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Gardens & Parks
Durham is full to the brim with wonderful gardens and parks to explore and enjoy.
From beautiful flower gardens to impressive country parks, there's plenty of natural spaces to soothe your spirits.
Don't miss all that the Durham University's Botanic Garden has to offer, set amongst beautiful mature woodlands on the southern outskirts of Durham City. The Botanic Garden offers a wide variety of landscapes to explore and discover. Take some time out and explore one of the county's many parks and glorious gardens.
Get the perfect view of Durham City's UNESCO World Heritage Site from Wharton Park, let the kids run wild at Chester-le-Street's Riverside Park, or simply soak up the atmosphere at some of the idyllic locations below.
Plus, don't miss Hamsterley Forest - not strictly a garden, but there are 2,000 hectares of forest to explore!
