Bill Quay Farm
🏟 Farm park · Bill Quay, Gateshead, Newcastle
Bill Quay Farm
Free 27-acre community farm above the River Tyne in Gateshead, home to alpacas, emus, goats and more that families can feed.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open 7 days a week, 10am-4pm. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Bill Quay Farm, Hainingwood Terrace, Bill Quay, Gateshead, NE10 0UE
Plus Code: 9C6WXF45+J8
About Bill Quay Farm
Bill Quay Farm is a free-to-enter community farm set across 27 acres overlooking the River Tyne in Gateshead, just across the river from Newcastle. Opened in 1986 as a partnership between the community and the local council, it has grown into a well-loved spot for family visits and hands-on learning. The farm is home to a friendly mix of animals including alpacas, emus (one named Peeps), goats, pigs, sheep, lambs, chickens, ducks and geese, with rare and traditional breeds such as Tamworth and Large Black pigs and Bagot goats. Not only can you watch the animals, you can feed them too, with bags of animal feed available for around £1.50. The farm places a strong emphasis on being inclusive and welcoming to visitors of all abilities, and runs hands-on experiences covering animal care, horticulture and practical learning. An ice cream kiosk on site serves hot drinks, hot chocolate and snacks, though it's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Open seven days a week with free entry, it makes for an easy, low-cost family day out with lovely views over the Tyne.
⭐ What makes this place special
- animal feeding (feed bags around £1.50)
- hands-on animal care and horticulture activities
- 27-acre farm overlooking the River Tyne
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Described as inclusive and welcoming to clients of all abilities; detailed accessibility information not published.
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: 0-12
- Children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Walker Park · approx 1.5 miles · Walker
- Fun Shack Newcastle · approx 2.2 miles · Benfield (Walkergate)
- Ouseburn Farm · approx 2.3 miles · Ouseburn
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How much?
Entry is free. Bags of animal feed are available to buy for around £1.50 if you'd like to feed the animals.
What animals?
Alpacas, emus, goats, pigs, sheep, lambs, chickens, ducks and geese, including rare and traditional breeds.
Good for toddlers?
Yes. Young children enjoy watching and feeding the animals across the open 27-acre riverside site.
Need to book?
No booking is needed for a general visit; the farm is open to the public seven days a week.
Where/parking?
At Hainingwood Terrace, Bill Quay, Gateshead NE10 0UE, overlooking the River Tyne near Newcastle.