A former Durham pit site, which was reclaimed and developed into the now known Herrington Country Park, the park is one of the largest in Sunderland and is home to a variety of events.

The park has cycle routes, boating lake, cycle/skate park, large amphitheatre created from graded grassed embankments and numerous sculptures/art works set out around the park.

Picture of park showing the wheeled sports area and cycle track.

One of the many lakes within Herrington Country Park.

Herrington Country Park was once the site of Herrington Colliery, which closed in 1985. By that time the colliery waste heap was the largest in the North East at some 11,000,000 cubic metres of shale, which blighted the lives of the local communities.

Cast in the shadow of Penshaw monument, it was transformed into what we believe is the premier park of the North East.

During the transformation, nothing other than coal left the site and useful minerals like sandstone and red ash were used in its development - the sandstone for the sculptures and the red ash for the many pathways.

The park is now the home of 'The Miners Memorial Service', 'The Race for Life', 'The Race for Grace' and many other events supported by the local community.  For more information about events go to the Sunderland Live website.

The friends of Herrington Country Park are a group of individuals and representatives who promote and maintain the park for the enjoyment of everyone.

For more information, contact parks@sunderland.gov.uk

Herrington Country Park Location Map