Friends of the Denes 

Location - The Darlington Denes are 1.5 miles from the town centre and goes right into the heart of Cockerton Village in the west and North Road to the east forming a long thin park. Nearest postcode to the west is DL3 9ND and to the east is DL3 6NF

Main Amenities - The Denes is a 1.5km linear park alongside Cocker Beck. It is made up of six Denes and is popular with people and wildlife. It has two play areas and three tennis courts and basketball hoop as well as chainsaw carving. A football pitch and basket ball hoop in the Footie Dene. There is a well maintained path through the Denes with good disabled access. Apiary in the Bee Dene. Community garden and many peaceful seating areas.

Main Natural Features - Bats, birds over a 1000 trees some of which are specimen trees. Daffodils and Snowdrops in the spring. Many habitats provide a valuable green corridor for wildlife.

Area - 10.8 Hectares

Group Activities - There is an active Friends Group who work in the Denes. Events include Teddy Bears Picnic, Summer Fun Day and Christmas Fayre.

Social media - More information about the Denes

E mail contact - friendsofthedenes@gmail.com

Getting there - There is a good local bus service to and from the town centre and ample street parking adjacent to the Denes.