Gibside - National Trust

Gibside - National Trust An escape into nature on the edge of Newcastle. For those looking to unwind, curl up with a coffee in our café or second-hand bookshop.

An escape into nature on the edge of Newcastle, Gibside is a Grade I-listed Park and Garden that offers miles of walking trails through secluded woodland and views across the Derwent Valley. A haven for wildlife, the ruin of Gibside Hall is a roost for bats, the Stables a nesting site for swallows, and the Octagon Pond a home for great-crested newts. Stand between the columns of Gibside Chapel and

gaze down the oak tree lined Avenue towards the Column to Liberty to get a sense of the grandeur of the original Georgian landscape garden. The Explorer trail is dedicated to families, from the adventure play area through the woods to a low ropes course and den building area. There are seasonal events and regular guided tours for those who want to learn more about the history of the Bowes family, ancestors of the British Royal Family and creators of the landscape that we see today.

Enjoy free AC charging on World EV Day at Crook Hall Gardens and Gibside! 🚗🔌To celebrate World EV Day, RAW Charging is o...
08/09/2026

Enjoy free AC charging on World EV Day at Crook Hall Gardens and Gibside! 🚗🔌

To celebrate World EV Day, RAW Charging is offering all EV drivers free AC charging at National Trust places on Wednesday 9 September.

How-tos for tomorrow:
- To access free charging, start/stop your charge with a contactless debit/credit card or via your ChargePoint App
- Free charging is not available when starting a charge with a Roaming RFID Card, or on DC chargers.
- Regular tariffs will resume at 23:59 on 09/09/2026.

Come recharge your EV with us and enjoy a relaxing stroll through the gardens while you wait! 🌿

06/09/2026

"Nothing makes me happier than visiting Gibside with the sole purpose to try your new scone of the month" - who agrees?

In the days that followed the fire at Dunwich Heath, people stepped up.Farmers and local communities supported fire crew...
05/09/2026

In the days that followed the fire at Dunwich Heath, people stepped up.

Farmers and local communities supported fire crews and provided shelter and food for evacuees, while donations continue to come in to support the cause from across the country.

People have done their bit. Now it's the Government's turn.

As the risks of extreme weather continue to rise in the UK, we've launched a petition which calls on the Government to:
- Make climate resilience a national mission
- Invest in nature as essential infrastructure
- Better support Fire and Rescue Services

Sign the petition here:

03/09/2026

⚠️GIbside overflow car park is closed today, Thursday 3 September, while we trim the hedges and complete essential garden maintenance.

If you require accessible parking spaces or EV charging, please speak to Visitor Reception upon arrival.

Have you ever noticed Kate Cullen Holistic Therapies' beautiful woodland bothy when visiting Gibside and wondered what g...
01/09/2026

Have you ever noticed Kate Cullen Holistic Therapies' beautiful woodland bothy when visiting Gibside and wondered what goes on there?

27/08/2026

📚Children's book donation request📖

Thanks to eager little readers during Summer of Play, our children’s shelves are looking a bit loved‑to‑pieces. We’d be grateful for any book donations to help refill them for more young bookworms.

25/08/2026

Starting next week! 🐕

Ask admissions more about how you and your doggie can get involved and pick up your pooch passport this September.

Pssst, you can get an exclusive Pooch Passport pin badge when you collect ten stamps. 🐶😍

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Rowlands Gill
NE166BG

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