Seventeen parks across the North East are in the running to be crowned the UK's Favourite Park.
Ten in Tyne and Wear, three in Northumberland and four in County Durham have been nominated by locals who think that their park is the best in the country. The charity Fields in Trust organises the UK's Favourite Park competition, having legally protected parks and green spaces for over 90 years, with the aim of ensuring that they will always be available for future generations to enjoy.
The list includes some of the North East's best-known parks, such as Saltwell Park in Low Fell and Leazes Park in Newcastle. However, there are a few hidden gems - and also a few notable omissions such as Jesmond Dene and Heaton Park.
