Designated as a Country Park in 1991 and a Local Nature Reserve in 1992, Billingham Beck Valley consists of a corridor of land predominantly within the original flood plain of Billingham Beck.

Regular winter flooding combined with traditional management has given rise to a rich and varied wetland grassland flora within the valley basin. Habitats within the site include woodland, meadows, ponds wetlands and a ‘no-dogs’ study area for schools. A network of footpaths allows the visitor to explore the 50 hectare Country Park from several pedestrian access points.

Facilities include a Visitor Centre with recycling facilities, toilets, small shop (opening times vary), picnic area and car park. Access to the car park can be found off the A1027 Billingham/Norton turn-off from the A19 – follow the brown tourist signs from the A19.

Contact the Countryside Rangers on (01642) 397609 or email them at billingham.beck@stockton.gov.uk