Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in South Tyneside

Temple Memorial Park

Urban park· 131 ha

South Shields Golf Club

18 hole Par 71

Golf course· 107 ha

Whitburn Golf Club

18 hole Par 70

Golf course· 77 ha

Riverside Park

Urban park· 58 ha

Boldon Golf Club

18 hole Par 72

Golf course· 57 ha

Campbell Park

Urban park· 38 ha

North Marine Park

Urban park· 30 ha

King George's Field

Urban park· 28 ha

NORTH AND SOUTH MARINE PARKS AND BENTS PARK

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 28 ha

Cleadon Park

Urban park· 27 ha

Woodland plantation near Biddick Hall

Plantation· 24 ha

King George's Field

Urban park· 23 ha

MARSDEN OLD QUARRY

Marsden Old Quarry is a Local Nature Reserve of 19 hectares located in South Tyneside, North East England. The site features rugged terrain and grassland, where visitors can explore and discover diverse flora and fauna, including butterflies and birds.

Nature reserve· 19 ha

West Park

Urban park· 18 ha

Carr Ellison Park

Urban park· 16 ha

Valley View Playground

Urban park· 14 ha

South Marine Park

Urban park· 14 ha

STATION BURN

Station Burn is a Local Nature Reserve of 12 hectares in South Tyneside, North East England. The site is characterized by its stream and lush vegetation, offering habitats for birds and other wildlife, along with walking paths for visitors.

Nature reserve· 12 ha

Carr-Ellison Park

Urban park· 11 ha

Jarrow Cemetery

Urban park· 11 ha

CLEADON HILLS

Cleadon Hills is a 10-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in South Tyneside, North East England. Visitors can find grasslands and wooded areas that host diverse wildlife, including rare plants and various bird species, with pathways for hiking.

Nature reserve· 10 ha

Bents Park

Urban park· 9 ha

West Park

Urban park· 9 ha

Carr-Ellison Park

Urban park· 8 ha

Cornthwaite Park

Urban park· 8 ha

West Park

Broadleaved· 7 ha

Monkton Community Woodland

Broadleaved· 7 ha

King George's Field

Urban park· 6 ha

Jarrow Cemetery

Urban park· 6 ha

Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

Historic· 6 ha

Robert Readhead Park

Urban park· 6 ha

Woodland plantation near Wardley

Plantation· 5 ha

Grange Park

Urban park· 5 ha

Campbell Park

Broadleaved· 5 ha

HARTON DOWN HILL

Harton Down Hill is a Local Nature Reserve in South Tyneside, North East England, covering 5 hectares. Visitors can explore wooded areas, grasslands, and diverse flora, along with opportunities for walking and enjoying local wildlife.

Nature reserve· 5 ha

Jarrow Cemetery

Broadleaved· 4 ha

Broadleaved woodland near Hedworth

Broadleaved· 4 ha

Temple Memorial Park

Broadleaved· 4 ha

WHITBURN POINT

Whitburn Point is a 4-hectare local nature reserve located in South Tyneside, North East England. This coastal site features cliff habitats and rock pools that support marine life, making it a site for coastal walks and wildlife observation.

Nature reserve· 4 ha

Broadleaved woodland near Monkton

Broadleaved· 4 ha

Woodland plantation near Fellgate

Plantation· 4 ha

Broadleaved woodland near Hebburn Hall Ponds

Broadleaved· 4 ha

Drewett Playing Fields

Urban park· 4 ha

Springwell Park

Urban park· 4 ha

Roman fort, South Shields

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 4 ha

PRIMROSE

Primrose is a 3-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in South Tyneside, North East England. The site features a blend of grasslands and small woodlands, providing habitats for insects, birds, and small mammals.

Nature reserve· 3 ha

Lizard Lane Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 3 ha

Monkton Community Woodland

Plantation· 3 ha

Temple Memorial Park

Broadleaved· 3 ha

School Street Park

Urban park· 3 ha