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Hardwick Park

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TS21 2DN

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Hardwick Park at sunset
  • Hardwick Park at sunset
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  • Lake with Tower and Neptune near Hardwick Hall
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**Please walk locally from your door**

**Throughout national lockdown, Hardwick Park is open.  Please follow government guidance and only use our parks to exercise by yourself; with the people you live with; with your support bubble; in a childcare bubble where providing childcare or, when on your own, with one person from another household.  Toilets are open 10.00am to 4.00pm and are cleaned regularly. Our Cafe and Visitor Centre are closed**

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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Recent Reviews:

  • Stuart C
    Duffield, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Coffee and cake despite lockdown
    4 of 5 stars
    Monday, 16th November 2020
    Was in the adjacent hotel through work and walked around here most days for some R&R as everything else was shut. Lovely park with various follies and curios dotted around a large lake. Cafe served... Read full review
  • MissAmyLouiseLamb
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    More than a park
    4 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 21st November 2020
    Hardwick Park is more than just a park. There are a few lakes with lots of birds for the kids to feed, there are monuments and buildings. It is a beautiful place to walk around for any age. We payed... Read full review
  • linzi2572
    Peterlee, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Family
    Parking fine!
    1 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 22nd November 2020
    Lovely park, which we visit often. On this occasion, we visited today and had to park in the overflow. There was a sign taped over the parking payment machine, which would not allow payment. Returned... Read full review
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  • Dogs Accepted - Must be on a lead.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday07:00 - 18:00

* Park open all year, daily 0700-1800; Visitor Centre open 1000-1600. Visitor Centre and Cafe open throughout the festive season. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Cafe open to 6pm Summer.

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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.

Highlights...

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

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