Seven Stories 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
info@sevenstories.org.uk
Tel: 0845 271 0777 ext 715 Fax: 0191 261 1931
www.sevenstories.org.uk
Seven Stories On the Road!
While our Visitor Centre is closed (20 April – 19 July 2015) we will still be bringing the magic of children's books to life across the North East. Join us for stories, songs games and more!
Exhibitions
Seven Stories Closed for Refurbishment : Reopening Sunday 19th July 2015
Monday 20th April - Sunday 19th July 2015
Seven Stories, National Centre for Children's Books will close while we undergo major refurbishment work and will reopen on Sunday 19th July 2015 - just in time for the Summer Holidays!
Seven Stories has been open every day and after 10 years in in need of investment. The refurbishment will make your visitor experience even more magical for children of all ages, improve functionality and make the building more energy efficient.
Seven Stories will open with 3 brand new exhibitions, Painting with Rainbows –A Michael Foreman Exhibition, Rhyme Around the World and A Bear Called Paddington.
While our visitor centre is closed we are still bringing the magic of children's books to life across the North East. Visit www.sevenstories.org.uk to find out more.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Events
Joking Jesters Armchair Journey
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May
11am – 3pm
All the family
Palace Green Library, Durham.
Bogies! Pants! Everyone loves a good giggle. Join us on an Armchair Journey and listen to some hilarious stories for all the family. Decorate your own pair of wacky specs and start the summer with a smile.
Free event, no booking required.
StoryParty On the Road: Into the Woods
Friday 15 May, 10.30am & 1pm
Pet’s Corner, Ouseburn Parks Visitors Centre, Red Walk, Jesmond Dene, NE7 7BQ
Wander down to the farm this summer and enjoy all your favourite stories as Seven Stories goes On the Road to Jesmond Dene. Bring to life the wonderful world of children’s books in this glorious setting with interactive storytelling and multi-sensory activities ideal for inspiring your little booklovers.
We’re going deep Into the Woods this week and enjoy an interactive session based on Julia Donaldson’s classic picturebook, The Gruffalo.
Additional sessions:
Friday 22 May Ponds StoryParty
Friday 29 May Bears StoryParty
Friday 5 June Creepy Crawlies StoryParty
Friday 12 June Farmyard StoryParty
Friday 19 June Julia Donaldson StoryParty
£3 per child. Accompanying adult free. Booking essential. Access to the rest of Pet’s Corner is free. Sessions will last approximately 1hour. Suitable for children ages 18months-4years.
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (part of The Late Shows 2015)
Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May
7pm – 11pm
The Mushroom Works, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle
All the family
Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it’s getting! Seven Stories and The Mushroom works have joined forces to transform the Mushroom Works into scenes from Alice in Wonderland.
Step into a world filled with characters from this famous children’s story. You’ll be able to have tea with the Mad Hatter or try to keep your head with the Queen of Hearts or even create a winning smile just like the Cheshire cat’s.
Those madcap artists and designers will be around too for you to meet and discover what they do. There’ll be work to buy or commission over the two nights from affordable gifts to innovative pieces of furniture.
If that’s weren’t enough, they’ve also got beer by Mordue Brewery on tap and Alice-themed cupcakes to nibble on by local bakery, Olivia Rose. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for ways to enter their free prize draw with the chance of winning a ‘teatastic’ Rington’s hamper.
Free event, no booking required.
StoryParty On the Road: Ponds StoryParty
Friday 22 May, 10.30am & 1pm
Pet’s Corner, Ouseburn Parks Visitors Centre, Red Walk, Jesmond Dene, NE7 7BQ
Wander down to the farm this summer and enjoy all your favourite stories as Seven Stories goes On the Road to Jesmond Dene. Bring to life the wonderful world of children’s books in this glorious setting with interactive storytelling and multi-sensory activities ideal for inspiring your little booklovers.
SPLASH! There’s a Pig in the Pond! Join in with singing, rhymes and fun as Seven Stories goes down to the farm.
Additional sessions:
Friday 29 May Bears StoryParty
Friday 5 June Creepy Crawlies StoryParty
Friday 12 June Farmyard StoryParty
Friday 19 June Julia Donaldson StoryParty
£3 per child. Accompanying adult free. Booking essential. Access to the rest of Pet’s Corner is free. Sessions will last approximately 1hour. Suitable for children ages 18months-4years.
StoryParty On the Road: Bears StoryParty
Friday 29 May, 10.30am & 1pm
Pet’s Corner, Ouseburn Parks Visitors Centre, Red Walk, Jesmond Dene, NE7 7BQ
Wander down to the farm this summer and enjoy all your favourite stories as Seven Stories goes On the Road to Jesmond Dene. Bring to life the wonderful world of children’s books in this glorious setting with interactive storytelling and multi-sensory activities ideal for inspiring your little booklovers.
When you go down into the woods today…keep your eyes open for bears. Little cubs are invited to join in with storytimes, activities and singing.
Additional sessions:
Friday 5 June Creepy Crawlies StoryParty
Friday 12 June Farmyard StoryParty
Friday 19 June Julia Donaldson StoryParty
£3 per child. Accompanying adult free. Booking essential. Access to the rest of Pet’s Corner is free. Sessions will last approximately 1hour. Suitable for children ages 18months-4years.
Jungle! Armchair Journey
Saturday 30 May 10am – 5pm
Sunday 31 May 2pm – 4pm
All the family
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland, SR1 1PP
Become an explorer this Summer as we head deep into the jungle of Sunderland Winter Gardens. Join in a jungle parade and listen to all your favourite animal stories together before making some ROAR-some crafts to take home.
Free event, no booking required.
*Author Event* Off the Page with Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer
Wednesday 3 June
6pm – 8pm
Tyneside Cinema, 10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6QG
Ages 12+
Meet internationally best-selling author Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha Van Leer at their only North East event.
Jodi Picoult is the bestselling author of twenty-three novels, including Between The Lines and new YA novel Off the Page, co-written with her daughter Samantha Van Leer. Join Jodi and Samantha as they discuss their critically acclaimed books, how they work together and answer your questions.
Following the success of Between the Lines, Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, have teamed up for their second young-adult novel, Off The Page. Off The Page is a tender and appealing romantic YA novel filled with humor, adventure, and magical relationships. A witty commentary about life, Off The Page is a stand-alone novel as well as a companion to the authors’ bestseller Between the Lines, and is perfect for readers looking for a fairytale ending.
Followed by a book signing. Jodi and Samantha will sign 2 books - a copy of Off the Page and one other. Jodi's back catalogue will also be available from our Bookshop at the event.
Booking essential. £16 per person, includes event ticket and a copy of Off The Page.
StoryParty On the Road: Creepy Crawlies StoryParty
Friday 5 June, 10.30am & 1pm
Pet’s Corner, Ouseburn Parks Visitors Centre, Red Walk, Jesmond Dene, NE7 7BQ
Wander down to the farm this summer and enjoy all your favourite stories as Seven Stories goes On the Road to Jesmond Dene. Bring to life the wonderful world of children’s books in this glorious setting with interactive storytelling and multi-sensory activities ideal for inspiring your little booklovers.
Little mini-beast explorers will be looking under every rock after taking part in Seven Stories’ interactive StoryParty all about Creepy Crawlies.
Additional sessions:
Friday 12 June Farmyard StoryParty
Friday 19 June Julia Donaldson StoryParty
£3 per child. Accompanying adult free. Booking essential. Access to the rest of Pet’s Corner is free. Sessions will last approximately 1hour. Suitable for children ages 18months-4years.
The Snorgh and The Sailor (Part of The Iron Age Festival 2015)
Saturday 6 June
12pm – 4pm
All the family
Iron Age Festival, Cullercoats Community Centre, Cullercoats.
A miserable, marsh-dwelling Snorgh and an adventurous sailor have washed into town to help children from Cullercoats Primary create a fabulous display inspired by best-selling book The Snorgh and The Sailor by Will Buckingham and Thomas Docherty. Join Seven Stories for an afternoon of storytelling and craft inspired by all your favourite seaside stories.
Free event, no booking required.
Jesterval
Sunday 7 June
11am – 4pm
All the family
Jesterval, Baltic Quay, Newcastle
Bogies! Pants! Everyone loves a good giggle. Join us on an Armchair Journey and listen to some hilarious stories for all the family. Decorate your own pair of wacky specs and start the summer with a smile.
Free event, no booking required.
StoryParty On the Road: Farmyard StoryParty
Friday 12 June, 10.30am & 1pm
Pet’s Corner, Ouseburn Parks Visitors Centre, Red Walk, Jesmond Dene, NE7 7BQ
Wander down to the farm this summer and enjoy all your favourite stories as Seven Stories goes On the Road to Jesmond Dene. Where better to bring to life all your favourite farmyard stories than in this glorious setting with interactive storytelling and multi-sensory activities ideal for inspiring your little booklovers.
Additional sessions:
Friday 19 June Julia Donaldson StoryParty
£3 per child. Accompanying adult free. Booking essential. Access to the rest of Pet’s Corner is free. Sessions will last approximately 1hour. Suitable for children ages 18months-4years.
Wild Rumpus!
Saturday 13 June
11am & 1pm
All the family
Gibside, Rowlands Gill
Let the wild rumpus start! You are invited to join Max for a Wild Rumpus at Gibside this June.
Make your own Wild Thing mask and create a musical instrument before following Max through the woods in a fun and noisy event celebrating classic picture-book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Join us as we bring this favourite story to life in Gibside’s historic landscape gardens with stories, songs, crafts and more.
Please Note: This event will take place approx. 1 mile (30 minute walk) from the main gates. Please leave enough time on arrival to make your way to event area.
Booking essential. £4 per person or £8 per person including a copy of Where the Wild Things Are. Entry to Gibside is free for all event ticket holders.
StoryParty On the Road: Julia Donaldson Stories
Friday 19 June, 10.30am & 1pm
Pet’s Corner, Ouseburn Parks Visitors Centre, Red Walk, Jesmond Dene, NE7 7BQ
Wander down to the farm this summer and enjoy all your favourite stories as Seven Stories goes On the Road to Jesmond Dene. Bring to life the wonderful world of children’s books in this glorious setting with interactive storytelling and multi-sensory activities ideal for inspiring your little booklovers.
Fee Fi Foo Fum, the Smartest Giant needs help! Listen to Julia Donaldson’s classic picturebook and join in with fun activities for under4s.
£3 per child. Accompanying adult free. Booking essential. Access to the rest of Pet’s Corner is free. Sessions will last approximately 1hour. Suitable for children ages 18months-4years.
Into the Woods Armchair Journey
Sunday 28 June
11am – 4pm
All the family
Kirkley Hall and Gardens, Ponteland, Newcastle, NE20 0AQ
Adventure into the deep, dark woods at Kirley Hall and discover storytelling, games and more. We will be bringing your favourite children's books to life at Kirkley Hall to celebrate The Children's Foundations 25th anniversary. Take part in livey storytelling sessions, join in with our Mixed - Up Fairy Tale Performance and make your own animal mask to take home surrounded by beautiful woodland. Who knows who you might bump into!
Free Event. For more information about The Children’s Foundation, visit www.thechildrensfoundation.co.uk .
Paws and Claws
Friday 3 July: 9.15-10am & 11.45-12.30pm; 12.45-1.15pm & 2.45-3.30pm & 5-5.30pm (Relaxed)
Saturday 4 July: 9-9.45am & 11.15-11.45am & 1.15-2pm.
All the Family
Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Join in an interactive storytelling session and create your own tiger masks to take home as we celebrate one of our favourite picture books, The Tiger Who Came to Tea which will be brought to life at Theatre Royal.
Free additional event. Tickets must be purchased from Theatre Royal for performances of The Tiger Who Came To Tea www.theatreroyal.co.uk . A Relaxed screening can be booked at 4pm on Friday 3 July. Those attending showings of the production must make sure to be in their seats with enough time before the performance starts.
The Starlight Goodwill Ambassadors Storytelling Roadshow
Sunday 9th August
2.30pm – 3.30pm
All the family (recommended for ages 5+)
Join in an interactive performance as 26 Taiwanese children bring Taiwanese and Chinese culture, history and local folktales to life through storytelling, body language and simple hand puppets. The children will even be giving away souvenirs straight from their stories and bringing along authentic edibles for the audience to sample.
The Starlight Goodwill Ambassadors are part of a cultural exchange from Taiwan and will also be performing at Edinburgh Festival.
Free event, booking recommended. Admission fee to the centre applies. Entry to Seven Stories is free after 2pm with an event ticket.
Seven Stories Turns 10!
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 August
10am – 5pm
All the family
“Go to Newcastle and visit Seven Stories, see the amazing work that is done there, see their great exhibitions of writing and illustration, see the vibrancy and health of children’s culture. Be amazed by the creativity and inventiveness of their educational programmes.’ David Almond
To: You
From: Seven Stories
Seven Stories is turning 10 years old, can you believe it! We have had a busy year and we would love it if you and your family could join in our birthday party. Help us to celebrate the last 10 years in style with a slice of cake, party games, birthday crafts and storytelling. Join in with birthday crown making and come dressed as your favourite children’s book character for the chance to win prizes all weekend.
Free event, no booking required. Admission fee to the centre applies.
Face Painting
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 August
10.30am – 3.30pm
Transform yourself into a pirate, a butterfly, a werewolf or maybe even a Gruffalo with our expert facepainters.
£2 per child. Entry to the Bookshop is FREE.
*Author Event*
Pirate Crunchers and Ghostly Galleons with Jonny Duddle.
Tuesday 18 August
1pm
All the family
Yo Ho Ho! Meet Jonny Duddle, author of The Pirate Cruncher, The Pirates Next Door and The Jolley-Rogers series and hear him read from his hilarious stories. Join in with live drawing and help Jonny to draw the perfect pirate in this interactive event. Did you know, Jonny helped design the characters for Aardman’s stop-motion movie The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! which was released in 2012.
Booking essential. £6 per child, includes a copy of The Jolley-Rogers (Cave of Doom OR Ghostly Galleon) one free adult per child. Additional adults £3 each. Admission charges to the centre apply.
Illustration Master Class with Jonny Duddle
Wednesday 19 August
9.30am – 4pm
16+
Jonny Duddle is the illustrator of The Pirate Cruncher, The Pirates Next Door and dinosaur fable, Giganotosaurus. He spends most of his time drawing and busily creating worlds based on his time as a pirate…arrrh!
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to work alongside Jonny Duddle and find out more about how he began his varied illustration career and the steps of his creative process before developing your own skills. Come along and learn how to use different artistic techniques, inspired by Jonny’s vibrant style, to create your own artwork.
Booking essential. £45 per person, no additional admission fee required. Includes lunch. Suitable for ages 15 and over.
Trolls with Adam Stower
Tuesday 1 September
1pm
All the family
Oliver and his best friend Troll run a cafe in the woods. They make the BEST cakes - their troll customers would much rather eat cakes than children! One particularly busy day in the cafe, Oliver's sister Dolly disappears, so Oliver and Troll set off to find her. Their search takes them up Munch Mountain, where the biggest, meanest and grumpiest troll in the world lives.
Oliver doesn't believe all the scary rumours, but Troll's not so sure ...
Join Adam (author of Silly Doggy and Naughty Kitty) as he reads Grumbug – the latest tale from Trolliver’s Café, tricks your eyes with a fun guess-the-drawing game, and creates a completely new troll with your help…
Booking essential. £7 per child includes a copy of Grumbug and a mini cupcake. One free adult per child. Additional adults £3. Admission to the centre applies.
Supported by Templar Publishing
An Evening with Sarah Crossan and Jenny McLachlan
Thursday 17 September
6pm
YA and Adult
Meet Sarah Crossan (author of Carnegie shortlisted Weight of Water and Apple and Rain) and Jenny McLachlan(author of Flirty Dancing and Love Bomb) in conversation with their agent Julia Churchill.
Hear how teaching has influenced their writing styles, their career routes into becoming YA authors and why having the right agent is so important. Fans of Sarah and Jenny can ask questions about their work and favourite characters while aspiring authors can find out more about a career in writing for young adults.
£5 per person, no additional admission fee required. Show your ticket in the Bookshop to redeem £5 off any of Sarah or Jenny’s back catalogue.
Supported by Bloomsbury
Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £7.00* £26.00
Child under 4
Child (4-15)/Concession £6.00* £21.00
Family £19.00* £60.00
+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!
FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.
Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories. Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.
MAX CARD holders, adults and children get FREE admission to the centre but charges for special events may apply.
Booking information
Online booking now available! Visit www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on or call T: 0845 271 0777 ext 300.
Booking fees are non-refundable unless stated otherwise and are additional to admission charge.
Contact Us: Seven Stories, Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ.
T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715
E: info@sevenstories.org.uk
W: www.sevenstories.org.uk
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Finding Seven Stories
Public Transport
Manors is the nearest Metro Station. Quaylink Q2 bus stops on Cut Bank, a two minute walk away.
Parking
Free car parking is available behind Seven Stories, follow signs for Ouseburn Central Car Park on Foundry Lane, NE6 1LH or see the map above.
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