Gibside - National Trust

Gibside - National Trust An escape into nature on the edge of Newcastle. For those looking to unwind, curl up with a coffee in our café or second-hand bookshop.

An escape into nature on the edge of Newcastle, Gibside is a Grade I-listed Park and Garden that offers miles of walking trails through secluded woodland and views across the Derwent Valley. A haven for wildlife, the ruin of Gibside Hall is a roost for bats, the Stables a nesting site for swallows, and the Octagon Pond a home for great-crested newts. Stand between the columns of Gibside Chapel and

gaze down the oak tree lined Avenue towards the Column to Liberty to get a sense of the grandeur of the original Georgian landscape garden. The Explorer trail is dedicated to families, from the adventure play area through the woods to a low ropes course and den building area. There are seasonal events and regular guided tours for those who want to learn more about the history of the Bowes family, ancestors of the British Royal Family and creators of the landscape that we see today.

Just an average day for a ranger, rescuing a Tawny Owl chick
31/05/2026

Just an average day for a ranger, rescuing a Tawny Owl chick

What's on at Gibside in the next fortnight? 🌸Wonder World: Earth trail for kids (until 31 May)🌸Welly Wanging (until 31 M...
28/05/2026

What's on at Gibside in the next fortnight?

🌸Wonder World: Earth trail for kids (until 31 May)
🌸Welly Wanging (until 31 May)
🌸Forest Bathing with Through the Trees CIC (31 May, booking required)
🌸Tuesday & Wednesday health walk
🌸Summer Meadow floristry workshop with The Northern Flower Garden (6 June, booking required)
🌸Wellness morning with SOULSIS (7 June, booking required)
🌸Our Story Isn't Over art exhibition (until 15 June)
🌸Hidden Gibside, a history walk for challenge seekers and budding walkers (7 June, booking required)
🌸Wild Wonders: a Ranger Ramble (9 June, booking required)
🌸AND OF COURSE, all the garden highlights to see. The rhododendron and laburnum are this week's showstoppers.

To book an event and find out more, click here https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/gibside/events

May half term at Gibside is filled with outdoor adventure for families. Every day! Discover the hidden world of soil, wo...
28/05/2026

May half term at Gibside is filled with outdoor adventure for families.

Every day!
Discover the hidden world of soil, worms, minibeasts and fungi in this storybook-inspired Wonder World: Earth trail.

Thursday 28 May
Join Gibside Community Farm to sow a seed to take home and learn how food begins.

Thursday 28 May
Explore the wormery, meet the worms and discover what keeps soil healthy.

Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May
Try the welly wanging family challenge to see who can fling a welly the furthest.

Explore woodland paths, build dens, enjoy the play areas and settle in for a picnic under big spring skies. There’s plenty happening across the estate to spark curiosity and creativity!

Learn more: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/gibside/activities-for-children-and-families-at-gibside

22/05/2026

It's selfie season!

This bank holiday weekend offers a rare chance to see Gibside's birds up close while you watch volunteer bird ringers i...
19/05/2026

This bank holiday weekend offers a rare chance to see Gibside's birds up close while you watch volunteer bird ringers in action.

Discover what bird ringing is all about and how it increases our understanding of bird populations and behaviour, through sharing records with the BTO British Trust for Ornithology.

Free with admission. Drop by the gazebo at the Stables on Sunday 24 May between 10am and 3pm. Find full details on our website: https://bit.ly/43iJrFy

13/05/2026

⚡️⛔️Update Wednesday 13 May ⛔️⚡️

With the power outage continuing, we’re closing early to make sure everyone has a safe and supported visit. We’re guiding all visitors to leave the site and won’t be admitting anyone new. Thank you for your patience

13/05/2026

We’re currently experiencing a power outage at Gibside, Wednesday 13 May, which is affecting lighting and some facilities. Our tills are working as normal and the team is on hand to help throughout your visit. Thank you for bearing with us while we get everything back.

🐾⛔️The off-lead area for dogs is temporarily closed. ⛔️🐾The cast-iron gutter and brackets are showing signs of corrosion...
13/05/2026

🐾⛔️The off-lead area for dogs is temporarily closed. ⛔️🐾

The cast-iron gutter and brackets are showing signs of corrosion, making it unsafe for visitors. Repairs are underway and the off-lead area will reopen once they're complete.

Find out more about dogs at Gibside

Dog-friendly Gibside has 15 miles of paths for you and your dog to explore, lots of facilities and they’re even welcome inside the coffee shop.

08/05/2026

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Rowlands Gill
NE166BG

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