Summerhill Visitor Centre

Summerhill is a 100 acre Country Park on the edge of Hartlepool that has been transformed for conservation and outdoor sports. The site includes open access facilities for rock climbing, cycling, walking, orienteering and play. Staff at the Visitor Centre run activity sessions for groups and the general public. Summerhill has a Boulder Park, the largest of its type in Europe, a BMX cycling course, a high level ropes course and facilities for archery. In addition Summerhill is a Local Nature Reserve and has ornithological and archaeological interest.

Awards

Visit Britain VAQAS 2009
Regional and Miscellaneous Green Flag Award Winner 2007/8 2007
Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Regional and Miscellaneous ExcluSAVE Offer 2010

Opening Times

Open All Year

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A19. From North-A179 follow brown signs from Hart roundabout. From South-A689 follow brown signs from Truro Drive.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Hartlepool. Head west along Church Street, then south along Stockton Street until junction with Park Road. Head west along Park Road then south along Catcote Road until junction with Summerhill Lane. number 3 bus runs from Throston to Owton Manor via the Town Centre. The nearest bus stop is English Martyrs School.

Facilities

Provider Features

Forest Location
In countryside
Indoor Attraction
Outdoor Attraction - Activities for outdoor sports including rock climbing, BMX riding, adventure play areas, orienteering and walking

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Operate a Forest Mobility scheme with free use of access scooters
Beach Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Portable loop system in meeting rooms
Facility for service dogs
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

Car parking
On site parking
Parking (free)

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - A cafe operated from the Visitor Centre by the Havelock Centre runs during holidays and at weekends.
Picnic Site

Payment Methods

Max group size
Min group size
Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Provider Facilities

Conference facilities - Meeting rooms able to cater for up to 80 people
Dogs Accepted
Event Venue - Venue suitable for a wide range of outdoor events including orienteering,cross country and Countryside festivals
Toilets