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South Park Lake

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South Park Lake

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Location: Darlington, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Stuart Wilcock

December 24, 2021

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Situated in the centre of the park and has all sorts of birds on it

Stuart Wilcock

March 8, 2025

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The lake is in the centre of the South Park. Normally there are lots of ducks and swans there

Stuart Wilcock

November 23, 2025

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The South Park Cafe in Darlington has a history dating back to at least 1908, when it operated as the South Park Teahouse. The current cafe building is located near the park's historic clock tower and has been a fixture in the community for over a century.

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Elevation 40 m

Weather

Saturday 16 May

14°C

6°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Darlington, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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