Seven Stories, Newcastle upon Tyne

Name: Seven Stories
Address: 30 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 300 330 1095

#57 among attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne

Museum, Art museum, Visitor center, Specialty museum, More...

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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 (20 years ago)Coordinates: 54°58'29"N, 1°35'31"W

Address

30 Lime StreetOuseburnNewcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 300 330 1095

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Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Newcastle upon Tyne
12 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the River Tyne in the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art stands as a beacon of modern creativity. This dynamic museum, housed in a converted industrial flour mill, has established itself as a premier...
0.4 miSW
Contemporary pedestrian and cyclist bridge
Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
12 min walk • The Gateshead Millennium Bridge, a striking testament to modern engineering and design, stands proudly as a beacon of innovation in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This distinctive bridge, which spans the River Tyne, is not only a practical pedestrian...
0.6 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sage Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne
16 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the River Tyne, the Sage Gateshead stands as a contemporary beacon of music and culture in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This iconic music venue, with its striking curvilinear design, has been an integral part of the city's...
0.6 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Live Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
16 min walk • Live Theatre, nestled along the vibrant Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne, stands as a beacon of contemporary drama and artistic innovation in the heart of the city. This intimate venue, known for its commitment to new writing, has become a pivotal platform for both...
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum
Holy Jesus Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Holy Jesus Hospital stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This historic site, now functioning as a museum, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the lives of Newcastle's citizens...
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
18 min walk • The Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, is located on New Bridge Street. The gallery was designed in the Baroque style with Art Nouveau elements by architects Cackett & Burns Dick and is now a Grade II listed building.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne
12 min walk • The Biscuit Factory is a Contemporary art gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Gallery opened in 2002 after undergoing major renovation work. It is the largest commercial art, craft & design gallery in the UK. The gallery's home is a former Victorian warehouse, constructed in 1870.
0.7 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
All Saints' Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
18 min walk • All Saints' Church is a late 18th-century church in Lower Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, which replaced a medieval church on the same site. All Saints' Church is the only elliptical church building in England, the third tallest religious building in Newcastle and the ninth-tallest structure in the city overall.
~1160 ftW
Church
St Dominic's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
6 min walk • St Dominic's Church, formerly St Dominic's Priory Church, is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It was built from 1869 and opened in 1873. It was founded by the Dominican Order. It is located on New Bridge Street, east of Manors railway station, in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle.
0.7 miW
Universities and schools
Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne
17 min walk • Northumbria University is a UK public university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a university since 1992, but has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1877.
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
Blue Carpet, Newcastle upon Tyne
18 min walk • The Blue Carpet is a piece of public art in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, designed by Thomas Heatherwick. It is an area of public open space in front of the Laing Art Gallery, close to the main shopping and nightclub areas, paved with glass-and-resin slabs which curve up at the space's edges, giving the appearance of a fabric carpet.

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:

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)