Free, walk up on the day
From 11am - 5pm

Saturday 10th August 2024
Civic Centre Gardens, Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7PN

Join us to learn a new skill, use specialist printing presses and create your own unique artwork. We’re celebrating the magnificent seahorses that adorn the top of the Civic Centre - a symbol of the city referencing our seafaring past. The seahorse appears on the city’s coat of arms and Newcastle United’s badge. Appearing as almost a mythical creature whilst also being a very real species under threat in our marine habitat. The short-snouted seahorse is native to the north-east coast.

Come and find out more about seahorses, print your own to take away or join our ‘herd’.

Find out how you can support seahorse conservation efforts through the Seahorse Trust. Discover fascinating facts about seahorses, their role in marine ecosystems, and the challenges they face in the wild. Informative handouts will be available at the session, to provide you with insights into how conservation efforts are making a difference.

Free, walk up on the day
From 11am - 5pm

The venue and festival site are wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Please note that outdoors some surfaces will be uneven, and some activity takes place on the grass.

There will be a break out / quiet space available. Staff and Volunteers will be available to direct you.