Finalist The Bookseller Retail Awards 2007 – Children's Independent Bookshop of the Year

Seven Stories is the first museum in the UK wholly dedicated to the art of British children’s books. Step inside to celebrate the pleasure of reading and discover how books spark our imagination and creativity. Find us tucked under Byker Bridge in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley.

Image: The front of the seven stories building

Current Exhibitions

  1. All Aboard, Away We Go!

    Are you ready for an adventure? Explore the exciting world of journeys and travel - from the heady heights of My Dad’s A Birdman to a gentle outing with The Little Red Train, hop on board and Seven Stories will take you on ride of your life.

  2. From Toad Hall to Pooh Corner

    Venture through the wild wood to Badger’s Kitchen, ride in Toad’s car and relax on the riverbank with Mole and Ratty. Discover Centenary edition illustrations by Robert Ingpen, with facsimiles of The Wind in the Willows manuscript material by Kenneth Grahame.

  • Disabled Access
  • Lift Access
  • Disabled toilet
  • Toilets
  • Assistant Dogs welcome
  • Hearing loop system in place
  • Large print available
  • Baby change
  • Shop facilities
  • Food served
  • Café facilities

opening times & prices

mon - sat 10.00am - 5.00pm
sun 10.00am - 4.00pm
single annual
adult £5.50 £20.00
child £4.50 £15.00
family £16.00 £49.50
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