Benwell Nature Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

#134 among attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Facts and practical information

Benwell Nature Park is a Local Nature Reserve in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Many natural habitats have been established including a pond and marsh, meadows and hedgerows, woodlands and stone outcrops. A picnic area near the pond and a herb garden close to the Park Building have also been created. ()

Elevation: 338 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°58'30"N, 1°40'12"W

Address

Benwell and ScotswoodNewcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom

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Day trips

Benwell Nature Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Stephen's Church, Scotswood Bridge, Scotswood Railway Bridge, Milecastle 7.

1.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Stephen's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
37 min walk • St Stephen's Church is a redundant Anglican church on Brunel Terrace, Low Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
24 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.
1 miSW
Bridge
Scotswood Railway Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
27 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.
0.7 miNW
Area
Milecastle 7, Hadrian's Wall
19 min walk • Milecastle 7 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. The milecastle itself has not been discovered by archaeologists and its presumed location lies beneath a modern housing development.
~1510 ftE
Area
Condercum, Hadrian's Wall
8 min walk • Condercum was a Roman fort on the site of the modern-day Condercum Estate in Benwell, a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Blaydon Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
30 min walk • Blaydon Bridge is one of the main bridges crossing the River Tyne in North East England linking Scotswood in Newcastle upon Tyne and Blaydon in Gateshead.
~1660 ftE
Ancient Roman architecture
Antenociticus, Newcastle upon Tyne
9 min walk • In Romano-British worship, the local god Antenociticus, also recorded as "Anociticus" at the same temple site in Benwell, was possibly worshipped as source of inspiration and intercession in military affairs.
0.7 miE
Area
Milecastle 4, Hadrian's Wall
17 min walk • Milecastle 4 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. Its remains exist beneath the Newcastle Arts Centre at 67-75 Westgate Road.
~1870 ftE
Area
Milecastle 6, Hadrian's Wall
10 min walk • Milecastle 6 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne
29 min walk • Denton Burn is an area located in Central Newcastle, approximately 4 miles to the west of the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne in England, United Kingdom.
~420 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne
3 min walk • Benwell is an area in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benwell Nature Park?

Nearby attractions include Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne (3 min walk), Condercum, Hadrian's Wall (8 min walk), Antenociticus, Newcastle upon Tyne (9 min walk), Milecastle 6, Hadrian's Wall (10 min walk).

How to get to Benwell Nature Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benwell Nature Park:

Bus

Benwell Village • Lines: 32 (2 min walk)
Pease Avenue-N/B • Lines: 32 (4 min walk)

Train

MetroCentre (29 min walk)