Gibside
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Address – nr Rowlands Gill
Burnopfield
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE16 6BG |
| Phone | 01207 541820 |
| Opening times |
Every day of the week, varying times and dates:
1 Jan–4 Mar 07 10–4
5 Mar–28 Oct 07 10–6
29 Oct–29 Feb 08 10–4 |
| Collection/special features | the three sided pulpit in chapel, site of special scientific interest, red squirrels |
| Dog friendly? | On leads and in the grounds only |
| Child friendly? | If your children like wildlife, yes. Red squirrels and kingfishers can be seen, the former usually in autumn, the latter in high summer. |
| Description |
Gibside is a forest garden currently under restoration, embracing many miles of walks through woodland and beside the River Derwent. There are several outstanding buildings, including a Palladian chapel, a Column to Liberty, the greenhouse and stables. The estate is the former home of the Bowes-Lyon family, from whom the Queen Mother was descended |
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Gibside photograph by Glen Bowman used under a creative commons licence
