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Visit essentials
Right now
Open
Price
Free
Allow
Quick stop up to half a day
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 useful starting point for exploring the Derwent Walk and nearby woodlands. Families can follow the short sculpture trail, look for woodland wildlife and stop for refreshments at the visitor centre. The nearby bird observation hide requires a key, available from the centre, and the same key provides access to several other Gateshead hides. Woodland paths can be muddy or uneven after wet weather.
Opening hours
- monday
- 10:00–16:00
- tuesday
- 10:00–16:00
- wednesday
- 10:00–16:00
- thursday
- 10:00–16:00
- friday
- 10:00–16:00
- saturday
- 10:00–16:00
- sunday
- 10:00–16:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Plan your visit
Location
Lockhaugh Road, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, NE39 1AUKeep exploring
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