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Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Garden, Park & Outdoor · County Durham, England · Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve is a garden, park & outdoor in County Durham, 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
Checked on Durham Wildlife Trust's page: free entry; car park donation asked of non-members. WildPlay area and Meadows Coffee Shop (10-4). DH4 6PU.
Opening timesDaily 9:30-4:30.
Best time to goAny day 9:30-4:30; WildPlay 10-4.
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
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsDurham Wildlife Trust reserve with lakes, a WildPlay area and a coffee shop.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

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

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