Iris Brickfield Park
🏟 Playground & park · Heaton, Newcastle
Iris Brickfield Park
A community nature park in Heaton with two play areas, a wildflower meadow, pond and community orchard.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily; hours not published · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Iris Brickfield, Rothbury Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5SS
Plus Code: 9C6WXCQH+RM
About Iris Brickfield Park
Iris Brickfield is a popular community park in the heart of Heaton and a genuine nature and wildlife haven. Owned by Newcastle City Council and managed by Urban Green Newcastle, it sits on the site of a former quarry opened in 1903 for brick making, which was later used as a tip before being transformed into the green space it is today. For families there are two play areas - a fenced play area and an open play area - plus a small-sided informal grass football pitch and plenty of open grass for a kick about. The park's real character comes from its wildlife: a large wildflower meadow, a thriving pond with a dipping platform, a striking willow arch on the approach to the pond, a wetland area that attracts birds, insects, frogs and bats, and a community orchard maintained by the Friends of Iris Brickfield and Groundwork. There are no toilets within the park, and on-street parking is available at Rothbury Terrace. A good network of footpaths suitable for prams or wheelchairs runs through the site, though the pond dipping platform is not suitable for people with mobility issues. The park is free to enter and is a popular spot for dog walking.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Small-sided informal grass football pitch
- Wildflower meadow
- Pond with dipping platform
- Willow arch
- Wetland area
- Community orchard
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: On-street parking at Rothbury Terrace
- Toilets on site
- Accessibility: Good network of footpaths suitable for prams or wheelchairs; the pond dipping platform is not suitable for people with mobility issues
- Dogs: A popular spot for dog walking
🧒 Ages & play
- Iris Brickfield fenced play area
- Iris Brickfield open play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Heaton Park · approx 0.7 miles · Heaton
- Jesmond Dene · approx 0.8 miles · Jesmond
- Paddy Freeman's Park · approx 1.1 miles · High Heaton
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Iris Brickfield Park free to visit?
Yes. Iris Brickfield is a free, public community park owned by Newcastle City Council and managed by Urban Green Newcastle.
What is in the playground?
There are two play areas for families - a fenced play area and an open play area - plus a small-sided informal grass football pitch.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
There are no toilets within the park, and no cafe is listed on the council's page.
Where is Iris Brickfield Park?
It is in the heart of Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, off Rothbury Terrace, postcode NE6 5SS.
Is there parking?
There is on-street parking at Rothbury Terrace.