Saltwell Park leaflet a5 SPD - Newcastle Gateshead

Saltwell Park leaflet a5 SPD 8/19/05 11:34 AM Page 1
Where we are
Saltwell Park is located directly behind
Gateshead College and is signposted from
the A167.The Park can be accessed by
pedestrians only from East Park Road,
West Park Road, Saltwell Road South,
Saltwell View and Joicey Road.The car and
coach park is accessed from Durham Road
(A167) via Joicey Road.
By Metro
From all stations on the Tyne & Wear
Metro System take the metro to
Gateshead then follow the instructions for
travel by bus.
By Bus
No 53 leaves from Gateshead Interchange
stopping on Brinkburn Avenue which leads
directly to Saltwell Park. No 54 leaves from
Gateshead Interchange stopping on
Saltwell View which runs along the Park’s
northern boundary. No 54 returns from
the Park to Gateshead Interchange.
By Car
See map.
For more information
Saltwell Park
East Park Road
Gateshead
NE9 5AX
Tel: 0191 433 5900
Fax: 0191 433 5917
Email: saltwellpark@gateshead.gov.uk
Website: www.gateshead.gov.uk/saltwellpark
SALTWELL
ROAD SOUTH
CEMETERY
WEST PARK ROAD
Opening hours (Park)
From dawn until dusk throughout the year
including all public holidays.
Opening hours (Saltwell Towers)
Good Friday to start of schools summer break:
Monday to Friday 11am until 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am until 5pm
Schools summer break:
All week 10am until 7pm
SOUTH
SALTWELL ROAD
VENTNOR GDNS
BRINKBURN AV
SALTWELL VIEW
SALTWELL
PARK
End of schools summer break to 31 October:
Monday to Friday 11am until 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am until 5pm
1 November to Maunday Thursday:
All week 11am until 3pm
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NORTH
EAST PARK ROAD
ENFIELD RD
A167 DURHAM ROAD
VALLEY DRIVE
JOICEY ROAD
B1296 OLD DURHAM ROAD
Saltwell Park
your guide
to the Park
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please contact the Communications Team on
0191 433 2076.
Produced by the Communications Team, Gateshead Council August 05.

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Getting about
The following guide gives a brief introduction to the
many features within the Park
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8 The Dene
The Dene, a woodland valley, was created to
provide a multi-sensory experience in the Park.
The stream has been restored with pools,
cascades and a lily pond.
11 Education Centre
The original Stable Block behind Saltwell Towers
is now an education area for use by schools,
colleges and community groups.
12 South Park
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South Park is designed to reflect a ‘Capability
Brown’ style area of open parkland decorated
with clumps of trees.
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13 The Maze
William Wailes built the maze for his own
family and is still enjoyed today by adults and
children.The original plan for the maze was
found and the hedges replanted to reflect the
original design.
14 Octagonal Garden
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The lawned area behind the Towers hosts
open-air performances.
15 South Dene Nursery
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Public sports facilities
The Park’s tennis and basketball facilities are
free of charge all year round.
The Nursery is run by South Dene Allotment
Association and is open to the public for the
purchase of plants and gardening supplies.
16 The Grove
2 The Broadwalk & Northern Fields
The Northern Fields is the main area for picnics
and events and the Broadwalk for flower displays.
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Almond Pavilion Refreshment House
The Almond Pavilion has been restored to
replicate the original appearance of the 1881
building. It houses a new summer season
refreshment kiosk and toilet facilities.
The Lake
The lake is a refuge for wildlife. Public boating on the
Lake takes place throughout the summer months.
5 Play areas
Children from toddler age upwards have two
play areas to enjoy.
6 The bowling greens
The Park hosts three popular bowling greens with
the historic Avenue Green Pavilion a focal point.
7 The Rose Garden
The rose garden provides a peaceful haven in
the heart of the Park.
9 Saltwell Towers
Saltwell Towers was the mansion house of
William Wailes and is an eclectic mix of Gothic,
Elizabethan and French styles, creating a fairy tale
castle effect. It houses a visitors’ centre and café
and also hosts evening events.
10 Animal House
A new animal house has been constructed to
house domestic animals and two historic
aviaries have been restored.
The Grove houses a loggia shelter for seating and
the Park’s bandstand. During the summer the
bandstand hosts a programme of band concerts
on Sunday afternoons.
17 Car and coach park
A car and coach park is accessed from Joicey
Road. It is monitored by a CCTV system which
also extends into the Park.
T Toilets
Public toilets are available in the Park.There is
disabled access and facilities at each location.