House & Family History: The Jennison family purchased land at the site in 1640. John Hodgson III commissioned the rebuilding of Elswick Hall in 1803. In the late 19th century group of Newcastle citizens purchased the Estate and gave it to the city to for use as a public park (it opened to the public in 1881). Elswick Hall was initially used to exhibit the work of J.G. Lough, a local sculptor, but the increasing costs of running the estate caused the council abandon the House. Elswick Hall was demolished and replaced by a swimming pool.

Garden & Outbuildings: Elswick Park is still extant and was refurbished at the time of the House demolition.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Jennison family, 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Hodgson III, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Government

Primary Current Ownership Use: Public Park

House Open to Public: House Demolished - Grounds Open to Public

Historic Houses Member: No