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Ouseburn Farm

A free-entry community city farm and charity in the heart of the Ouseburn Valley, home to pigs, goats, sheep and poultry, with education, training and volunteering alongside family visits.

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Blog posts and guides that feature Ouseburn Farm.

Ouseburn Festival 2026 Celebrates Four Milestone Anniversaries

Ouseburn Festival 2026 Celebrates Four Milestone Anniversaries

The Ouseburn valley on Heaton's doorstep threw its biggest party of the year, marking a combined 126 years of four beloved community charities.

Things to Do in Ouseburn

Things to Do in Ouseburn

A local guide to Newcastle's cultural quarter — the city farm, children's book museum, art galleries, a wartime tunnel, and the riverside pubs and music venues packed into the Ouseburn Valley.

A Day in the Ouseburn Valley: Farm, Seven Stories & a Walk

A Day in the Ouseburn Valley: Farm, Seven Stories & a Walk

A family-friendly day out in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley, taking in the free city farm, the national centre for children's books and a riverside walk down to the Quayside.

Getting to & Around Ouseburn: Metro, Buses & Parking

Getting to & Around Ouseburn: Metro, Buses & Parking

A practical guide to reaching the Ouseburn valley in east Newcastle by Metro, bus, on foot and by car, plus honest advice on the area's limited parking.

Family Activities & Days Out in Heaton & Ouseburn

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

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.

The Best Walks in Heaton & Ouseburn

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.

A Weekend in Heaton & Ouseburn: The Perfect 48 Hours

A Weekend in Heaton & Ouseburn: The Perfect 48 Hours

A two-day itinerary for east Newcastle, from riverside gigs and a wartime tunnel to a city farm, valley galleries and the best of Heaton's independent food scene.

Cycling in Heaton & the Ouseburn

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.