Photographs Of Newcastle: Byker Community Garden

The garden was created in 2011, it transformed the derelict church yard of St Michael's Church into a community space for people to meet, learn and grow with stunning views across the Tyne Valley, the city and its famous bridges.

The 6,600 sq m site is one of Community Spaces' Flagship projects, funded through a £450,000 CS grant and £30,000 each from Community Builders and Newcastle City Council.

The garden includes mature trees and shrubs, a gardening area with log cabin potting shed, an amphitheatre featuring a mosaic at the centre, a marble plinth identifying local features of interest, a sandstone timeline which records significant dates and events affecting Byker and a metal play feature winding through the trees.

Seating has been installed throughout the garden to give rest points and allow visitors to admire the spectacular views.

Gates at the pedestrian entrances have been designed by a local artist in conjunction with local children, forming an important artistic element of the scheme.