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Wharton Park, Durham

Garden, Park & Outdoor · County Durham, England · Framwellgate Peth, Durham, DH1 4FJ

Wharton Park, Durham 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
Free park with three playgrounds (toddler area with accessible swings, a train-themed playground, and an older-kids area with a zip wire and big climbing frame), an assault course and a games court. Sat nav: Wharton Park, Framwellgate Peth, DH1 4FJ.
Opening timesOpen daily.
Best time to goWeekday mornings; combine with the city and cathedral.
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; the big climbing frame is marked 8+.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingSmall pay car park at the top of Framwellgate Peth by the playgrounds (3-hour max; charges per half hour).
FoodDog-friendly café by the heritage centre (soups, paninis, cakes, kids' lunch boxes); public toilets in the heritage centre.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsHilltop park above Durham station with three playgrounds, a zip wire, café and city views.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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