions, and sensory items.

Meet other parents, discover new books, and escape everyday life for a while.

And if you have a toddler, we have sessions for them too!

Visit our website for more information.

06/10/2026

We're so proud of the collaborative work between Newcastle Hospitals Charity and Seven Stories The National Centre for Children's Books within the Arts Programme.

Seven Stories and Newcastle Hospitals Charity have launched a special storytelling initiative! The programme brings professional storytellers directly into The Great North Children's Hospital and Freeman Hospital to deliver creative storytelling experiences that spark joy.

The impact has already proven meaningful, with over 430 contacts with young patients and families to date!

By combining the love of stories at Seven Stories and the amazing care of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, we are making a real difference in keeping children uplifted, engaged and imaginative when they are in hospital.

Check out the story through the link in our bio.

01/10/2026

Happy National Poetry Day! 📖

Did you know that the Seven Stories archive is home to the handwritten secrets behind some of Britain’s most famous children’s poems? Over nearly a century of literature, our National Collection protects the original manuscripts of legendary poets like Ursula Moray Williams and Tony Mitton.

Images courtesy of the Michael Rosen, Ursula Moray Williams, Tony Mitton, and Seven Stories Collections.

What’s your favourite children’s poem to read? 👇

30/09/2026

Step into a world of thrills and family-friendly frights this half-term. 🎃

From October 24th to November 1st, climb aboard for the Funny Bones Ghost Train, where Big Skeleton and Little Skeleton bring Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s beloved classic to life in a spine-tingling performance packed with laughs (booking is limited, so secure your spot early). Join us for Monster Mash Crafts and Ghastly Ghouls Crafts and build your very own creepy keepsake to take home. Enjoy our daily Spooktacular Storytimes, where friendly ghosts and wicked witches await.

Dress in your absolute best Halloween costume and join a monster-filled celebration the whole family will remember.

All of our Halloween half-term events can be found and booked through our website! 👻

https://sevenstories.org.uk/

29/09/2026

Tiger has temporarily relocated!

While we prepare his new home, our striped friend has moved into the bookshop and coffee shop.

Want to join him for a snack? Head to the 3rd floor, pick up a book, and enjoy tea with the tiger.

28/09/2026

Introducing a family favourite… Rapunzel.👸

Rapunzel, trapped in a tower by a wicked witch, must seize her destiny and plan her own escape. Bethan Woollvin’s bold, funny twisted fairytale retelling published by Two Hoots is brought to life by award-winning Wrongsemble - bursting with music, magic, and madcap schemes in a fresh theatrical adventure with no prince in sight!

Catch one of our two special showings on Monday, October 26th - a perfect half-term outing!

Head to our website to book your tickets before they sell out.🎭

https://sevenstories.org.uk/event/rapunzel/

21/09/2026

Making friends, sharing stories, and watching little imaginations grow!!

Each week during term time, Seven Stories in Ouseburn is delighted to host a range of sessions for young families to socialise and nurture a love of storytelling.

For more information, please visit the WHAT'S ON section of our website: https://sevenstories.org.uk/plan-your-visit/whats-on/

Story Sprouts (12-24 months)
Rumble through the jungle or reach up to the stars! Our expert storytellers bring sensory story magic to life in these themed 45-minute sessions, perfect for helping little ones discover the world through stories. £6.50 per child

Story Stompers (2-3 years)
For little ones who love to move! Explore story, music, and props at your own pace. Designed to spark imagination and curiosity while developing speech, language and social skills - it's time to move and groove in the toon! £6.50 per child

Baby Book Social (All welcome)
Drop in anytime between 3-4pm on Mondays and Fridays for cosy cushions, blankets, books and sensory play. Stay as long as you like, share your favourites and discover new stories together. Completely FREE!

14/09/2026

We are currently hiring for two exciting positions here at Seven Stories:

1. An organised and customer-focused Hospitality & Events Coordinator. This is an exciting and varied role with responsibility for coordinating a range of commercial and visitor-facing activities across Seven Stories.

2. An enthusiastic and well organised Stock Controller and Book Shop Coordinator to play a key role in our visitor experience and commercial operations.

Check out the openings in the links below:
https://sevenstories.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Stock-Control-and-Book-Shop-Coordinator.pdf

https://sevenstories.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hospitality-and-Events-Coordinator.pdf

27/08/2026

One of our absolute favourites is heading to Seven Stories as a brilliant performance, and a perfect way to spend an afternoon with all the family.

We recommend booking your tickets fast!

https://sevenstories.org.uk/event/rapunzel/

Rapunzel, trapped in a tower by a wicked witch, must seize her destiny and plan her own escape. Bethan Woollvin’s bold, funny twisted fairytale retelling published by Two Hoots is brought to life by award-winning Wrongsemble—bursting with music, magic, and madcap schemes in a fresh theatrical adventure with no prince in sight!

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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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