Dunston Acer Pond

Dunston Acer Pond Dunston Acer Pond is a Local Nature Reserve with a small meadow. Visitors can come and admire the stunning pond views and wildlife, 365 days a year.

Promoting Dunston Acer Pond. Run by volunteers. We are not run by the Council, for more information, please visit: www.gateshead.gov.uk/countryside.

Gateshead Council - ‘Apologies - for safety, we’ve had to close the boardwalk at Acer Ponds whilst we investigate the su...
27/03/2026

Gateshead Council - ‘Apologies - for safety, we’ve had to close the boardwalk at Acer Ponds whilst we investigate the support structure’

How times change! Acer Pond in 1987 by Trevor Ermel.
31/01/2026

How times change! Acer Pond in 1987 by Trevor Ermel.

It’s time for the RSPB’s ! Just spend an hour watching birds in your chosen Garden, or at our Pond perhaps, now until 2...
24/01/2026

It’s time for the RSPB’s ! Just spend an hour watching birds in your chosen Garden, or at our Pond perhaps, now until 25 January, & record the birds that you see land. Report your results back to the RSPB. Find out more here 🦆🦅https://www.rspb.org.uk rspbengland rspb

Memories of a frozen Dunston Acer Pond from 2019! Brrr 🥶❄️
23/11/2025

Memories of a frozen Dunston Acer Pond from 2019! Brrr 🥶❄️

Signs of autumn at Dunston Acer Pond 🍂
03/10/2025

Signs of autumn at Dunston Acer Pond 🍂

Stunning Male Common Blue Butterfly visiting our lovely local Pond a few years ago. Have you made a visit yet? 😀🦋📸: Davi...
13/09/2025

Stunning Male Common Blue Butterfly visiting our lovely local Pond a few years ago. Have you made a visit yet? 😀🦋

📸: David Atkinson

12/09/2025

Not sure where to find Dunston Acer Pond?

As you head towards the Metrocentre, go under the Railway bridge, and opposite the shops (e.g The Greekster), you will find the Pond to your right! 🌊🦆

How was your ? The large blue (Phengaris arion) is a species of butterfly spotted here at the Pond!The species was firs...
10/08/2025

How was your ? The large blue (Phengaris arion) is a species of butterfly spotted here at the Pond!The species was first defined in 1758 and first recorded in Britain in 1795. In 1979 the species became mostly extinct in Britain but has been successfully reintroduced with new conservation methods 👏🦋

Pond visitors have spotted the resident Grey Heron here recently. Here’s a photo from a few years ago, thanks to Nicola....
06/04/2025

Pond visitors have spotted the resident Grey Heron here recently. Here’s a photo from a few years ago, thanks to Nicola. 🦅🦆

We’re grateful to Gateshead Council for helping start to clear litter and flytipping from Acer Pond.
07/03/2025

We’re grateful to Gateshead Council for helping start to clear litter and flytipping from Acer Pond.

The Wildlife Meadow is full of butterflies and other insects! You may see on a visit here soon. 🐞🦋
28/07/2024

The Wildlife Meadow is full of butterflies and other insects! You may see on a visit here soon. 🐞🦋

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Dunston Acer Pond, Waterside Drive, Wellington Road
Gateshead
NE119HS

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+44 191 433 3524

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