About Jesmond in Tyne & Wear

Jesmond is a town in Tyne and Wear, England. It is bordered to the north by the River Tyne, and to the west by the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Jesmond was historically part of the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, and became a separate civil parish in 1835. In 1894 it became part of the County Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, and in 1974 it became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne. It has a population of around 27,000 people.

Jesmond is home to a number of schools and colleges, including Newcastle College, Newcastle University and Northumbria University. The town has a number of parks and green spaces, including Jesmond Dene, Heaton Park and Gosforth Park. There are a number of churches in Jesmond, including St George's Church, St Andrew's Church and St James' Church. The town also has a number of pubs, bars and restaurants.