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Wharton Park

Framwellgate Peth
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 4RR

Tel: 03000 262 655

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
70 reviews
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      35
    • Very Good
      18
    • Average
      12
    • Poor
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Paul M
      Seaham, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Wonderful park in the heart of Durham
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 25th August 2019
      Must have driven past this park 100 times and never bothered with it. Went in with a young relation on bank holiday Monday and was pleasantly surprised by how good it is. Good parking which you have... Read full review
    • SunnyMick
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Excellent park!
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 12th September 2019
      Excellent park with great views of the Cathedral & City. Also has a very good basketball court which doubles as a five-a-side court. Two separate play parks for kids, an outdoor gym, cafe, community... Read full review
    • PhilM0608
      Durham, United Kingdom
      lovely park - with some car parking - take your own food
      3 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 3rd November 2019
      The park has been really well done up in the last couple of years with plenty for kids to do , some nice walks, some picnic nenches and it hosts some amazing events like the BRASS FESTIVAL. Its not... Read full review
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    Season (21 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2019)

    * Open daily, with events held throughout the year.

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