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Adventure Valley

Theme Park · County Durham, England · Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SG

Adventure Valley is a theme park in County Durham, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £9.95–£14.95 · Child £9.95–£14.95 · Family £51.80
Visit County Durham listing (venue prices, 2026): adults and children (2-16) pay the same: £9.95 off-peak (term-time weekdays), £12.95 weekends, £14.95 event days; over-60s £1 less; under-2s free. Annual pass about £360 for a family. Union Hall Farm, Brasside DH1 5SG. Adventure golf costs extra.
Opening timesDaily 10-5 (last entry 4pm); from October closed Tue and Wed in term time. Closed 25-26 Dec and 1 Jan.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time, dry days; mornings before school trips arrive.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesBest for 2-10
Best for ages 0-12. Indoor areas and bouncing pillows are level; lower parts of the site are hilly.
If it rainsMixed: large indoor play barns plus outdoor rides
ParkingFree on-site parking (family blog); bus 62 from Durham to Brasside.
FoodCafe Italia (hot food, with an indoor play frame), coffee kiosk, and a covered picnic barn; packed lunches welcome in picnic areas.
Money saverBook online ahead
Top tipsDo the big outdoor play areas first, then the animals and indoor barn if it rains. Bring a picnic; parking is free.
What to packSpare clothes, wellies, snacks

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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