History of "The People's Park"
Saltwell Park originated from Saltwell Cottage Estate, owned by William Wailes, a leading stained glass manufacturer. William Wailes had Saltwell Towers built as his family home.
Our Park Today
Report dog-fouling, littering, graffiti, motorbikes etc in the Park - Phone: 0191 4775000 (24 hr number)
Report low level criminal offences...broken glass, vandalism (anything not happening right now) - Phone: 101
If you feel threatened or harassed or see a fire or an incident - Phone: 999
Getting to the Park
Saltwell Park, East Park Road, Gateshead NE9 5AX
- The Park can be accessed by pedestrians from East Park Road, West Park Road, Saltwell Road South, Saltwell View and Joicey Road.
- The car and coach park is accessed from Durham Road (A167) via Joicey Road.
- Go NorthEast: Angel 21. Saltwell Park 53 / 54. Waggonway 28A or 29. Please see their website for timetables GoNorthEast - Saltwell Park or call 0191 420 5050 for bus times and fare information.
Facilities and Attractions
12 Grade 2 Listed structures
Saltwell Towers (Cafe, Visitor Centre
& Gardens)
Boating Lake
Pets Corner
Children's Playground
Rose Garden
Bowling Green
(with seating and pavilion)
Tennis and Basketball Courts
Band Stand
55 Acres of Open Space
Dog Execise Area
Wildlife Population including owls, bats, swans, ducks and squirrels
Flower Displays
Regular Events