Facilities
Toilets, baby changing and changing facilities
What's on offer
Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub offers activities from birth onwards. Where booking is essential please call 0191 433 5579 to book a place. For further information about anything on offer at Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub email [email protected].
Term Time Activities: Monday 1st June - Friday 17th July
Monday
Sensory room - booking required
Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment.
9.30-2.30
Stay and play
Come along to our play time sessions and have a cuppa & biscuits, watch your children have fun, using their imagination whilst playing with toys and being creative.
9.30-11.00
Story time
Join us for a magical story followed by fun, hands-on activities inspired by the tale! Perfect for little ones who love to listen, imagine and create.
1.00-2.00
Neurodevelopment support event - 22nd June only
Do you think your child may have ADHD or autism? Or are they already on the neurodevelopmental assessment pathway?
Come and join us at our next free, drop in Neurodevelopment Support Event, where you can get practical advice, early help, and information from local services. No need to book and no diagnosis needed.
These friendly marketplace style events are a chance to ask questions, find support, and connect with others.Full details and all future dates: www.gateshead.gov.uk/neurodevelopment-support
Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment.
9.30-2.30
Active tots
The sessions include physical activities that are designed to help children develop balance, co-ordination, spatial awareness and physical skills. Walking to pre-school.
10.00-11.00
Kalma life - baby yoga - booking required
We offer a relaxed but fun environment where classes are delivered using yoga inspired stretches. Classes are structured to offer 45 minutes of yoga as well as some lovely relaxation at the end-which is always well earned! In a typical session baby and parents will be introduced to music, song and rhyme along with lots of sensory props. There are stretches for mum during sessions, and together stretches but primarily we focus on the infants.
Kalma life - newborn massage and yoga - booking required
Birth - 12 weeks
For new parents and newborn babies from birth to 12 weeks.
A gentle and nurturing introduction to your Kalma journey.
Kalma Newborn & Nurture is a calming blend of positive touch therapy, Kalma Baby Massage, and foundational Kalma baby yoga- designed especially for your precious first weeks together.
This supportive class helps you and your baby bond deeply through mindful touch, movement, and stillness. You'll learn soothing techniques to ease common newborn discomforts, support development, and bring relaxation to both of you.
More than just a class- it's a safe space to pause, breathe, and connect. Meet other new parents, share experiences and begin building your village in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Join us at Kalma Life... to nurture, bond, and gently grow- together.
A group for young parents under the age of 25 and their children under the age of 5. An opportunity to spend quality time with your baby. Experienced staff are on hand to offer advice and support to parents/carers and facilitate music, rhymes and sensory play.
1.00-2.30
Stay and play
Come along to our play time sessions and have a cuppa & biscuits, watch your children have fun, using their imagination whilst playing with toys and being creative.
1.00-3.00
First aid skills - 2nd June only
1 hour session covering CPR, choking and drowning. Adults only - booking essential.
1.30-2.30
Wednesday
Sensory room - booking required
Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment.
9.30-2.30
Daisy chain autism hub multi-agency drop in
Gateshead Autism Hubs offer parents and carers of autistic children and young people (0-25 years) information, advice and support on a range of challenges that can impact autistic young people and their families.
Baby Time provides an opportunity for parents/carers to spend quality time with their baby. Experienced staff are on hand to offer advice and support to parents/carers and facilitate music, rhymes and sensory play.
10.00-11.30
Family voice stay and play
At Gateshead Family Hubs we value the voice of parents and carers, Family Voice stay and play provides an opportunity to have a cuppa and provide your feedback and suggestions on all things Gateshead Family Hubs and beyond whilst your child plays and has fun.
10.00-11.30
Infant massage
Infant massage is a 5 week course to learn massage techniques and strengthen the bond between baby and parent. The course promotes bonding, attachment, early communication and emotional wellbeing for both parent and infant. Massage is often said to help with relaxation, sleep, digestive issues, constipation, wind and colic. Infant Massage incorporates massage techniques for different stages of development. Comfy clothing is advisable and on booking please inform of any medical issues.
Booking required
1.00-2.00
Messy time
Messy Time is a drop in session for babies/children to explore all things messy! Please wear old clothes and bring spares to change into so that you get messy.
1.30-2.30
Stay and play
Come along to our play time sessions and have a cuppa & biscuits, watch your children have fun, using their imagination whilst playing with toys and being creative.
1.30-3.00
Thursday
Sensory room
Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment.
9.30-2.30
Stay and play
Come along to our play time sessions and have a cuppa & biscuits, watch your children have fun, using their imagination whilst playing with toys and being creative.
9.30-11.30
Well child clinic with stay and play - booking required
Health advice including breastfeeding, hygiene, weaning, nutrition and safety. Stay and play also available at this clinic providing an opportunity for parents/carers and children to play before and after seeing the Health Visitor. Experienced staff are on hand offering parenting advice and support as well as facilitating music, rhymes and sensory play.
Book your clinic place via Growing Healthy 0-19 Team single point of contact 03000 031 918
9.30-11.00
Infant feeding group
Health advice including breastfeeding, hygiene, weaning, nutrition and safety. Stay and play also available at this clinic providing an opportunity for parents/carers and children to play before and after seeing the Health Visitor. Experienced staff are on hand offering parenting advice and support as well as facilitating music, rhymes and sensory play.
9.30-11.00
Toddler time
Toddler Time provides an opportunity for parents/carers to spend quality time with their toddlers. The sessions include songs, stories, rhymes, crafts and messy play. Activities delivered across the term help to support Childrens physical, social and emotional development as well as communication and language skills.
1.00-2.30
SEND Lego - last Thursday of the month - 25th June only
Children under 12 years with additional needs to come along and join a LEGO building session. Parents, carers and siblings welcome.
3.30-4.30
Friday
Sensory room - booking required
Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment.
9.30-2.30
Kalma life - baby yoga - booking required
We offer a relaxed but fun environment where classes are delivered using yoga inspired stretches. Classes are structured to offer 45 minutes of yoga as well as some lovely relaxation at the end-which is always well earned! In a typical session baby and parents will be introduced to music, song and rhyme along with lots of sensory props. There are stretches for mum during sessions, and together stretches but primarily we focus on the infants.
Kalma life - newborn massage and yoga - booking required
Birth - 12 weeks
For new parents and newborn babies from birth to 12 weeks.
A gentle and nurturing introduction to your Kalma journey.
Kalma Newborn & Nurture is a calming blend of positive touch therapy, Kalma Baby Massage, and foundational Kalma baby yoga- designed especially for your precious first weeks together.
This supportive class helps you and your baby bond deeply through mindful touch, movement, and stillness. You'll learn soothing techniques to ease common newborn discomforts, support development, and bring relaxation to both of you.
More than just a class- it's a safe space to pause, breathe, and connect. Meet other new parents, share experiences and begin building your village in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Join us at Kalma Life... to nurture, bond, and gently grow- together.
Come along to our play time sessions and have a cuppa & biscuits, watch your children have fun, using their imagination whilst playing with toys and being creative.
1.30-2.30
Benefits drop-in for caregivers
Monthly benefit drop in for caregivers in Gateshead.
3rd Friday of the month
1.30-3.00
Other activity at Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub
Autism Information Hub
The Autism Information Hub is available to anyone with an interest in autism - parents/carers/family members, professionals, practitioners, or individuals with autism, with or without a diagnosis. For more details visit the Gateshead Autism Hubs website. Autism Parenting Support Group
Birth registrations
Births can be registered at the Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub on Tuesdays, please make an appointment with the registrars at www.gateshead.gov.uk/registerabirth
Blaydon Pre-School Nursery School at Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub
Welcome to our friendly, caring nursery where we aim to provide childcare of the highest quality for children aged 2 - 4 years old. At Blaydon Pre School Nursery children learn through play, our experienced and qualified staff provide support and guidance to support learning and development. We have a safe, enabling and child centred environment which supports children to explore their surroundings and promotes their independence.
Are you Parent/ Carer who is passionate about the service we provide here at Gateshead Family Hubs? Why not get involved with our Family Voice group meetings to help us in shaping our service and have the opportunity to voice any suggestions you may have. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and refreshments. Children are also welcome to come along with parents and carers! There will also be incentives to all Parents and Carers who join us!
First Aid Skills
9 out of 10 parents don't know the basic first aid skills that could save their baby's life. The session will cover * how to perform an initial check on a baby or child * how to perform CPR * what to do if your baby is choking * what to do if your baby has been drowning. Our aim is to make parents and carers feel confident to stay calm and able to help a baby or child safely in an emergency. Booking is essential.
New dates to be confirmed.
Holiday activities
A range of holiday activities for children of all ages. For details of holiday activities visit Brighten the Day.
Mum's Talk
Suitable for mothers with a baby under the age of 2 years. The course covers topics such as expectations of motherhood and strategies to manage depression and anxiety. For further information and booking please contact [email protected]
Parenting Programmes
Being a parent can be tough. These group programmes are aimed at improving family relationships.
Saturday Club
Providing respite for families and social opportunities, physical activity, sensory and creative play for children referred by the Children With Disabilities team.
Stay and Play
Stay and play is available alongside the health and wellbeing clinic. Experienced staff are on hand offering parenting advice and support as well as facilitating music, rhymes and sensory play.
Toy Library
A range of developmental boxes that can be loaned for 4 weeks for £1
Parking
Free parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Facilities
Toilets, baby changing and changing facilities
