Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Until September 2012

Join Jacqueline on a journey sharing her favourite stories, characters and daydreams. We’ll show you how popular characters began, including Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather and The Illustrated Mum, from ideas to text and how illustrator Nick Sharratt brings her stories to life. Be inspired to create your own stories, sit and daydream or join Jacky’s HUGE fan base from all over the world.

Suitable for

• Any age
• 14-15
• 7-10

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/daydreams-and-diaries-the-story-of-jacqueline-wilson-e49140

What makes your best friend special? Whether they are crazy, adorable, zany or funny, celebrate Valentines Day with a difference this year and tell your BFF why they are the coolest! Make your own matching friendship bracelets or a photo frame to show your favourite moments together.

Storytimes 11.30am and 2pm

Free event, no booking required. Admission fee to centre applies.

Suitable for

• Any age
• 0-4
• 5-6
• 7-10
• 11-13
• 14-15

When

10am-4pm

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/2012-02-11

Sunday 12 February, Thursday 22 March, Sunday 15 April, Sunday 10 May & Sunday 24 June | 1.30pm – 3pm | Young Adults and Adults

Seven Stories is home to Britain’s only archive dedicated to modern children’s literature. This is a special opportunity to view unseen treasures and to meet the expert team who look after our Collection and bring it to life in our Exhibitions. If you are proud of the UK’s literary heritage and love children’s books, this is the tour for you.

Booking essential, £10 per person, includes admission and cream tea in the café. National Art Card holders gain free access to our adult tours subject to advance booking and can order a cream tea for after the tour for a discount price of £3.50!

Suitable for

• 16-17
• 18+

When

1-3pm

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50 £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/seven-stories-adult-tours-e49379

Saturday 11 – Sunday 19 February | Drop in all day | For all the family

Crawl, prowl, slither or fly down to Seven Stories this February Half Term for a whole week of WILD activities! Go Through the Magic Mirror and into the world of Anthony Browne for the last time and join in with some awesome ape and mad monkey activities based on the work of this best-selling author and illustrator.

With jungle themed face painting and all your favourite animal stories, this week is perfect entertainment for your wild thing. Grrrrr!

Storytimes: 11.30am and 2pm daily.
Face painting in the Bookshop: Drop in all day Wednesday 15 and Friday 17 February
Face painting £1 per child

Free event, no booking required. Admission fee to centre applies.

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Tuesday 14 February | 11.30am & 2.30pm | For all the family

Laugh your socks off! Come and meet author and illustrator Nick Sharratt and a whole collection of characters in very crazy clothes! Look out for pandas in pants, hippos in hats and cows in kung-fu outfits. They’ll be drawing, rhyming and funny games to play.

Nick will be sharing lots of his picture books and presenting his brand new book, Socks, so put on your jolliest pair and please bring along and old, odd sock too! Look out for sockrels, sockodiles and Goldisocks and prepare to look at your sock draw in a whole new light.

Followed by a public book signing in the Seven Stories Bookshop at 12.30pm and 3.30pm.

Booking essential. £3 per person in addition to admission fee.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

11:30am-2:30pm

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/sockywockydoodah-with-nick-sharratt-1130am-e49384

Thursday 16 February | 11am, 1pm & 3pm | For ages 5+

Hetty Feather is coming to life at Seven Stories! Join students from the BA (Hons) Drama course at Northumbria University for a special interactive theatre event exclusively for us. See Jacqueline Wilson’s story brought to life, meet and speak to the characters from the book and decide for yourself what you think about the Victorian foundling girl with the flame red hair and the fiery temper…
A must-see for all Jacqueline Wilson fans

Free event, no booking required. Admission fee to centre applies.

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 7-10
• 11-13

When

11am-3pm

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Friday 17 February | 10.30am – 4pm | Young adults and adults

Join the former Children’s Laureate and award-winning author and illustrator Anthony Browne, for an exclusive master class focusing on creative processes, illustration techniques and, of course, gorillas! Take a look at Anthony’s original illustrations in the Seven Stories acclaimed exhibition, Through the Magic Mirror, the World of Anthony Browne before joining Anthony to gain an insight in to the world of a best-selling illustrator.

With almost 40 books for children, Anthony Browne has been awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for Zoo and is the first British illustrator to win the Hans Christian Anderson Award for services to children’s literature.

Booking essential. £35 per person. Includes admission and lunch. Suitable for ages 15 and over.

Suitable for

• 18+
• 16-17

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Booking essential. £35 per person. Includes admission and lunch. Suitable for ages 15 and over.

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/illustration-master-class-with-anthony-browne-e49386

Saturday 18 February | 2.30pm | For ages 5+

A great event for all your cheeky monkeys! This is a special opportunity to meet the former Children’s Laureate, Anthony Browne, and wave goodbye to Gorilla, Willy the Champ, Little Beauty and all their friends before Through the Magic Mirror, the World of Anthony Browne closes it’s doors for the last time. Plenty of audience participation is needed, this event is packed with storytelling, drawing and lots of apeing around.

Followed by a public book signing at 3.30pm in the Seven Stories Bookshop.

Booking essential. £3 per person in addition to admission fee.

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 7-10

When

2:30-3:30pm

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/step-through-the-magic-mirror-with-anthony-browne-e49387

Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March | 11.30am & 2pm | For all the family

Celebrate World book day with Winnie the Witch and Wilbur!

“Hi, Winnie the Witch here. Come along to my party and meet me and Wilbur to celebrate my newest book release on World Book Day. Help me make party punch with one of my new potion recipies, and lets all celebrate! I do hope nothing goes wrong…”

Grab a broom and cauldron to hear stories, make potions and play games with one of the most accident prone witches around,

Booking essential. £3 per person in addition to admission fee.

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 0-4

When

11:30am-12:30pm

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/world-book-day-with-winnie-the-witch-1130am-e49399

Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March | 11.30am & 2pm | For all the family

Celebrate World book day with Winnie the Witch and Wilbur!

“Hi, Winnie the Witch here. Come along to my party and meet me and Wilbur to celebrate my newest book release on World Book Day. Help me make party punch with one of my new potion recipies, and lets all celebrate! I do hope nothing goes wrong…”

Grab a broom and cauldron to hear stories, make potions and play games with one of the most accident prone witches around,

Booking essential. £3 per person in addition to admission fee.

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 0-4

When

2-3pm

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/world-book-day-with-winnie-the-witch-1130am-e49399

Be the first to squash and squeeze into our brand new exhibition celebrating the work of current Children’s Laureate, Julia Donaldson. Curl up and listen to all your favourite Julia Donaldson stories and make your own Gruffalo paws to take home with you.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

-

Where

Seven Stories

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

Make your Mum feel special on the 18 March by making her the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Design and create a very special Mother’s Day card inspired by Anthony Browne’s beautiful picture book, My Mum and Jacqueline Wilson’s Illustrated Mum, or how about creating a unique corsage just like Hetty Feather?

Suitable for

• Any age

When

-

Where

Seven Stories

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk

Saturday 10 March | 11.30am | For ages 8+

From war-torn Olympus to story New York City, mythology and reality collide in a breath taking adventure…

Join Kate O’Hearn, author of the hugely popular Pegasus series, put on a really special event for boys and girls aged 9+, complete with Knights and Princesses in costume! Kate talks about epic adventure, myths, legends and her passion for great stories.

Followed by a public book signing at 12.30pm in the Seven Stories Bookshop

Free event, booking recommended. Admission fee to the centre applies.

Suitable for

• 7-10
• 11-13
• 14-15

When

11:30am-

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Sunday 12 February, Thursday 22 March, Sunday 15 April, Sunday 10 May & Sunday 24 June | 1.30pm – 3pm | Young Adults and Adults

Seven Stories is home to Britain’s only archive dedicated to modern children’s literature. This is a special opportunity to view unseen treasures and to meet the expert team who look after our Collection and bring it to life in our Exhibitions. If you are proud of the UK’s literary heritage and love children’s books, this is the tour for you.

Booking essential, £10 per person, includes admission and cream tea in the café. National Art Card holders gain free access to our adult tours subject to advance booking and can order a cream tea for after the tour for a discount price of £3.50!

Suitable for

• 16-17
• 18+

When

1-3pm

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50 £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/seven-stories-adult-tours-e49379

Toddle Waddle down to Seven Stories for a whole holiday dedicated to Julia Donaldson! Celebrate the launch of Seven Stories brand new exhibition, A Squash and a Squeeze: Sharing Stories with Julia Donaldson, with story times involving all of your favourite characters, plus art and craft activities inspired by Cave Baby and Tyrannosaurus Drip.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk

Step into the deep, dark wood with a life-size drawing of all your favourite characters. Join us as we take over the Creation Station floor to make a collage that all the family can join in with. Old clothes are recommended – things are going to get messy!

Suitable for

• Any age

When

-

Where

Seven stories

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk

Step into the deep, dark wood with a life-size drawing of all your favourite characters. Join us as we take over the Creation Station floor to make a collage that all the family can join in with. Old clothes are recommended – things are going to get messy!

Suitable for

• Any age

When

-

Where

Seven stories

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk

Sunday 12 February, Thursday 22 March, Sunday 15 April, Sunday 10 May & Sunday 24 June | 1.30pm – 3pm | Young Adults and Adults

Seven Stories is home to Britain’s only archive dedicated to modern children’s literature. This is a special opportunity to view unseen treasures and to meet the expert team who look after our Collection and bring it to life in our Exhibitions. If you are proud of the UK’s literary heritage and love children’s books, this is the tour for you.

Booking essential, £10 per person, includes admission and cream tea in the café. National Art Card holders gain free access to our adult tours subject to advance booking and can order a cream tea for after the tour for a discount price of £3.50!

Suitable for

• 16-17
• 18+

When

1-3pm

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50 £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/seven-stories-adult-tours-e49379

Have you ever heard of a vegetarian T-Rex? How about a Bucketful of Dinosaurs? Stomp down to Seven Stories to share some scaly tales about your favourite dino characters. Turn yourself into a dinosaur with dino mask making in the Creation Station or create your own dinosaur friend to explore Seven Stories with you. RRROOOAAAAR!

Suitable for

• Any age

When

-

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk

Jump in your tractor and find out what the ladybird heard as we go down to the farm for a whole weekend of animal themed stories and activities. From baaaa-rmy sheep to daft dogs and crazy cows, these stories will have you giggling into your wellies. Don’t forget to add your own mini animal models to the Creation Station Farm.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

-

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50* £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

Sunday 12 February, Thursday 22 March, Sunday 15 April, Sunday 10 May & Sunday 24 June | 1.30pm – 3pm | Young Adults and Adults

Seven Stories is home to Britain’s only archive dedicated to modern children’s literature. This is a special opportunity to view unseen treasures and to meet the expert team who look after our Collection and bring it to life in our Exhibitions. If you are proud of the UK’s literary heritage and love children’s books, this is the tour for you.

Booking essential, £10 per person, includes admission and cream tea in the café. National Art Card holders gain free access to our adult tours subject to advance booking and can order a cream tea for after the tour for a discount price of £3.50!

Suitable for

• 16-17
• 18+

When

1-3pm

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50 £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/seven-stories-adult-tours-e49379

Help! Loads of children’s book characters have leapt off the page and we need your help to find them! Quiz your favourite characters about what they get up to when you have your back turned and join in with story times and craft activities with some very familiar faces! With prizes for the best literary costume, Seven Stories is a must stop on your Late Shows tour, who knows who you will bump into!

Suitable for

• Any age

When

-

Step back in time and celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a difference – a Victorian extravaganza through the eyes of Jacqueline Wilson’s heroine, Hetty Feather! Join in with craft activities, story times and games all inspired by the adventures of this plucky Victorian foundling girl and even sink your teeth into a toffee apple or two!

Suitable for

• Any age

Sunday 12 February, Thursday 22 March, Sunday 15 April, Sunday 10 May & Sunday 24 June | 1.30pm – 3pm | Young Adults and Adults

Seven Stories is home to Britain’s only archive dedicated to modern children’s literature. This is a special opportunity to view unseen treasures and to meet the expert team who look after our Collection and bring it to life in our Exhibitions. If you are proud of the UK’s literary heritage and love children’s books, this is the tour for you.

Booking essential, £10 per person, includes admission and cream tea in the café. National Art Card holders gain free access to our adult tours subject to advance booking and can order a cream tea for after the tour for a discount price of £3.50!

Suitable for

• 16-17
• 18+

When

1pm-

Where

Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books

Admission

Admission Prices Day Ticket Annual Pass Buy online!
Adult £6.50 £26.00
Child under 4 FREE FREE
Child (4-15)/Concession £5.50* £21.00
Family+ £19.00* £60.00

+1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children *Includes Gift Aid donation
Add an additional child to an annual family pass for £10
Admission to Seven Stories Café and Bookshop is free!

FREE admission for BLUE PETER badge holders, each badge holder must be under 16, bring their badge and badge winner card and be accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Valid NATIONAL ART PASS CARD holders gain FREE admission to Seven Stories and subject to advance booking and availability can have one FREE ticket for our monthly adult tours (and can order a cream tea for after the tour for just £3.50). Access to the archive (appointments necessary) is also FREE.

DICOVER PASS: One free child with every full paying adult. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One Discover Pass required per transaction.

Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm

Website

http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/whats-on/seven-stories-adult-tours-e49379