Plessey Woods Country Park
Plessey Woods 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.
| Price | Free entry Northumberland County Council: free riverside woodland park near Hartford Bridge (off the A192 between Bedlington and Cramlington) with a children's play area, picnic area and visitor centre. NE22 6HZ. |
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| Opening times | Park open daylight hours. Visitor centre closed Mondays; Tue-Fri 10am-3pm (Oct-Mar) or 10am-4pm (Apr-Sep); weekends 10am-3.30pm/4pm. |
| Best time to go | Dry days; spring bluebells. |
| 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 |
| Parking | Council car park. (First hour free; up to 2 hours £3; over 2 hours £5; Blue Badge free. Annual permit £60 (July-June).) |
| Food | Café overlooking the play area; toilets at the visitor centre. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Riverside woodland walks and play area near Bedlington; short, flat routes for small legs. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
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