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.

Have you ever noticed Kate Cullen Holistic Therapies' beautiful woodland bothy when visiting Gibside and wondered what g...
01/09/2026

Have you ever noticed Kate Cullen Holistic Therapies' beautiful woodland bothy when visiting Gibside and wondered what goes on there?

27/08/2026

📚Children's book donation request📖

Thanks to eager little readers during Summer of Play, our children’s shelves are looking a bit loved‑to‑pieces. We’d be grateful for any book donations to help refill them for more young bookworms.

25/08/2026

Starting next week! 🐕

Ask admissions more about how you and your doggie can get involved and pick up your pooch passport this September.

Pssst, you can get an exclusive Pooch Passport pin badge when you collect ten stamps. 🐶😍

HIDDEN GIBSIDE returns this Sunday 30 August. Back by popular demand, a history walk for those who love a challenge.Hist...
23/08/2026

HIDDEN GIBSIDE returns this Sunday 30 August. Back by popular demand, a history walk for those who love a challenge.

Historian David, known for his warmth, depth and brilliant storytelling, brings decades of research to this immersive exploration of Gibside’s past. He’ll guide you beyond the picture‑perfect views and Georgian grandeur to reveal a stormy history shaped by coal, ambition and scandal.

Beneath the estate lie traces of quarries, drift mines and the power struggles of the Bowes family. On this six‑mile journey you’ll follow in the footsteps of workers, visionaries and those who shaped Gibside’s fate, uncovering forgotten corners, hidden relics and sweeping panoramas along the way.

An unforgettable walk for anyone ready to see Gibside in a completely new light. FREE, dates go quickly, book now.

Hit the last week running with axe throwing* at Gibside, because mini adventures mean BIG memories. We’ve also got:- SEN...
22/08/2026

Hit the last week running with axe throwing* at Gibside, because mini adventures mean BIG memories.

We’ve also got:

- SEND sports with Smile Through Sports*
- Newcastle United Foundation football coaching*
- Storytime
- Parachute play and more!

*booking required

Remember to take a break from the August showers in our indoor picnic area 🥳
19/08/2026

Remember to take a break from the August showers in our indoor picnic area 🥳

17/08/2026

Useful info for anyone coming to see Illyria's Pirates of Penzance tomorrow, Tuesday 18 August:

🕖Gates open at 5.45pm, the show starts at 7pm with a 20 minute interval.
🪴The performance takes place on the grass in the Walled Garden.
🥪Our Café will be open pre-show and during the interval, serving food and drinks. Picnics are welcome. (Please note, the Pizza Pit is closed).
🪑Please remember to bring something suitable to sit on e.g. a picnic blanket or low-backed chair.
🐶Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
🧥As the weather's a little more changeable this week, we'd advise bringing layers to wrap up in as the evening cools down.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Last call to join us tomorrow night, when we set sail for silliness with Illyria's Pirates of Penzance! Expect a swashbu...
17/08/2026

Last call to join us tomorrow night, when we set sail for silliness with Illyria's Pirates of Penzance!

Expect a swashbuckling musical misadventure for all the family, packed with laughs and catchy tunes. It features one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most famous songs "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General", which we're certain to be humming for days afterwards.

🎟️Tickets: adult £21.68, child £13.01 (under 3s free).
🕖Starts at 7pm; running time is approximately 2 hours with a 20 minute interval.
🪴The performance takes place in the walled garden, bring a picnic blanket or low-backed seat.
☕The café will be open pre-show and during the interval. Picnics welcome.

Don't miss out, find out more and book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4geKIDw

13/08/2026

Gibside Stables coffee shop is closed for the rest of today, Thursday 13 August, due to hot weather conditions. The market place café remains open.

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Rowlands Gill
NE166BG

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