Newcastle: Benwell
We offer fully funded forest school sessions for children aged 5 to 12 years here during selected school holidays.
About this Location
This site is a hidden beautiful nook of Benwell, completely closed off from the rest of the surrounding area, the nature park has a huge lake, old trees and a selection of park benches. It has a nature bug garden where specific flowers are grown to attract bees, ladybirds and butterflies.
If you meander your way through the wood and hedgerows you come to an opening where you will find a fire circle with log seating this is where we start and finish our days at forest school.
Family-friendly
Accessible on foot and with a pushchair
Located centrally in the west end of Newcastle – accessible via public transport from the city centre
Address and Travel Information
Address:
14 Pipe Track Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8JG
Benwell Nature Park is a small plot of land in the heart of Benwell, owned by Newcastle City Council and leased by Urban Green, it is looked after and cared for by the team at West Newcastle Academy.
To gain access, please wait to meet the lead practitioner at the gate on Pipe Well Track Lane off the B1305 as the gate is locked to the general public when not in use and during our forest school sessions.
If you are running late to a session please contact your practitioner so they can let you in.
Parking:
On-street parking is an option if driving on the B1305, adjacent to Pipe Track Lane.
Travel by train:
The closest station would be Newcastle Central and then a bus to Benwell.
Travel by bus:
There are regular busses to Benwell. The closest bus stop would be on: Armstrong Road-Ethel Street.
Location Map
We are off the B1305 on Pipe Track Lane, 20 metres down Pipe Track Lane there is a large gate on the right-hand side, this is where we meet you all.
Further Information
If you have any questions please email admin@stomping-grounds.org or call 0191 540 2680
