Create and decorate a luxury wreath to celebrate the festive season!
What's On at Seven Stories
Come along to Seven Stories this panto season as we join jolly Jack on an exciting adventure up the beanstalk and beyond!
Head to our Bookshop every Monday and Thursday at 3pm (during term time) for our Free Baby Book Social
Birthday Parties at Seven Stories
Experience the joy of reading together with your baby and use activities, props and child-led exploratory play to develop a strong love of books from an early age.
2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd December at 9:00. Join Mrs Claus and the elves for a festive breakfast full of Christmas cheer and of course: stories!
Fridays at 11:00 from November 27th.
Story Sprouts is our sensory
story time for babies and toddlers aged 12 to 24 months to help develop an
understanding of the world around them, while cultivating and encouraging a
love for stories from a young age. Led by our expert in-house storytellers,
this fun-filled session will explore a different theme every week.
In the run-up to the most
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Weekends at 13:30 & 15:30 from 25th November to December 24th. Suitable for all the family. Join us at Seven Stories as we take inspiration this Festive season to create our very own special stockings ready to hang out this Christmas Eve.
Weekends at 10:30 & 12:00 from 25th November to December 24th. Visit Santa’s toy making workshop where you will make and create your very own traditional wooden gingerbread house.
Join our storytelling team for a Christmas story and a giggle. These are very popular and sell out quickly so get your tickets now on the button below!
Sun 10 Dec & Sat 23 Dec at 12:30. Join us for a magically festive afternoon tea in our Riverside Cafe!
Home Education Day, Monday 2 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
Monday 2 October, 6 November & 4 December, 3.00 pm
Archive Access!
Join us here at Seven Stories for an in-depth look at some
amazing artwork and magnificent manuscripts from our nationally recognised
collection! Each month we will look at different authors or illustrators to
find out the story behind the stories!
£6.50 per child per session Suitable for ages 7+ Event
Mondays, 2 October, 6 November & 4 December, 1 pmJoin us for the next three sessions as we make our very own
journals based on your favourite book, character or fantasy world. We’ll look
at bookbinding, embossing, block printing and much much more!£6.50 per child Suitable for ages 6+ Event tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable unless cancelled by Seven Stories.
Mondays, 2 October, 6 November & 4 December, 11.15 am
Inspired Illustration!
Join us as we delve into the archives and discover the
techniques of some of our favourite artists. We’ll use a host of different
materials to create our own versions of our chosen illustrator.
2nd October - Polly Dunbar - pencil and paint
6th November - Allison Francisco - tradition in paint
4th Decem
Mondays 2nd October, 6th November & 4th December, 10 am Join us here at Seven Stories as we explore the fantastical
world of books! We’ll explore world-building and character development as you
get to create some amazing story props to help tell your own stories!
2nd October - Build your very own diorama based on your
favourite story!
6th November - Bring your characters
Kick off 2024 with a splendid Julia Donaldson Storytime!
18th February 2024 at 11:30 & 14:00. Led by a cast of professional opera singers and musicians we invite you to an interactive and relaxed concert where singing and movement is encouraged.
Mondays at 13:00 & Fridays at 13:30 from 27th November.Story Stompers is our
child-led session for little ones aged 2 to 3, who might struggle to settle
during a full story time. This festive season, we've developed an exciting,
interactive session where little ones can immerse themselves in Christmas
stories through our seasonal story stations complete with engaging props, snowy
friends
In the spirit of Tabby McTat, craft your own Tabby Cat here at Seven Stories this New Year!
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th January 2024Come to Seven Stories as we celebrate the famous cat, Tabby McTat. Expect delicious treats, cat cakes and tasty milkshakes.£13.50 per person. Suitable for all the family.
Event tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable unless cancelled by Seven Stories. This still applies even if you can no longer attend because of illness or self-isolation. Seve
Saturday 16 Dec at 13:00. Come along for a delicious afternoon tea at Seven Stories!
