Jesmond Dene and Pets' Corner
Jesmond Dene and Pets' Corner 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 Checked on the official page: Pets' Corner is free (suggested £2 donation). |
|---|---|
| Opening times | Pets' Corner 10.30am-4pm daily (last entry 3.45pm); closed bank holidays; times provisional. |
| Best time to go | Dry days. |
| 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; the play area is next to Pets' Corner, which is free. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | Parking along Red Walk and on Benton Bank; disabled spaces near the Visitor Centre (Newcastle City Council). |
| Food | Café at the Visitor Centre; toilets there and at the picnic field by the waterfall. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Wooded valley park with a free pets' corner, waterfall and play area. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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