Ryton Willows
My first visit to Ryton was when my mother took me and my sister to Ryton Willows during the war years. The train from Gateshead station stopped at the Willows and I recall next to the station was a place for eating your own meals which had to be brought. I can't recall any facilities for tea or meals service. The only facility for kids was a shuggy boat on the willows right next to the river Tyne. I think we went there on a couple of occasions. I haven't been back on the willows since the war. I don't think there is a train station there now. I hope to go back there again someday maybe somebody who resides in Ryton can reply to my message and let me know how to get back which I think will have to be by bus. Lsmy59@aol.com
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RE: RE: Ryton Willows
Hi - sadly the pool isn't there anymore - I certainly remember that freezing cold water though. In September 10-12th there's a Flower Festival down at the Holy Cross Church so if you're able to come to that it will be stunning!
Comment from Rachael Knaggs on Monday, 23rd August 2010.