Heaton Park

About Heaton Park

Heaton Park is a large Victorian park in the heart of Heaton, first opened in 1879 when Newcastle Corporation acquired around 22.5 acres of the Heaton Hall estate from Addison Potter. It sits within the wider Ouseburn Parks green corridor, adjoining Armstrong Park and Jesmond Dene along the valley of the Ouseburn, and its historic landscape and neighbouring parks are recognised on the national Register of Parks and Gardens. Within its grounds lie the scheduled remains of King John's Palace, a 12th-century tower house also known as Adam of Jesmond's Camera.

The park offers open green space, seasonal planting and mature trees, along with play areas and paths that link directly into Armstrong Park and the deeper wooded dene beyond. Its position at the top of the Ouseburn valley makes it a popular route for walkers moving between Heaton and Jesmond Dene, and it hosts community and seasonal events. Together with its neighbouring parks it forms one of the most significant historic green spaces in east Newcastle.

Featured in These Guides

Blog posts and guides that feature Heaton Park.

The Best Ice Cream in Heaton & Ouseburn

Where to get proper ice cream in and around Heaton, from Di Meo's riverside gelato in the Ouseburn to Ciccarelli at Paddy Freeman's Park and a vintage ice cream trike on Armstrong Bridge.

Meditation in Heaton

Free Buddhist drop-ins, guided meditation at an Ouseburn yoga studio, slow yin classes on Chillingham Road and mindfulness support at Maggie's: where to learn to meditate in and around Heaton.

The Best Streets to Live in Heaton

From the numbered Avenues off Chillingham Road to the porch-lined terraces of South Heaton and the quieter crescents of High Heaton, a street-by-street guide to where to live in Heaton and the trade-offs of each.

Volunteer Groups in Heaton

From stewarding at the People's Theatre and guiding tours through the Victoria Tunnel to packing food parcels and planting flowerbeds in Heaton Park, here is where to give some time in Heaton.

The Best Photography Spots in Heaton

From the bridges of the Ouseburn valley to a medieval ruin and the shoe tree, here are the best places to take photographs in and around Heaton.

A Heaton Heritage Walk: A Self-Guided Trail

A self-guided heritage walk through Heaton, taking in a medieval ruin, Victorian parks, Lord Armstrong's bridge and the shoe tree, all in an easy afternoon.

The Lost Buildings of Heaton

A grand hall, a windmill, and the picture palaces of Chillingham Road. A guide to the vanished and demolished buildings of Heaton, and the medieval ruin that survives.

The Best Playgrounds in Heaton

A parent's guide to the best playgrounds in Heaton, from the two play areas in Heaton Park to the family favourite at Iris Brickfield and the woodland play in Armstrong Park.

Parks & Green Spaces in Heaton

Heaton Park, Armstrong Park and Jesmond Dene run into one another along the Ouseburn to form one of Newcastle's finest green corridors, here's how to explore all three.

Family Activities & Days Out in Heaton & Ouseburn

A roundup of family-friendly things to do across Heaton and the Ouseburn, from free parks and a city farm to rainy-day museums, galleries and riding lessons.

Free Things to Do in Heaton & Ouseburn

A local guide to the best free days out in east Newcastle, from a city farm and independent galleries to woodland parks and free riverside gigs.

Living in Heaton: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about moving to Heaton and the Ouseburn, the housing, the schools, getting around, green space and the community feel of east Newcastle's most characterful neighbourhood.

The Best Walks in Heaton & Ouseburn

From the green corridor above the Ouseburn to the riverside path down to the Quayside, here are four of the best walks in east Newcastle.

Dog-Friendly Heaton: Pubs, Cafes & Walks

A local guide to the best dog-friendly pubs, cafes and walks across Heaton, the Ouseburn valley and east Newcastle.

Cycling in Heaton & the Ouseburn

A practical guide to cycling in east Newcastle, from commuting to the Quayside to family rides through the parks and the Ouseburn valley.

15 Fascinating Facts About Heaton & the Ouseburn

Fifteen genuinely surprising stories from east Newcastle, from a medieval king's well and a shoe-covered tree to Britain's biggest pottery and a bust that sits on Karl Marx's grave.