Durham Pop-Up
Two Tales
A Seven Stories Pop-Up in Durham City Centre
Let’s take an adventure by book…
Bookshop, Cafe, Gallery, Storytimes, Creative Activities and School Workshops
The perfect place to grab a coffee and enjoy a story…
Weekdays and Saturdays: 10:00-16:00
Sundays: 11:00-16:00
Opening and closing times may be subject to change depending on venue operations.
Please be aware that there is no in-building lift access to our second floor. However, if you contact us in advance of your visit, we can arrange lift access for you through the Prince Bishop shopping centre.
School Workshops in Durham
Storytimes at Two Tales
A Story-Driven Pop-Up With A Purpose
Two Tales will provide a dynamic space where children and families can step into stories, and unlock the magic of reading together. This brand new initiative aligns with the Seven Stories mission: to make books tangible, accessible and alive.
Much like our Visitor Centre in Ouseburn, Newcastle, Two Tales is a place where literature can leap off the page and inspire visitors to see reading as an adventure.
What to expect?
- Storytelling Spaces
- NEW ‘Adventure by Book’ Gallery
- Independent Bookshop & Cafe
- Creative Workshops & Activities
- Social and educational engagement
Why Two Tales matters
For the last twenty years, Seven Stories has been a treasure chest of imagination – a place where books aren’t just read but experienced. By transforming a vacant shop on the high-street into a hub of storytelling, we will be able to:
- Reach more children and families, ensuring access to books and creativity for all
- Boost literacy and confidence, especially among those with limited access to books
- Celebrate the transformative power of stories, showing that every journey – whether on the page or in life – begins with imagination