Nuns Moor Park
🏟 Playground & park · Arthur's Hill, Newcastle
Nuns Moor Park
A thriving green space in Arthur's Hill with a children's play area, free tennis courts, a community orchard and the volunteer-run Bike Garden, all a short walk from the Town Moor.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open parkland, accessible year-round. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Nuns Moor Park, Brighton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5NU
Plus Code: 9C6WX9J6+3X
About Nuns Moor Park
Nuns Moor Park sits in the Arthur's Hill area of Newcastle's West End and is managed by Newcastle City Council as part of its parks and green spaces. Described by the council as a thriving green space at the heart of a diverse community, it combines informal grassed areas, planted trees and a good network of paths that link Brighton Grove with the neighbouring Town Moor. For families, there is a children's play area equipped with swings and spring toys, and the wide open grass is popular for informal games. The park also has two tennis courts with a fixed net that are free to use and open all year round, plus an informal grass football pitch. A Community Orchard has been established with cherry, pear, apple, quince, mulberry and hazelnut trees alongside a wildflower meadow, and the old bowling green is now home to The Bike Garden, a vibrant community space that runs regular food-growing activities. Toilets are located in the old bowling pavilion used by The Bike Garden. An active group of volunteers and community groups runs play and craft activities for all ages, and the park is a well-used, free green space popular with families and dog walkers.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Two tennis courts with fixed net (free, open all year)
- Informal grass football pitch
- Community Orchard with heritage fruit varieties
- Wildflower meadow
- The Bike Garden community space
- Footpaths linking Brighton Grove to the Town Moor
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: On-street parking near the park.
- Toilets on site
- Accessibility: A good network of footpaths run through the park that are suitable for prams or wheelchairs.
- Dogs: Popular with dog walkers.
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area
- Swings
- Spring toys
📍 Nearby places to play
- Leazes Park · approx 0.6 miles · City Centre
- Exhibition Park · approx 0.9 miles · Spital Tongues / Town Moor
- Elswick Park · approx 0.9 miles · Elswick
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Nuns Moor Park free?
Yes. Nuns Moor Park is a free public park in the Arthur's Hill area, managed by Newcastle City Council.
What's in the playground?
A children's play area with swings and spring toys, set within open parkland good for informal games.
Are there tennis courts?
Yes. There are two tennis courts with a fixed net that are free to use and open all year round.
Is it buggy and wheelchair friendly?
Yes. A good network of footpaths runs through the park and is suitable for prams or wheelchairs.
What else is there to do?
A Community Orchard and wildflower meadow, an informal football pitch, and The Bike Garden community space with regular food-growing activities.