Blog

24/03/2020 Seven Stories to partner with Andersen Press for Weekly Virtual Storytimes

Seven Stories to share free of charge every Friday at 10am via Facebook whilst the visitor centre is closed to the public.

17/03/2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

In light of the most recent advice from the UK Government, Public Health England and the World Health Organisation, Seven Stories will close its doors to the public from 5pm on Wednesday 18 March 2020 until Sunday 19 April 2020.

04/03/2020 Do you know where stories come from?

Some people say that there are only seven types of story in all the world. Visitors to Seven Stories are being invited to discover if this can really be true in an exciting new exhibition due to open this Easter.

28/01/2020 Make a difference at Seven Stories this February

We believe that no one is too small to make a difference and are inviting families to discover more about what they can do to help shape the world around them in a series of fun, interactive events this February.

20/11/2019 Find out more about Lottie Smith, the cardboard wizard, who created our train for The Polar Express Festive Story Workshops

20/11/2019 Families are invited all aboard a magical The Polar Express adventure this festive season

01/11/2019 Author Michael Morpurgo to launch our 2019 Christmas Send a Story Campaign

11/09/2019 We marks 20 incredible years of Writer and Illustrator Lauren Child

05/09/2019 Your Guide to What's On at Seven Stories this Autumn

Fun events and activities to keep you and your family entertained this Autumn 

07/07/2019 Join us as we host a summer of creative events throughout the Ouseburn Valley

Spend time out and about with the family this summer

15/06/2019 Drawing Sheep this summer with Morag Hood

We interview author/illustrator ahead of August's live drawing event at Ouseburn Farm

10/06/2019 First Class Supply sponsor Authors into Schools programme

In May 2019, First Class Supply became the exclusive education sponsors of our Authors into Schools programme.

09/06/2019 Womble Bond Dickinson join Business Supporters Club

We are thrilled to welcome law firm Womble Bond Dickinson as the newest members of our Business Supporters Club.

22/05/2019 In Memory of Judith Kerr

14/05/2019 LGBTQ+ Writing in the Seven Stories Collection

As we continue to explore radical themes within our Collection, this blog explores the writing of Aidan Chambers.

13/05/2019 Summer 2019 Savings with Groupon

Save up to 35% on your favourite tickets!

10/05/2019 Dear Bob: Exploring the Robert Westall Correspondence in the Laura Cecil Collection

Antonia Perna is a Northern Bridge doctoral student at Durham University. She is currently undertaking a placement at Seven Stories, where she has been cataloguing the Robert Westall Correspondence in our Laura Cecil Collection.

01/05/2019 Seven Stories collaborate with fanSHEN on exciting new digital storytelling project

We’re excited to be working with fanSHEN on an interesting new project.

28/04/2019 Exploring Radicalism in Children’s Literature

Over the coming months we are exploring the theme of radicalism in children’s books.

24/04/2019 Seven Stories Join Other Ageing Innovators

We're delighted to announce that we are one of nine businesses selected to tackle the challenges faced by an ageing society.

22/04/2019 Proud to Be Me Month

Find out about our month of colourful LGBTQ+-centred activity this summer!

16/04/2019 Kate Edwards steps down from Seven Stories

After serving Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, as Chief Executive for 12 years Kate Edwards is stepping down from the role.

07/04/2019 #Swimfor7Stories

Our very own Blythe Day has written a guest blog for us with details all about her upcoming #Swimfor7Stories