Welcome to Forest Hall

Forest Hall is a suburban area located in the North East of England, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne and is bordered by the towns of Benton, Killingworth, and Longbenton. The area is known for its green spaces, including the popular Forest Hall Park, which offers a range of recreational activities for visitors.

The history of Forest Hall dates back to the 19th century when it was a small village surrounded by farmland. However, with the expansion of Newcastle upon Tyne, the area grew rapidly, and by the mid-20th century, it had become a thriving suburb. Today, Forest Hall is a popular residential area, with a mix of housing types, including traditional terraced houses, modern apartments, and larger family homes.

In terms of amenities, Forest Hall has a range of local shops, including a supermarket, post office, and pharmacy. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a variety of cuisines. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are several parks and green spaces to explore, including the aforementioned Forest Hall Park, which has a children's play area, football pitches, and a skate park. Overall, Forest Hall is a pleasant and convenient place to live, with easy access to Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider Tyne and Wear area.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 3.2°C

Feels Like: -2.4°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Benton Dene Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs J Wraith
Hailsham Avenue
Longbenton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 8FD
01914661818
School Website
Benton Dene School
Foundation Special School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Mcallister-Williams
Hailsham Avenue
Longbenton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 8FD
01914661818
School Website
Longbenton Community College
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Kelly Holbrook
Hailsham Avenue
Longbenton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 8ER
01912189500
School Website
Percy Hedley School
Non-Maintained Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Dr John Steward
Station Road
Forest Hall
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 8YY
01912161811
School Website
Percy Hedley Hedleys College
Special Post 16 Institution
Ages:16-25
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanne Rees-Proud
Station Road
Forest Hall
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE12 8YY
1912127853
School Website
Forest Hall Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Carmel Parker
Delaval Road
Forest Hall
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 9BA
01913009341
School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Siobhan Foster
Great Lime Road
Forest Hall
Great Lime Road, Forest Hall
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 7AB
1918142006
School Website
Ivy Road Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Taylor
Ivy Road
Forest Hall
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 9AP
01912688851
School Website
St Bartholomews Church Of England Primary School Aided
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Restall
Goathland Avenue
Longbenton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 8FA
01916250870
School Website
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Fallon
Goathland Avenue
Longbenton
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 8FA
1916250900
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Manors
Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR
3.60 Miles
Newcastle
Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL
4.07 Miles
Cramlington
Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 9EX
4.80 Miles
Heworth
Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE
4.81 Miles
Dunston
Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS
5.63 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Direct Cars
0191 215 0033
11, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 7JL
0.09 Miles
G B M Executive Cars
07794 283215
89 Woodlea, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 9BG
0.29 Miles
Citadel Taxis
0191 268 5050
Samson Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 6DX
0.71 Miles
Venus Cars
0191 266 6266
Whitby Cr, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 8LQ
0.77 Miles
Venus Cars
0191 266 6637
Innisfree Social Club, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 8TY
1.22 Miles
Highview Taxis
0191 234 0000
Mullen Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9HA
1.52 Miles
New Westholme Taxis
0191 262 1600
Westholme Farm Club &Amp; Institute Ltd, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9LH
1.74 Miles
Westholme Taxis
0191 262 1200
Westholme Farm Club &Amp; Institute, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9LH
1.74 Miles
Holystone Taxis
0191 218 9588
North Ter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE27 0DN
2.18 Miles
Black N White Taxis
0191 270 9555
West Allotment Common Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE27 0EP
2.26 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Glebe Road - D
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Forest Hall Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Forest Hall Do
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Forest Hall Delivery Office
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Forest Hall Road - D
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High Glebe - D
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Elm Grove - D
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Beech Grove - D
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Studley Road - D
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Quorum Buisness Park - D
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The Oval - D
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Forest Hall Road - D
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Mead Crescent - D
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Eastfield Road - D
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Westmoor Post Office
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Forest Hall Medical Group
0191 2599666
Forest Hall Health Centre
Station Rd,Forest Hall
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE12 9BQ
West Farm Surgery
0191 2662215
31 West Farm Avenue
Longbenton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8LS
Lane End Surgery
0191 2665246
Lane End Surgery
2 Manor Walk,Benton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE7 7XX
Oxford Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
The Oxford Centre
West Farm Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8LT
Oxford Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
The Oxford Centre
West Farm Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8LT
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Local Stores

Newton Road - High Heaton
112 Newton Road
High Heaton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE7 7HN
01912 810599
Store Website
1.81 miles
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SPAR South Gosforth
Benton Park Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
GOSFORTH
NE7 7LX
01912 854094
Store Website
1.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc
81 Station Road
Forest Hall
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE12 8AQ
0191 266 6286
judith.brown@firstvets.co.uk
Website
0.17 miles
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Robson &Amp; Prescott, Westmoor Branch
15B Moorside
Great Lime Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE12 7NL
0191 256 6980
robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk
Website
0.69 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Metrovets
381 West Farm Avenue
Longbenton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE12 8UT
0191 270 9639
info@metrovets.co.uk
Website
1.15 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Vets4pets Ltd
126 -128 Benton Road
Heaton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE7 7DX
0191 215 1223
newcastle@vets4pets.com
1.48 miles
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Dogs

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Moorview Vets
Moorview
Station Road
Backworth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE27 0AA
0191 256 6990
info@moorviewvets.co.uk
2.19 miles
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc
371-375 Chillingham Road
Heaton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE6 5SB
0191 240 0897
kate.macwhirter@firstvets.co.uk
Website
2.21 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake.
Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe
Whitley Road
Newcastle
Lancashire
UPON TYNE
1.67 miles

Location
what3words
sweetener.digs.pokers
Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round
89 Osborne Rd
Lancashire
2.43 miles

Location
what3words
formal.twins.dollar
Wagon Ways
A Lovely Walk Through The Wagon Ways, Leading From Monkseaton To Seaton Deleval. Approx. 7 Miles There And Back.
3 Front St
Lancashire
4.66 miles

Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!
Location
what3words
video.noting.posed
Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park.
35 Park Terrace
North
Lancashire
SHIELDS NE30
5.40 miles

North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd
Location
what3words
extra.select.curry
Blyth South Beach
The Main South Beach Has Chip Shops And All The Things You Would Expect Of A Seaside Walk, But Isnt Really Dog Friendly. However, A Little South Down Links Road Is A Free Car Park And Access To A Really Dog Friendly Stretch Of Beach. There's Toilets And Usually A Coffee Cart. As Well As The Beach Walk, There Are Well Maintained Paths Through The Dunes Up To The Main South Beach.
Gloucester Lodge Farm Cottage
1 Links Rd
Blyth
NE24 3PH
6.16 miles

Location
what3words
care.renew.itself
Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off!
Watergate Forest Park Car Park
Gateshead
Lancashire
NE11 9RR
6.33 miles

Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!
Location
what3words
wicked.times.wheels
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