South Tyneside Libraries

Libraries at the heart of our communities at Jarrow, Hebburn, Cleadon Park and The Word

This is a fantastic little walk that will take us through the park at Jarrow Hall, along the River Don and into Jubilee Wood. We will follow some of the footpaths around the woodland; look out for some celebrity planted trees on your way through! After crossing a small footbridge over the Don, we'll walk along a path on the river's north bank before taking a quiet route back up to the town centre. <ul><li>Difficulty:&nbsp;Easy</li><li>Time:&nbsp;1 hour</li><li>Distance:&nbsp;2 miles</li><li>Total height climbed along the route:&nbsp;74 ft</li><li>Terrain:&nbsp;Good footpaths (concrete or tarmac) for much of the walk. However, paths through Jubilee wood are on grass and can be muddy in places after wet weather.</li><li>Steps:&nbsp;There are some short sets of steps within the park at Jarrow Hall and also in the entrance to Jubilee Wood.</li><li>Wheelchair accessible:&nbsp;No</li><li>Toilets:&nbsp;There are toilets at Jarrow Focus Library. However, there are no public toilets along the walk.</li></ul> Public transport to JarrowBoth the Jarrow Metro and bus stations are about an 8 minute walk from the library.There is a bus stop outside Morrisons (close to Jarrow Focus) for services: 10, 11 and 26.

Jubilee Wood walk (walking for wellbeing)

Jarrow Focus Library

On leaving the library, we will head past the Metro station before turning left through some quiet streets down to the riverside. In the riverside park, we will follow the paths westward taking in the majestic views of the mighty Tyne. Finally, we will follow a quiet route back to the town centre via the cemetery. <ul><li>Difficulty:&nbsp;Easy</li><li>Time:&nbsp;1 hour</li><li>Distance:&nbsp;2.4 miles</li><li>Total height climbed along the route:&nbsp;99 ft</li><li>Terrain:&nbsp;Good footpaths (concrete or tarmac) throughout the walk although there is one short grassy path which goes downhill in the riverside park. This is one of two moderately steep sections within the park. Please be aware that we will also cross the Metro tracks at a pedestrian crossing on the return to the library.</li><li>Steps:&nbsp;None</li><li>Wheelchair accessible:&nbsp;No</li><li>Toilets:&nbsp;There are toilets at Hebburn Library. However, there are no public toilets along the walk.</li></ul> Public transport to HebburnHebburn Metro station is only a 5 minute walk from the library.The following buses stop very close to the library: 26, 27

Hebburn Riverside Park (walking for wellbeing)

Hebburn Library

NEW sensory story-time sessions at The Word for young people with learning disabilities and their families, delivered by TimbaDash Theatre Co. TimbaTime sessions are FREE and use storytelling, music, puppetry and sensory play to re-tell familiar stories in an accessible way. There will be a different story and theme each month. Sessions will take place in StoryWorld at The Word, on the first Sunday of the month. There is a session at 11am and it is repeated at 1pm. There are limited spaces available, so we recommend booking early. Book your ticket here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/timbatime-the-word-tickets-1190474062969?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--link-colour);">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/timbatime-the-word-tickets-1190474062969?aff=ebdsoporgprofile</a> *Please note that tickets for sessions will be released individually rather than as a block, please only book onto one session per month* There is free parking for 3 hours behind The Word and 7 disabled parking spaces available. Sessions will be delivered in the StoryWorld space which is on the 2nd floor - accessible by a lift or stairs and with good access to disabled toilets. There is a Changing Places style toilet on the ground floor. There is also a fully accessible cafe space on the ground floor. Dates for monthly sessions:<ul><li>Sunday 2nd Feb, 11am &amp; 1pm</li><li>Sunday 2nd March, 11am &amp; 1pm</li><li>Sunday 6th April, 11am &amp; 1pm</li><li>Sunday 4th May, 11am &amp; 1pm</li><li>Sunday 1st June, 11am &amp; 1pm</li><li>Sunday 6th July, 11am &amp; 1pm&nbsp;</li></ul>

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South Tyneside Libraries

South Tyneside Libraries

Timba Time

TimbaTime

Jubilee Wood walk (walking for wellbeing)

Hebburn Riverside Park (walking for wellbeing)