Jesmond is a residential suburb of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the north east of England. Originally known as Gese Muth as it overlooks the valley at the mouth of the river Ouse. Shortly after the Norman Invasion, an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary supposedly occurred at St.Mary’’s Rock, in the midst of the stream next to Ridley Hill and the name was changed to Jesmond or ‘hill of Jesus’. A slipper chapel was built on the west side of the valley, later falling into disrepair and then ruin after the Reformation in the sixteenth century, whereupon pilgrims removed their shoes before continuing to the site of the apparition barefoot. That part of the Great North Road is called Pilgrim Street due to the processions that occurred there. In 1835 Sir William George Armstrong, first Baron of Cragside,.had Jesmond Dean built In preparation for his marriage. Acquiring more of the adjacent valley as his wealth increased, by 1862 he owned much of the area now known as Jesmond Dene. He enclosed the land, planted woodland, created a waterfall and grotto and planted trees and shrubs. After donating the Armstrong Bridge to the people of Newcastle, he later donated Armstrong Park and in 1883 presented the Mayor with Jesmond Dene as a Public Park to be maintained as a natural setting for all time for the townspeople to enjoy.
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Places to Stay near Jesmond
Dene Apartments (0.04 miles)
Week2Week Serviced Apartments are delighted to offer these stunning 1 bedroom serviced, self contained fully equipped serviced apartments located in Jesmond.
Brand new these apartments are located a stone’s throw away ... More
Jesmond Park (0.09 miles)
Enjoy the comfort of the relaxed atmosphere in this Licenced, private run hotel , situated in Jesmond 1 mile fro the city centre, close to the Metro system and local ... More
Adelphi (0.13 miles)
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Close to Newcastle theatres, the arena, the sage building, Newcastle Quayside, many restaurants, pubs and night clubs. Gateshead Metrocentre and Newcastle city centre for ... More
Comfort Inn Carlton (0.14 miles)
Situated in the lively area of Jesmond, the Comfort Inn Carlton offers superb location close to the city. An outstanding property, this hotel is the best place to call home while ... More
Caledonian Hotel (0.15 miles)
Set in the heart of Jesmond, a cosmopolitan area of Newcastle, this stylish 3-star hotel provides the perfect base from which to explore all the sites that the city has to ... More | visit website
New Northumbria Hotel (0.17 miles)
Service and attention to detail make this a great hotel. Ideal location for business or pleasure. Discover what really sets us apart and meet our enthusiastic and professional team. You can expect ... More
Whites Hotel (0.18 miles)
Close to the Metro Centre, Newcastle Arena, Hadrian's Wall and the Northumbrian countryside, this hotel in leafy, suburban Jesmond is just minutes from the city centre. With a secure car park and ... More
Kenilworth Hotel (0.18 miles)
Cairn Hotel (0.19 miles)
Situated in a lively area of Jesmond, close to the Metro system route and local bus service. The hotel is only one mile from the city centre. All the pleasant rooms offer guests every comfort ... More | visit website
Jesmond Hotel (0.20 miles)
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