Situated in the northeast area of Newcastle approximately 2km from the City Centre. Entrances are from Jesmond Vale Lane off Heaton Road and Armstrong Bridge.

Jesmond Vale Lane separates Heaton Park from Armstrong Park.

Facilities in the Park

There is a bowling green with pavilion which has an active membership.

There are tennis and basketball courts and also an informal football area with permanent five a side goal posts.

There is seating situated along shaded pathways throughout the park.

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Transport and Parking

The nearest bus stop is outside the Heaton Road entrance to the park. Coast Road buses operate very frequently the nearest bus stop being the Corner House Public House. There is also a fee paying parking area in Heaton Park off Jesmond Vale Lane.

The nearest metro station is in Byker approximately 1.5km south of the park.

For further information contact Amanda Watson on 0191 2116214 or e-mail amanda.watson@newcastle.gov.uk

General History

Heaton Park was formed after Newcastle City Council purchased part of the Heaton Hall estate in 1887. The same year Sir William Armstrong donated a large area of adjacent land, which become Armstrong Park. In 1883 Sir William Armstrong offered Jesmond Dene, the landscaped grounds to his house, to Newcastle City and this was incorporated with Armstrong Park. Heaton and Armstrong Parks have been known under different names over the years. Heaton Park was changed to Armstrong Park when Lord Armstrong donated the adjacent land and since then Armstrong Park is referred collectively as Heaton Park, Armstrong Park and Jesmond Dene.

Later the Council minutes reverted to dividing the sites properly for clarity. Now Armstrong Park is referred to as its original area of land given by Lord Armstrong and Heaton Park is known separately.

The woodland in Armstrong Park had the advantage of being already mature as the grounds were laid out during the 18th century to enhance Heaton Hall (one of those residential estates, like many round the Cities and townships, that have been planted and adorned for best part of a century) but in contrast to Jesmond Dene the planting was mostly native.

There are two park keepers based in Heaton and Armstrong Parks who are responsible for the maintenance of the parks and to assist with general enquiries.

Situated in the northeast area of Newcastle approximately 2km from the City Centre. Entrances are from Jesmond Vale Lane off Heaton Road and Armstrong Bridge.

Jesmond Vale Lane separates Heaton Park from Armstrong Park.