Elba Park

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Elba Park is an attractive 52 hectare country park, located on the site of the former coking works; Lambton Colliery, which ceased in the 1980s

The park was created on the site of the former Lambton Colliery and Cokeworks. The cokeworks closed in the mid-eighties and the site lay derelict. The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has invested £25m in reclaiming the heavily contaminated site, creating a 52-hectare country park featuring new footpaths and a stunning range of community artworks. The Land Trust now has overall responsibility of Elba Park, with Groundwork North East managing the park on a daily basis.

15/10/2026

Half term is fast approaching. If you want to get into the spooky mood then why not join us for our Halloween activities on 27th and 28th October. We'll have a trail to follow through the woods and various crafts to either take home or leave to decorate the Fairy Dell. Please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-at-elba-park-tickets-2003446185472?aff=oddtdtcreator to book your places.
These sessions are kindly funded by Coalfield Sunderland Community Neighbourhood Fund.

09/09/2026

Our car park off Chester Road will be closed from Monday 14th September to allow for the Northumbrian Water pipeline works. Please use our other car park off Blind Lane in the meantime. The area marked in orange on the map will be fenced off during this time for the safety of both park users and contractors, but alternative routes round the park are still available. Please bear with us whilst these essential works are carried out and take extra care in the park as vehicles and machinery will be on site throughout.

06/09/2026

📸Our Autumn 2026/27 photography competition is live!

We can't wait to see your entries! To get involved, email your photographs to [email protected] along with the following information:
✔️ Your name
✔️ Site name of where the photograph was taken
✔️ Date the image was taken
✔️ Your social media account names (instagram/facebook)
❗Please note, photographs MUST be taken on Land Trust land to qualify. You can find our sites listed on our website.

Enter for the chance to win a £75 voucher. You don't have to be an avid photographer, all ages, abilities and photos taken on smart phones are welcome. For T&C's click here https://bit.ly/42KL8LM

24/07/2026

Our Summer Holiday sessions have arrived! Thanks to funding from Coalfield Sunderland Community we are offering 6 sessions of family fun over the school holidays. Please visit eventbrite to book your places https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/groundwork-ne-cumbria-31332904693 Free snack packs will be provided for every child.

07/06/2026

📸Our Summer 2026/27 photography competition is live!

We can't wait to see your entries! To get involved, email your photographs to [email protected] along with the following information:
✔️ Your name
✔️ Site name of where the photograph was taken
✔️ Date the image was taken
✔️ Your social media account names (instagram/facebook)
❗Please note, photographs MUST be taken on Land Trust land to qualify. You can find our sites listed on our website.

Enter for the chance to win a £75 voucher. You don't have to be an avid photographer, all ages, abilities and photos taken on smart phones are welcome. For T&C's click here https://bit.ly/42KL8LM

28/05/2026

🌿 Important Notice 🌿

As we head into Summer, we’d like to remind visitors that swimming is NOT permitted at any of our sites and to take precautions to prevent fires, helping us protect both people and the natural environment.

During dry conditions, our green spaces and wildlife are more vulnerable, so we kindly ask everyone to take extra care when visiting:
❌ Please don’t enter the water
❌ Do not use BBQs
❌ Do not light bonfires or campfires
🔥 Report any signs of fire by calling 999

These actions help safeguard local habitats, protect wildlife, and keep our spaces safe for everyone to enjoy. The wellbeing of our visitors and the natural environment is always our priority, so please plan ahead and take care during hot weather.

For weather updates, visit the Met Office website.
If you need to contact the Land Trust:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01925 852005
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08/05/2026

❗ Final Call for our Spring Photography Competition

The Spring season of our photography competition closes on Monday 11th May so don’t miss your chance to enter! Submit your photos taken on a Land Trust site for the opportunity to win a £75 voucher. You don’t need to be an expert photographer; we welcome all ages, abilities, and photos taken on smartphones.

Email your entries to [email protected], and for more information click here: https://bit.ly/4tiSBws

Address

Off Chester Road
Tyne And Wear
DH46GB

Telephone

07587778452

Website

http://www.thelandtrust.org.uk/business/sites.html?SID=elbapark

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