Seven Stories, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Facts and practical information
Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children's Books is a museum and visitor centre dedicated to children's literature and based in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, close to the city's regenerated Quayside. The renovated Victorian mill in which it is housed has seven levels. It is the first and only museum in the UK wholly devoted to the art of British children's books. Their archive is housed in a separate building in Felling. ()
Established: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 54°58'29"N, 1°35'31"W
Day trips
Seven Stories – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Sage Gateshead, Live Theatre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Seven Stories open?
Seven Stories is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Seven Stories?
Nearby attractions include Ouseburn Viaduct, Newcastle upon Tyne (1 min walk), Byker Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne (2 min walk), Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne (3 min walk), Byker Viaduct, Newcastle upon Tyne (3 min walk).
How to get to Seven Stories by public transport?
The nearest stations to Seven Stories:
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Light rail
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Bus
- New Bridge Street-St Dominics-W/B • Lines: 62, 63 (6 min walk)
- Shields Road • Lines: 18, 62, 63 (8 min walk)
Light rail
- Byker • Lines: Yellow (12 min walk)
- Manors • Lines: Yellow (13 min walk)
Train
- Manors (15 min walk)
- Newcastle (28 min walk)