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Derwent Walk Country Park including Red Kite Watch
Nature Reserve
Tyne and Wear
NE39 1AU
Tel: +44 01207 545212
Woodlands, riverside meadows and the Derwent Walk (a disused railway line). Served by Thornley Woodlands Visitor Centre and Swalwell Visitor Centre.
Also including the Northern Kites project which is one of the northeast of England's most high profile wildlife initiatives. It aims to return breeding red kites to the region whilst providing its communities and people with an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate one of the most spectacular elements of our wild heritage.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Green Flag Award Winner 2007/8 2007
Opening Times
| Derwent Walk Country Park (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
|---|
* Open, daily, all year dawn till dusk.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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