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Gibside

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Tyne and Wear, England

Gibside is a garden, park & outdoor in Tyne and Wear, England. 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.

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PriceAdult £19.80 · Child £9.90 · Family £49.50
Checked on the National Trust page (with Gift Aid): adult £19.80, child (5-17) £9.90, family £49.50. Under-5s and members free. Without Gift Aid: adult £18, child £9, family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £45.
Opening times10am-5pm on the day checked (23 Oct 2026); last entry 1 hour before closing. Can close for high winds.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; dry days.
School holiday tipEarly 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 agesAll ages
All ages.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingCar park; leave by closing time. (Free)
FoodMain café (last orders 30 minutes before closing), coffee shop and kiosk (weekends and holidays in colder months), Pizza Pit weekends and school holidays 11.30am-3pm.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsWalk the Strawberry Castle trail first, then the play areas. Bring a picnic.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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