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Hardwick Park

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Sedgefield
County Durham
TS21 2DN

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Hardwick Park at sunset
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  • Lake with Tower and Neptune near Hardwick Hall
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This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year. Come and see the swans, walk your dog, have a picnic, visit our children's play area or relax with a coffee.

 

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Parking charges: up to 2 hours - £2.00, over 2 hours - £3.00, Season Ticket - £75.00.

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Awards

  • Visit EnglandVAQAS VAQAS 2019
  • Visit EnglandQuality Assured Visitor Attraction Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • C2074UYsusanb
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Tranquil Gardens, beautifully tended Sue
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 8th October 2021
      Tranquil Park, beautifully tended. A great place to just be at one with nature. Lovely paths, picturesque lakes. Read full review
    • PTW7
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Really nice
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 10th January 2022
      Beautiful park. Really lovely walk around the lake. Nice little cafe, very busy though. Be careful of the swans, they’ve not shy! Read full review
    • abmil64
      Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
      Lovely clean park with great walks and tranquil setting.
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 27th March 2022
      What a wonderful place to visit. With walks around the lake to watching people feed blue tits. Visited at time of the Festival of Minerva which was very interesting with great special effects. Read full review
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    • Dogs Accepted - Must be on a lead.

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    Opening Times

    2022 (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday07:30 - 17:00

    * Please note, park gates close at 5pm.

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    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.

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    Hardwick Park: Ranger FunHardwick 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.

    Three children at Hardwick Park using AppDinosaur 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…

    The Gothic Tower at Hardwick ParkWalk: 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

    Carved wooden sculpture depicting a DragonflyHardwick 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.  

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