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Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street

Garden, Park & Outdoor · County Durham, England · Chester-le-Street, DH3 3SJ

Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street 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
Durham County Council: free park with a fenced play area (no dogs), seasonal splash pad (opens on selected days such as summer bank holidays), artist-designed gardens, riverside walk and wildlife area. DH3 3SJ.
Opening timesPark open 24 hours; toilets and gardens usually 7.30am-6pm in summer (shorter hours at times).
Best time to goWeekday mornings; the splash pad opens on selected summer 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.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingCouncil car parks open 24 hours. (80p up to 1 hour, £1.20 up to 2 hours, £2 up to 4 hours, £3.10 up to 6 hours, £4.20 over 6 hours.)
FoodCafé and toilets in the park centre.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsBig riverside park with a fenced play area, seasonal splash pad, gardens and a café.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

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