# Herrington Country Park, Sunderland — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This spacious Penshaw park delights families with scenic walking and cycling routes, striking outdoor art installations and regular events, plus pushchair-friendly paths and a warm welcome for dogs. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/sunderland/attractions/herrington-country-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Herrington Country Park Chester Road, Penshaw [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5911328733842602312&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [John Oliver](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112632252559615442617) **In short:** Herrington Country Park is a park in Sunderland, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3,639 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Herrington Country Park This spacious Penshaw park delights families with scenic walking and cycling routes, striking outdoor art installations and regular events, plus pushchair-friendly paths and a warm welcome for dogs. ## What's nearby - Skate Park 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Fatimah Owodunni](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110214880662267461965/reviews) ★★★★★ Very very beautiful park got loads of lovely ducks and stream. Great for going hiking as well on a lovely summer afternoon. If you are looking for somewhere to go with the kids you should definitely visit this park. Make sure to go with some bread to feed the ducks though, it is so much fun. · via Google [Alan Jenkinson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108096327014995664687/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice area to walk and feed the birds also has a little coffee van next to one of the lakes · via Google [Fatema rangwalla](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104760376102218972820/reviews) ★★★★★ This place is really lovely, it’s got a great playground for toddlers and older children. There is a lovely pond with ducks, seagulls and swans, although you can’t feed them. There is a dirt bike trail and a skate park as well · via Google [John Robbie Clark](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104477441346024145898/reviews) ★★★★★ Great big park to spend a few hours wandering. Plenty of ducks, swans and cormorants here, especially around the model boating lake. There were lots of building works ongoing but this didn't detract from the place. Plenty of parking too and right next to walking distance for Penshaw monument. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487e649a3db63f95:0x52094229f33f7948!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this park offers extensive walking paths, a beautiful lake with wildlife, and diverse play areas for children, including a skate park. They also highlight the convenient and free parking, as well as the presence of an on-site cafe with clean facilities. Others mention the park is well-maintained and suitable for dog walking. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Chester Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7EL [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.8778196%2C-1.4735322) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (3,639 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Sunderland [More attractions in Sunderland](https://staycation.co.uk/sunderland/attractions) ★ 4.7 (3,639 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/herrington-country-park?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0191 520 5550](tel:01915205550) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Sunderland **Postcode** DH4 7EL **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6WVGHG+4H [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487e649a3db63f95:0x52094229f33f7948!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e649a3db63f95:0x52094229f33f7948!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e649a3db63f95:0x52094229f33f7948!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Sunderland Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Herrington Country Park is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Herrington Country Park suitable for? Herrington Country Park suits all ages. ### Is Herrington Country Park wheelchair accessible? Herrington Country Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Herrington Country Park? Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Herrington Country Park? 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