Leazes Park, Park Education Centre
Leazes Park, Park Education Centre
HER Number
9930
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Leazes Park, Park Education Centre
Place
Newcastle
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
Site Type: Broad
Garden Building
Site Type: Specific
Garden Building
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
20th Century 1901 to 2000
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
The original buildings in Leazes Park add to the character and quality of the park. The Education Centre is an L shaped wood and brick single storey building. The wooden features are painted green and cream in contrast with the red of the bricks. As well as serving an important function as an Education Centre the building is also important as it is used by the park gardeners. LOCAL LIST
Easting
424210
Northing
565070
Grid Reference
NZ424210565070
Sources
Newcastle City Council, 2006, Local List of Buildings, Structures, Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces of Special Local Architectural or Historic Interest Supplementary Planning Document