Stockton on Tees is a beautiful place to visit. Stockton-on-Tees has wonderful parks. Some of the many gorgeous parks in Stockton on Tees are:
Billingham Beck Valley Country Park-This country park is stunning and has a large meadow. Also in Billingham Beck Valley Country Park, there are woodlands, ponds and a marsh. This country park has plenty of wildlife. Billingham Beck Valley Country Park is a great park to visit with both family and friends. It is especially enjoyable for the children. In the visitor centre there are both hot and cold drinks. There is parking available in Billingham Beck Valley Country Park. The car park is open every day from 8.30am-4pm. To visit Billingham Beck Valley Country Park, there is no charge. For further information on this country park, call/fax (01642) 360376 and ask for David Neal.
John Whitehead Park- This park is extremely fun for the children. The children can enjoy the play area while adults enjoy the pleasant cafe. The cafe is a nice place to relax and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, while having a bite to eat. Every day during the summer, the cafe is open from 10am and closes at 6pm, however in winter, the cafe is open from 10am and closes at 4pm. John Whitehead Park gates are open from 6am-9.30pm during the summer. During the winter, the park gates are open from 6am-6pm.
Ropner Park-This park is very fun for all ages and genders. In Ropner Park there is a children’s play area and a Bandstand. The Bandstand is used regularly for concerts. Whatever the weather, there are always people coming to Ropner Park for a day out. While the children play in the play area, both parents and grandparents can enjoy talking over a cup of tea or coffee. The Cafe is open all days of the week. Also in this lovely park are tennis courts, which have recently been improved. Throughout the year, Ropner Park gates will open from 6am-9pm.
Preston Hall Park- This park is extremely popular, with families visiting regularly. This park is also popular for picnics. In Preston Park is a children’s play area which is completely safe. This park provides the children and parents with a fun filled day out, no matter what the weather is like.
Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park- This park is a very nice place to visit with a fairly new woodland area. This woodland park has a lot of wildlife. In Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park, there is an activity centre, which has activities such as, orienteering, tree planting and bird watching. The activity centre opening times are Mon, Fri and Sun: 10am-4pm, this is during the summer holidays. However, throughout the rest of the year the opening times are, Sun: 10am-4pm. The park is easy to get to, with a regular bus coming throughout the day.
Stockton is definitely worth visiting just for its amazing parks alone. Each park is enjoyable and provides an extraordinary day out, whoever you go with. Each park is extremely fun and enjoyable for children, as they can play as well as see new wildlife.