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A 'Wheeliefab' getaway in Durham
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| All Visitors | Free |
Pay and display charges apply at all times:
Cars - up to two hours £2.00/full day £3.00
Coaches and minibuses - all day £9.00
Motorcycles - free
Blue badge holders - charges as above
12 Month Parking Permit - £90.00.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021 - Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
TripAdvisor
- Excellent286
- Very Good149
- Average19
- Poor4
- Terrible11
Recent Reviews:
- Will ETrip Type:CouplesHardwick Rocks
Monday, 21st August 2023Astonishing beauty combined with excellent welcoming facilities Have joined up for a years parking This visit was during Music festival at 830am and still the park was spotless as nature intended... Read full review - Alison DTrip Type:FamilyOk visit
Thursday, 31st August 2023Enjoyable visit to the park itself. As we were in a party including a disabled person with a valid blue badge, it was sad to see they charge for disabled parking. A fellow disabled driver had fallen... Read full review - WheelsagogoGem of a placeTuesday, 17th October 2023Hardwick country park is a gem. We moved from Norfolk a year ago and this park is our favourite place to visit. We usually visit twice a week. All the wildlife so close up is wonderful and really... 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
| 2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) |
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| 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Park gates: 7.30am to 5.00pm
Toilets: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Café: 09.30am to 4.00pm
Gift shop: 11.00am to 4.30pm (weekends and school holidays only)
Exhibition area: closed
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.
