South Park

South Park is a great place for today’s generation, after its multi-million pound Heritage Lottery Funded restoration project. It was the first Victorian Park in the North East of England and was opened to the public in 1853 as Belasses Park. Its size has increased to its present 91 acres and the superb restoration work has added new sensory, rock and rose gardens to the existing award-winning displays. You can also enjoy a splendid lake, bandstand, new play areas, skateboard park and seasonal bistro-style café. Educational facilities in a new, purpose-built extension to the Park Lodge welcome school groups to this wonderful example of a municipal park.

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous Green Flag Award Winner 2007/8 2007

Opening Times

Open All Year

01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Day	Times
Monday	00:01	23:59
Tuesday	00:01	23:59
Wednesday	00:01	23:59
Thursday	00:01	23:59
Friday	00:01	23:59
Saturday	00:01	23:59
Sunday	00:01	23:59
Bank Holiday	00:01	23:59

01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009
Day	Times

* 2008 - Open all year daily.

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
Admission	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Related Events

Sunday, 8th June 2008 - Sunday, 31st August 2008

Bands in the Park: more info

Road Directions

From the A1(M )junction 57 follow signs for Darlington A167. On the approach to the town centre turn right just after Darlington Rugby Club, into Parkside, South Park is on the left.

Public Transport Directions

Arriva services 12, 72 and x27 run beside the South Park

By Coach – National Express, National Coach Service to Feethams, Darlington
By Rail – Darlington Bank Top Station
By Air – Durham Tees Valley Airport

Facilities

Provider Features

In town/city centre
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

Parking (free) - Limited street parking on Parkside and Victoria Embankment (the park's two main entrances).

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - The Park Cafe operates seasonal hours, please call for details.
Picnic Site

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - Approx 1 hour
Groups Accepted - There is an educational facility - must be pre-booked.
Max group size - 200

Provider Facilities

Event Venue
Toilets - The Park toilets are open from early morning until dusk only.

Target Markets

Family Fun
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted - Pre-bookable.
Guided Tours Available for Groups - Must be pre-booked.

Attraction Facilities

Education Groups Min - no minimum
Educational Groups Max - 30

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