This is a fantastic park and one of my favourite spots in Newcastle-also the oldest green space in…read morethe city! The main attraction is definitely the beautiful and secluded lake that provides a lovely walk and ample benches for soaking up the sunshine. This also proves popular with runners and fisherman! Great for wildlife but be careful of the birds as they can be overly protective when they have chicks. If you're looking for a tranquil haven away from the city centre then this is perfect. Multiple green spaces for lounging around or having a barbecue as well as having tennis courts,a basketball court and a bowling green. It is usually the venue of choice for certain summer events too like gay pride and the Newcastle green festival.

Wonderful park! When I first saw this place, I was amazed right away!…read more If you want peaceful, there are areas for that. This is where I always stay every time I wish to unwind. This park is very popular for runners. There are four tennis courts and a basketball court. There is a playground for children as well, which makes it popular for families. The best feature of this park is the pond.

Incredible park with a little zoo, bridges, beautiful lawns, restaurant, quaint walking paths…read more Perfect for families looking for something to do for free. There is a suggested donation of £1 at the zoo, but totally worth it.

Amongst the big shopping centre, hospitals and masses of people with their dwellings, you are lucky…read moreto find a nice big green space-you are even luckier if you have a Dene beside these fields! Tucked away from the city centre, Jesmond Dene is a short bus ride away and offers a slice of nature that is rare to come across in such a big city. It is well worth the travel as this little hidden gem provides the peace and tranquility you would only expect to get in the countryside some hours away. Definitely makes Newcastle a worthwhile place to be!

Good cafe selling ice creams and coffee. Model boat club is…read moreoften sailing on the lake at weekends Children's play area has just been upgraded and includes a musical grid which you play with your feet! Easy access to Jesmond Dene from here ( though not for disabled)

I've always loved this park,spent many a happy afternoon with my children there.Just opposite the…read moreFreeman hospital it's easily found.I love the duck pond as do generations of children from over the years and there is also the play area for the children as well.It has the tennis courts and a little cafe which is open seasonally.I think that there is no other little park around as pleasant as this one on a balmy summers afternoon.It's just lovely.

This place is a good place for you and your child. You can go to gym and just put your child on…read moresoftplay place cost £ 1.10 per child (large place for your child to play and indoor too). This place have fitness rooms, weight room, aerobic classes, kids parties and sport place (basketball, football). For fitness rooms you pay £ 1.70 for per session for member and for non member pay £ 2.30. For aerobic classes cost you from £ 1.80 a class. For kids parties have 3 session it is roller-disco, football parties and soft play can cost you £ 40 for member and for non £ 45. Nice place for activity.

OK but focusses too much on activities for children and younger people. The exercise classes are…read morehard and they do nothing for people who prefer things like yoga.