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Monday 9am - 8pm Tuesday 9am - 8pm Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday 9am - 8pm Friday 9am - 8pm Saturday 9am - 8pm Sunday 9am - 8pm

Rising Sun Countryside Centre

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The Rising Sun Countryside Centre, the Rising Sun Country Park, is a 162 hectare park with woodlands, ponds & paths and has access 24/7.

The Centre grounds has a children's play park/water feature/sand pit & and an onsite cafe. The Rising Sun Countryside Centre is in the Rising Sun Country Park, a 162 hectare park with woodlands, ponds and paths, a haven for wildlife and people.

03/11/2026

👀Join The Story Lantern for a book hunt around the centre grounds and crafts in the Exhibition room at The Rising Sun Countryside Centre Sunday 8th November between 10am-12 noon👀

03/11/2026

**Join Rising Sun Neighbours Forest School this Sunday (8th November) at 2pm**

Yes, I saw one in Rising Sun Country Park, but was it a Weasel or a Stoat? Find out the answer at Forest Church Fun this coming Sunday, 8th November at 2pm

28/10/2026

☃️🎄🤶🎅 A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY ☃️🎄🤶🎅
*SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 11AM-3PM*
‼️Most activities are cash only - Please park in the Asda overflow car park and walk into the centre grounds, limited accessible parking spaces available in the main car park.
Nova Radio North East Turners Funfairs and Spanish City Funfairs
Pony Party’s and Unicorn Adventures By C&E Equestrian

27/10/2026

☃️🎄After lots of requests for Afternoon Tea's again at The Rising Sun Countryside Centre, we recommend you book yours ASAP to avoid any disappointment - For bookings please Call 0191 6432242 or call into the cafe☃️🎄

Book now for Christmas Afternoon Tea at the Rising Sun Countryside Centre

27/10/2026

🤩 Treat yourself to a Festive Hot Drink at the Rising Sun Cafe 🤩
Which one would you choose?

14/10/2026

🥳⭐️FREE EVENT🥳⭐️
Ready for a magical autumn adventure? 🍂 Join us at The Rising Sun Countryside Centre on Sunday 25th October (10am–2pm) for a completely free book hunt! Organised by The Story Lantern, this special event invites Families to search the centre grounds and discover hidden literary treasures to take home. Will you find them all?

02/10/2026

🪾🍂🍁TO ALL VISITORS - PLEASE NOTE OUR AUTUMN/WINTER MAIN CAR PARK CLOSING TIMES - THE VISITOR CENTRE & GROUNDS CLOSE'S 30 MINUTES EARLIER🪾🍂🍁

16/09/2026

🎄☃️🎅Just a little reminder🎄☃️🎅 Our closing date for stall hire applications is the 30th September 2026.

While everyone is enjoying the🌞we are thinking of Christmas ☃️🎄🎅🧑‍🎄.
We are advertising for stall holders who may be interested in joining us for our Christmas Event on Saturday 28th November, 11am-3pm. The cost of the table hire is £15.00 - All tables will be situated in our Hadrian room which is very close to Mrs Clause with her Elf and Christmas pony and directly opposite the wildlife garden where we will have the firepit toasting marshmallows with hot chocolate. Santa will also be doing his walkabout greeting the children.
For all those interested or have any enquiries, please contact [email protected]

26/08/2026

Please complete the survey to help us understand what we’re doing well and where there may be room for improvement. We really appreciate your feedback!

If you have visited one of our parks recently, we'd love to hear your feedback 🌳

Please spend a few minutes to tell us about your most recent visitor experience in the survey here: https://haveyoursay.northtyneside.gov.uk/north-tyneside-parks-visitor-survey

24/08/2026

*A date for your diary*
🌳Meet at The Rising Sun Countryside Centre, Tuesday 1st September at 2pm🌳

Coming Soon to Rising Sun Country Park... pop it in the diary now.

Address

Whitley Road, Benton (access Road Beside Asda Benton)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE129SS

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 8pm
Sunday	9am - 8pm

Telephone

0191 643 2241

Website

http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/, https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbookwhen.com%2Fnorthtynesideparks%3Ffbclid

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