Exhibition Park
Historic public park between the city centre and the Town Moor. Home to summer concerts, the Newcastle Mela, a skatepark, a lake, and large areas of open green space.
About Exhibition Park
Exhibition Park is one of Newcastle's most important public green spaces, covering around 15 acres between the Civic Centre and the Town Moor. Originally laid out in the 1880s for the Royal Mining, Engineering and Industrial Exhibition, it has been a public park ever since. The park features a boating lake, mature tree-lined paths, a children's play area, the Exhibition Park Skatepark, and large areas of open grass that host major events throughout the summer. It is the home of the Newcastle Mela, the annual South Asian cultural festival held every August bank holiday, as well as concerts and food festivals. For Gosforth residents it is one of the closest large parks, sitting just south of the Town Moor and easily reached on foot, by Metro (Haymarket station), or by bus along the Great North Road.
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Blog posts and guides that feature Exhibition Park.
Halloween in Gosforth
Spooky season in Gosforth: a Halloween-themed market, family spooktaculars minutes away in Newcastle, and an autumn stroll through the parks and the Town Moor.
Exhibition Park cafe reopens as Bandstand! by Deep North
The long-closed cafe by the bandstand in Exhibition Park is open again, with the Ouseburn doughnut makers Deep North serving pizza, brunch and gelato from the hatch while the building is done up.
Things to Do in Gosforth: The Complete Guide
40+ things to do in Gosforth, nature reserves, the Town Moor, independent shops, live theatre, pubs, restaurants, and family days out. Updated 2026.
Family Things to Do This Weekend in Gosforth (23-24 May)
Roller disco, dinosaurs, a Mexican food festival, parkrun, and more. Here is what families in Gosforth can get up to this weekend before half term starts.
Newcastle Mela 2026: Dates, Food & Guide
Over 30 years of South Asian music, dance, food, and colour in Exhibition Park. The Newcastle Mela returns on 30-31 August 2026 and it is completely free.
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Council-run leisure centre with 25m swimming pool, gym, fitness classes, sauna, and children's pool.
Northern Rugby Football Club
Historic rugby club founded in 1875. Senior men's and women's teams, thriving junior section, and excellent clubhouse facilities.
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