Shiremoor Adventure Playground

Shiremoor Adventure Playground is a community-based, inclusive adventure playground catering for children and young people of all abilities.

Play workers are always on hand to help out and support children to use the equipment.

Admission is free, with refreshments for sale at the small café run by local volunteers and supported by the Shiremoor Adventure Playground Trust. Children aged eight and over are able to come and go as they please, children under eight must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

The playground provides dedicated sessions for children with disabilities and has fully accessible toilet and changing facilities.

There is limited parking on site, although parking is available nearby and it's a short 10 minute walk from Shiremoor Metro station.

Opening hours:

• Monday: 3-6pm (for children with additional needs)
• Tuesday to Friday: 3-6pm
• Saturday: 12-4pm
• Sunday: 12-4pm (for children with additional needs)

Play staff inspect the adventure playground weekly to make sure it is in good working condition. The site is also checked annually by an independent inspector. We respond urgently to reports of broken equipment, vandalism or broken glass. To report damage to a playground or accidents, contact us on 0191 643 8300.

Volunteering opportunities are on offer for children and adults and include helping look after the playground, organising events, caring for our small animal collection, tending the allotments and helping out in the café. To find out more contact the team on 0191 643 8300.

Facilities:

• Large wooden play structure
• Multi-use games area
• Tree house
• Basket swing
• Willow tunnel
• Rope swing
• Play huts
• Activity hall
• Pond area
• Fire-pit (used under supervision)
• Allotment area
• Small animal area
• Under fives area

The playground is provided in partnership between North Tyneside Council and the Shiremoor Adventure Playground Trust.