Elba Park

Elba Park Elba Park is an attractive 52 hectare country park, located on the site of the former coking works; Lambton Colliery, which ceased in the 1980s

The park was created on the site of the former Lambton Colliery and Cokeworks. The cokeworks closed in the mid-eighties and the site lay derelict. The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has invested Β£25m in reclaiming the heavily contaminated site, creating a 52-hectare country park featuring new footpaths and a stunning range of community artworks. The Land Trust now has overall responsibility of Elba Park, with Groundwork North East managing the park on a daily basis.

🌿 Important Notice 🌿As we head into Summer, we’d like to remind visitors that swimming is NOT permitted at any of our si...
28/05/2026

🌿 Important Notice 🌿

As we head into Summer, we’d like to remind visitors that swimming is NOT permitted at any of our sites and to take precautions to prevent fires, helping us protect both people and the natural environment.

During dry conditions, our green spaces and wildlife are more vulnerable, so we kindly ask everyone to take extra care when visiting:
❌ Please don’t enter the water
❌ Do not use BBQs
❌ Do not light bonfires or campfires
πŸ”₯ Report any signs of fire by calling 999

These actions help safeguard local habitats, protect wildlife, and keep our spaces safe for everyone to enjoy. The wellbeing of our visitors and the natural environment is always our priority, so please plan ahead and take care during hot weather.

For weather updates, visit the Met Office website.
If you need to contact the Land Trust:
πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“ž 01925 852005
πŸ“Έ

08/05/2026

❗ Final Call for our Spring Photography Competition

The Spring season of our photography competition closes on Monday 11th May so don’t miss your chance to enter! Submit your photos taken on a Land Trust site for the opportunity to win a Β£75 voucher. You don’t need to be an expert photographer; we welcome all ages, abilities, and photos taken on smartphones.

Email your entries to [email protected], and for more information click here: https://bit.ly/4tiSBws

31/03/2026

If you take any photos at Elba this Easter holidays, why not enter them into the Land Trust's photography competition for a chance to win πŸ†

🐰 Whether you're celebrating Easter, enjoying the spring sunshine, spending time with loved ones, or simply taking a wel...
30/03/2026

🐰 Whether you're celebrating Easter, enjoying the spring sunshine, spending time with loved ones, or simply taking a well‑deserved break, we hope you enjoy your long weekend!

Our offices are closed from Friday 3rd to Tuesday 7th of April but our green spaces remain open for you to enjoy!

If you would like to find your nearest Land Trust space to visit this festive season to reconnect with nature and spend some quality time outdoors with loved ones - click here https://thelandtrust.org.uk/visit/

If you need to get in contact with us urgently, please call 01925 852005, or alternatively you can email [email protected], and we will get back to you on our return.

Photo Credit - Steve Bolton taken at Rabbit Ings

Our Easter holiday sessions are here. Four chances to spend some quality time in nature this spring. First we have a spe...
24/03/2026

Our Easter holiday sessions are here. Four chances to spend some quality time in nature this spring. First we have a special session of Forest Bathing 🌳 led by our friends at OASES https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561362260437
Then we have three craft sessions with bird feeders, wooden planters and easter lanterns to make and decorate. All sessions include free healthy snack packs kindly funded by Coalfield Sunderland Community Neighbourhood Fund.
Please book your places using Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/groundwork-ne-cumbria-31332904693

It's the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend. If you've not got a garden why not come to Elba Park instead. Do let us...
23/01/2026

It's the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend. If you've not got a garden why not come to Elba Park instead. Do let us know how many species you spot.

Are you ready for RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch?

Even better, it doesn’t have to be in a garden! Why not head to one of our green spaces and spend just an hour birdwatching across 23rd-25th January to get involved.

The results are so valuable! The RSPB is able to gain an understanding of how populations are doing based on any that you do, or don't spot.

You can sign up and find our more by checking out 's page.

To check out your closest Land Trust green space, click the link in our bio to head to our website.

πŸ“ΈPhoto taken by Alan Sabatino

Have any birdwatching tips? Comment below!


There are still spaces on all our upcoming sessions. Join us to learn some new rugby skills on Monday with Vigor.Rugby πŸ‰...
01/08/2025

There are still spaces on all our upcoming sessions. Join us to learn some new rugby skills on Monday with Vigor.Rugby πŸ‰ or meet at the pond on Tuesday for some dipping to see what creatures you can find 🐸🦐🐌

Our Summer Holiday sessions are here, kindly funded by Coalfield Sunderland Community Neighbourhood Fund. Book early to avoid disappointment. This year we have:
Bug Hunts πŸͺ±πŸžπŸ¦‹ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meadows-bug-hunt-at-elba-park-tickets-1509281013139?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A16ptqfb%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AOTI3MzM4NjQwLjE3NTMwOTU0Njg.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NTMwOTU0NjgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTMwOTU0NjgkajYwJGwwJGgw
Pond Dipping 🐸🐟🐌 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pond-dipping-at-elba-park-tickets-1509323911449?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A48q0fd%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AOTI3MzM4NjQwLjE3NTMwOTU0Njg.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NTMwOTU0NjgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTMwOTU0NjgkajYwJGwwJGgw
Storytelling πŸ“šπŸ“– https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/storyteller-at-elba-park-tickets-1509473308299?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A48q0fd%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AOTI3MzM4NjQwLjE3NTMwOTU0Njg.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NTMwOTU0NjgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTMwOTU0NjgkajYwJGwwJGgw and Rugby Skills πŸ‰πŸ’ͺ led by Vigor.Rugby https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rugby-skills-at-elba-park-tickets-1509462315419?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Av2fvh6%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AOTI3MzM4NjQwLjE3NTMwOTU0Njg.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NTMwOTU0NjgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTMwOTU0NjgkajYwJGwwJGgw
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Tyne And Wear
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