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Druridge Bay Country Park

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Northumberland, England · Off the A1068, 3 miles south of Amble, NE61 5BX

Druridge Bay Country Park is a garden, park & outdoor in Northumberland, England. Entry is free. 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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PriceFree entry
Northumberland County Council: free country park with Ladyburn Lake (sailing, canoeing and paddleboarding with permits from the visitor centre), three miles of beach and dunes, woodland, a playpark and campsite. No lifeguards on the lake or sea. NE61 5BX.
Opening timesPark open in daylight hours; toilets and information 9am-5pm.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; dry days.
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 agesAll ages
All ages; playpark for younger children.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingCouncil car park; leave by the time on the signs. (First hour free; up to 2 hours £3; over 2 hours £5; Blue Badge free. Annual permit £60 (July-June).)
FoodRefurbished café in the visitor centre: summer Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat 9am-4.30pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm; winter Mon-Fri 10am-3.30pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsFree entry; parking may be charged. Walk the beach and lakes first.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

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