Thornley Woodlands Café — Attraction in Gateshead

All one needs to know about what wildlife is about and where to find it. Full of local information regarding walks etc. Nice little cafe with meals and snacks, drinks of all kinds plus ice cream. Service is excellent Update Room inside is restricted but in fine weather there is ample space outside for picnics Always have your binoculars with you to watch the birds while you eat Open 10 til 4 every day 16th Mar 23 Weather fair sun shining visited 14.30 Timed it well 4 folks outside but only one customer inside, but every other table piled high with used dishes. Had the place been busy? Yes! and still a smile and cheery greeting from the staff as I walked in. Numerous birds about whilst I was there. 08072023 1405 Last of the lunch time rush finishing when I arrived Two smiling greeting s and a Bacon Butty on the table within minutes. Then the place filled up again. That's how it goes. Just a couple in front of me but 3 more followed before I sat down. This on a day when the waitress expected a quiet day- the weather was awful. But still a cheery greeting was given to all 20 Feb Spring like day Same excellent service. Quiet when I went in, folks just finishing but a steady trickle followed me. Always a pleasure to visit. 13May2024 Regular monthly visit Friends of Red Kites committee meeting Met with a cup of coffee and a smile by staff at the end...

Although small, the cafe had lovely staff, who were very helpful with our food order. They do a decent range of food, very reasonably priced. My partner and I sat outside, which was lovely, as we watched the birds hop around the bird feeders. They even sell plaster ornaments for your garden. My partner is in a wheelchair, but there's special access paths to part of the local woodland, which she enjoyed. You can go onto the main path onto the Derwent Walk, though you should be aware that some of this has steep slopes, so you'd need to be careful if in a wheelchair or if you feel your mobility isn't great. We didn't spend too much time there, but will...

A small but wildlife rich wood with a cafe in the middle and enough carpark spaces for about 10 cars. The cafe is outstanding, a really clean and tidy environment that sells lovely food, drinks and even birdseed. There are trails that go either for miles or a shorter walk with wheelchair access thanks to the trust that has transformed the area so it's accessible and able to be enjoyed by all. This is the future of being able to get close to wildlife and with the convenience of a Cafe that even has a public toilet and a very clean one at that. All this and run by incredibly nice staff who are happy to help you get the most out of...