Friends of Saltwell Park

The Friends help to protect and promote Saltwell Park for the benefit and enjoyment of the community.  We work closely with Gateshead Council and liaise with other Park users and local interest groups.  Our regular newsletters keep members updated on the latest developments in the Park together with meetings and speaker events.

Saltwell Park is recognised as one of the best parks in England and has won the prestigious Green Flag Award five times together with the Green Heritage Accreditation.  This success is due to the dedication of Council maintenance staff and the work of the Friends.  We recently created the Apple Bee Community Orchard with the participation of local school children and are developing this space further to encourage nature and provide foraging for bees and other pollinators.

For details of our regular activities, events and how you can get involved please visit our website.  We welcome new members and always need more volunteers for light gardening, administration and to help with refreshments etc. during our events.  Please join us to help continue to make Saltwell Park a favourite recreational destination for local people and to have your say in its future.