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1:30 PM · Jesmond Library
Spooktacular Storytimes at Seven Stories
10:30 AM · Seven Stories
£3.99 per child, one free adult per bookingFamily Film Club at Star and Shadow
11:00 AM · Star and Shadow Cinema
FREENot Now Bernard
11:00 AM and 2:00 PM · Gosforth Civic Theatre
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Rainbows, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts in Jesmond: A Parents' Guide
A parents' guide to Girlguiding and Scouting in Jesmond: the sections by age, the local Scout groups, how to sign your child up, what it costs, and how to volunteer.
Best Summer Sports Camps in Jesmond
Multi-sport holiday camps, junior tennis, and swimming for children in Jesmond -- plus a nearby option in Gosforth. Here is what is still running this summer and how to book the remaining weeks.
Best Children's Party Entertainers in Jesmond
Magic, balloons, face painting, princesses, and party discos -- our pick of the children's entertainers who cover Jesmond and the wider Newcastle area.
Summer Holiday Activities in Jesmond: The Complete Guide for Families
Holiday camps, free outdoor activities, swimming, day trips, and the library reading challenge -- everything you need to fill six weeks of summer in Jesmond.
Best After-School Clubs in Jesmond
Holiday sports camps, dance and ballet, wraparound care, and swimming lessons -- the best after-school clubs and activities for children in Jesmond.
Find a Tutor in Jesmond
Kumon, First Class Learning, university music tutors, and freelance home tutors -- your guide to finding private tuition in Jesmond.
Schools & Education
Find schools, nurseries, and educational resources in Jesmond.
Local Places
Full directory →Jesmond Pool & Gym
Sports & LeisureCommunity-run swimming pool and gym in the heart of Jesmond. 25-metre pool, learn-to-swim programme, fitness classes, and a small gym. Independent and not-for-profit since 2003.
Jesmond Library
CommunityVolunteer-run community library since 2013, when Newcastle Council closed the original branch. Books to borrow, regular events for children and adults, plus a calm space to read or work.
West Jesmond Primary School
EducationOutstanding-rated state primary school (Ofsted May 2025). National Teaching School. The only state primary in Jesmond. Ages 4–11, ~420 pupils.
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
EducationIndependent co-ed day school founded in 1525, Newcastle's oldest school. ISI Excellent. Ages 7–18, ~1,200 pupils. Draws from across the region.
Newcastle High School for Girls
EducationIndependent girls' school, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST). ISI Outstanding (January 2024). Ages 3–18, senior and junior sites in Jesmond.
Newcastle Preparatory School
EducationIndependent co-ed prep school. ISI Excellent (2022). Ages 3–11, ~280 pupils. Small, well-regarded, strong pastoral care.