Facilities
Toilets, baby changing and changing facilities
Rooms
Meeting and function rooms
What's on offer
Our Felling Family Hub offers a full programme of activities for all ages from birth onwards. Where booking is essential please call 0191 433 5648 to book a place. For further information about anything on offer at Felling Family Hub email [email protected]. View the Felling Children's Centre Ofsted report.
Term Time:
Monday
Childminders Group
A group for childminders to come together to share childminding experiences and support each other while the children play in a safe and stimulating environment. Birth to 5 years.
Monday, 9.15am to 11.30am (term time only)
Soft Play
Soft Play is a safe, engaging and developmentally supportive environment designed for babies and young children to explore, move and play freely. It typically features padded flooring, soft climbing structures, sensory toys and interactive play zones that encourage physical activity and imaginative play. Birth to 5 years. Booking is essential.
9.30am to 11.30am (term time only)
Big Chef, Little Chef
Our Big Chef, Little Chef group is a fun and interactive cooking session for children ages 3+ and their parents or carers. Together, families explore healthy eating by preparing simple, nutritious recipes in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Children will have the opportunity to learn important life skills such as following instructions, measuring ingredients, and understanding basic food preparation. Sessions also introduce the concept of balanced diets, helping little ones recognise which foods are healthy and why.
This hands-on experience encourages confidence, teamwork, and curiosity about food, while strengthening the bond between children and their grown-ups through shared learning and creativity in the kitchen.
Booking is essential, please call 0191 4335648 to make a booking (please let us know of any food allergies in advance).
1.30-3.00pm (term time only)
Baby Yoga (Kalma Life)
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.
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.
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 meet ups 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. There will also be a stay and play session with access to the soft play running alongside these sessions.
9.30am-11.00am (term time only)
ADHD Exchange
The ADHD Exchange is a drop-in information pod offering help, support and advice to anyone wishing to know more about ADHD. Sessions are for:
*Adults and Children with ADHD or who think they may have ADHD
*Friends, family and loved ones of someone with ADHD
*People working with/supporting people who have ADHD
*Anyone who wants to know more about ADHA
For more information please visit www.diverganceuk.org
10.00am-2.00pm (term time only)
Gateshead Connects
A Gateshead Connects space provides a place for you and your family to gain local advice and support. We can help with the following:
*Care support
*Employment opportunities
*Energy advice
*Housing advice
*Loneliness and social isolation
*Mobility and adaptation advice
*Cost of living, debt and benefit support
*Accessing community activities
*Access to food
*Lifestyle support
12.30pm-2.30pm (term time only)
Baby Time
Baby Time is a welcoming and supportive activity where parents and their babies can come together to play, learn and connect. A typical Baby Time session includes:
* Free play with age-appropriate toys and sensory materials * Songs and rhymes to support language and emotional development * Story time and interactive activities * Opportunities for social interaction with other babies and parents * Comfortable, safe environment with soft mats and seating
Professionals are on hand to offer advice, answer questions, and provide guidance on topics like sleep, feeding, development, and emotional well-being.
Booking is essential.
1.30pm to 3.00pm, newborn to walking confidently (term time only)
SEND Lego Club
Children under 12 with additional needs - come along to our monthly LEGO building session, parents, carers and siblings welcome.
4.00pm to 5.00pm (9th June and 14th July 2026, more dates to follow)
Hub Hangout
A monthly after school session for primary school aged children, providing a safe welcoming space where children can relax, socialise and enjoy a variety of fun activities. Sessions are designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for all. Suitable for children aged 5-11 years (sibling welcome), no booking needed.
4.00pm-5.00pm (16th June 2026, more dates to follow)
Wednesday
Play Time Drop in
Come along to our play time drop in sessions, watch your children have fun, using their imagination whilst playing with toys and being creative, suitable for all ages, access to our soft play room included.
9.30am to 11.00am (term time only)
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.
9.30am to 11.30am - selected dates only (Summer dates TBC)
Thursday
Toddler Time
Toddler Time sessions are suitable from walking to preschool, sessions include songs, stories, rhymes, crafts and messy play. Activities delivered across the term help to support children's physical, social and emotional development as well as communication and language skills.
9.30am to 11.00am (term time only)
Rhyme Time - Felling Volunteer Library
Rhymes and songs for children under 5 years at Felling Volunteer Library.
10.30am to 11.30am (term time only). Contact 0191 433 6402
Soft Play
Soft Play is a safe, engaging and developmentally supportive environment designed for babies and young children to explore, move and play freely. It typically features padded flooring, soft climbing structures, sensory toys and interactive play zones that encourage physical activity and imaginative play. Birth to 5 years. Booking is essential.
1.30pm to 3.30pm (term time only)
Messy Time
Messy Time is suitable from birth - 3 years and their families. An opportunity to explore all things messy, please wear old clothes and bring spares to change into so that you can get messy!
1.30pm to 2.30pm (term time only)
Friday
Bikes and Trikes
Sessions are designed to help children develop balance, co-ordination, spacial awareness and physical skills. Suitable from walking to pre-school. With access to Soft Play.
9.30-2.30pm (term time only)
Saturday
SataDads
SataDads is a monthly drop in for Dads, Step Dads, Grandads and other Male Carers and their children aged under 8 years (older siblings also welcome). The session is FREE and includes games, crafts, soft play, sensory room and refreshments.
You do not need to book. Just drop in and enjoy the fun.
10.00am to 12.00pm (13th June and 11th July 2026, more dates to follow)
Other activity at Felling Family Hub
Felling Volunteer Library
Felling Volunteer Library aims to advance the education of the public in Felling and surrounding areas by the provision of a library facility and service.
Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm. Contact 0191 433 6402
Holiday Activities
A range of holiday activities for children of all ages. For details of holiday activities visit Brighten the Day.
Parking
Free parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Facilities
Toilets, baby changing and changing facilities
Rooms
Meeting and function rooms
