Whitworth Hall Country Park
Historic parkland (73 acres) 7 miles from Durham, former home of the Shafto family, including Bonny Bobbie Shafto, for over 300 years.
Hand-feed the resident red and fallow deer, ornamental lake with waterfowl and coarse fishing, woodland walk and Victorian walled garden featuring Britain's most northerly vineyard. Indoor and outdoor children's play areas, deer food, duck food and fishing permits available from The Lakeside Inn and Restaurant, which together with Whitworth Hall Hotel provides refreshments, meals, facilities and ample free parking.
For a taste of old England why not come along to our newly-built bandstand situated in the park and listen to Spennymoor Town Band playing songs old and new - ring for details.
Accessibility:
Opening Times
| 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 21:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 21:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 21:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 21:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 21:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| All Visitors | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). Take the A688 Spennymoor road over 4 roundabouts and take the 4th exit on the 5th roundabout, signposted Spennymoor town centre. Turn 1st left at next major roundabout signed Middlestone Moor, turn right at traffic lights. Follow signs.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Durham Station. Advise taking taxi.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Hot and cold food, children's menu, tea, coffee, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner daily. Pub-style, lounge service or bistro-style brasserie.
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 50
- Min group size - 2
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Whitworth Hall Country Park
Whitworth
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 7QX
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 7QX
Tel: +44 01388 811772
Fax: +44 01388 818669
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