Gosforth Tyne and Wear Map

About Gosforth

Gosforth, a district of Newcastle upon Tyne, carries a quiet dignity that speaks of its evolution from agricultural roots. It lies 3.6 km north of Newcastle upon Tyne (from Newcastle upon Tyne: bearing 349°T, OS grid NZ 243 684). The sweep of the land here, a gentle rise towards the north, hints at the ancient patterns of its terrain, where fields once stretched under wide skies. Though now a thriving suburban centre, the echo of its past can be felt in the enduring solidity of its Victorian architecture and the mature trees that line its principal avenues, their leaves catching the soft, diffused light of the North East. The well-kept green spaces, such as Elm Park, offer a welcome breath of air and a sense of ordered repose.

About This Gosforth Map Page

Explore Gosforth, Tyne and Wear, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.009810, -1.620498. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.