There’s lots of things for you to do and get involved with in Gateshead! Here are some ideas we came up with that may interest you;
And here is the rest of the Iceburg! – Things to do… | OurGateshead
For more ideas about SEND leisure and social activities in Gateshead, visit SEND Leisure and Social Activities – Gateshead Local Offer SEND 0 to 25 years
Life Science Centre
Life Science Centre in Newcastle has a dedicated accessibility team to help make sure your visit goes well. You can find out more at...
Super 1s
Super 1s gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular, competitive cricket. They are starting a new group at South...
Music Spark at The Glasshouse
At Music Spark you’ll have fun experimenting with instruments and technology, playing musical games, writing and singing songs – and you’re sure to...
Friends Action North East
FANE was established in 2004, is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and the sole purpose of our team is to help adults in the North East of England with...
CoderDojo at Clayport Library
Come along to learn Scratch, HTML, Python, JavaScript, or just anything you need, and join us on the journey to becoming a Coder Sensei. If you are...
Aukestra – Music group
We are Aukestra. Some of us are autistic, some of us aren't. More importantly we are a band. A musical collective of diverse personalities and...
Gateshead Libraries
Libraries are autism friendly and library staff are on hand to help you. Libraries have lots of books and audiobooks to borrow. The Central Library...
Twisting Ducks Theatre Academies
Work with professional musicians to develop your music skills, to write your own songs, and to perform live at gig nights and events. Join The...
Tee’s Valley Museums
Tee's Valley Museums are suitable for any family, group or individual who would like to visit at a quieter time when there will be fewer visitors,...
Autistic Girls Network
Four times as many boys are diagnosed autistic as girls. This is not an accurate picture and frequently, for many reasons, girls are diagnosed...
Streetwise Drop-ins
Streetwise Young People’s Project is a multi award-winning regional Charity, providing essential support services for young people aged 11 – 25...
The Tim Lamb Centre
The Tim Lamb Centre offers specialist activity and leisure facilities for disabled/ neurodiverse children/ young people and their...
Acoustic Music Sessions
Acoustic Music at the Heritage Centre every month. Expect to hear some of the most experienced folk singers and musicians in the North East, as they...
Youth Theatre
Gateshead Youth Theatre meet on a Saturday morning. The sessions are led by David Raynor and run throughout the year in term time in the Caedmon...
Gateshead Camera Club
Lectures, competitions and demonstrations on the art of photography. Gateshead Camera Club | OurGateshead
Skint Club
A young person's group for those aged 16 to 25 in the Gateshead area. Where you can come along, meet new people, be creative and gain support. ...
Walking Football for All Ages
Walking football is a slow-paced version of the game we love. It brings a host of benefits, such as physical and mental health, meeting new people...
Accessible Chef
Accessible Chef is a collection of free visual recipes and other resources to help teach cooking skills to individuals with additional needs and...
Board Game Tuesdays
Are you a keen chess player, love a game of dominoes, a whizz at back gammon or enjoy the puzzle of a jigsaw? Then ‘Board Game Tuesdays’ will be...
Ancestry with Anthea
Ever wanted to research your family history but don’t know where to start? Then come along to the first monthly ‘Ancestry with Anthea’ session at...
The Land of Oak and Iron
The Land of Oak & Iron are proud to host a wide range of wonderful events and activities, from exciting seasonal children’s trails and school...
Whickham History Society
WHS are the Local History Society for Whickham, providing a programme of monthly talks on the fourth Monday evening of each month from September to...
Tyne Theatre & Opera House Volunteering
Tyne Theatre & Opera House is an outstanding example of artistic and creative innovation. The TTOH offers volunteering opportunities to get...
Voices of the River’s Edge
Voices of the River’s Edge (or VOTRE) is a Thursday night choir for ages 18-35, open to singers interested in all kinds of music. You don’t need to...
The Soundroom
The Soundroom has existed in one form or another since 1985 and the days of the Dunston Music Collective. It operates as a Voluntary Organisation...
SEND Swimming Sessions
Go Gateshead are offering weekly SEND-specific swimming sessions at local Leisure Centres: Dunston Leisure Centre: Saturday 6pm - 7pm Blaydon...
Liberdade Performing Arts
Liberdade are an arts organisation based in Gosforth, who run Performing Arts & Health Programmes for people with learning disabilities and...