relax & stroll beside the River Tyne
Set beside the River Tyne, Tyne Green Country Park is a place that has long been woven into everyday life in Hexham. Open all year round, its 19 hectares offer space to wander, play and simply enjoy being outdoors.
The park’s story begins in 1887, when the land was gifted by Lord Allendale to mark Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Created as a “pleasure ground” for local people, it was thoughtfully laid out with tree-lined avenues and open green spaces where the community could gather, walk and relax. It also features a large enclosed and recently updated playground centrally located for children under 10. It offers modern equipment including ziplines, swings, slides, climbing frames and a picnic area.
Over time the park has grown alongside the community it serves. What began as a simple green space now includes local clubs, with rowers gliding across the water, canoes cutting quietly through the current and golfers enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Nature has always had its place here too. The riverbanks and open spaces provide a haven for wildlife, and in the quieter winter months, patient visitors might spot Goosander, Goldeneye, or Teal drifting along the water. It’s a place where people and nature sit comfortably side by side, each adding to the experience of the other.
There may be no formal visitor centre, but the park feels welcoming all the same, with simple facilities including public toilets and a friendly place to pause for refreshments at Café Enna within Tynedale Golf Club, where walkers, families and visitors alike can take a break and enjoy the view. Whether it’s a quiet riverside walk or an afternoon with family, Tyne Green Country Park continues to do what it was always meant to do, offer a place for people to come together, unwind, and feel part of something rooted in both history and community.
The resurfaced Tyne Green paths that run alongside the river and golf course are now wheel-friendly and suitable for prams, children's bikes and wheelchairs.
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Photo by Sonja Gregory