Ridley Park, Blyth

Ridley Park provides many fun and recreational activities for people of all ages to enjoy, including a water play area, woodland walking and a bowling green.

Ridley Park is a popular and picturesque spot for the whole family to visit throughout the year. It provides space for many fun and recreational activities for people of all ages to enjoy and includes a large and vibrant water play area.

Visit Ridley Park in Blyth for a great day out for the whole family. The park is located near the centre of the Northumberland town with great transport links.

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Welcome to Ridley Park

Ridley Park offers a range of activities, including tennis courts and a bowling green, as well as play areas suitable for children of all ages.

Water play area

Visit Ridley Park’s popular water play area. It’s open most days during the summer and is free to use.

The water park is open from the Spring Bank holiday weekend until the end of September.

Woodland walks and wildflowers

Ridley Park features woodland areas, perfect for families and walkers to enjoy.

The park is also home to formal gardens, including a rose garden, and wildflower areas.

Take a coffee break

Visit the park café which offers food and drink throughout the year.

Throughout the summer, an ice cream van is on site most days.

Events at Ridley Park

Regular events take place during the year, led by the Friends of Ridley Park and other community groups.

Click here to find out more about upcoming events.

Discover Ridley Park

Explore Ridley Park and you will find fun for the whole family including play parks, relaxing areas to sit and watch the world go by, a cafe in the pavillion and a summer waterpark.

The park is just a five minute walk from the town centre, with a small on site car park, as well as street parking nearby.

Address: Ridley Park, Wensleydale Terrace, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 3HF

Dogs are welcome at Ridley Park, although they are discouraged in the play parks and on the water feature.

The park is managed by the neighbourhood services team at Northumberland County Council.

Click here to contact the team for further details or enquires about the park.

Updates on any essential maintenance work will appear on our website here or click here to contact the customer service centre.

Click here to view the Ridley Park management plan for more information about the park features, health and safety and local facilities.

The water feature operates from 10am-5:30pm, 7 days a week.