Cafe
The Owl Tree Community Nest Café in Newcastle is a welcoming, family-centred community space designed to support parents, carers, and young children. Located in Coxlodge, the not-for-profit café provides far more than just refreshments; it offers a safe, inclusive environment where families can connect, learn, and build lasting friendships. The café was established with the aim of reducing social isolation and promoting the wellbeing of both children and adults through affordable activities and community support.
The play café at the heart of The Owl Tree Community Nest
At the heart of The Owl Tree Community Nest is its themed play café, where children can enjoy imaginative role play, sensory activities, crafts, and interactive sessions that change each week. These engaging experiences encourage creativity, early learning, and social development while allowing parents and carers to relax and meet others in a supportive atmosphere.
The venue also includes a sensory room, activity spaces, and facilities for children’s classes, support groups, and community events, making it a valuable local resource for families with young children, including those with additional needs.
A warm and understanding environment where visitors feel welcomed regardless of their background or circumstances
Alongside its play sessions, The Owl Tree hosts wellbeing activities, parent support groups, SEND-friendly sessions, and workshops aimed at improving family life and mental wellbeing. It also works closely with local organisations to signpost families towards additional services when needed.
The Owl Tree Community Nest Café has become an important part of the Newcastle community by combining affordable childcare activities with meaningful social support. Its friendly volunteers, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to inclusion make it much more than a traditional café. Instead, it serves as a place where families can play, learn, build confidence, and develop strong community connections, helping to create a positive and supportive environment for parents and children alike.
A warm and understanding environment where visitors feel welcomed regardless of their background or circumstances
Alongside its play sessions, The Owl Tree hosts wellbeing activities, parent support groups, SEND-friendly sessions, and workshops aimed at improving family life and mental wellbeing. It also works closely with local organisations to signpost families towards additional services when needed.
The Owl Tree Community Nest Café has become an important part of the Newcastle community by combining affordable childcare activities with meaningful social support. Its friendly volunteers, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to inclusion make it much more than a traditional café. Instead, it serves as a place where families can play, learn, build confidence, and develop strong community connections, helping to create a positive and supportive environment for parents and children alike.
Our menus
To the Owl Tree Children’s Café – a not for profit community café that seeks to bring together families
Opening houre
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
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