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Parkland at Dalton Park

Dalton Park
Murton
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 9HU

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Some people love to shop while others long for the great outdoors – at Dalton Park you can have it all! Once you’ve explored the bright and airy shopping malls of Dalton Park you can also discover 55 acres of landscaped Parkland that are opposite the shopping centre.

In 2003 over 600,000 cubic metres of colliery spoil was shifted in order to create space for the construction of the buildings and car park of the retail outlet. All of the material excavated on site was re-used to create the hills and valleys of the Parkland. Re-cycled organic waste was used to enrich the colliery shale so that colonies of woodland, wetland and wildflower meadows could be established.

Today you can find 3 signposted walks within the Parkland with various wildlife habitats.

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  • Distance: 1-5 Miles
  • Grade: Moderate
  • Route Surface: Off Road
  • Toilets for disabled visitors - Available within the shopping centre opposite the Parkland.

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  • On-Site café/restaurant

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  • On site parking - Free on site parking.

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  • First Aid - Available from customer services at Dalton Park (0191 5266500 for assistance).
  • Route maps available
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  • Toilets - Available within the shopping centre opposite the Parkland.

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2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

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Shoppers leaving Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors smiling. Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors, MurtonThe biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East, with over 65 outlet shops, 10 cafes & restaurants and 7 screen cinema.

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Shoppers leaving Dalton Park Outlet and Outdoors with lots of bags, smiling. Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors, MurtonDiscover a shopping sanctuary, with up to 70% off on world-famous brands. With beautiful parkland to explore, Dalton Park has the perfect balance. Between bargain browsing, catch a breath of fresh air and admire panoramic views of the North Sea. We’ve got plenty of choices for a mid-shopping bite,…

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