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Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park

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Framwellgate Peth
Durham City
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DH1 4RR

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Visitors to Wharton Park in Durham City can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app, a free app which can be downloaded for both  Android and iPhone. 

The app uses augmented reality to make dinosaurs appear at various points around the park. Then once you’ve found them, there’s even an opportunity to take selfies with your new virtual friends.  There is also information on the history of the park.

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2022 (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)

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coached sports session Durham city Wharton park family fun Wharton Park, Durham CityThis VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and cafe, play area for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games area, outdoor gym and putting green.

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