Gibside (National Trust)
Gibside
nr Rowlands Gill
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE16 6BG
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside
Telephone
01207 541820
Fax
01207 541213
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
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.
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Gibside Farmers' Market
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Gibside Farmers' Market
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Gibside Farmers' Market
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Gibside Farmers' Market
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Gibside Farmers' Market
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Gibside Farmers' Market
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Tai Chi in the Park
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
Gibside Farmers' Market
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
Gibside Farmers' Market
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
Intrigue and Strife at Gibside: Guided Tour
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
Intrigue and Strife at Gibside: Guided Tour
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
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

