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Jesmond Pool & Gym

Community-run swimming pool and gym in the heart of Jesmond. 25-metre pool, learn-to-swim programme, fitness classes, and a small gym. Independent and not-for-profit since 2003.

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Best After-School Clubs in Jesmond

Best After-School Clubs in Jesmond

Holiday sports camps, dance and ballet, wraparound care, and swimming lessons -- the best after-school clubs and activities for children in Jesmond.

Things to Do in Jesmond

Things to Do in Jesmond

From Jesmond Dene and Armstrong Bridge to Osborne Road restaurants and the Ouseburn Valley — a comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Jesmond.

Family Things to Do This Weekend in Jesmond (23-24 May)

Family Things to Do This Weekend in Jesmond (23-24 May)

Roald Dahl at the Theatre Royal, dinosaurs at Life, Jesmond Dene parkrun, and more — family-friendly things to do in and around Jesmond this weekend.

Skate Parks Near Jesmond

Skate Parks Near Jesmond

From the concrete bowls at Exhibition Park to indoor warehouses in Gateshead and Jarrow, here are the best skate parks within easy reach of Jesmond.

Swimming in Jesmond

Swimming in Jesmond

Jesmond Pool is a community-run 25-metre pool saved from closure by local residents — here's everything you need to know about swimming in Jesmond.

Best Gyms in Jesmond

Best Gyms in Jesmond

Community pools, budget chains, and boutique studios — your options for working out in and around Jesmond.

Running in Jesmond

Running in Jesmond

Jesmond Dene parkrun, Town Moor loops, and the Ouseburn corridor — the best running routes starting from Jesmond.

Free Things to Do in Jesmond

Free Things to Do in Jesmond

Pet's Corner, parkrun, the Dene, the food market, the library — Jesmond has more free things to do than you might think.

The Student's Guide to Moving Into Jesmond

The Student's Guide to Moving Into Jesmond

Everything Newcastle Uni freshers need to know about living in Jesmond — housing, nightlife, cheap eats, transport, and getting along with the neighbours.

Best Streets to Live in Jesmond

Best Streets to Live in Jesmond

From the grand avenues of West Jesmond to the lively streets near Osborne Road — a guide to Jesmond's distinct pockets and what each offers.

Moving to Jesmond: The Complete Guide

Moving to Jesmond: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about living in Jesmond — property, transport, green spaces, the Osborne Road food scene, schools, parking, and what makes this Newcastle suburb special.

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