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 floors of gallery space and exhibitions for free.

Optional paid-for events and workshops can be booked here or with our Box Office.

GETTING HERE

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

By Car
There is limited 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
Kids go free!
Manors and Byker are the closest stations to Seven Stories and are both a short 10 minute walk away.

By Bus

  • From Central Station – Bus 22 to the Tanner’s Arms and walk down Stepney Bank to Lime Street.
  • From Monument – Bus 39 and 40, 12, 62, 63 to New Bridge Street where Stepney Bank is a short walk away.
  • The Quaylink Q3 runs through the city centre and stops in Ouseburn.

By Train
Newcastle Central Station in the heart of the city with excellent rail links with all major UK cities, for more information visit trainline. Seven Stories is a short taxi ride from Central Station.

By Bike
We are POI number 16 on Newcastle City Council Cycle Map

OPENING TIMES

We're open every day except Wednesdays in term-time.

The Coffee Shop and Bookshop open 9:30-5:00, galleries and exhibitions open from 10:00-5:00.

FREE ENTRY

What's On

Discover our brilliant programme of events and current exhibitions.
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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, Afternoon Tea or Author Events...
Our programme vouchers are the perfect gift for all the family!
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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."

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Be Part Of Our Story...

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