Location: Gateshead
Top Things to do in Gateshead
What to do and see in Gateshead, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear, England, on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne. Gateshead and Newcastle are joined by seven bridges across the Tyne, including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The town is known for its architecture, including the Sage Gateshead, the Angel of the North and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Residents of Gateshead, like the rest of Tyneside, are referred to as Geordies. Gateshead's population in 2011 was 120,046.
Restaurants in Gateshead
1. North East Falconry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
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.
2. Dunston (Ace) Acer Pond
3. Gibside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 760 reviews
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
4. Saltwell Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 822 reviews
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. Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
6. Watergate Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By 501kathc - Washington, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful area in the centre of a suburban town. The access is excellent and will appeal to young and old. The wildlife and lake are fantastic to see and to walk around at your own pace.
7. Derwenthaugh Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By sheilalacerna - Sunderland, United Kingdom
Well I must say this is one of our favourite hangout on weekends with my partner and my chocolate Labrador. A nice long walking distance enough to tire my active boy with river flowing nicely that he likes to jump into. A part of our weekend routine. Love this place especially on autumn. Loving the golden brown colour of the autumn leaves. ????????
