# Hardwick Country Park, Stockton-on-Tees — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.7/5 from 2,546 Google reviews. Large park with several historic structures plus a visitor’s centre, river, lake & walking trails. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/united-kingdom/restaurants/hardwick-country-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Hardwick Country Park SEDGEFIELD, United Kingdom [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4193921890877253081&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [James Horne](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113937746657269256769) **In short:** Hardwick Country Park is a park in United Kingdom, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,546 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 2 November 2026 · source: Google Places Large park with several historic structures plus a visitor’s centre, river, lake & walking trails. Summary via Google ## About Hardwick Country Park Hardwick Country Park contains a café serving food and drinks. The park itself spans extensive grounds with walking trails, a lake and river, alongside play areas for children. Dogs are welcome throughout. The café holds a five-star food hygiene rating. Parking is available on site at modest cost, and toilet facilities are provided. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Hardwick Country Park's own website](https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/1944/Hardwick-Park?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM **Tuesday** 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM **Wednesday** 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM **Thursday** 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM **Friday** 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM **Saturday** 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM **Sunday** 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM ## What's nearby - Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill 200m away - Hardwick Hall Hotel 250m away - Hardwick Park Adventure Playground 400m away - Hardwick Festival 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this park offers well-maintained grounds with abundant wildlife, multiple walking trails, and excellent play areas for children of all ages. They also highlight the convenient on-site cafe with a good selection of food and drinks, as well as clean restrooms. Guests mention the reasonable parking fees and the overall family-friendly atmosphere. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (2,546 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** United Kingdom Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/304980). [More restaurants in United Kingdom](https://staycation.co.uk/united-kingdom/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (2,546 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/1944/Hardwick-Park?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0300 026 1000](tel:03000261000) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** United Kingdom **Plus Code** 9C6WMG4M+6P ### 🏨 Places to stay near United Kingdom Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/united-kingdom/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/united-kingdom/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Hardwick Country Park? Hardwick Country Park is open Mon–Sun 7:30am–7pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Hardwick Country Park any good? Hardwick Country Park is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,546 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Hardwick Country Park dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Hardwick Country Park. ### Is Hardwick Country Park good for children? Yes, Hardwick Country Park is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Hardwick Country Park? Call Hardwick Country Park on +44 300 026 1000. ## More near Hardwick Country Park ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Hardwick Hall Hotel ★ 4.4 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/hotels/hardwick-hall-hotel) - [Hardwick Arms Hotel ★ 4.2 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sedgefield/hotels/hardwick-arms-hotel) - [The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield ★ 4.2 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sedgefield/hotels/the-pickled-parson-of-sedgefield) - [The Impeccable Pig ★ 4.3 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sedgefield/hotels/the-impeccable-pig) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Mordon Moor Cottage 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/mordon-moor-cottage-syk1135075) - [Todds House Farm - The Granary 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/todds-house-farm-the-granary-uk44490) - [Brewery House Cottage 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/brewery-house-cottage-ukc618) - [Calf House Cottage 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/calf-house-cottage-uk32434) ### Campsites nearby - [Donnewell Farm Certificated Location ★ 4.6 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sedgefield/camping/donnewell-farm-certificated-location) - [Tilery Cottage Campsite (Certificated Site) ★ 4.6 · 3.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/tilery-cottage-campsite-certificated-site) - [The Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.6 · 4.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-aycliffe/camping/the-hammer-and-pincers-caravan-and-camping-site) - [Dragonfly Camping ★ 5.0 · 5.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/dragonfly-camping) ### Things to do nearby - [Hardwick Park ★ 4.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stockton-on-tees/attractions/hardwick-park) - [Wynyard Woodland Park Planetarium ★ 4.6 · 4.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stockton-on-tees/attractions/wynyard-woodland-park-planetarium) - [Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre ★ 4.3 · 5.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-aycliffe/attractions/newton-aycliffe-leisure-centre) - [Dragonflies Durham ★ 5.0 · 5.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/dragonflies-durham)