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Newcastle Parks, Newcastle Gardens and Newcastle Arboretums
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England)
Newcastle has a huge and impressive selection of parks and gardens, both in central Newcastle and also in the suburbs of Newcastle. These Newcastle parks and gardens range from the largest parks in Newcastle, to the smallest city gardens in Newcastle. You would never imagine that the large and busy city of Newcastle would have so much green and open space throughout, including a number of impressive trees, central gardens and floral displays.
Many areas of Newcastle city have at least one park or green garden area, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees, a square in central Newcastle with seating areas, or a huge park in the suburbs of Newcastle covering many acres. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around Newcastle, providing important areas for relaxation and recreation in the city of Newcastle.
Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Cragside House and Gardens - Coquetdale, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7PX, England
Tel: +44 (0)1669 620333
Cragside House and Gardens feature large, historic landscaped gardens and parkland, dating back to the late 19th century. Other attractions at Cragside House and Gardens include formal gardens, woodland area, scenic lakes and many mature trees and shrubs.
Newcastle gardens open: April to October, Tuesday to Sunday - 10:30 to 19:00, November to December, Wednesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00
Newcastle gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens
Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Jesmond Dene Park - Jesmond Dene Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 2HP, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 232 8520
Newcastle's Jesmond Dene Park is an extremely popular city park, located close to central Newcastle-upon-Tyne. With colourful flower borders, open expanses of grass, seating areas and a pets' corner, the Jesmond Dene Park is a peaceful spot in the Jesmond area of Newcastle.
Newcastle gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle gardens admission: free
Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Alnwick Garden - Denwick Lane, Northumberland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE66 1YU, England
Tel: +44 (0)1665 511 350
Situated in the Northumberland area of Newcastle, the award-winning Alnwick Garden is an inspiring landscaped garden, combining modern technology and contemporary design. The centrepiece at Alnwick Garden is without doubt the Grade Cascade, a tumbling mass of water ending in a spectacular group of fountains, which send around 350 litres of water in the air every second.
Newcastle gardens open: daily, summer - 10:00 to 20:00, winter - 10:00 to 17:00
Newcastle gardens admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children under 16 years old are free
Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Exhibition Park - The Town Moor, North of the city, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2DS
Located in Newcastle city centre, Exhibition Park is an attractive park, with pathways, seating areas, a miniature golf course, a boating lake, tennis courts and seating areas.
Newcastle gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle gardens admission: free
Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Riverside Park - Riverside Park Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 389 0986
Riverside Park is located on the outskirts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the nearby County Durham area. With scenic views of the River Wear, an extensive playground area for children, a café area and seating areas, Riverside Park also features bowling greens and a nearby cricket club.
Newcastle gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle gardens admission: free
Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Leazes Park - Richardson Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
Sited in central Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Leazes Park features mature trees and shrubs, open expanses of grass, tennis courts, a manicured bowling green, a boating lake and the nearby Newcastle United Football Club.
Newcastle gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle gardens admission: free
Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Gibside Gardens - Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE16 6BG, England
Tel: +44 (0)1207 542255
Dating back to the 18th century, Gibside Gardens is now owned and managed by the National Trust, these historic gardens include views of the river, woodland walks, a walled Victorian garden, an attractive pond, a café and a gift shop.
Newcastle gardens open: Tuesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00, closing at 16:00 during the winter
Newcastle gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens
Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Nuns Moor Park - Nuns Moor Road, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9AU, England
Newcastle's Nuns Moor Park is an attractive park with pathways, seating areas suitable for picnics, tennis courts, small football pitches and a well-maintained bowling green.
Newcastle gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle gardens admission: free
Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Washington Waterfowl Park - The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, District 15, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LE, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 416 5454
The Washington Waterfowl Park, on the outskirts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is home to a large number of wild birds, large ponds, a visitors' centre, a number of conservation exhibits, a café area and a popular gift shop
Newcastle gardens open: daily - 09:30 to 17:00, closing at 16:00 during the winter
Newcastle gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens
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