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28 Things to Do in Durham - If You Dare!
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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
- Excellent290
- Very Good153
- Average20
- Poor5
- Terrible11
Recent Reviews:
- jonnys885Barnard Castle, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat place to visit with young children
Monday, 16th June 2025Great for young family's The park and the play area are great. 3.50 to park up well worth the visit. Some nice sculptures on the way around also Read full review - Journey52225589028Kendal, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyScenic view great place for a picnic.
Thursday, 19th June 2025Pretty place with an art style background due to the lovely area and pond. A lot of open space. An epic adventure playground. Read full review - DebbiemhullDarlington, United KingdomOverall - very goodTuesday, 1st July 2025Visited this morning and it’s a lovely place. Really well kept, beautiful grounds, nature and wildlife. Was a shame that the bird hide had no food in today to attract the birds and also when we went... 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.
