Ballast Hills Burial Ground
This former burial ground, built atop discarded ballast from cargo ships, is now a public park.

πŸ“œ Former burial ground, now a public park in Newcastle upon Tyne.
πŸ” Site of over 37,000 burials, with a unique industrial and social history.

Why Go

🌳 Explore a historic site with a unique past, including ballast hills and non-conformist burials.
🚢 Enjoy a public open space, formerly a children's playground.
πŸ“œ Discover remnants of over 37,000 burials, with decipherable memorial stones.

Why Avoid

🚧 Much of the original three-acre site has been built over.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Footpaths are made of laid-flat memorial stones, many suffering erosion.

Tips

🚌 Accessible via the "Toon Tour" hop-on-hop-off bus, which stops nearby.

Cost

πŸ’° Toon Tour bus Β£12.50 for a full day.

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