Pollen Count in Newcastle Today

Newcastle’s history dates back to the second century, to a small Roman settlement called Pons Aelius. In fact, parts of Hadrian’s Wall can still be seen from the city. From this small settlement it has grown into a thriving city, famous for its vibrant nightlife.

As one of the UK’s cleanest cities, Newcastle is likely to trigger less hayfever symptoms than other cities. This is because pollen particles stick to pollution, meaning that in heavily polluted cities, the pollen stays in the air for longer than normal. That said, no city is completely pollen free, so keep an eye on our pollen forecast for an idea of when the pollen count is likely to be high.

Hayfever symptoms are caused by tree, grass and weed pollen, which can all be found in Newcastle. Popular tree species include birch, yew, elm and oak, which are all common perpetrators when it comes to causing hayfever symptoms. Trees tend to pollen from as early as February to around July.

Unfortunately, you aren’t quite safe from pollen come July. From May to September grass and weed problems will become a problem, which are also abundant in Newcastle. Grass is commonly found in parks, whereas weeds are more likely to be found in wilder, less well-kept parks and nature reserves.

Newcastle is home to several parks and green spaces, which, like those in any city, are best avoided during hayfever season, especially on high pollen count days. Of the many parks, some of the most notable are:

• Town Moor Park. This wide expanse of grass (around 400 hectares) has great historical importance, and the city has grown and changed around it. Since it is mostly grassland with few trees, this should only really begin to cause problems for hayfever sufferers during grass pollen season, from around May to August
• Leazes Park. Situated near the university, this is the oldest park in Tyneside, with a beautiful bandstand, fishing lake and tennis courts. It is rich in tree life and grassy spaces
• Heaton Park. This park is home to a grand pavilion, now containing a café, as well as grassy areas and an abundance of trees
• Jesmond Dene Park. This is a beautiful, idyllic, woodland park containing old stone footbridges, a ruined mill, the river Ouseburn and a Pet’s Corner. All this greenery means that it is a hotspot for pollen as it contains grass, as well as a wide variety of trees, including cedar, juniper, yew, beech, oak and elm.

There are plenty of things to do in Newcastle; we’re sure you’ll come across plenty of things just by wandering around the city. To get you started, we’ve got a list of a few things to do to enjoy the city whilst avoiding pollen:

• Explore the Victoria tunnel. This Victorian tunnel runs under the city and is Tripadvisor’s #1 thing to do in Newcastle. Being underground, you’d expect it to be fairly pollen-free!
• Have a wander down by the Quayside – there’s plenty of bars and restaurants around here to keep you occupied
• Visit the St Nicholas Cathedral for a little bit of tranquillity and history
• There are a number of great museums and art galleries in Newcastle such as the Discovery Museum and the Laing Art Gallery. Pop in and learn something new!
• Take a tour of BBC Newcastle and get all the insider information from the people who work there. Fascinating for kids and adults alike
• Take a trip to the Theatre Royal to see a show. With both afternoon and evening shows, you’ll easily be able to slot a world famous show like West Side Story or Chicago into your day
• Get some retail therapy in the Intu Eldon Square Shopping Centre. It’s packed full of shops, restaurants and cafés, so you’ll find plenty to do here!

Our hayfever products such as Pollinosan tablets and Pollinosan nasal spray can be found in a number of outlets across Newcastle – or you can buy online!

Our hayfever products can usually be found in Holland & Barrett, or you can try your local stockist such as Roots 4 Life or Almonds & Raisins which can both be found between the Intu Eldon Square Shopping Centre and the Northumbria University Campus.

Looking for relief of red and itchy eyes due to hayfever?

A.Vogel Pollinosan Hayfever Eye Drops contain hyaluronic acid (from vegetable source) and can be used for quick relief of red and itchy eyes due to hayfever. Suitable for contact lense users.

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