Following the Government’s latest guidelines, the Bookshop will close to the general public from 3pm on Thursday 31st December until further notice but will continue to serve delicious takeaway coffee and fabulous cakes.
As before, the magic of Seven Stories will go on with a host of online events, book recommendations and resources to support families at this time.
Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books has a brand new exhibition 'Where Stories Come From' - but you're not able to see it in person just yet as the exhibitions remain closed for the time being.
However, you're invited to discover Where Stories Come From online with a brilliant range of resources, recommended books and short videos from the Ouseburn-based museum. Once Seven Stories reopens its exhibition spaces, visitors of all ages will be taken on a journey through these plots, each brought to life with unique items from Seven Stories’ superb collection including the typewriter used by Enid Blyton to create her hugely popular adventures, original illustrations from The Queen's Knickers by Nicholas Allan as well as a notebook containing the first-ever draft of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson.
Seven Stories have also digitised three of their previous, popular exhibitions so that you can enjoy the stunning artwork, interesting facts and carefully curated exhibitions from anywhere in the world! Here are three exhibitions showcasing some of the best in the Seven Stories archive collection.
Some people say there are only seven stories in the world but a thousand different ways of telling them. Seven Stories is about the thousand ways.
Seven Stories is The National Centre for Children's Books and can be found in the heart of Newcastle's cultural quarter, Ouseburn. The book-lover's paradise is committed to preserving British literature heritage for children and future generations and is guaranteed to spark creativity and imagination in all ages.
The literary museum is a great day out for the whole family in Newcastle where visitors can explore the amazing world of children's books in a number of original exhibitions which display rough drafts, unique manuscripts and original artwork by some of the most prolific authors and illustrators in Britain.
Explore your own creativity through writing, illustration and crafts or uncover a world of storytelling with dressing up and dramatic fun in the Seven Stories theatre. Visit for the day and get hands on with crafts, rediscover your favourite stories or attend an event designed to bring out your inner storyteller. Browse Seven Stories' independent children's bookshop and stop for a Cafe with a great selection of home-cooked food.
Find Seven Stories tucked under the Byker Bridge in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley, the perfect storybook setting and a brilliant place to explore.
Seven Stories is closed on Mondays during term time.
Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books accessibility: Seven Stories aim to ensure all visitors have a comfortable and engaging experience at their venue. Provisions include free ear defenders on arrival to ensure a more comfortable experience, hearing loops, a fully accessible toilet with height adjustable changing bench, height adjustable wash basin, shower and a hoist and changing bed. Visitors can also take advantage of monthly Early Bird Openings for visitors with an autistic spectrum condition, Sensory Story times and relaxed performances.
Thursday - Sunday: 11am - 1.30pm and 2pm - 4pm until further notice.
Closed each day for 30 minutes to allow time to clean areas open to the public.
Only the bookshop and coffee shop located at street level will be open.
Telephone: 0300 330 1095
30 Jan 2021 to 30 Jan 2021
30 Jan 2021 to 30 Jan 2021
13 Feb 2021 to 13 Feb 2021
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