Jesmond Dene, Public garden and valley in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
The Jesmond Dene extends for three kilometers through a narrow wooded valley, following the Ouseburn River with networks of paths and bridges.
William Armstrong acquired the land in 1862, transforming it into gardens with waterfalls and exotic trees before gifting it to Newcastle citizens in 1883.
The Armstrong Bridge hosts the Jesmond Food Market during the first and third Saturdays of each month, connecting local producers with residents.
The park includes several facilities such as the Visitor Centre, Pets Corner, two cafes, toilets, and dedicated parking spaces along Red Walk.
The natural sounds of birds from Jesmond Dene morning recordings support rehabilitation programs in hospitals and workplace environments.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Address: Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DZ, UK NE7 7DZ NE7 7DZ
Website: https://urbangreennewcastle.org/our-green-spaces/parks/jesmond-dene
GPS coordinates: 54.99822,-1.59990
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:15
Newcastle upon Tyne and its neighbor Gateshead form a lively urban area in the northeast of England, where industrial history meets contemporary creation. The city retains traces of its medieval past with Castle Keep, a 12th-century fortress, while Grey's Monument reflects 19th-century political reforms. The Victoria Tunnel showcases the period when Newcastle was a major coal industry hub. For culture enthusiasts, the Great North Museum houses archaeological and natural history collections, the Theatre Royal has offered various performances since 1837, and BALTIC provides a space for contemporary art in an old grain mill. The two banks of the Tyne River offer contrasting experiences. In Newcastle, St James' Park has hosted local football matches for over a century, and Fenwick department store continues a 140-year-old shopping tradition. across the river in Gateshead, the Sage Gateshead offers musical programming in a modern building from 2004, and the Angel of the North, a large steel sculpture visible from the highway, has become a recognizable landmark of the region. This destination combines industrial heritage, Georgian architecture, and recent cultural projects.
Jesmond Dene House
276 m
People's Theatre
1.3 km
Jesmond Old Cemetery
1.6 km
Banqueting House With Added Gatehouse And Other Extensions
697 m
Jesmond Synagogue
1.5 km
Holy Name parish, Jesmond
408 m
Jesmond Library
691 m
Church of St George
392 m
Jesmond Church Of St Hilda
827 m
Church of the Holy Trinity
1.2 km
Church of St Gabriel and Hall Attached
1.5 km
Akhurst School (Jesmond Cottage) And Gas Lamp At Door
620 m
Fairless Harrison Tomb About 100 Metres East Of Jesmond Cemetery Gateway
1.6 km
All Saints' Cemetery Mortuary Chapels
1.4 km
Sunday School Attached To Church Of St Hilda
838 m
St Mary's Chapel, Jesmond
666 m
Armstrong Bridge
1.2 km
The Former Phillipson Memorial Orphanage At Princess Mary Maternity Hospital
1.4 km
Town Moor Boundary Stone Opposite Number 73
776 m
Tomb Of Thomas Oliver In Jesmond Cemetery About 140 Metres North East Of Gateway
1.5 km
Jesmond Dene Mill
100 m
Pillar Box North Of Number 4
1.2 km
Footbridge North East Of Banqueting Hall
651 m
St Mary's Well
666 m
High Heaton Library
937 m
Jesmond United Reformed Church
1.4 km
Boundary Mark In Wall At Junction With South Side Of Moorfield
630 m
All Saints' Cemetery Gate, Walls, Piers, Gates And Railings
1.5 kmReviews
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