INNSiDE Newcastle joins Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne with free family reading sessions
Families can enjoy free Peter Rabbit reading sessions, creative workshops and a unique art trail this summer as INNSiDE Newcastle supports St Oswald’s Hospice…
Looking for family days out in Newcastle this summer? INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle has joined Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne, bringing together art, storytelling and creativity.
St Oswald’s Hospice created the free public art trail with Wild in Art and The World of Peter Rabbit. The sculptures celebrate creativity. They also raise awareness and vital funds for the hospice.
After the trail ends, organisers will auction the sculptures. Every sale will help fund specialist care for adults, children and families across the North East.
Running across Newcastle and North Tyneside, the trail has been created by St Oswald’s Hospice in partnership with Wild in Art and The World of Peter Rabbit.
The colourful sculptures have been designed to bring communities together through creativity while raising awareness and vital funds for the hospice’s specialist care for adults, children and families living with life limiting conditions across the North East.
Following the trail, the sculptures will be auctioned to help continue supporting the charity’s work.
Meet Tynetastic Peter
As part of its sponsorship, INNSiDE Newcastle has unveiled its own sculpture, Tynetastic Peter, created by acclaimed North East landscape artist Arty Joe.
Arty Joe drew inspiration from journeys along the River Tyne and North East coastline. His colourful design celebrates many of the region’s best loved landmarks.
Speaking about the design, Arty Joe said:
“The artwork is a sequence of illustrations and landmarks inspired by my own frequent trips up and down the Tyne and along the coast on foot and by bike. I liked the idea of capturing a journey.
“Depicting both night and day seemed like a good way to conjure the sense of time passing and I felt it offered more of a storytelling quality to the piece. I hope that seeing my artwork, people will feel a sense of pride in all that we have here in Tyneside and connect it with their own stories and experiences.”
Free summer reading sessions for families
Alongside the sculpture trail, INNSiDE Newcastle has partnered with the National Literacy Trust to host free family reading sessions throughout the school holidays.
Children can enjoy Peter Rabbit stories, receive a complimentary book and take part in creative activities. The first session also features a painting workshop with Arty Joe.
Sessions take place:
Thursday 30 July – 1.30pm to 3pm
Thursday 20 August – 1.30pm to 2pm and 2.30pm to 3pm
The events form part of the National Literacy Trust’s contribution to the National Year of Reading, helping encourage children and families to enjoy reading together.
Places are free but must be booked in advance via Eventbrite.
Prizes, family rewards and dining offers
Visitors who find Tynetastic Peter during the trail can unlock a range of prizes and exclusive rewards.
These include the chance to win:
A three night stay for two at INNSiDE Ibiza in an ocean view room with breakfast
An original artwork by Arty Joe
A one night stay at INNSiDE Newcastle for the 100th visitor to collect the sculpture
Families visiting the hotel can enjoy children’s sweet treats and exclusive discounts at Gino D’Acampo Newcastle. Children aged under 11 also eat free throughout the summer.
Planning a city break? Guests can save up to 25% on stays at INNSiDE by Meliá between 12 June and 31 August 2026 through the Meliá Rewards programme using code CITYLOVERS10. Book by 13 July 2026 to claim the offer.
For more information or to reserve a place at one of the free family reading sessions, visit the Eventbrite booking page: eventbrite.co.uk/
