Exhibition Park

Exhibition Park is an urban green space in Newcastle's centre with a boating lake, Victorian bandstand, tennis courts, and a children's playground spread across its grounds. The different areas connect through pathways that allow you to move between sections at a relaxed pace.

The park got its name from an 1887 industrial and crafts exhibition that marked an important moment in Newcastle's growth. A second major event followed in 1929 when another exhibition drew crowds of visitors to the site.

The place hosted a major exhibition in 1929 and still carries traces of that past through its layout and buildings. You can walk through the old arts hall, now repurposed as a brewery and event space that brings people together.

You can enter through several gates with the main entrance on Claremont Road, and Haymarket Metro station sits nearby for easy access. The pathways throughout are clearly marked and straightforward to navigate.

For many years, enthusiasts have operated miniature steam locomotives here that offer small passenger rides around the grounds. This unusual attraction draws model railway fans from across the region.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Email: enquiries@newcastleparksandallotments.org.uk

Website: https://urbangreennewcastle.org/find-your-park/exhibition-park

GPS coordinates: 54.98500,-1.61630

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20