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Northumberland Park

North Shields, UK

Community gathering at Northumberland Park visitor centre surrounded by landscaped gardens, oiutdoor seating, pathways, and mature trees.

The sensitive multi-million-pound restoration of Northumberland Park, a 130-year-old Victorian park located in the heart of North Shields. Gillespies delivered both the landscape and architectural design which ensured a sensitive and coordinated design for this Heritage Lottery Funded project.

Restored ornamental lake at Northumberland Park with lush planting, green railings, and visitors enjoying landscaped walking paths.
Northumberland Park ornamental lake with fountain, green railings, landscaped gardens, and visitors near the wooden café pavilion.
Woodland footpath and timber bridge in Northumberland Park with shaded trees and natural landscape architecture design.

Key to providing a strong design was interpreting historic information for original features through research and discussions with the Friends Group, and providing sensitive design solutions when information was incomplete or when new features were proposed.

Gillespies were involved from the start of the National Lottery bid process through to completion, and the restoration should ensure that this Victorian pleasure ground has a future into the 21st Century.

Stone staircase with decorative urns in woodland setting at Northumberland Park, highlighting historic landscape architecture features.
Historic stone entrance gate at Northumberland Park with iron railings and mature trees in landscaped urban green space.
Green bandstand and visitor centre at Northumberland Park surrounded by landscaped lawns, trees, and community gathering spaces.
Children playing in modern playground at Northumberland Park with slides, swings, and inclusive landscape architecture design.
Illustration of Northumberland Park entrance with historic stone gate pillars, tree-lined paths, and inclusive landscape architecture design.
Illustration of Northumberland Park bandstand with picnics, planting design, and community-focused landscape architecture for public green space.

Project details

Title

Northumberland Park

Client

North Tyneside Council

Project team

Gillespies, Pick Everard

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