Herrington Country Park

‘’‘Herrington Country Park’’’ is a country park and open public space in Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Located adjacent to Penshaw Monument, the park was built on the site of a former colliery. The park has developed into a significant home for wildlife, hosting up to 100 species of birds."History of Herrington Country Park". PicturesofEngland.com. Retrieved 24 December 2017. The park also includes a play area, sculptures, an amphitheatre, and a model boat sailing site at the lake."Herrington Country Park | See it Do it Sunderland". www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2020."Herrington Country Park - Places to go". Lets Go With The Children. Retrieved 1 February 2020. The park has hosted several major events, including Lets Rock, the UKs largest retro festival brand in 2018 and 2019, and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2005 with Gwen Stefani, Foo Fighters and the Black Eyed Peas, and 2026 with Fatboy Slim, Zara Larsson and Olivia Dean,"Sunderland Home Page - Sunderland City Council". BBC Radio One. Retrieved 24 December 2017. as well as the Olympic Torch Relay in 2012."Weekend of Fire and Water as thousands welcome the Olympic Torch in Sunderland and Durham". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 24 December 2017. It also acts as the venue for the local Kubix Festival since 2018."Kubix Music Festival Herrington Country Park". Kubix. Retrieved 1 February 2020. From 202

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