Pride Events 2025 

Family Picnic

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Date: Sunday 24th August

Time: 12pm to 4pm

Venue: The Grove, Saltwell Park, Gateshead NE9 5AX (Near Saltwell Towers at the Band Stand)

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FREE EVENT – everyone is welcome


Our fantastic Pride Family Picnic sponsored by Northern Gas and Power is back by popular demand and we have a fun-packed afternoon of free entertainment planned for all the family.


We’ll have stalls, music, crafting activities and inflatables for the kids (and big kids) to enjoy.


Bring a picnic and join in the fun.


Dogs are allowed but must be on a lead


There will be no parking onsite and people are encouraged not to drive but to use public transport to get to the event.  Bus service between Gateshead interchain and Slatwall park:  Go Northeast 53 / 54. The park is easily accessible by foot from many areas of Gateshead. A walk from the centre of Gateshead will take around 30 minutes. Please do not park on residential streets