Wharton Park events
Find out about all the upcoming events in Wharton Park.
Christmas Story Corner - The Snowman
Date: Saturday 2 December 2023
Time: 10.00am
Price: £8.50 per child
Snuggle up with a hot chocolate in our Christmas story corner at Wharton Park this December as we take little ones on a winter adventure reading the family favourite The Snowman. Children will listen to the story then take part in a range of festive activities in the warmth of our education room.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking required to book visit:
10.00am book: Book Christmas Story Corner 10.00am
1.00pm book: Christmas Story Corner 1.00pm
Natural Christmas Craft
Date: Saturday 25 November 2023
Times: 10.00am, noon, 2.00pm
Price: £12 per child. No ticket required for accompanying adult.
Get into the festive spirit and join us in the warmth of our Education Room to create a range of Natural Christmas Crafts. All materials and tools are provided with your ticket price and what you make can be taken home at the end of the workshop to decorate your home or can make the perfect Christmas gift for loved ones.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking required to book visit:
10.00am book Natural Christmas Craft 10.00am
12 noon book Natural Christmas Craft noon
2.00pm book Natural Christmas Craft 2.00pm
Halloween Dance Trail:
If you love searching for scary skeletons, mixing with mummies or zoning in on zombies, this trail is perfect for you! See these creepy characters and more in augmented reality on a fun walk around the park. Our spooky creatures love to come out during Halloween but don't worry they're not too scary, they prefer dancing!
Download the Love Exploring App. We recommend all those who already have the app to update to the latest version of the platform when prompted.
Love Exploring is compatible with most but not all mobile phones. Please check you can access all features of the trails before you visit.
The Christmas Gift Trail
Date: Friday 15 December until Sunday 31 December
£1 per trail sheet, purchase from the café during opening hours (cash only and correct change).
Some presents have fallen out of Santa's Sleigh as he flew over Wharton Park. Can you help find the missing gifts and complete the trail sheet?
In partnership with
- Quality Badge awarded by Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
In partnership with
- Quality Badge awarded by Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
- Wharton Park
- whartonpark@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 262 655
- Parks and countryside education officer
- outdoorlearning@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 262 845
