Gibside

#248 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park, Vernacular architecture

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Gibside is a stunning example of a Georgian 'grand design' on a spectacular scale, nestled in the rolling countryside of the Derwent Valley. Once the stately home of the Bowes-Lyon family, this 18th-century estate offers a glimpse into the past with its historic buildings, including a Palladian chapel, grand stables, and the iconic Column of Liberty.

Spanning over 600 acres, Gibside is much more than a park; it's a haven for wildlife and a place of peace and tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Visitors can wander through the estate's elegant landscaped gardens and along the miles of woodland trails that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

The park is managed by the National Trust and has been carefully preserved to maintain its historical importance and natural beauty. It offers an array of activities for all ages, including wildlife spotting, adventure playgrounds for children, and a busy calendar of events throughout the year.

Built: 1603 (421 years ago)Elevation: 269 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°55'24"N, 1°43'28"W

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Nearby attractions include: MetroCentre Shopping Centre, Beamish Hall, Beamish Museum, Tanfield Railway.

3.2 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park
MetroCentre Shopping Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
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3.5 miSE
Golf, Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture
Beamish Hall, Beamish
90 min walk • Beamish Hall is a mid-18th-century country house, now converted to a hotel, which stands in 24 acres of grounds near the town of Stanley, County Durham. It is a Grade II* listed building.
3.7 miSE
Open-air living museum of historic life
Beamish Museum, Beamish
94 min walk • Beamish Museum, nestled in the picturesque countryside of County Durham in the United Kingdom, offers visitors a unique journey back in time. This open-air museum is dedicated to preserving the rich industrial heritage of the North East of England during the 1820s...
2.2 miSE
Museum
Tanfield Railway, Beamish
57 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque countryside near Beamish, United Kingdom, the Tanfield Railway emerges as a charming testament to the golden age of steam. As the world's oldest railway, this tourist attraction is an essential visit for history buffs...
2.3 miSE
Bridge
Causey Arch, Stanley
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3.4 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Ravensworth Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne
88 min walk • Ravensworth Castle is a ruinous Grade II* listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument situated at Lamesley, Tyne and Wear, England.
3.3 miNE
Bridge
Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
86 min walk • Scotswood Bridge is one of the main bridges crossing the River Tyne in North East England. It links the west end of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank of the river with the MetroCentre and Blaydon in Gateshead on the south bank.
3.3 miN
Bridge
Scotswood Railway Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
86 min walk • Scotswood Railway Bridge is a pipeline bridge and former railway bridge crossing the River Tyne in North East England. It previously carried the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway between Scotswood and Blaydon stations.
2.3 miNE
Town, Area
Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne
59 min walk • Whickham is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, North East England, 5 miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. Whickham lies within historic County Durham. The town is on high ground overlooking the River Tyne. The 2011 Census recorded its population as 16,652.
2.8 miN
Town, Area
Blaydon, Newcastle upon Tyne
71 min walk • Blaydon is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, and historically in County Durham. Blaydon, and neighbouring Winlaton, which Blaydon is now contiguous with, form the postal town of Blaydon-on-Tyne.
2.9 miN
Museum
Path Head Watermill, Newcastle upon Tyne
75 min walk • Path Head Mill is an 18th-century water mill situated in Summerhill, Blaydon, Tyne and Wear, England where the Vale Mill Trust has been restoring the site to include a water mill, a joiner's water power workshop and visitor's centre since 1994/95.