Queen Elizabeth II Country Park
Queen Elizabeth II 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 country park on the north edge of Ashington with a 16-hectare lake (windsurfing, canoeing and coarse fishing with permits), accessible fishing platforms and tarmac paths around the east side. NE63 9AT. |
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| Opening times | Open all year. |
| Best time to go | Dry days. |
| 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 | Main car park off the A189. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Lake and woodland park in Ashington with a play area and café. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
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