Place to explore / Gosforth

Gosforth Nature Reserve

Woodland, wetlands, hides and boardwalks for a quieter family wildlife outing on Salter’s Lane.

Where: Gosforth Nature Reserve, Salter’s Lane, Gosforth, NE3 5EP

About this outing

Explore woodland, reedbeds and wetland trails at Gosforth Nature Reserve. IMPORTANT: the reserve is closed from 1pm Saturday 24 October and throughout Sunday 25 October 2026 for storm safety; check the owner’s latest notice before travelling. Non-member visitor-pass hours are normally 9am–4pm, last entry 3pm. Standard entry without Gift Aid is adult 18+ £5, student with ID £2 and child £1; Gift Aid admission is £5.50, £2.20 and £1.10 respectively. NHSN membership includes household entry, with annual household membership from £39. Children under sixteen must be accompanied at all times and only guide dogs are permitted. There is an accessible toilet at the Field Studies Room and an eco-loo on the main path. Some slopes and damp, uneven woodland paths limit access; accessible boardwalks lead towards the Ridley Hide. The nearest bus stops are BT Call Centre on Gosforth Park Way, around ten minutes’ walk away; Longbenton Metro is around thirty minutes’ walk. Bring proof of your visitor pass.

Planning your visit

Closed from 1pm 24 October and all day 25 October 2026 for storm safety. Check the current reserve notice before travelling.
Children under 16 accompanied at all times. Only guide dogs permitted.