Park
Wharton Park
A hillside park by Durham station with three play areas, mini golf, a battery-car track for children and a heritage centre, plus one of the best free views of the cathedral and castle. A good first or last stop for families arriving by train.
📍 Durham, North East · DH1 4FJ
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–12
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Framwellgate Peth, Durham DH1 4FJ
- Opening times
- Pedestrian access 24h; car park gates close 17:00; winter cafe Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00.
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- AccessibilitySteep hillside site.
- Parking25-space pay car park incl. 3 blue badge bays.
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What's on near Wharton Park
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Make a day of it
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