Did you know that the city is packed with activities and things to do for children, young people and families this summer? All of our leisure centres, parks, and swimming pools have exciting programmes on offer so you can get out and about this summer!
Summer in the city guides
All activities listed are set out in weekly order. Some activities will run through the whole summer, other activities and events take place only on certain days or weeks.
- Activities for children aged 0 to five years (Pdf, 473.3Kb)
- Activities for children aged five to 13 years (Pdf, 1.6Mb)
- Activities for young people aged 13 to 19 years (Pdf, 1.6Mb)
- Activities for children with disabilities (Pdf, 574.1Kb)
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Active 500
Active 500 marks the 500 day countdown until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games. The campaign is all about capturing the enthusiasm that the Games will bring to the City and each week, in the lead up to the Games, the focus will be on a different Olympic Sport.
Sessions will be run to inspire people, of all ages and abilities, to get involved in an Olympic Sport. These sessions might be an open evening, a free taster session or even an open performance for people to watch. Over the summer holidays, there will be a week dedicated to Football, Triathlon, Badminton, Sailing, Equestrian and Canoeing, to find out more visit the Active 500 website.
Don’t forget to take a look at
- Active Newcastle
- Libraries
- Arts and entertainment
- Parks
- Tyne and Wear Museums
- Get into Newcastle
- NewcastleGateshead
- Centre for Life
- Dance City
- Seven Stories
- Sure Start Children's Centres
- Stepney Bank Stables
- The Baltic
- The Sage
Sure Start Children's Centres
Sure Start Children's Centres have a range of activities and events for children under five and their families. To find out more click the link below to find your local centre and have a look at "What's on" section of the web site.
http://www.surestartnewcastlecc.org.uk/site/
Families Information Service and online directory
The Newcastle Families Information Service provides up to date information, advice and assistance on a wide range of services and activities for children, young people, parents and carers. They have been responsible for finding the information in the above guides.
Take a look at the online directory for venue information as well as childcare options, holiday clubs and much more or phone: 0191 277 4133
Childcare
Registered childcare (usually for those parents and carers in work or training) is available throughout the city. It is often activity based and will include fun activities, trips out and more. This childcare includes holiday clubs, childminders and day nurseries.
For more information on registered childcare in your area please take a look at the childcare section.
Accessibility for children with disabilities or additional needs
Many children with disabilities and additional needs will want to join in with events in this guide and we want that to be possible. Contact the activity provider directly to discuss your particular requirements. Alternatively, Newcastle City Council have a Get Connected programme that helps families and activity providers to overcome the barriers that can stop people with additional needs from attending activities. This can provide advice, training, visits and much more. If you think this would be a service you could use, contact the Families Information Service on 0191 277 4133.