Timeline
14:00
Enter Leazes Park and head toward the lake. The park is open all day, but arriving in the mid-afternoon offers the best light for walking and the quietest atmosphere before the evening crowds arrive.
14:20
Walk three minutes south-east to the Leazes Park Lion Statue. This Grade II listed public art piece is a central landmark in the park and a natural resting point.
14:35
Walk thirteen minutes south-east to The Bodega. This beautiful Victorian pub with ornate stained glass domes is perfect for a late afternoon drink. It is open from 12:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and Sundays, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
15:30
Return to the park and visit the Leazes Park Relief Map. Located just three minutes east of the park’s center, this public art piece offers a unique perspective on the park’s layout and the course of the Lort Burn.
Local tip
The Bodega is a great spot for real ales and premium lagers. If you prefer a quieter end to your walk, the park’s lake area is particularly serene in the late afternoon.
Check before you go
- The Bodega is open Mo-Th,Su 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Newcastle upon Tyne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).