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Wharton Park

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Car Park: Gates close at 5.00pm.

Toilets: 10.00am to 4.30pm

Café: Open Daily 10.00am to 4.00pm**

This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and cafe, play area for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games area, outdoor gym and putting green.

 

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
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    • PeteLucy434
      Uxbridge, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Views
      4 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 23rd January 2022
      High above the city and behind the station and viaduct, this park is a great place to get dramatic views, as long as the sun is in the right place. Read full review
    • shannonbW1358BB
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      August 2022
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 29th August 2022
      Lovely park. Lots of play things for kids and the toilets are easily accessible. There's a great amount of seating and we managed to see some lovely rabbits. The community garden is a lovely idea. Read full review
    • Sue C
      Durham, United Kingdom
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      Family
      Disabled point of view
      3 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 31st May 2023
      What a beautiful hidden gem. I'm disabled so found it very hilly and hard walking. Loads of steps and steep banks. There is no free parking for the disabled, 30p for 30 minutes and a maximum of 3... Read full review
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