Gibside (National Trust)

Gibside
nr Rowlands Gill
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE16 6BG
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

E-mail

gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01207 541820

Fax

01207 541213

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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An 18th century landscape 'forest' garden once home to the Bowes-Lyons family. Now, owned and managed by the National Trust, Gibside is a magnificent 600 acre estate for you to venture, exploring our woodlands, riverside and parkland to discover some of our rare and beautiful wildlife. Learn our history as you wander around the estate visiting our historic Palladian chapel, Column to Liberty, productive Walled Garden and majestic ruins of the Hall and Green House.

Venue Type:

Garden, parklands or rural site, Heritage site, Environmental or ecological centre

 Opening hours

Landscape garden, walks and stables
1 Jan--28 Feb 10--4 Mon - Sun
1 Mar--31 Oct 10--6 Mon - Sun
1 Nov--31 Dec 10--4 Mon - Sun

Chapel
2 Jan--27 Feb 10--4 Sat & Sun
1 Mar--31 Oct 10--6 Mon - Sun
5 Nov--31 Dec 10--4 Sat & Sun

Café, gift shop and farm shop
2 Jan--28 Feb 10--4 Mon - Sun
1 Mar--31 Oct 10--5 Mon - Sun
1 Nov--31 Dec 10--4 Mon - Sun

Estate closed 24 and 25 December. Gibside Larder and gift shop open 11 Monday to Friday.

 Admission charges

Admission prices:
adult £6.50, child £4 plus family and membership options

 Getting there

By Road: Approx. 2 miles south of MetroCentre (A1) along the A694, on the outskirts of Gateshead. Sign posted along the route.

By Train & public transport: Nearest train station at MetroCentre plus public transport links from MetroCentre and Newcastle city centre.

By cycle: within 500m of the C2C (coast 2 coast) route, as it passes through Rowlands Gill, near Gateshead

 General services and facilities
  • Volunteering scheme offered
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Membership and/or Friends scheme offered
  • Guided tours
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Shop
  • Dogs welcome
  • Toilets
  • Picnic area
  • Cafeteria
  • Public car park
  • Gardens open to public
  • Refreshments
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • High chairs in café/restaurant
  • Children's play area
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Support for extended schools services available
  • Primary school education service available
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Early years education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
 Commercial and hire services
  • Licensed for weddings
  • Meeting room available
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Conference facilities available
  • Studio/working space available

Additional info

Come and stay in our Stables, recently refurbished as our Learning & Discovery Centre. Ideal for groups to take part in our education activities, or as a base to explore the area or region.

Gibside
nr Rowlands Gill
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE16 6BG
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

E-mail

gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01207 541820

Fax

01207 541213

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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 Face to face resources

Visiting the Chapel

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-gibside.htm

This cross-curricular visit aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2 students involves recognising Christian symbols and their meanings, and exploring shapes and materials in the building.

How to obtain

Call 01207 541820 or email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Gibside
nr Rowlands Gill
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE16 6BG
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

E-mail

gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01207 541820

Fax

01207 541213

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Getting there

By Road: Approx. 2 miles south of MetroCentre (A1) along the A694, on the outskirts of Gateshead. Sign posted along the route.

By Train & public transport: Nearest train station at MetroCentre plus public transport links from MetroCentre and Newcastle city centre.

By cycle: within 500m of the C2C (coast 2 coast) route, as it passes through Rowlands Gill, near Gateshead

Related teaching activities

Key stage 2 design and technology, Small project

Developing and communicating ideas

What are the main features of Palladian architecture? Design a small 3-D structure based on the features of this period.

Key Stage 3 English, 1-2 lessons

En3 Writing

An audio guide is available at Gibside to suggest to visitors how they could explore the site. The audio guide is mostly aimed at adults. Imagine you have been asked to write one for children: you need to consider what areas are interesting for children and write a script for your audio guide which will highlight and explain a bit about these places for them.

Key stage 2 maths, 1 lesson

Ma2 Number

Make a list of the best ways to record the mathematical information at Gibside.

Key stage 3 geography, 1-2 lessons

Geographical enquiry and skills

Work in small groups to carry out research into the National Trust property at Gibside, looking at location and other geographical issues. Share your findings on the interactive whiteboard.

Key stage 3 science, 1-2 lessons

1.6 Environmental interaction and sustainable development

What interventions would you make to the landscaped garden at Gibside to create a place that promotes sustainability for plants and wildlife?