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What's on in Newcastle this summer: United by Stories

02 Jul 2025

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*(This event is now fully booked)*

United by Stories - a FREE family event (FULLY BOOKED)

  • Where: Newcastle United Foundation
  • When: Friday 15 August
  • What time: Drop in 11am to 2pm
  • How much: FREE - FULLY BOOKED

Come along to United by Stories on Friday 15 August, our brand new summer family event in partnership with Newcastle United Foundation.

What can I do at United by Stories?

From face-painting to storytelling, and crafting to football, families can pop in to check out a variety of stalls from local businesses, charities and organisations – each with something different for you and your family to try.

There will also be face-painting, sensory play sessions for little ones, and sports and games for everyone to enjoy.

We'll be joined by children's author Louise Forshaw of the Bad United series, who will be showing you how to draw one of her iconic book characters!

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page to see all of the fun in action.

This event is now sold out.

Additional event information

  • Please note: only trainers or flat shoes are permitted in this venue
  • Accessible building for wheelchair users
  • Quiet area for those needing some calm

How to get to the venue

United by Stories will take place at:

Newcastle United Foundation
NUCASTLE
Diana Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 6BQ

Only a five-minute walk from St. James’ Park, with St. James metro station nearby.
Centre parking is located around back of the centre, off Stanhope Street next to Avolon Court.

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