Show on map This chair in the woods features many of the buildings in the park
The Temple of Minerva and Statue of Neptune are depicted on the seat.
The Gothic Ruin is carved into the back rest.
Show on map The grotto is currently one of the unrestored buildings in Hardwick Park, it remains partially buried although it was only demolished as recently as 1972.
Show on map The original Neptune statue was placed in the Serpentine Lake in June 1758 by John Burdon, it was in position until around 1945 when it disappeared. Photos show it to be the same design as the 1729 Neptune in Durham Market Square which was sculpted by Andrew Carpenter.
This replacement sculpted by Keith Maddison was unveiled by John Grundy on 14th June 2007
Show on map The Bono Retiro dates from the 1750s like all the other buildings in the park, it has recently been consolidated to prevent further damage.
Much more existed relatively recently as this 1956 photo shows, a full model can be seen here.
Apparently the structure originally had a mirror in the entrance, which reflected the bottle pond and cascade behind you while entering.
Show on map The alcove was restored by Ramside Estates in 2007
The seat inside is a reconstruction of one known to exist there and was constructed by staff and students of Finchale College, presented by Mike Adamson in September 2009
Show on map Duck decoys were used to trap wild ducks for eating, and one was known to exist here in the 1700s. A channel called a pipe leads away from the lake which becomes narrower with a series of hoops and nets over to prevent the ducks escaping skywards.
Show on map This metal chair records John Burdon, the creator of Hardwick Park in the 1750s
It notes that his fortune was due his fathers mining interests.
Show on map Currently nothing remains of the cold water Bath House other than a row of foundation stones. I believe its the intention of the Friends of Hardwick Park to rebuild it when funding allows.
The information board in the park shows a photo of it complete in 1900.
This chair and screen stand nearby as a reminder of its original function.
Show on map This chainsaw sculpture is by Tommy Craggs
A Hamadryad being a greek mythological being that lives in a tree.
Show on map The Serpentine Bridge dated from 1754 and was designed by James Paine. It was rebuilt to match the original in 1994 as part of the restoration of Hardwick Park and opened on 21/10/1994 by Ken Manton.
