The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

Our online payment services and 24 hour telephone payment line will be unavailable on Tuesday 14 January 2025 due to essential system maintenance. You will not be able to make a payment during this time.

Self-led visits to our parks

We actively encourage self-led visits.

If you would like to bring a group to the park, please Contact Parks and countryside education officer so that we are aware that we have groups on site.

Free worksheets and park trails are available to use and can be obtained by contacting us prior to your visit.

Self-led visits are free of charge although car, minibus and coach parking charges, as well as fees for indoor lunch spaces do apply.

Contact Parks and countryside education officer

Email outdoorlearning@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 262 845

Related information

Outdoor learning