Gibside (National Trust)

Gibside
nr Rowlands Gill
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE16 6BG
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

E-mail

gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01207 541820

Fax

01207 541213

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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An 18th century landscape 'forest' garden once home to the Bowes-Lyons family. Now, owned and managed by the National Trust, Gibside is a magnificent 600 acre estate for you to venture, exploring our woodlands, riverside and parkland to discover some of our rare and beautiful wildlife. Learn our history as you wander around the estate visiting our historic Palladian chapel, Column to Liberty, productive Walled Garden and majestic ruins of the Hall and Green House.

Venue Type:

Garden, parklands or rural site, Heritage site, Environmental or ecological centre

Opening hours

Landscape garden, walks and stables
1 Jan--28 Feb 10--4 Mon - Sun
1 Mar--31 Oct 10--6 Mon - Sun
1 Nov--31 Dec 10--4 Mon - Sun

Chapel
2 Jan--27 Feb 10--4 Sat & Sun
1 Mar--31 Oct 10--6 Mon - Sun
5 Nov--31 Dec 10--4 Sat & Sun

Café, gift shop and farm shop
2 Jan--28 Feb 10--4 Mon - Sun
1 Mar--31 Oct 10--5 Mon - Sun
1 Nov--31 Dec 10--4 Mon - Sun

Estate closed 24 and 25 December. Gibside Larder and gift shop open 11 Monday to Friday.

Admission charges

Admission prices:
adult £6.50, child £4 plus family and membership options

Getting there

By Road: Approx. 2 miles south of MetroCentre (A1) along the A694, on the outskirts of Gateshead. Sign posted along the route.

By Train & public transport: Nearest train station at MetroCentre plus public transport links from MetroCentre and Newcastle city centre.

By cycle: within 500m of the C2C (coast 2 coast) route, as it passes through Rowlands Gill, near Gateshead

Additional info

Come and stay in our Stables, recently refurbished as our Learning & Discovery Centre. Ideal for groups to take part in our education activities, or as a base to explore the area or region.

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Tai Chi in the Park

22 June 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Tai Chi in the Park

29 June 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Gibside Farmers' Market

6 July 2013

Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market however normal admission charges apply to the rest of the Estate.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=511265f4-7b5f-4f9a-b327-1fe074e88228

Tai Chi in the Park

6 July 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Tai Chi in the Park

13 July 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Gibside Farmers' Market

20 July 2013

Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market however normal admission charges apply to the rest of the Estate.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=511265f4-7b5f-4f9a-b327-1fe074e88228

Tai Chi in the Park

20 July 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Tai Chi in the Park

27 July 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Gibside Farmers' Market

3 August 2013

Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market however normal admission charges apply to the rest of the Estate.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=511265f4-7b5f-4f9a-b327-1fe074e88228

Tai Chi in the Park

3 August 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Tai Chi in the Park

10 August 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Gibside Farmers' Market

17 August 2013

Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market however normal admission charges apply to the rest of the Estate.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=511265f4-7b5f-4f9a-b327-1fe074e88228

Tai Chi in the Park

17 August 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Tai Chi in the Park

24 August 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Tai Chi in the Park

31 August 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Gibside Farmers' Market

7 September 2013

Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market however normal admission charges apply to the rest of the Estate.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=511265f4-7b5f-4f9a-b327-1fe074e88228

Tai Chi in the Park

7 September 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Tai Chi in the Park

14 September 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Gibside Farmers' Market

21 September 2013

Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market however normal admission charges apply to the rest of the Estate.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=511265f4-7b5f-4f9a-b327-1fe074e88228

Tai Chi in the Park

21 September 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Tai Chi in the Park

28 September 2013

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. £5 per lesson and free entry!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-12pm

Admission

All tickets: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Wear something loose and stretchy i.e. comfortable t-shirt and jogging pants.
Ffi contact: Amanda Barrell, 07885 682 078, tautong3@gmail.com.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=6877416d-dd56-48d5-b024-437559e2a483

Gibside Farmers' Market

5 October 2013

Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market however normal admission charges apply to the rest of the Estate.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=511265f4-7b5f-4f9a-b327-1fe074e88228

Gibside Farmers' Market

19 October 2013

Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market however normal admission charges apply to the rest of the Estate.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=511265f4-7b5f-4f9a-b327-1fe074e88228

Intrigue and Strife at Gibside: Guided Tour

1 March — 31 October 2013 *on now

Discover the rise and fall of Gibsides families, including Mary Eleanor Bowes, one of the 18th-centurys richest heiresses, whose torturous marriage was a cause celebre of the Georgian era and subject of bestselling book, Wedlock.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=1902c1ac-6a43-4dc2-a7ca-349acae0cc9d

Intrigue and Strife at Gibside: Guided Tour

1 March — 31 October 2013 *on now

Discover the rise and fall of Gibsides families, including Mary Eleanor Bowes, one of the 18th-centurys richest heiresses, whose torturous marriage was a cause celebre of the Georgian era and subject of bestselling book, Wedlock.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Gibside, 01207 541820, gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=1902c1ac-6a43-4dc2-a7ca-349acae0cc9d

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
Face to face resources

Visiting the Chapel

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-gibside.htm

This cross-curricular visit aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2 students involves recognising Christian symbols and their meanings, and exploring shapes and materials in the building.

How to obtain

Call 01207 541820 or email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Getting there

By Road: Approx. 2 miles south of MetroCentre (A1) along the A694, on the outskirts of Gateshead. Sign posted along the route.

By Train & public transport: Nearest train station at MetroCentre plus public transport links from MetroCentre and Newcastle city centre.

By cycle: within 500m of the C2C (coast 2 coast) route, as it passes through Rowlands Gill, near Gateshead

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