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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| All Visitors | Free |
Parking charges: up to 2 hours - £2.00, over 2 hours - £3.00, Season Ticket - £75.00.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017 - Visit England
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Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent232
- Very Good121
- Average12
- Poor3
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- sandrac58Sunderland, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyA walk in the park
Sunday, 2nd September 2018we visited the park on a Sunday. easily signposted from the main road. plenty of car parking at a cost of £3 per day. well maintained. visit the shop and buy food for the birds at 50p a bag. what a... Read full review - Toni LTrip Type:FamilyLove This ParkFriday, 31st August 2018We visit from out of town quite regularly and love it! I have been coming here since being a child and now I bring my own daughter. Cafe and toilets at the visitors Center. Swings are fenced in and... Read full review
- Leah HTrip Type:FamilyGreat family park 👍🏻😊
Monday, 27th August 2018Lots of lovely grounds to walk in and feed the ducks on the large pond, find gruffalo in this forest. Also has shop , toilets and two decent size play areas. The only reason I didn’t give five stars... 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
| Season (1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 07:00 | - 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 07:00 | - 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.
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.
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