A Country Park of along the valley of the River Derwent with woodlands, wetland areas and meadows
as well as the riverside. The Derwent Walk follows the route of the former Derwent Valley Railway which once carried iron ore.
There are two visitor information centres with cafés: Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre and
Thornley Woodlands Centre. Industrial heritage sites. Sculpture trail in Thornley Woods.
Open Visitor Centres Daily 1000-1500. Park at all times.
www.gateshead.gov.uk |
www.landofoakandiron.org.uk
Bus 47 and X45 from adjacent Bus Station to the visitor centre
entrances at Winlaton Mill and beyond, 7-12 minutes journey.
M-S combined frequency every 15 minutes, Sun & BH combined frequency every 20 minutes.
Operated by GoNorthEast.
These buses start from Newcastle.
Gibside is a large park and garden with walking trails. Features include the ruins of Gibside Hall, woodland
and views across the Derwent Valley. The Column to Liberty, Palladian Chapel and a tree-lined avenue give a sense of the original
Georgian landscape garden. Walled Garden. Adventure play area. Events programme and guided tours. Café.
Open Daily 1000-1700 (1600 Nov-Feb).
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside
Bus 47 and X45 from adjacent Bus Station to Rowlands Gill
(Derwent Park stop), watch for Gibside sign, about 12 minutes journey.
M-S combined frequency every 15 minutes, Sun & BH combined frequency every 20 minutes.
Operated by GoNorthEast.
These buses start from Newcastle.
