Jesmond Dene

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Evidence-backed Dawn Redwood Giant Sequoia Public access

Giant sequoia and dawn redwood among the exotic conifers Lord Armstrong planted in this wooded river valley in Newcastle. Free.

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20 Jun 2026

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Redwood species here

Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

Best in autumn: the dawn redwood is deciduous, and its foliage turns a foxy copper-red before falling — often the finest time to visit.

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About this place

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Jesmond Dene is a wooded river valley in Newcastle upon Tyne, landscaped in the 19th century by Lord Armstrong and given to the city as a public park. Its Victorian planting includes exotic conifers, among them giant sequoia, along with dawn redwood. Free to visit.

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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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