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Friends enjoying an informal walk - Sept 2024
On Tuesday mornings an informal group of us take a gentle stroll around Saltwell Park. We meet outside the front door of the Towers at 11:00 and usually walk until around 12:00.
After the walk some of us have coffee in the restaurant in Saltwell Towers or at Prism Coffee on the broad walk.
If you are free on Tuesday mornings why not come along and join us?
After the walk some of us have coffee in the restaurant in Saltwell Towers or at Prism Coffee on the broad walk.
If you are free on Tuesday mornings why not come along and join us?
Raised Herb Beds Sept 2024
Our new raised beds in the Apple Bee Community Orchard are beginning to develop.
This bed has been planted with herbs.
Thankyou to all the Friends of Saltwell Park volunteers who assist in looking after these raised beds and the orchard.
This bed has been planted with herbs.
Thankyou to all the Friends of Saltwell Park volunteers who assist in looking after these raised beds and the orchard.
Haven for wildlife
Throughout the year, Saltwell Park is host to a large variety of Wildlife.
Colourful Autumn 2024
Early Autumn displays help to cheer up the day in Saltwell Park Gateshead.
Autumn begins to approach
The colours in Saltwell Park Gateshead are beginning to change as Autumn 2024 rapidly approaches.
This photograph shows the National Garden Scheme Buzzing Garden.
Treat yourself to a regular walk around the park and watch as the season brings a variety of changing vistas.
This photograph shows the National Garden Scheme Buzzing Garden.
Treat yourself to a regular walk around the park and watch as the season brings a variety of changing vistas.
Summer colour - Aug 2024
Summer brings out a display of joyful colours in the park. Enjoy exploring the gardens and lakeside at this glorious time of the year.
Saltwell Towers
Whilst enjoying a walk around the park, remember to call into Saltwell Towers and take advantage of the onsite cafe facilities.
Male Mandarin Duck
A male Mandarin Duck in his moult plumage, July 2024, Saltwell Park.
Summer in the park
Enjoy the views around Saltwell Park this summer.
The NGS Buzzing Garden - 16th July 2024
This garden is the product of a strong relationship between the North East of England and West Sweden. The NGS was the inspiration for the Gardens of West Sweden to establish a garden network and raise money to support pollinators such as bees.
It is part of a garden exchange. The Classic English Garden, which opened at Jonsered, West Sweden, in 2017, was designed by an NGS Northumberland/Tyne and Wear Team member, whilst the Buzzing Garden was designed by members of Trädgårdsresan in 2019.
The garden reflects the landscape, lakes and coastline of West Sweden, with forests, bright glades, flowering meadows and heathlands, its rocky coastlines and its old cottage gardens. A favourite place for most Swedes is the countryside. With flowers from spring to autumn, they are havens for bees and other pollinating insects.
The garden has become a favourite place for visitors to Saltwell Park.
It is part of a garden exchange. The Classic English Garden, which opened at Jonsered, West Sweden, in 2017, was designed by an NGS Northumberland/Tyne and Wear Team member, whilst the Buzzing Garden was designed by members of Trädgårdsresan in 2019.
The garden reflects the landscape, lakes and coastline of West Sweden, with forests, bright glades, flowering meadows and heathlands, its rocky coastlines and its old cottage gardens. A favourite place for most Swedes is the countryside. With flowers from spring to autumn, they are havens for bees and other pollinating insects.
The garden has become a favourite place for visitors to Saltwell Park.
Thank you
Lovely thank you cards from the pupils of Brighton Avenue Primary School.
Friends of Saltwell Park volunteers work alongside the school to involve the pupils in discovering about the nature and wildlife in Saltwell Park.
Friends of Saltwell Park volunteers work alongside the school to involve the pupils in discovering about the nature and wildlife in Saltwell Park.
Fruits of our labour - July 2024
Our young apple trees are beginning to reward all our Apple Bee Community Orchard volunteers for their hard work.
Colourful displays - July 2024
The park changes throughout the seasons and is currently treating us to a magnificent summer display.
Mallard 19th June 2024
A beautiful Mallard Duck enjoys a peaceful corner in the park on a warm summer day.
A quiet corner
There are plenty spaces to sit, relax and enjoy the views of Saltwell Park.
Summer morning - 8th June 2024
The war memorial looking splendid in Saltwell Park, with the morning sun and blue sky creating an impressive view.
Gosling on show May 2024
Canadian Geese keeping watch over their Gosling on a sunny day in Saltwell Park.
As we move from spring to summer, the park is full of new life and colour.
Enjoy a walk around, find a seat for a break, taking in the beautiful colours and enjoy the sights and sounds of the wildlife.
As we move from spring to summer, the park is full of new life and colour.
Enjoy a walk around, find a seat for a break, taking in the beautiful colours and enjoy the sights and sounds of the wildlife.
The Lake - May 2024
A lovely late springtime view over Saltwell Park Lake.
perfect location to sit and relax, followed by a refreshing drink, snack or lunch in one of the onsite cafes.
perfect location to sit and relax, followed by a refreshing drink, snack or lunch in one of the onsite cafes.
Peaceful areas to relax
As we move through the seasons in Saltwell Park Gateshead, you can always find a peaceful spot to sit and relax.
Colourful displays - May 2024
Rhododendrons in Saltwell Park
More volunteers - thank you
More willing volunteers help Friends of Saltwell Park with essential maintenance in our Apple Bee Community Orchard, thank you from us all.
If you would like to help out, volunteers are always welcome. Contact us for details of where and when we meet to carry out gardening and maintenance work in our Apple Bee Community Orchard.
If you would like to help out, volunteers are always welcome. Contact us for details of where and when we meet to carry out gardening and maintenance work in our Apple Bee Community Orchard.
Summer is approaching!
As the days become lighter and longer, we can look forward to Summer 2024 in Saltwell Park Gateshead.
Just saying hello!
You're always welcome in Saltwell Park Gateshead, where resident wildlife make regular appearances.
Have a walk around the park and gardens soon and see how much wildlife you can spot during your visit.
Have a walk around the park and gardens soon and see how much wildlife you can spot during your visit.
We Love Trees - April 2024
If you're a passionate dendrophile, then a walk through Saltwell Park Gateshead is a must.
Enjoy the fresh air and relaxing atmosphere of Saltwell Park as you discover the wide variety of trees in the park.
The Friends of Saltwell Park have recently created the Apple Bee Community Orchard and are looking for volunteers to assist looking after it. Become a member of Friends of Saltwell Park and get involved, helping to grow and develop the orchard.
Enjoy the fresh air and relaxing atmosphere of Saltwell Park as you discover the wide variety of trees in the park.
The Friends of Saltwell Park have recently created the Apple Bee Community Orchard and are looking for volunteers to assist looking after it. Become a member of Friends of Saltwell Park and get involved, helping to grow and develop the orchard.
Saltwell Towers April 2024
The historic Saltwell Towers is the heart of Saltwell Park, remember to pop into the vistors centre and take some refreshments in the popular Bewicks Tearooms
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park 24th April 2024
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park 24th April 2024
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