A haven for not only great exercise but socialising as well. For people with learning disabilities and parents/carers.
Events
Explore What's On in Newcastle for Children, Young People and Families
Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
Join us for our indoor walking session. A great session for those looking for a gentle return to exercise after injury, accident or a period of inactivity.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Weekly boxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 7 - 12 years.
For adults (aged 18+) with a learning disability or autism. Come along if you like singing or listening to music.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
We work with all young people regardless of their background and experience of youth work.
We will always say hello!
It’s youth work without a building! Instead of you going to a club, workers come to you.
You might see them in the park or at the shops. Our workers are there to listen, chat, support, direct to other activities in the community and help make your neighbourhood a better place to live and for young people to feel safe.
0191 2115773
Lads Friendship Group for 15-17 year olds ran by the Patchwork Project. Patchwork Project is a neighbourhood project aimed at working with those in the locality over a long period of time.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Megan from Newcastle Carers will be at Galafield.
Come and talk to her to learn what her team does and how they can help you and your family.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
For women who are Refugee or Asylum experienced and/or are women of the Global Majority
Fortnightly movement sessions to connect to your body, be creative, spend time with others, and improve mental and physical health.
Meet and connect with other carers in a similar situation. Work together to make Newcastle (and the world) a better place for carers.
An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.
For babies: 6 weeks - crawling
5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Those wishing to sign up can contact Rachel - rachel@prideactionnorth.org.uk - 07378492807 or Spike - plusgroupne@gmail.com - 07495836069
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Weekly ballet workshops led by a professional dancer for young people to develop their ballet technique, learn choreography, and experience the joy of ballet.. For children ages 12 - 17 years.
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
This is a long-running, self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. For boys aged 10-13 years.
A self organising group of girls who mainly attend Sacred Heart who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. Individuals who attend often introduce new friends to the group.
Printed on March 31st 2026