Wharton Park Heritage Centre & Café

I visited the park for the first time after the renovation. Some of it is still in progress. Wharton park has always been one of my favourites and is getting better. It is a nice place for a stroll in the middle of Durham and offers a great view of the cathedral and city on a clear day. The heritage cafe is a bit limited in its offerings that's the only down side.

Had a lovely stroll around the park today with my Mum. We had lunch sitting outside the Heritage Centre, the tea and toasties were lovely. Even though Mum is in her 70's, we had a good time using the outdoor gym equipment! The cafe staff, park keepers and the community garden volunteers were all really friendly. We spent two enjoyable hours here. When the renovations are finished on the cathedral the views will be spectacular.

Our first visit here since the total makeover of Wharton Park. Wow! It's now a beautiful place to relax and wander around. We had our 4 Yr lod granddaughter with us and she loved it. There's play areas for the kids, info for the older folk regarding the history of the park. Fantastic views of Durham, it's Cathedral and Castle. There's parking and a lovely cafe. Perfect for a couple of hours relaxing. We recommend a visit.

Overall the new-look park is great. There is a lot to do, and great views of city. The community garden looks really good, and the concerts in the summer were amazing. It's great to hear so many birds singing in the city centre! There are some things they could do better however - Firstly, the cafe is only open on weekdays during term time. This is a terrible waste of tax payer/lottery money which was used to build these great facilities, only for them not to be used! If you have a good cafe, with friendly staff and a good range off food, then people will come. People need to spend more time outdoors getting exercise and socialising, especially in the winter. It would be a great incentive for people to come to the park. I would also suggest a pedestrian crossing on the Eastern side of the park, as it is impossible to cross the road into the main park entrance.

Very nice place, but as always, parks spend a bit of money on it, and get greedy and start charging for parking. I know its just a few pounds, but still, we used to go more when it was quieter (less packed) and the parking was free. Still, u can't have it all ways. Great views of the railway bridge and cathedral

A great place made better in recent years, for children and adults alike. I've been going to Wharton Park for nearly 50 years. I love it. The star that's missing is for how steep it is in places, and the number of steps there are to climb as I get older 😊

Just spent a few hours here to listen to the free entertainment brass band within the amphitheatre
This week was North East Concert band

Really enjoyed it
Weather was kind
Parking is limited but I parked at County Hall for free and walked into the park

No Vegan food options.