Benwell Nature Park [7 photos] in NZ21716380 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Benwell Nature Park

Benwell Nature Park is a 5-acre (20,000 m2) Local Nature Reserve in the heart of Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne. Many natural habitats have been established including a pond and marsh, meadows and hedgerows, woodlands and stone outcrops. A picnic area near the pond and a herb garden close to the Park Building have also been created.

The park came into being in 1982 after the demolition of two streets, Joan and Helen Street, and half of Atkinson Road. All that remains visible of these streets now is a length of cobbled back lane at the south-west corner of the park.

Its creation has been largely due to involvement of the local community, volunteers and the city’s schoolchildren. The park has won many awards and accolades over the years including the Green Flag Award, and from Northumbria in Bloom.

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by Andrew Curtis

Created: Sat, 24 Mar 2012, Updated: Sat, 24 Mar 2012

7 images use this description: (all images taken in 2012)

NZ2163 : The Old Road, Benwell Nature Park by Andrew Curtis

NZ2163 : Ponds, Benwell Nature Park by Andrew Curtis

NZ2163 : Wildflower Meadow, Benwell Nature Park by Andrew Curtis

NZ2163 : Visitor Centre, Benwell Nature Park by Andrew Curtis

NZ2163 : Benwell Nature Park by Andrew Curtis

NZ2163 : Ornamental gate, Benwell Nature Park by Andrew Curtis

NZ2163 : Entrance to Benwell Nature Park by Andrew Curtis

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