Newcastle City Council

Welcome to your East Gosforth 'Where I Live' webpage

This site gives you the opportunity to 'have your say' and find out what is going on in your local area. By using the links on the right hand side of this page you can find out what's going on in your area including meetings and events and information on community groups.

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Christon Road Recreation Ground Update

 
In 2008 the Gosforth Residents Association approached the East Gosforth Ward Committee and suggested developing the recreation ground to enhance the area and offer more people the opportunity to enjoy this important local facility.

Following consultation with residents priorities were identified as;
• Improved fencing, walkways and planting
• Additional parking
• A multi games area
• Introduction of play equipment, facilities for skate boards/BMX
• Retention of the valuable green space
• Seating

There have been a number of delays since the development of the recreation ground was first discussed and we would like to thank residents for their patience. Funding has been allocated for the work by the East Gosforth Councilors from the local Ward Capital Fund, from the Parks and Countryside Service and the Disability Access Fund. Work is now due to start on site later this month, weather permitting, and should be completed later in the summer!

You will view the plan here (pdf 2.14MB) which shows the planned developments which meet the priorities identified;
• A refurbished kickabout pitch with improved drainage and goal posts
• A toddler play area
• A goal end multi-use games area which includes a basketball hoop, goal mouth and cricket wicket
• A beginners scooters/skateboard play area
• New planting and landscaping
• Picnic tables and seating
• A new fence (with gates) along the dog walk path. The fence line will move slightly to create a slightly wider route
• Repairs to the road and parking surface alongside additional parking spaces

We hope this reflects resident’s wishes for the area and we would like to thank the residents who have taken the time to make comments and help shape the design. If you would like any further information please contact Victoria Powell, East Gosforth Communities Officer on 0191 2773598 or victoria.powell@newcastle.gov.uk.

Local Information

Within Gosforth there are a number of shops, services and amenities for residents and visitors.

The Gosforth Customer Service Centre and Library is a modern purpose built facility based on Regent Farm Road that offers you access to a range of public services including:

• Newcastle City Council Customer Service Centre (CSC) delivering over 90 different council services 
• A spacious library with lots of new books to choose from and PC's for public use with free internet access 
• Community meeting room facilities

Gosforth Neighbourhood Housing Office is a useful resource for tenants of Your Homes Newcastle. This office provides a variety of functions, including the collection of rent and other payments, and the reporting and monitoring of repairs.

Also located nearby is Gosforth Pool and Impulse gym. You can find information about opening times and activities on the Active Newcastle website or call 0191 284 3696 for further details.

East Gosforth has a number of schools in the ward including South Gosforth First School, Archbishop Runcie, Gosforth Middle School.

The ward has a recreation ground at Christan Road and childrens play parks at Central Park and Quarry Park (off Audley Road).

The ward is serviced by two Metro Stations, Ilford Road and South Gosforth

Online Map

Use our online map to find your nearest libraries and schools. You can also find out where your nearest recycling site is and find leisure services, such as swimming pools, and heritage information, such as listed buildings and ancient monuments.

Heritage

The origin of the area's name is thought to have come from the title Gese Ford meaning “the ford over the Ouse”, referring to a crossing over the local River Ouse or Ouseburn, however others think that it comes from the Old English Gosaford meaning a ford where the geese dwell, and it is first recorded as Goseford in 1166.

The modern day centre of Gosforth, straddling the Great North Road (Gosforth High Street), originated in 1826 as a settlement known for several decades as Bulman Village. A stone bearing the name 'Bulman Village' survives and was incorporated in the facade of a later building, the Halifax Bank building north of the Brandling Arms public house.

If you have any information on or images of 'Historic Gosforth' that you think should be included on this webpage please email the Communities Officer.