WHARTON PARK

The beautiful Wharton Park created by William Lloyd Wharton now includes a brand-new Heritage center, fantastic play areas, and a café. You can also see improvements in the main entrance, signs, footpaths, miniature car track, and park’s amphitheater. It is one of the iconic locations in Durham where you can spend some fantastic leisure time.

A notable tourist place to visit in Durham, Wharton Park, is located on a hill to the west of the Durham city center, giving a fantastic view of the Durham Cathedral. 

The council owns the beautiful park and is equipped with an adult workout area. Many creative workshops keep running at Wharton Park. You can also enjoy seasonal events, a miniature car track, local projects, a fantastic café, and a mesmerizing view over Durham, located in a picturesque hilly park. 

If you are lucky enough, you can also enjoy many adventurous events which happen at the park. There are three playground options that kids can enjoy depending on their age. Next to the café is the toddler's play area. So, you can let your toddler play in that area of the park while you enjoy a nice sip of coffee with a spellbinding view of the city.  

Location - 10 Princes St, Durham DH1 4FJ, United Kingdom

Timings – Open Every day- 24 hours.

Entry Fees (if Applicable) – N/A

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Highlights

• Explore the heritage center at Wharton Park, where you can find out many amazing things to explore.
• If you visit Wharton Park with kids, there are plenty of options to explore as the park has three particular play areas for kids (depending on their age).
• For adults, there is an open guy who is accessible 24 x 7.
• For young people, the wonderful places to visit in Durham offer a skate park which gives you a positive space with perfect equipment that also helps reduce the risk of any injury. 
• Older people can also come and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the uphill park.