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Rising Sun Country Park

Whitley Road | Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SS, England
(0191) 643 2241
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013 via mobile

Just lovely walking the trails around the site and stopping in the Cafe. Also, it was a bank holiday so there were bouncy castles and badge making and seed planting activities going on, also they were making money boxes! It's all FREE too! Apparently we have been told they do this every bank holiday so get yourself Down there

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

A great place to spend some time following the coloured trails and getting onto the massive hill with views over all of Northtyneside, Newcastle and looking upto northumberland. Then have a cheese scone and coffee in the cafe. Tremendous

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

Came cycling here with a group of friends. Had a great ride of 12miles, and although I had passed the park many times did not realise how extensive the network of paths is. The climax was at the end when we partook of delicious paninis at the cafe, which is a real find and gem. It was hot enough to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

I love cycling round the park & it is excellently child friendly. I have an issue with the prices in the cafe though. £21 for lunch for 3 people. Just sandwiches & coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This isn't Kensington you know, just Benton. The food is good quality but vastly overpriced. Possibly subsidising the charity or upkeep of the park? Who knows, but... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

This is an excellent area for walking with young children and dogs. Lots of paths to follow - most on the flat, though there is a hill if you feel the need! There is a great park for kids and a lovely cafe. Friendly staff help with ideas of how to use the park and there are activities on during... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We visit often, plenty of flat walks, really interesting history both health wise(the Isolation Hospital) and industrial -mining, quarrying, etc Bird watching on the ponds from the gravel pits.But the highlight, of course, is Killingworth Waggonway which runs through the Park. Here Geordie Stephenson demonstrated his engine to Quaker Edward Pease of Darlington and was commissioned by Pease to survey,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

This place is an absolute treat. It has excellent walks surfaced for all weathers and suitable form cyclists, dog walkers, horse riders and walkers alike. There are a couple of lakes, one with a hide for the bird watchers and a good walk up the disused slag heap for dog walkers and bike riders. The cafe is brilliant, if a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Not obvious from the main road but once the single country lane has been negotiated, the facility is exceptional. Plenty parking available. Good wholesome home cooking.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Plenty of walking plus a very good cafe with very good home cooked food. Gets very busy during school holidays but still well worth visiting. Not sure of opening hours outside of school holidays but definitely worth finding out and giving it a try. Make sure you look out for the stag which makes regular appearances in the fields. Also... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Try mushrooming. The are many to find here, but obviously be careful of varieties. Also good for Sloes too.

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