Newburn Riverside Country Park
Newburn Riverside Country Park 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 Newcastle City Council: free riverside park with a play area (swings, slides, climbing), paths and bridleways including Hadrian's Way. NE15 8ND. |
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| Opening times | Open daily (some park gates close at dusk); café hours vary. |
| Best time to go | Any dry day; quietest on weekday mornings. |
| 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. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | Plenty of free parking in the park. |
| Food | Elsie's Riverside Coffee Shop (daily) and Hedley's Riverside Café; toilets at Hedley's during opening hours. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Riverside country park on Hadrian's Way with free parking, a play area and two cafés. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
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