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Addison Park

4 ha

📷 Anthony Parkes · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

54.74877, -1.62100

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Song Thrush +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Brown Rat, Rabbit +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Field Grasshopper +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Weardale WayWalking route124 km
Named routeLength 124 kmRegional walking route
Small Pilgrim PlacesWalking route14.5 km
Named routeLength 14.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Jubilee WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Houghall Discovery TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
West Bowburn WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

64 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Great North CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 725National Cycle Network
Langley Park to Sniperly LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)Cycling route

The National Byway route through County Durham and Northumberland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Great North CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 725National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Meadowfield and District Social Club and Institute

📷 Anthony Parkes · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Meadowfield and District Social Club and Institute

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