Things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead, England: The Best Nature & Parks

March 10, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Discover the best top things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead, United Kingdom including Play Planet, North East Falconry, Tyne Riverside Country Park, Dunston (Ace) Acer Pond, Weetslade Country Park, Gibside, Jesmond Dene, Saltwell Park, Rising Sun Country Park, Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre.
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1. Play Planet

Barracks Road, Newcastle upon Tyne ST5 1AW England +44 7590 699975 [email protected]
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Welcome to Newcastle under Lyme's very own indoor play centre, dedicated to babies, toddlers and pre-school children. This play adventure centre is completely unique. Not only does Play Planet have a 2 story, 4 slide, 3 ball pond climbing frame, it also has a private baby area, specifically designed for those under the age of 2. The baby sensory area is a great calming experience for babies and children with disabilities. Play Planet also boasts an arts and crafts area, a 50" HD TV and a cafe for parents to relax or use our free Wi-Fi service. We also pride ourselves in providing a certified, fully-trained baby massage therapist offering classes once a week for 30 minutes at only £5 per class! On top of that, once a week we have coffee mornings for new mums and mums to be for a drink and a chat.

2. North East Falconry

33 Heddon View, Ryton, Gateshead NE40 3JB England +44 7592 932533 [email protected] http://www.northeastfalconry.com
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North East Falconry

Here at North East Falconry with close to 14 years experience we can offer a number of falconry experiences, which are suitable for all. Our most popular is Hawkwalks where we go for about 60 minute walk and the bird flys and follows landing on the guests gloved hand. We offer a number of owl experiences for the owl lovers. Remember bring a camera!

Reviewed By Ellinio9

An absolute must for bird of prey lovers. My husband and I took the kids on this hawk walk experience. Glenn was incredibly knowledgable and it was an educational and fantastic interactive experience walking, learning, handling and feeding the Harris Hawk. Would love to do this again. The kids haven’t stopped talking about it. Thank you.

3. Tyne Riverside Country Park

Station Road, Low Prudhoe Prudhoe, Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 6UP England http://www.visitnorthumberland.com/activity-centres-adventure-sports/tyne-riverside-country-park-prudhoe&ssid=836
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Tyne Riverside Country Park

Reviewed By italian987

Great walking location for a shorter type of walk. The river is really nice to let your dog go for a paddle. The car pecking was free so that was a bonus. Great for a family walk and a co op is near by.

4. Dunston (Ace) Acer Pond

Off Wellington Road, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9HU England +44 191 433 3524 http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/countryside/sites/dunstonpond.aspx
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Dunston (Ace) Acer Pond

5. Weetslade Country Park

Great Lime Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7LZ England
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Weetslade Country Park

6. Gibside

Gibside Burnopfield, Gateshead NE16 6BG England +44 1207 542255 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside
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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

7. 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
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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

8. 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
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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.

9. 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
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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.

10. 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/
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre

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