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MEMBERSHIP & RENEWALS
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.
Daffodils in the park - March 2025
A beautiful early spring day in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
The daffodils always give us a cheerful welcome at this time of year, and combined with clear blue skies give a perfect reason to walk round the park, find a seat and enjoy some relaxation.
The daffodils always give us a cheerful welcome at this time of year, and combined with clear blue skies give a perfect reason to walk round the park, find a seat and enjoy some relaxation.
Come and enjoy the park!
Saltwell Park is entering in to its spring and summer 2025 season, pop along and enjoy the open spaces, flowers and wildlife, or meet up with friends and family for a coffee and chat in one of the onsite cafes.
The park is free for everyone to enjoy!
The park is free for everyone to enjoy!
Spring is with us - March 2025
After a cold winter, spring has arrived in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
Colourful scenes are beginning to appear throughout the park, creating a relaxing atmosphere for taking a walk.
Colourful scenes are beginning to appear throughout the park, creating a relaxing atmosphere for taking a walk.
Learning about nature - March 2025
During early March, a group of pupils from Brighton Avenue Primary School learn about plants and nature in the Apple Bee Community Orchard, Saltwell Park, Gateshead, with volunteers from Friends of Saltwell Park and school teachers.
Buzzing Garden
Come and enjoy our Buzzing Garden in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
Designed to encourage Bees and other pollinators.
Designed to encourage Bees and other pollinators.
Orchard helpers - 29th January 2025
Putting wood chip round the trees in the Apple Bee Community Orchard.
The wood chip benefits the soils health, temperature, moisture control and also helps to suppress weed growth.
Thank you to our volunteers for assisting with the maintenance of our Apple Bee Community Orchard.
The wood chip benefits the soils health, temperature, moisture control and also helps to suppress weed growth.
Thank you to our volunteers for assisting with the maintenance of our Apple Bee Community Orchard.
Peekaboo in the Chestnut Tree - 27th January 2025
One of the Saltwell Park squirrels is peeking out from a Chestnut Tree, enjoying a snack on this winters morning.
Friends of Saltwell Park - information
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