Wharton Park events

Find out about all the upcoming events in Wharton Park.

Throughout national lockdown, Wharton Park is open.

Please follow government guidance and only use our parks to exercise by yourself; with the people you live with; with your support bubble; in a childcare bubble where providing childcare or, when on your own, with one person from another household.

Toilets are open 10.00am to 4.00pm and are cleaned regularly. The café and visitor centre are closed.

Please stay local to your home and only exercise once a day.

The Big Draw competition

What: we're taking part in The Big Draw and asking all budding young artists out there to design us a flag with a climate change theme - winning flags will be chosen and displayed in our parks next year
When: enter before Thursday 31 December.
Where: in the park
Contact: contact us at the Countryside Service for details of how to apply.

Christmas Song Time
Wednesday 9, Wednesday 16 and Wednesday 23 December at 10.00am

Get those singing voices ready to join in with some festive favourites.

Which songs will come out of the stocking today?

The Pantomime Park Trail
Saturday 12 December to Sunday 3 January

......He's behind you!

Explore our interactive activity trail celebrating all your favourite Pantomimes this Christmas.

£1 per trail sheet.

Available from the café during weekends and Durham School Holidays 11.00am to 3.00pm daily. Between Monday 14 and Thursday 18 December trail sheets can be requested by emailing whartonpark@durham.gov.uk.

We remind visitors to follow government guidance and social distancing measures whilst enjoying our park grounds and activities.