Exhibition Park, Newcastle
Exhibition Park, Newcastle is a garden, park & outdoor in Tyne and Wear, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Free park with play areas, a skate park, tennis and basketball courts, a lake with rowing-boat hire and crazy golf (spring and summer), and a café. |
|---|---|
| Opening times | Open daily (some park gates close at dusk); café hours vary. |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings; boats and crazy golf only in spring and summer. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages All ages; paths good for bikes and scooters. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | Metered public car park by the Claremont Road entrance. |
| Food | Park café. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | City park with play areas, skate park, boating lake, crazy golf and a café. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source
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