Westburn lies on the edge of Westerhope and benefits from open countryside on its doorstep, which is ideal for exploring on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. Westerhope Golf Club is situated next door to the development, while Newcastle Falcons rugby union club is based at Kingston Park, less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
For youngsters, there’s a children’s play area, football pitches and a multi-use games area next to Westerhope Institute, five minutes’ walk away, off Stamfordham Road. Ponteland Park, 10 minutes away by car, is also popular with families, with attractions such as a wildlife reserve, wildflower meadow, dipping platform and oxbow lake.
West Denton Leisure Centre offers a range of facilities, including a gym, exercise studios, sports courts and pitches. Ponteland also has a leisure centre with swimming pool, fitness studios and sports courts.
Newcastle city centre boasts a plethora of fine and casual restaurants, cafés, wine bars and traditional pubs, as well as several cinemas – including the independent Tyneside Cinema – and several theatres, such as the stunning Grade 1 listed Theatre Royal on Grey Street.
The Metrocentre in Gateshead also has a multi-screen cinema and a good selection of restaurants.