Plan Your Visit

Discover Seven Stories

Escape into the wonderful world of children’s books and let your imagination run wild.

We are a FREE ENTRY venue.

Enjoy our free exhibitions and gallery spaces.

Optional paid-for storytimes, workshops and performances can be pre-booked here or from our Box Office.

Please note our opening and closing times may be subject to change depending on venue operations.

GETTING HERE

30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2PQ

By Car
There is car parking available along Lime Street; you can find more spaces in the Arches Car Park under Byker Bridge or in Ouseburn Central Car Park on Foundry Lane, NE6 1LH.
Disabled parking is available in all three areas.

By Metro
Manors and Byker are the closest metro stations to Seven Stories and are both a short 10 minute walk away.

By Train
Newcastle Central Station has excellent rail links with all major UK cities, and Seven Stories is a short taxi ride from Central Station.

OPENING TIMES

We're open every day except Wednesday during term-time from 10AM to 5PM
FREE ENTRY

Please note our opening and closing times may be subject to change depending on venue operations.

What's On

Discover our brilliant programme of events and current exhibitions.
Find out more

The Bookshop

Did you know our specialist children’s bookshop is one of the only independent bookshops in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Have a look

The Coffee Shop

Our coffee shop is the perfect place to sit back, relax and take a second for yourself.
Check it out

Early Years Programme

Discover what's on for budding bookworms!
Early Years

Gift Vouchers

Storytimes, Workshops, Performances or Author Events...
Our programme vouchers are the perfect gift for all the family!
Purchase now

Frequently Asked Questions

"My two and four year old sons loved having afternoon tea at Seven Stories as did us grown ups! You are our favourite place to come as a family with the boys asking to come most weekends for more magical events."

Visitor Stories

Be Part Of Our Story...

Help us to continue to grow our Collection, bring it to life through our lively, creative, educational programmes, and broaden engagement with and access to children's literature for families everywhere...
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