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Volunteering - 17 April 2024
These young people are helping Friends of Saltwell Park dig out metre squares around the Orchard trees and cover the soil with wood chippings. They work very hard and are cheerful all the time! We couldn't do it without them so a big thank you to them all.
If you would like to come along and help us in the Apple Bee Community Orchard, then please get in touch
If you would like to come along and help us in the Apple Bee Community Orchard, then please get in touch
Blossom is blooming April 2024
Following some heavy April showers, the Apple Bee Community Orchard is now giving visitors to Saltwell Park in Gateshead a colourful display of springtime blossom.
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park, Wednesday 10/04/24.
See our projects page to learn more about the Apple Bee Community Orchard and how you can volunteer to help the Friends of Saltwell Park to look after the orchard.
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park, Wednesday 10/04/24.
See our projects page to learn more about the Apple Bee Community Orchard and how you can volunteer to help the Friends of Saltwell Park to look after the orchard.
Your seat awaits!
Enjoy a seat and take a few minutes to relax in the beauty and tranquillity of Saltwell Park in Gateshead.
Then after your stroll, pop into one of the onsite cafes for some refreshments.
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park, 29th March 2024
Then after your stroll, pop into one of the onsite cafes for some refreshments.
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park, 29th March 2024
The beautiful Saltwell Towers
Saltwell Towers never fails to impress, taking on many different silhouettes when viewed from different areas of Saltwell Park.
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park, 29th March 2024
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park, 29th March 2024
Easter Chicks - March 2024
One of our Friends Of Saltwell Park members has knitted these Easter Chicks, which were handed out at a recent event.
Spring Daffodils March 2024
Beautiful sunny morning in Saltwell Park, March 2024.
A walk in Saltwell Park Gateshead is an ideal way to enjoy the beauty of nature, whilst helping you to keep fit and active.
A walk in Saltwell Park Gateshead is an ideal way to enjoy the beauty of nature, whilst helping you to keep fit and active.
Stable block in the sun, March 2024
The early spring sunshine illuminates the stable block in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
Image captured by Alice from Friends of Saltwell Park.
Come along and discover the historic listed buildings in Saltwell Park, as you enjoy the colourful gardens, open spaces and take some refreshments in one of the onsite cafes.
Image captured by Alice from Friends of Saltwell Park.
Come along and discover the historic listed buildings in Saltwell Park, as you enjoy the colourful gardens, open spaces and take some refreshments in one of the onsite cafes.
Magnificent Spring display March 2024
Saltwell park certainly knows how to show itself off to the public
This image was taken by one our Friends (Alice) and shows the trees lining Saltwell Road South in Gateshead.
Visit the park and take a walk through the wonderful gardens, sculptures and admire the lake, whilst taking refreshments in one of the onsite cafes.
This image was taken by one our Friends (Alice) and shows the trees lining Saltwell Road South in Gateshead.
Visit the park and take a walk through the wonderful gardens, sculptures and admire the lake, whilst taking refreshments in one of the onsite cafes.
Colours of Spring arriving 2024
Pop along to the park and experience the colours as it changes from Winter to Spring with signs of new life beginning to appear.
Spring is arriving 2024
This beautiful scene was captured in late February 2024 in Saltwell Park, Gateshead by a member of Friends of Saltwell Park.
Pop along to the park and experience the colours as it changes from Winter to Spring with signs of new life beginning to appear.
Pop along to the park and experience the colours as it changes from Winter to Spring with signs of new life beginning to appear.
Purple 4 Polio display 2024
Display by Gateshead Rotary Club to bring awareness to the Purple 4 Polio campaign.
More details www.rotarycrocus.com
More details www.rotarycrocus.com
Beautiful colours on a February day 2024
The park is beginning to bounce back into life after its winter rest with colourful blossom appearing.
Interesting view
A lovely image taken through a glass sphere of the model of the Tyne Bridge in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
The model of the Tyne Bridge was originally created as a feature within Gateshead Councils 2010 silver award winning Chelsea Flower Show Garden to celebrate the 30th Great North Run in-addition to reflecting the theme of Active and Healthy Gateshead.
Photo by: Wendy Pearson Photography
Instagram: wennie.wombat
Facebook: WendyPearsonPhotography
The model of the Tyne Bridge was originally created as a feature within Gateshead Councils 2010 silver award winning Chelsea Flower Show Garden to celebrate the 30th Great North Run in-addition to reflecting the theme of Active and Healthy Gateshead.
Photo by: Wendy Pearson Photography
Instagram: wennie.wombat
Facebook: WendyPearsonPhotography
Crocus Flowers February 2024
Colourful Crocus flowers bring a hint of Spring approaching Saltwell Park in Gateshead, February 2024
Spring 2024 is approaching
One of our Friends spotted the beginnings of Spring 2024 in Saltwell Park, with these Crocus in full bloom.
Where is the lake?
As temperatures dropped in early January 2024, the waterfowl of Saltwell Park in Gateshead were left wondering where their lake had gone?
Join us on one of our popular Friends of Saltwell Park Bird Walks in 2024
Join us on one of our popular Friends of Saltwell Park Bird Walks in 2024
Witch Hazel in January 2024
Witch Hazel brightens up a January 2024 walk around Saltwell Park in Gateshead.
January Snowdrops
Delicate Snowdrops begin to make their annual appearance in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
Festive fun in Saltwell Park
When it snows, Saltwell Park Gateshead is the perfect location for some family festive fun
Sunset December 2023
Sunset over Saltwell Park, Gateshead. December 2023.
Mid December evening 2023
Enjoy tranquil December evening walks in the beautiful grounds of Saltwell Park, Gateshead
Enchanting Winter Wonderland
Snowy winter days, always turn Saltwell Park Gateshead into an enchanting wonderland, just waiting for you to discover.
Wintry Sculptures
Discover these beautiful sculptures on a leisurely stroll around Saltwell Park this winter.
Imposing Saltwell Towers
Standing like a fairytale castle, surveying its land, Saltwell Towers as seen on 01st December 2023
Winter colours and blue skies
The park always looks beautiful when cloaked in fresh snow, against a clear blue sky - 01st December 2023
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