Carlisle Park

Carlisle Park in Morpeth is about 40mins drive from South Shields but is well worth it. The park has lovely gardens, a aviary, forest walk, play park and a full size paddling pool which is now open. It also has the nicest toilets I have ever seen in a park complete with a baby changing room, I had to take a photo as they were that nice!

At the edge of the park is a lake with ducks and row boats and immediately outside there are lots of lovely shops including a fish and chip shop and an ice cream shop.

Parking is free for 3 hours with a disk which costs £1 if you don't already have one. There are quite a few parking spots near by so would be easy to move the car if you were wanting to stay longer.

This park is definitely worth a visit if you fancy a change from your locals.