The Yard. Newcastle —your dedicated makerspace designed for children to unleash their creativity and play freely. At The Yard, what they make is entirely up to each individual. Whether concocting imaginative mixtures in the mud kitchen, constructing houses, or fostering connections with others, our space is a canvas for endless possibilities.

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At The Yard. Newcastle, we take joy in supplying materials and witnessing the incredible creations that emerge from the minds of both children and adults. We embrace curiosity, creativity, experimentation, and innovation, fostering an environment where our skilled makers and educators are on hand to help translate visions into tangible objects.

 

Our makerspace operates without a set structure, allowing children to explore at their own pace. The essence of learning and fun lies in the effort invested in making, rather than the final product. Every experience at The Yard, Newcastle, is crafted to empower children to take control, share their imagination, and foster creativity within a vibrant and inclusive community.

 

​On any given day at The Yard. Newcastle we offer a variety of ways that children can explore, interweave and repurpose to create, learn and try something new. Some of the things you may encounter at The Yard. Newcastle include:

• Woodworking

• Circuitry

• Textile processes such as sewing and weaving

• Lego(R) Robotics

• Take Apart with recycled toys, electrical systems and small appliances

• Painting

• Crafting 

• Loose parts

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The Yard. Newcastle is anything but ordinary - it's an extraordinary haven for young minds to thrive.