Saltwell park is a great place to relax and unwind in this suburban area. It's quite clear that a £10 million restoration project which was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Gateshead Council has made all the difference for the better and they have managed to keep the good history points intact. Saltwell Towers has been well preserved and the cafe still sells gorgeous cakes. Many dog owners take their dogs for walks around the park however, they have to keep their dogs on a leash until they get to the designated 'dog park'. Fair enough. A downside to this park is the law against bikes. I'm only prescribing three stars because of this. The lake is one of the park's best features and the hungry ducks and various other birds love to be fed. Warning, they bite if you don't go armed with food.