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Hardwick Park

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Mallard
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Canada Goose +89 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Canada Goose +89 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Azure Damselfly +17 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: GOTHICK GATEHOUSE TO HARDWICK PARK

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bulrush, Common Nettle, Wayfaring-tree +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Way of LoveWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Trimdon Parish Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Hardwick Park & Bishop's FenWalking route
Named routeRef 7Round tripLocal walking route
Historical Circuit WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
H100 - SedgefieldWalking route
Named routeRef 12Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hardwick Park circular routeCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route520 m
Named routeRef 1Length 520 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route125 m
Named routeRef 1Length 125 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route4.8 km
Named routeRef 1Length 4.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Reflections in the Serpentine, Hardwick Park, Sedgefield

Reflections in the Serpentine, Hardwick Park, Sedgefield

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