10 Nature & Parks in Tyne and Wear That You Shouldn't Miss

September 3, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom including Gibside, Jesmond Dene, Long Sands Beach, Saltwell Park, WWT Washington Wetland Centre, Hadrian's Cycleway, South and North Marine Parks, Rising Sun Country Park, Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre, Herrington Country Park.
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1. Gibside

Gibside Burnopfield, Gateshead NE16 6BG England +44 1207 542255 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside
Excellent
56%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
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4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 760 reviews

Gibside

Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

We visited as new NT members wanting to visit as many places as possible during our visit to the North East. There were at least 3 trails around the extensive grounds. Well worth visiting the chapel and taking the walk up past mirror lake and the banqueting hall towards the freedom monument and past the stables. Really interesting walk and insight into how people must have lived at that time. Interesting refurbished kitchen garden. Interesting to see the exterior of the old hall even though this has fallen into disrepair and no longer available to access. Finished our visit with a cream tea in the tea rooms which were very good and offered a good selection of hot and cold food cakes pastries. Overall an excellent day out and lots of good walking for some birdwatching along the way

2. Jesmond Dene

Jesmond Dene Road Jesmond Dene, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7BQ England +44 191 814 4574 [email protected] http://urbangreennewcastle.org/find-your-park/jesmond-dene
Excellent
68%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,273 reviews

Jesmond Dene

Jesmond Dene is the jewel in the crown of Newcastle's parks and green spaces. The Dene is packed full of historic and natural features and masses of wildlife, flowers and ancient woodland for everyone to enjoy.

Reviewed By Jp_King93

This is a beautiful park, really calming and wonderful for pictures, I really enjoyed my visit and will come back for sure

3. Long Sands Beach

Tynemouth NE30 England
Excellent
70%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 664 reviews

Long Sands Beach

Reviewed By 443ellenh - Penrith, United Kingdom

Nice bracing walk love this coastline plenty of parking, off season. Carusoes cafe is great. Great watching the surfers

4. Saltwell Park

E Park Rd, Gateshead NE9 5AX England +44 191 433 3267 http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/parks/Saltwell%20Park/Home.aspx
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 822 reviews

Saltwell Park

Reviewed By tracisunis

I've loved this park, ever since I was a child. It's expansive, on a gently sloping hill with vistas of Gateshead and its surrounds. A walk around the lake in summer is a must, or a picnic on the lawns, but the meandering paths make this park a must. Beautifully maintained and complete with bowling greens, rose gardens, a maze and aviaries – as well as coffee rooms – it makes for a wonderful day out for everyone.

5. WWT Washington Wetland Centre

Pattinson, Washington NE38 8LE England +44 191 416 5454 [email protected] http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/washington/wildlife/nature-reserve/
Excellent
69%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 410 reviews

WWT Washington Wetland Centre

Whatever the season, come rain or shine, WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the perfect place to connect with nature.Open 364 days a year, our award-winning, family-friendly site offers visitors of all ages a host of unforgettable wildlife encounters and beautiful scenery all year round.Explore an exciting mix of wetland, woodland, nature reserve and meadows; home to rare wildfowl, flocks of waders, Chilean flamingos, Asian short-clawed otters, Eurasian cranes and more.Enjoy daily animal feeds; regular walks, talks and activities and other special events.Excellent access (free electric scooter hire), café with views of spectacular wildlife, gift shop and play area. WWT members go Free.

Reviewed By sharpleyman - Seaham, United Kingdom

I know many birds fly south for the winter but there were still many species to see and enough to feed. It was mud day and our two granddaughter had a great time on the muddy obstacle course, welly wangling and puddle jumping. After the windy walk we visited the cafe for a well deserved cup of tea and cake. Great place to visit and will be returning on several occasions throughout the year. Downy duck days next at Easter.

6. Hadrian's Cycleway

Hadrian's Wall, Tynemouth England
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Hadrian's Cycleway

A 174-mile-long bike route that spans from coast to coast across Northern England.

7. South and North Marine Parks

Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD England +44 191 424 7788 [email protected] https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/34417/South-Marine-Park
Excellent
63%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 511 reviews

South and North Marine Parks

Reviewed By joewx123 - South Shields, United Kingdom

Beautiful park in the summer right on the coast with a boating lake and miniature steam railway also children's play area and restaurant

8. Rising Sun Country Park

The Rising Sun Country Park Whitley Road Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SS England +44 191 643 2241 [email protected] http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/browse.shtml?p_subjectCategory=523
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 328 reviews

Rising Sun Country Park

Reviewed By 779annebb - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Lovely Liz and colleagues have been as warm, welcoming, friendly and helpful as ever during the last few difficult months. The outlook from the venue is a glorious panorama, whatever the weather, the scones are scrummy, and it's lovely to be welcomed and recognised when a regular customer.

9. Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre

Junction of Albany Rd and A184, Gateshead NE8 3AT England +44 7793 045420 [email protected] http://www.dynamixskatepark.com/
Excellent
76%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
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Poor
5%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre

10. Herrington Country Park

Chester Road Adjacent to Penshaw Monument, Sunderland DH4 7EL England +44 191 520 5550 http://sunderland.gov.uk/herringtoncountrypark
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 660 reviews

Herrington Country Park

Reviewed By nuttyk69 - Jarrow, United Kingdom

This is a beautiful walk with fantastic views, if you're feeling adventurous you can climb up to Penshaw monument and there is a play area for younger children, bring food for the swans and other lake birds or you can buy some from the vans dotted about

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