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A Walk in the Park

Leazes Park, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 4BJ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

A Heritage Walk in the Park covering the history of the first People's Park in Newcastle, its setting in the Leazes Conservation Area and some of its flora & fauna

Leazes Park occupies a unique place in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. It has provided recreational and respite facilities for the inhabitants of the city for over 150 years. Its location means that it is used by those working in the city, by hospital patients and visitors, by University students and city centre shoppers as well as by the surrounding communities.

“Leazes” means “meadowlands” and the tract of land on which the park is built has a history going back to the 13th century when King John gave the land to the townsmen of Newcastle to be used for grazing their cattle. The area includes Castle Leazes and the adjacent Town Moor which are also preserved as valuable green spaces in the city.

Take a Walk in the Park with us to find out more

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:
2pm
Sunday 15 September:
2pm

Location & directions

Leazes Park, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 4BJ

Directions:
Meet us at the Jetty, in front of the Tower Cafe
Contact on day:
Marion Williams
Telephone number:
+447534501907

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

comfortable shoes and appropriate weather wear as we will be outside

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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