May and the start of June didn’t offer us a huge amount of warm, dry weather but the sun has now shone over the North East for a few days now.
Where there is sunshine, there are people looking to make the most of the wether through beer gardens, parks, beaches and much more.
With that in mind, we have taken a look at Tripadvisor’s top parks and other outside areas to visit in and around Newcastle.
Tripadvisor rankings are based on user reviews, weighted on a series of factors including the frequency, quality and quantity of the public round ups. This is why some attractions may be lower ranked than others, despite a higher overall average rating or having more reviews.
1. Jesmond Dene
With its acres of green space, scenic paths and lovely streams, Jesmond Dene has a 4.5 star rating from 1,313 reviews. | Christopher Miller - @csmiller80 - Jesmond Dene
2. Quayside
Newcastle and Gateshead's Quayside is a lovely walk, regardless of the time of year and has plenty to do, eat and drink. It has a 4.5 rating from 3,266 reviews. | @urbangardenncl Photo: @urbangardenncl
3. Hadrians Wall
The north western point of the Roman Empire offers some stunning countryside walks throughout the North East, especially over the drier weekends of the year! The site has a 4.5 rating from 732 reviews. | Submitted Photo: Submitted
4. Rising Sun Country Park
Rising Sun Country Park boasts a cafe, picnic and barbeque areas as well as some stunning walks across the 162 hectares site. The park has a 4.5 rating from 336 reviews. | Google