Autumn Ford has an abundance of green open space on its doorstep, including Benton Quarry Park - a seven-minute walk away - which offers charming walking trails and a children's playground. Slightly further out, two miles from home, is The Rising Sun Countryside Centre, an outstanding 400-acre nature reserve with grassland, woodland, and a lake. Additionally, Jesmond Dene is just a 10-minute drive away; set in a beautiful wooded valley, this historic, award-winning park offers idyllic paths and stunning water features.
All golfers, from beginners to veterans, will enjoy having two 18-hole courses nearby, with Gosforth Golf Club and the City of Newcastle Golf Club each just over three miles away.
For a range of other appealing leisure options, residents should make the 14-minute drive to Newcastle city centre. This short trip will put an alluring selection of museums, art galleries, theatres, and cinemas within walking distance.