Charlton's Pond
A popular site for walking and angling in Billingham, and for bird watchers there is always plenty to see on the lakes or in the woodland.
Charlton's Pond is largely made up of two waterbodies as well as woodland and open cut grassland. The lake at the site is the largest waterbody in the Borough and includes a restricted area that was designated as a conservation area for birds in 1968. The lake and the smaller pond were originally brick clay extraction pits from the late 1800s.
The site was named after Mr Nial Charlton who first described the area in a Naturalist Trust newsletter in 1969. Although it was his father who had originally leased the land from the church for the purpose of angling in 1912 and had stocked it with trout brought from Scotland.
The site is still popular with anglers, although the angling itself is managed by the Billingham Angling Club and not the Council.
Accessibility
There is no accessible toilet or designated disabled parking. The park has surfaced paths.
Facilities
Charlton's Pond includes the following facilities:
- surfaced paths - these can be quite rough
- car park or public parking nearby
Angling
There is a large lake and a smaller pond where angling is managed by the Billingham Angling Club.
Opening times
The park is open at all times.
Location
Charlton's Pond
Rear of Hereford Terrace
Billingham
TS23 4AA
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