County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Gosforth

Gosforth is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom, home to about 23,975 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Jesmond Dene (2 km), Leazes Park (3 km) and Grey's Monument (4 km).

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Gosforth, County Durham
Gosforth, County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gosforth at a glance

Location
County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom
Population
about 23,975
Coordinates
55.0000° N, 1.6167° W
Places within 50 km
121 (121 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gosforth

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gosforth: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Gosforth

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gosforth. The closest is Grey's Monument (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gosforth

52 churches within 100 km of Gosforth. The closest is Saint Andrew's (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gosforth

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gosforth. The closest is Jesmond Dene (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jesmond Dene · viewpoint · County Durham · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Ouseburn Farm · viewpoint · County Durham · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Currock Hill · viewpoint · County Durham · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Tunstall Hills · viewpoint · County Durham · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Hise Hope · viewpoint · County Durham · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Weardale Railway · viewpoint · County Durham · ~47 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gosforth

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gosforth. The closest is Gosforth Park Nature Reserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Gosforth

17 museums within 100 km of Gosforth. The closest is BALTIC Centre (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gosforth

15 parks within 100 km of Gosforth. The closest is Leazes Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Leazes Park · park · County Durham · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Brierdene · park · County Durham · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Barnes Park · park · County Durham · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Roker Park · park · County Durham · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Mowbray Park · park · County Durham · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Town Moor · park · County Durham · ~24 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Gosforth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gosforth
  2. 2 km Jesmond Dene · viewpoint, County Durham
  3. 3 km Grey's Monument · monument, County Durham
  4. 1 km Saint Andrew's · church, County Durham
  5. 1 km Blackfriars Church · heritage site, County Durham
  6. 1 km Leazes Park · park, County Durham
  7. 3 km Back to Gosforth

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From travellers near Gosforth

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How to reach Gosforth

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gosforth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage40111Grey's Monument (4 km)
    Churches3052Saint Andrew's (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints731Jesmond Dene (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1420Gosforth Park Nature Reserve (4 km)
    Museums917BALTIC Centre (5 km)
    Parks915Leazes Park (3 km)
    Beaches & coast813St Hilda's Church (14 km)
    Treks24Cassop Vale Circular Walk (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Nasir Mosque (53 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (67 km)
    Temples11Temple Memorial Park (16 km)
    Buddhist sites11Aruna Ratanagiri (27 km)
    Caves01Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (56 km)
    Other attractions01Rokeby Park (69 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Cow Green Reservoir (72 km)

    Gosforth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gosforth?

    Jesmond Dene (viewpoint, about 2 km), Leazes Park (park, about 3 km), Grey's Monument (monument, about 4 km), Saint Andrew's (church, about 4 km), Blackfriars Church (heritage site, about 4 km), Gosforth Park Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gosforth?

    121 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gosforth?

    Grey's Monument, about 4 km by road; Blackfriars Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gosforth?

    Saint Andrew's, about 4 km by road; All Saints Presbyterian Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gosforth?

    Jesmond Dene, about 2 km by road; Ouseburn Farm (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gosforth?

    Start in Gosforth, visit Jesmond Dene, then Grey's Monument, then Saint Andrew's, then Blackfriars Church, then Leazes Park, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gosforth?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Gosforth

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gosforth’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gosforth on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.