Saltwell Park is a Victorian park in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, just south of Newcastle city centre. The park is part of the Gateshead’s heritage and is also known as the “Peoples Park”.
In recent times, the park secured a ten million pound lottery grant that was used to both improve and restore the park to its former glory.
Saltwell Park is not just about its wonderful views however, as it is also home to public sports facilities, a lake, play areas, bowling greens, Saltwell Towers, the animal house, an education centre and a maze.
The park opened its doors to the public in 1876 and is made up of over 55 acres of land made up of natural landscapes, woodland and beautiful cultured gardens that attract over two million visitors a year.
For those that wish to have a break from all the amazing activities at Saltwell Park there is also a great refreshment area where you can enjoy hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes as well as hot meals.
Saltwell Park is very well maintained with such excellent facilities that in 2005 it was voted “Britain’s Best Park” and the following year received the “Green Flag Award”.
Visiting Saltwell Park
Opening Times:
The park is open from dawn until dusk throughout the year, including all public holidays, although Saltwell Towers has specific opening times.
Saltwell Towers opening times:
From Easter Sunday to October 31st:
Monday to Friday 11am to 5pm
Sundays 10am to 5pm
Admission to the park is free.
From 1st November until Good Friday:
Monday to Sunday 11am to 3pm
How to find Saltwell Park
By Bus: Take the number 53 from the Gateshead interchange and get off at Brinkburn Avenue which is close to the park. Alternatively take the number 54 from the Gateshead interchange and get off at Saltwell Avenue which is at the northern boundary of Saltwell Park.
By Metro: If you are travelling to Saltwell Park from Newcastle, then you can get the Metro from Newcastle to Gateshead and then get the bus as shown above.
By Car: Take the A167(M) south out of the city and continue down this road as it turns into the A167 Durham Road for just under three miles before turning right onto Enfield Road. After turning onto Enfield Road continue as the road turns into Saltwell View, keep going as the road turns into West Park Road and Saltwell Road.
Address:
Saltwell Park
Saltwell Road
Gateshead
NE8 4SF
Tel: 0191 433 5900