Jesmond Dene is a public park in the east end of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It is a narrow steep sided valley through which flows a watercourse known as the Ouse Burn, the word "dene" meaning a valley in the Northumbrian dialect.
It is a narrow steep sided valley through which flows a watercourse known as the Ouse Burn, the word "dene" meaning a valley in the Northumbrian dialect.
JesmondDene also contains a free entry petting zoo known as "Pets' Corner", which has been a popular family attraction since the 1960s.
Jesmond is a residential suburb just north of the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
The area is notable for Jesmond Parish Church, JesmondDene, the Royal Grammar School, the Osborne Road strip of hotels and bars, and the Acorn Road shopping area.
Jesmond is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, with stations at Jesmond and also West Jesmond.