Stomping Grounds North East operates across the region in Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle and Northumberland. Make sure you read the travel and access information for the place you are going before you make your journey!
Planted on an old coal mine, Chopwell Community woodland is Gateshead Council land and is accessible by foot to the residents of Chopwell. North of the field opposite Chopwell Community centre.
With a beautiful private base camp within the trees, and access to the whole Gibside estate, we work in partnership with the National Trust to host our wonderful Kindergarten here.
As part of the Gateshead Riverside Partnership, we’re honoured to be working with Gateshead Council on the regeneration of this area, bringing it back to life for local people.
Benwell Nature reserve is leased to us during the holiday by West Newcastle Academy. We’re privileged to have access to such a beautiful wild space in the middle of an urban area.
Based on the outskirts of Prudhoe, this 33 acre Ancient Woodland is a wonderful hub of community activity. Just off Moor Road, about a mile away from Ferndene Hospital.