South Park, Victorian public park in Darlington, England.
The park extends along the River Skerne, featuring ornamental gardens, tree-lined pathways, and open green spaces for outdoor recreation and leisure activities.
Established in 1851 on land from Poor Howdens Farm, South Park became the first Victorian public park in Northeast England, opening its gates in 1853.
The Grade II listed bandstand in the park serves as a central point for outdoor concerts, community gatherings, and local entertainment throughout the year.
The park contains multiple facilities including a play area, skate park, bowling green, exercise equipment, aviary, and a café with refreshment services.
A lake with three islands stands in the northern section, surrounded by poplar trees and offering a natural sanctuary for diverse bird species.
Location: Darlington
GPS coordinates: 54.51556,-1.55778
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:42
Stockton and Darlington Railway No. 1 “Locomotion”
2.3 km
Skerne Bridge
2.2 km
Church of St Cuthbert
1.1 km
Hopetown Carriage Works
2.3 km
Blackwell Grange
683 m
Darlington Town Hall
958 m
Church of St John the Evangelist
1.2 km
Church of Holy Trinity
1.4 km
Church of St James
2.3 km
Roman Catholic Church of St Augustine
942 m
Head of Steam Darlington Railway Museum
2.3 km
Darlington Hippodrome
1.2 km
Darlington Clock Tower
1 km
Darlington Library
1.2 km
Statue of Joseph Pease
1.2 km
South African War Memorial Within St Cuthbert's Churchyard
1.1 km
Old Town Hall
994 m
The Market Building
1 km
Barclays Bank
1.1 km
Pease's House
942 m
Bridge over North Road, Darlington
2.2 km
Goods Shed East South East Of North Road Station
2.2 km
Pierremont Crescent, by No. 27
1.8 km
Allan Street, next to St James church
2.3 km
Blackwell Lane, opp. No 78
701 m
Conniscliffe Road, by Earlston House, E of jct with Linden Avenue
1 km
Carmel Road North, nr Ravensthorpe School, between Abbey Road and Cleveland Terrace
1.5 km
Cleveland Street, opp. York Street
2.3 kmReviews
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