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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| All Visitors | Free |
Pay and display charges apply at all times:
Cars - up to two hours £2.50/full day £3.50
Coaches and minibuses - all day £9.50
Motorcycles - free
Blue badge holders - charges as above
12 Month Parking Permit - £95.00.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021 - Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
TripAdvisor
- Excellent292
- Very Good153
- Average21
- Poor5
- Terrible11
Recent Reviews:
- Richard SCambridge, United KingdomGreat cafe, lovely walks, dog friendly
Monday, 22nd September 2025This is a wonderful derfull park and an excellent cafe. The people In the cafe are helpful and friendly. Dogs are very welcome. The cakes are delicious and the prices very reasonable. When travelling... Read full review - KkatiebrakelLovely park.
Saturday, 11th October 2025Lovely park, but too expensive if you just want to call in for a quick 20min walk. Especially as when I asked if all the money is then spent on the park, updates/maintenance etc I was told it’s not... Read full review - 345colinpHetton-le-Hole, United KingdomLovelySaturday, 18th October 2025Had a great walk it’s a bit smaller than you realise but very pleasant to walk around, cafe is welcoming it could be a bit bigger but hey ho! It’s a nice couple of hours Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Must be on a lead.
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
|---|
* Park gates: 7.30am to 7.00pm
Toilets: 7.30am to 4.30pm
Café: 09.30am to 4.30pm every day
Gift shop: 11.00am to 4.00pm (weekends and school holidays only)
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Hardwick Park is near Sedgefield on the A177 Durham to Stockton road. 2 miles from A1(M)J60. Ample parking on site with coach and accessible parking bays (please note pay and display charges apply at all times).
Public Transport Directions
Nearest bus stop is on Sedgefield high street which is a mile walk to Hardwick Park. Call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for further details.
Highlights...
Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes, SedgefieldA 1 mile historical circuit walk, a 1.4 mile circular cycle route and a 0.5 mile horse-riding route around the scenic Hardwick Park Country Park.
Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park, SedgefieldVisitors to Hardwick Park in Sedgefield can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app. The free Love Exploring mobile app features digital treasure hunts, suitable for all ages. In one of the most popular, families use augmented reality to ‘catch’ dinosaurs…
Walk: Hardwick Park & Bishop's Fen Walk, SedgefieldRediscover nature with a walk through wetlands, woods and wildlife, one in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership
Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail, SedgefieldSix wetland-inspired oak pieces, designed and carved by north east artists Lee and Jill Brewster. The artworks, depicting a dragonfly, frog and other wetland animals, were commissioned by the Discover Brightwater Landscape Project team.
