Finalist The Bookseller Retail Awards 2007 – Children's Independent Bookshop of the Year

Seven Stories is the first museum in the UK wholly dedicated to the art of British children’s books. Step inside to celebrate the pleasure of reading and discover how books spark our imagination and creativity. Find us tucked under Byker Bridge in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley.

Image: The front of the seven stories building

Current Exhibitions

  1. Green Drops and Moonsquirters the Utterly Imaginative World of Lauren Child

    Are you ready for an adventure? Explore the exciting world of journeys and travel - from the heady heights of My Dad’s A Birdman to a gentle outing with The Little Red Train, hop on board and Seven Stories will take you on ride of your life.

  2. From The Tiger Who Came to Tea

    Judith Kerr's first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea began as a bedtime story for her own children and was published in 1968. It soon became a classic and by the time it celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2008, it had been translated into 11 languages and sold over five million copies. Alongside original artwork, notes and sketches children will enjoy stepping into Sophie's kitchen to have tea with a life-size tiger.

  • Disabled Access
  • Lift Access
  • Disabled toilet
  • Toilets
  • Assistant Dogs welcome
  • Hearing loop system in place
  • Large print available
  • Baby change
  • Shop facilities
  • Food served
  • Café facilities

opening times & prices

mon - sat 10.00am - 5.00pm
sun 10.00am - 4.00pm
single annual
adult £5.50 £20.00
child £4.50 £15.00
family £16.00 £49.50
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