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A superb 18th cenrtury landscape garden in a lovely wooded setting on the outskirts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. At the centre of the garden is a striking three storey chapel. Gibside is the family home of the Bowes-Lyons family. The garens cover 400 acres of lawns, parkland, and woodland, carefullty arranged to provide sweeping vistas and surprise views punctuated with classical follies.

The gardens were designed by William Joyce and Stephen Switzer for George Bowes in 1731, and executed by Joyce over the years 1729-1760.

Among the buildings used to accentuate the garden views are the Palladian chapel, greenhouse, Georgian bridge, and the ruins of a bathhouse and hall. Gibside also provides habitat for a wonderful variety of birds and wildlife, including red kites, and has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

There is a regular programme of special events at Gibside throughout the year, including open-air concerts and theatre, family, food, and wildlife events.
nr Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Tyne and Wear, England, NE16 6BG

About Gibside
Attraction Type: Garden
Website: Gibside
Email: gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust
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Photo Credit: Sarah Charlesworth, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

1 Urpeth Terrace - 5.1 miles from Gibside Chester le Street, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £150

Dairy Cottage - 8.8 miles from Gibside Castleside, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £334.

Stable 2 - 8.8 miles from Gibside Castleside, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £334.

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Nearest Hotels

The Beamish Park Hotel - 2.7 miles from Gibside Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Stay from: £49.00

Gibside Hotel - 2.7 miles from Gibside Whickham, Tyne and Wear Stay from: £50.00

Beamish Hall Country House Hotel - 3.3 miles from Gibside Stanley, County Durham Stay from: £65.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

East Byermoor Guest House - 1.3 miles from Gibside Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear From: £45.00

A1 Summerville Guest House - 3.1 miles from Gibside Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear From: £29.00

South Causey Inn - 3.2 miles from Gibside Stanley, County Durham From: £49.00

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