Summerhill Country Park and Outdoor Nature Reserve

Summerhill is a unique Country Park that is both a Local Nature Reserve and Outdoor Activity Centre. 

Come and explore the 100 acre site on your own, or join in with our many bookable activities.

We offer a range of curriculum linked activities for schools and there's always something for the family to do in the school holidays. 

Some of the things we can offer:

• Sculptures around the park
• Two ponds with viewing platforms
• Two children’s play areas
• A free to use BMX track (Helmet and body armour advisable)
• Eight Large climbing boulders
• A replica of an Iron Age roundhouse
• Two free mobility scooters which can be booked in advance.
• A large, free, car park.
• Toilet facilities.
• A cafe in the Visitors Centre that is open 7 days a week, 9am-5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sundays. For more information about the cafe go to www.summerhillcountrycafe.com

We are home to Hartlepool Cycle Clinic who offer a free repair service carried out by qualified staff.