A dedicated volunteer-run charity committed to the preservation, enhancement, and promotion of the natural and cultural environment in and around Jesmond Dene. Established by a group of passionate community members, the charity focuses on maintaining the beauty and ecological health of this historic green space located in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A picturesque and historical nature park in the heart of Newcastle – Upon – Tyne, Jesmond Dene is formed from the Ouseburn’s steep-sided, wooded valley which is a peaceful haven for residents, visitors and wildlife alike. Located between Jesmond, Heaton and South Gosforth, the dene is easily accessible via all forms of transport.
The Friends of Jesmond Dene play a vital role in ensuring that the Dene remains a thriving environment for both nature and visitors. Through our efforts, the charity engages in a variety of activities including conservation work, educational programs, community events, and advocacy.
The Dene has plenty on offer for all ages, across all times of the year.
Jesmond Dene is located between Jesmond and Heaton. You can access it from different entry points around the outskirts by car, foot or bus. You can find more in depth travel information and maps at the link below
The Friends of Jesmond Dene are a registered charity (number 702260). We need your support to ensure that Jesmond Dene is cared for, protected and maintained all year round.
Find articles on the history of Jesmond Dene, details of recent events or how we’ve been maintaining and improving the Dene.
In our Autumn 2025 newsletter, you can read about Abbey, the new Pets Corner pig, the forgotten stepping stones and the case of the disappearing hall.
This edition includes the exciting plans for The Ouse Burn Way, as proposed and supported by the Reece Foundation. This intends to create a continuous pedestrian, cycle and wildlife route between the Tyne and Weetslade, along the path of the
In this issue of the Friends of Jesmond Dene Newsletter we have articles from Henrietta Heald, who is the author of Magician of the North, a biography of William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Cragside (1810–1900). She writes about the missing
