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At a glance

Now
Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
Age
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
Free
Location
North Shields
Surfaced path curves around the pond with low railings beside the water.
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Credit: Robert Graham

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More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Outdoors
Visit length
Quick stop, Half a day
Price band: Free · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.

About this activity

A restored Victorian park between North Shields and Tynemouth with woodland and lakeside walks, a multi-age play area, BMX pump track, sculpture and orienteering trails, gardens and a visitor centre. The Glasshouse Tea Room and public toilets are available during staffed hours. Park hours change between summer and winter, so check the council page before an early or late visit.

Opening hoursVisitor hours · Current schedule
monday
07:30–19:00
tuesday
07:30–19:00
wednesday
07:30–19:00
thursday
07:30–19:00
friday
07:30–19:00
saturday
10:00–16:00
sunday
10:00–16:00

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

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Location

Tynemouth Road, North Shields, NE30 2ES
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