Hetton Lyons Country Park
Hetton Lyons Country Park is a garden, park & outdoor in Tyne and Wear, 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.
| Price | Free entry Sunderland's official listing: free; play park, sporting and fishing lakes, cycle tracks and trails (on the W2W route) and an orienteering course. Downs Pit Lane, Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9AR. |
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| Opening times | Open daily (some park gates close at dusk); café hours vary. |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings; good for bikes and scooters. |
| School holiday tip | Early 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 ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Big country park with lakes, a play park, cycle trails and an orienteering course near Hetton-le-Hole. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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