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Despite being a bustling city, Newcastle and neighbouring Gateshead are blooming with parks and gardens that make it easy for you to breathe in the fresh, restorative air without travelling far. Whether it’s a fresh autumnal walk to enjoy the changing colours of the leaves; a frosty winter march or a leisurely summer picnic and an evening stroll – there are many open spaces in Newcastle and Gateshead to discover.
It’s good for the soul to breathe in the countryside and with so much leafy-green in Newcastle’s urban setting – you have the best of both worlds – not to mention you’re a skip and a jump away from vast expanses of rolling countryside and wide-open space in nearby Northumberland.
If you're craving some fresh air and a change of scenery, make sure to check out the parks and gardens listed below.
Gibside National Trust in Gateshead has a stunning park and rolling gardens with woodland walks and a spectacular tree-lined avenue. Outdoor attractions including The Alnwick Garden and English Heritage Belsay Hall, Castle and Garden have large grounds and gardens to explore all year round, while Pet's Corner in Jesmond Dene is a great day out for families ready to discover the furry local residents.
Keen urban walkers can even take an epic stroll from Jesmond Dene, through Armstrong Park and into Heaton Park before wandering down into the Ouseburn and along to the Quayside. Get your boots on and get exploring!
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Gateshead
Escape to Gibside National Trust in rural Gatehead, a tranquil 18th century landscaped garden created...
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Further Afield
Seaton Delaval Hall is a great house located after by National Trust not far from...
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Further Afield
The Alnwick Garden is a Garden for everyone. The vision of The Duchess of Northumberland...
Cragside National Trust has reopened and...
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens is...
Jesmond Dene is a unique haven...
Ouseburn Farm is a community-led project...
Post date: 1st April 2022
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Despite being a city, Newcastle and neighbouring Gateshead are blooming with parks and gardens. Discover six of parks and gardens ideal for a springtime stroll and a picnic with your family.
There is no better way to escape the everyday on a crisp winter’s day than putting on your walking boots and heading out for a refreshing stroll. In NewcastleGateshead we are spoilt for choice with urban, rural and coastal walking routes all just a hop, skip and a jump away.
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