Future Plans for Northumberland Park
A full account and pictures of the Park Regeneration are described in the revised edition of "The Pow Burn" available in local newsagents and bookshops from November 2017.
November 2015
Lots of replanting now completed by contractors to replace the Sycamores that were thinned.
Including Oaks, Yews, Alder, Horse Chestnut, Monkey Puzzle, Hymalayan Pines, Giant Redwood, Tulip Tree, Crab Apples, Cherry, Whitebean and Box and Privet hedgeing.
15th July 2015
More borders down main drive planted.
Playing field climbing frame nearing completion
9th July 2015
Planting of borders commenced.
29th May 2015
Meeting room now ready for use
17th May 2015
New swing and zip wire frames in place.
5th May 2015
Fences up on Playing Area to commence improvements.
1st April 2015
The Lions have returned
REGENERATION WORK STARTED 23rd SEPTEMBER
PARK WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FROM MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2013
FOR THE DURATION OF THE WORK.
Plans to revitalise Northumberland Park are well underway.
The local authority was awarded £109,000 form the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop final specifications for the revitalisation of the park ahead of a £2.2m funding application. This was achieved in July 2012.
The award is the latest success for North Tyneside Council's Excellent Parks Programme.
Northumberland Park, which lies between Tynemouth and North Shields, opened in 1885 and is comprised of woodland areas, formal gardens, pond, bowling greens and a play site. It has been described as a highly-valued and popular green space for the people of Tynemouth and North Shields.
Improve both physical and intellectual access to the park and its unique history
Work will get underway in the Autumn and will be completed by late 2015.