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

Lats/Lons:

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