Hardwick Park is Durham country park created in the 1750s when its owner, John Burdon, started working on a sprawling ornamental park on his property. He enlarged the 17-acre ornamental lake by adding an artificial river and a walkway that runs around the lake. He added grottoes, temples and follies designed mostly by London architect James Paine. The garden still has Pain's design structure and is an interesting example of 18th century landscape design. The remains of some of the original structures can still be seen throughout the park. The visitor center has an education room, interactive display, cafe and toilets. Throughout the year, the park hosts a range of events, walks, activities and workshops.
Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2DN, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-30-00-26-28-99