Penshaw Recreation Ground - Walk and Talk

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Penshaw Park

Penshaw Recreation Ground - Walk and Talk

Location:
Penshaw Recreation Ground, Penshaw Recreation Ground, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7PQ, Penshaw, Sunderland, DH4 7PQ
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Join us on a gentle walk to share your thoughts about the park and how Connecting Through Nature can support positive changes to the park.

Event details

Meeting point

We will meet at the pathway next to North Biddick Bowls Club
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Date

Time
11:00am - 1:00pm
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About the event

Join us on a gentle walk to share your thoughts about the park and how Connecting Through Nature can support positive changes to the park for people and wildlife. Register your interest or drop-in on a walk and talk!

Please note the park does not have its own facilities. Toilets can be found at North Biddick Bowls Club which is situated in the park and is expected to be open between 12pm - 2pm.

Meeting point: Please meet on the pathway leading up to the bowls club    building, our staff will be present to greet you. What3Words:///teach.crown.heat

To access the site by foot or car use Penshaw Recreation Ground, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7PQ, What3Words:///rather.bridge.towns

If you have any questions please Contact Connecting Through Nature Officer: Pip Jackson, pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk or call 07955274116.

Booking

Phone number

07955274116

Price

Free

Suitable for

Families, Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

We ask that only assistance dogs attend. This is because other participants may not feel confident or comfortable in close proximity to dogs. Larger groups can also make dogs feel nervous. Thank you.

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Mobility

The park is relatively small in site with majority of surfaced paths. There is a woodland area has trails instead of surfaced paths. 

If you have any questions about accessibility of this site please Contact Connecting Through Nature Officer: Pip Jackson, pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk or call 07955274116.

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What to bring

  • Dress appropriately for weather forecasts (sunhat, suncream, waterproofs)
  • Please wear sturdy shoes
  • You may wish to bring a refreshment such as a water bottle
  • You may wish to bring binoculars as we will spot wildlife during this walk and talk
  • You may have photographs of the park which you can bring to share as part of the walk and talk, whether that be memories of the park or something you would like to raise to be taken into consideration
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Parking information

There is free parking available in the park, by turning off from Station Road through the boom gate and continue driving straight ahead.

Contact us

Pip Jackson, Connecting Through Nature Officer
Contact number: 07955274166
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