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MEMBERSHIP & RENEWALS
Volunteers decorate a tree in Saltwell Park - 08th Dec 2025
On a bright, sunny, but chilly December morning, some volunteers gathered to decorate a tree within Saltwell Park, bringing festive cheer to all the park’s many visitors.
Winter approaches 29th Nov 2025
As autumn passes and summer fades away, winter starts to settle in Saltwell Park, painting the landscape with new colours and offering fresh perspectives. Exploring the winter days is always a delight, as the fallen summer leaves reveal hidden nooks and crannies.
Autumn wonderland - 30 Oct 2026
The spectacle of changing autumn colours is under way in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
Come along and view!
Come along and view!
Poppy display 2026
Take some timeout for your personal remembrance in Saltwell Park this Remembrance Day.
Autumn Trees - 26 Oct 2026
Come along and take a relaxing walk through the ever-changing colours and scenes in Saltwell Park this Autumn.
Sunset over the Lake - Oct 2026
A tranquil scene as the sun sets over the boating lake in Saltwell Park Gateshead.
Autumn colours return - Oct 2026
As we move through the year, Autumn has certainly arrived in Saltwell Park Gateshead.
Exploring Trees on a Rainy Day - 20th Sept 2025
The forecast was for wet weather on Saturday 20th September but 10 hardy souls joined the Friends for a guided tree walk as part of Heritage Open Days celebrations. Autumn leaves glistened in the rain and conkers and acorns were in plentiful supply underfoot. Some of the acorns on several native peduncular oaks had been affected by Knopper galls; woody brown growths caused by the Knopper wasp laying an egg in them. These can affect the tree’s reproductive ability but do not harm its overall health.
Umbrellas went up as we reached the black pine, the last tree on our walk, but we kept our spirits up and headed to the Towers to warm ourselves up with coffee!
Watch out for our new guided tree walk round the lake next spring. We'll give more details in the events section of this website once arrangements are confirmed.
Umbrellas went up as we reached the black pine, the last tree on our walk, but we kept our spirits up and headed to the Towers to warm ourselves up with coffee!
Watch out for our new guided tree walk round the lake next spring. We'll give more details in the events section of this website once arrangements are confirmed.
Wild and beautiful - 20 Aug 2025
Wild flowers giving a colourful display in our Apple Bee Community Orchard.
Blooming good display - 20 July 2025
Our raised beds in the Apple Bee Community Orchard are giving a us fabulous display of summer colour just now.
Summer delights 30 July 2025
Impressive view of Saltwell Towers with blue skies and colourful floral displays in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
Friendly faces - 22 July 2025
Officers from Northumbria Police Mounted Section and their beautiful horses enjoying the peace and tranquility of the park, whilst meeting local residents.
Bandstand - 03 July 2025
It may be an overcast day, but the bandstand still looks impressive in Saltwell Park.
Our raised beds - 25th June 2025
Thanks to hard work of all our volunteers, the raised beds in our Apple Bee Community Orchard are thriving.
Buzzing garden - 23 June 2025
The buzzing garden continues to mature and offers a wonderful habit to bees and other insects.
Volunteers required!
Meet Diane and Alice in this short video to discover what the Friends of Saltwell Park have been doing recently to help both the environment and our local community.
Rose garden - 23 June 2025
A relaxing, colourful view over the Saltwell Park rose garden today.
Buzzing garden - 22 May 2025
Pop along and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the Buzzing Garden in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
Summer is arriving - 22 May 2025
A beautiful display of Rhododendrons in Saltwell Park, Gateshead, heralds the move from spring to summer
Orchard in bloom - 21 Apr 2025
The blossom is beginning to appear in the relaxing Apple Bee Community Orchard.
A treat for your eyes!
A sunny spring morning with blue sky brings out the magnificent colours currently on display around Saltwell Park Gateshead.
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park 13th April 2025
Photo by Friends of Saltwell Park 13th April 2025
Blossom Time - 12th April 2025
Cherry Tree blossom lines the pathway through Saltwell Park , guiding you through the spring colours.
A seat awaits you - 06th April 2025
On such a lovely day, take a walk around the colourful Saltwell Park in Gateshead, find a quiet corner to take a seat and enjoy nature at its best.
The boating lake - 06th April 2025
Clear blue skies and sunshine brought the visitors out today to enjoy the open spaces and relaxation of Saltwell Park Gateshead.
Gorgeous day - 06th April 2025
A beautiful spring day in Saltwell Park, certainly brought people out to enjoy the open spaces.
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