Young people and families

Days out, creative sessions and growing projects where children, young people and their families learn, play and make friends.

Children and young people lined up for a game in the park

Children and adults playing a picture card game around a table

A sheep being fed by hand during a farm visit

Many of the families we meet are new to the North East. Our activities give children and teenagers a safe place to try new things, and give parents the chance to meet other families.

Like everything we do, these sessions follow our green welfare approach: time outdoors, care for nature and food we grow ourselves.

Days out together

Farm visits, woodland walks and games in the park. Families travel together, meet the animals and enjoy a day in the countryside.

Creative sessions

Drawing, crafts and games for all ages. Children and parents sit down and take part together.

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Activities run through the year, with more during school holidays. Contact us to find out what is coming up and to book a place for your family.

At a glance

WhereGateshead and Newcastle, with days out across the North East
WhenThrough the year. Contact us for upcoming dates
Who forChildren, young people and their families
CostFree

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Planting organic seeds at libraries

We take the allotment indoors. At local libraries and community spaces, children, young people and adults sow organic seeds in pots and take them home with a simple grow guide.

Children planting seeds in pots around a table at a library session

A participant holding a seed packet and a grow guide

Adults filling in seed packets and grow guides at a workshop table

Each session shows how to sow, water and look after a seedling on a windowsill or in a small garden. Families who want to keep growing are welcome at our community allotments in Blaydon and High Spen.