Send flowers to Gosforth, Tyne And Wear

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An affluent area of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Gosforth lies to the north of the city. It was an urban district from 1895 to 1974 when it became part of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Two electoral wards bear the name of Gosforth: East Gosforth and West Gosforth. Modern-day Gosforth includes other wards like Parklands.

History

The origin of the name Gosforth is said to have come from the title Gese Ford which means “the ford over the Ouse.” This refers to the crossing over the local River Ouse or Ouseburn. However, others believe that the name comes from the Old English “Gosaford” which means “a ford where the geese dwell.”

The area's name was first recorded as Goseford in 1166. The name Gosforth was first mentioned in 1166. The township of Gosfoth was held of the crown by the Surtees family from 1100 to 1509. From there, it passed to Robert Brandling by marriage.

In 1799, St Nicholas' Church was built, and the design was by John Dodds. The church replaced an earlier church building.

By the 19th century, Gosforth was the location of quite a few collieries.

The modern day centre of Gosforth, which straddles the Great North Road, originated in 1826 as a settlement known as Bulman Village.

Landmarks

Regent Centre – This is a large business complex that houses organisations like HM Revenue & Customs.

Gosforth Academy – This is the main high school.

St Nicholas Hospital – This houses the Jubilee Theatre which is a Victorian theatre built in 1899.

Parks and Open Spaces

Gosforth Central Park – This is a small public park on the north of the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. It has a main memorial called the War Memorial, which is an octagonal column that stands about 12 feet high. There is a play area; two hardcourts – one for tennis the other for basketball; a bowling green which is used by the Gosforth Central Bowling Club.

If you want to see flowers in Gosforth, the park has a couple of displays.

The Gosforth Garden Centre is the largest and best garden centre in Newcastle. It originally started as a nursery in and was officially opened as a garden centre in 1982. The staff is very knowledgeable and passionate about horticulture. In case you need Gosforth flowers, this is the place to be. It lies on the edge of Gosforth Park, next to Newcastle racecourse.

You can also embark on a romantic getaway in Gosforth. First, you can make the day extra special when you send flowers to Gosforth. After that, you can go on a stroll in the park then have dinner at the many dining establishments in the area.