North Gosforth

Civil Parish in Northumberland Newcastle upon Tyne

England

North Gosforth

East Brunton Farm outbuildings Some of the farm buildings in 2003. They were later renovated as dwellings - see East Brunton Wynd, Newcastle Great Park. — East Brunton Farm outbuildings Credit: Phil Thirkell

North Gosforth is a civil parish located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles north of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The parish covers an area of around 7 square miles and has a population of approximately 5,000 residents.

North Gosforth is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of housing types including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and some apartment complexes. The architecture in the area is predominantly modern, with a few older properties scattered throughout. The parish benefits from a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and recreational facilities.

The area is well-connected in terms of transport, with easy access to the A1 road and the A19 road, providing links to nearby towns and cities. The nearest train station is Newcastle Central Station, which offers regular services to various destinations across the country.

North Gosforth is surrounded by green spaces, including the picturesque Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, which offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The parish is also within close proximity to the Northumberland coastline, allowing residents to easily access beautiful beaches and coastal walks.

Overall, North Gosforth is a desirable place to live, offering a peaceful and suburban lifestyle while still being within easy reach of the amenities and cultural attractions of Newcastle upon Tyne.

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North Gosforth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.029306/-1.611885 or Grid Reference NZ2470. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

East Brunton Farm outbuildings

Some of the farm buildings in 2003. They were later renovated as dwellings - see East Brunton Wynd, Newcastle Great Park.

Phil Thirkell

East Brunton Farm outbuildings

Some of the farm buildings in 2003. They were later renovated as dwellings - see East Brunton Wynd, Newcastle Great Park.

Phil Thirkell

East Brunton Wynd, Great Park

Former farm buildings renovated as dwellings. Part of the Melbury Estate on Newcastle Great Park. See 2003 images as East Brunton Farm outbuildings.

Phil Thirkell

East Brunton Wynd, Great Park

Former farm buildings renovated as dwellings. Part of the Melbury Estate on Newcastle Great Park. See 2003 images as East Brunton Farm outbuildings.

Phil Thirkell

East Brunton Farmhouse

A 2003 view of East Brunton Farmhouse, later renovated as a dwelling.

Phil Thirkell

Barmoor Drive, Newcastle Great Park

The former East Brunton Farmhouse after renovation as a dwelling.

Phil Thirkell

Former Mineral Railway Junction

Junction of the former Seaton Burn Waggonway (branching right) and Fawdon Waggonway (branching left). The waggonways were upgraded from horse / rope haulage to railways in the late 1800s and continued to operate into the 1960s. This section of the route is now bridleway.

David Robinson

Former site of Weetslade Colliery

The heavily mined area has been landscaped and is now Weetslade Country Park. The path in the image follows the route of the mineral railway while the higher ground to the right is the landscaped pit heap, affording views to the coast and Cheviot hills. The colliery itself was to the left and behind the camera, and was linked to the nearby Burradon colliery.

David Robinson

North Gosforth Chapel

Anthony Foster

View over Gosforth Lake

Taken from the bird hide this is a view over Gosforth Lake on Gosforth Park Nature Reserve.

Colin Kinnear

Gosforth Park Nature Reserve

Set amongst acres of woodland this reserve is run by the Northumbria Natural History Society. Deer, otter and red squirrels live in harmony with many species of bird.

Christine Westerback

Newcastle Great Park

A part of Great Park to the north of Newcastle - this area is earmarked for considerable development over the next few years. Clearly, not much development has happened here yet.

Weston Beggard

Middle Brunton East Farm

View of land at Middle Brunton East Farm, from Brunton Lane looking south towards Newcastle. The houses at the left hand side are part of the new Great Park development.

Weston Beggard

Rush Hour Traffic

Here is the A1 north of Newcastle at rush hour. The junction shown was redesigned in 2004 due to the developments at Newcastle Great Park.

Steve McShane

North Gosforth Chapel

The ruins of a medieval chapel can be found tucked away in the middle of Melton Park residential estate. The chapel, sometimes referred to as St Nicholas' due to its links with St Nicholas' church in South Gosforth, first appears in records in 1252. It is thought to have been destroyed sometime in the 17th century.

Weston Beggard

Ferndene Avenue

View shows Ferndene Avenue on the eastern fringe of Melton Park residential estate. The end of the street gives onto land belonging to Gosforth Home Farm.

Weston Beggard

Ex-Records Office

Until very recently, this was the Northumberland Records Office - an excellent resource for parish records, old maps and the like. It is now defunct, but a new records office is set to open in Ashington next year.

Weston Beggard