8th April - Blagdon < Back

Blagdon 1.00pm-4.30pm

Seaton Burn Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6DB

(Old A1, 2 miles North of Seaton Burn)

Mr & Mrs M.W.Ridley

One of the schemes oldest and finest. Blagdon provides a beautiful day out with extensive grounds including an arboretum and quarry garden. Entertainment, pony rides, refreshments and plant sales.

Adult Price £3.50 Accompanied children free.

22nd May - Lilburn Tower

Lilburn Tower 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 4PQ

(On A697, 3 miles south of Wooler, right of road going north.)

Mr & Mrs Davidson

Large formal gardens with walled garden and large glass house, lawns and conservatory. Woodland walk, beautiful Japanese Acers, pond garden. 11 th century Pele Tower and 15 th century church.

Adult Price £3.50 AccompaniedChildren Free

4th and 5th of June - Whitfield Hall

Whitfield Hall 2.00pm-5.00pm

Whitfield, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 8LR

Mr & Mrs J.H. Blackett-Ord

Large Garden in idyllic setting. Lovely views of the West Allen Valley overlooking ancient woodlands, surrounded by parkland with lake. Rock garden, walled garden with Lilly ponds, herbaceous and rose borders, an orchard and an extensive woodland walk. Art Studio in the garden will be open. Botanical paintings for sale.

Directions: On A686 between Haydon Bridge and Alston at “Whitfield” go through the village, up steep hill with bends, as road levels out it is the first turning on the left.

Adult Price £3.00 AccompaniedChildren Free

2nd June - Stagshaw House

Stagshaw House 12noon – 5.30pm

Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5PG
(2 miles North of Corbridge on A68)

Mr & Mrs P Burnell

Formal terraced garden with beautiful views of Tyne Valley and plenty of garden seating. Woodland walks with rhododendrons and azaleas. Herd of alpaca in park, tennis, croquet, music during the afternoon, Chapel open evensong 5pm.

Adult Price £3.50 Accompanied Children Free

10th June - Styford Hall

Styford Hall 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Nr Corbridge, Northumberland NE43 7TY
(South of B6530, 2 miles East of Corbridge)

Mr & Mrs R.H. Dickinson

Victorian walled garden with herbaceous borders and kitchen garden. Riverside and woodland walks. Tennis Court, Cricket, Croquet and French Boules in grounds. (Please bring your own bats and rackets etc). Outdoor heated swimming pool £3.00 extra. Exceptional plant stall, & teas.

Adult Price £3.00 Accompanied Children Free

19th June - Nunwick

Nunwick 1.00pm – 6.00pm

Simonburn, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 3AF

(B6320, 3 miles north of Chollerford)

Mrs L.G. Allgood

Nunwick has a working kitchen garden, herbaceous borders, alpines, hostas, woodland and bog garden with extensive grounds to explore. Plant stall, teas with homebaking.

Adult Price £3.00 Accompanied Children Free

19th June - Kirkley Hall

Kirkley Hall 10.00am-4.00pm

Northumberland College at Kirkley Hall Ponteland NE20 0AQ
( A696 Rd. to Pontlend Village, turn right at mini roundabout onto North Road, 5 miles north of Ponteland village, Kirkley Hall is on the left. Take immediate right to Car Parking facilities)

Contact Rebecca Straughan

The Garden exceeds 10 acres and include the national Fagus (Beech tree) collection, a Victorian walled garden, a large collection of unusual trees, shrubs, herbaceous and ornamental borders. 36000 plants species and cultivations, sunken and woodland garden and amenity and commercial greenhouses.

Adult Price £4.00 Accompanied Children Free

24th of June - Capheaton Hall

Capheaton Hall 2.00pm – 6.00pm

(near Belsay) Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 2AB
(16 miles out of Newcastle, 4 miles North West of Belsay off A696 Jedburg Road)

Mr & Mrs W Browne-Swinburne
Conservatory, landscaped park, walled flower and vegetable garden with extensive soft fruit greenhouses, woodland walks and teas in village hall.

Adult Price £3.50 Accompanied Children Free

24th of June - Fallodon Hall

Fallodon Hall 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Christon Bank, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3HF
(A1 Rd. 5 miles north of Alnwick. Turn off to Christon Bank (B6347). Lodge entrance after 2 mile)

Mr & Mrs Mark Bridgeman

Formal gardens in traditional grounds, Lake, lovely woodlands, specimen trees and kitchen garden.

Adult Price £3.00 Accompanied Children Free

24th June - Newbrough Hall + Newbrough Lodge

Newbrough Hall 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Newbrough, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 5AJ
(4 miles west of Hexham, drive through Fourstones and into Newbrough, 150yds after school turn right at Newbrough Hall)

Hon. M.H. & Mrs Beaumont

Walled garden with shrubs and roses, woodland garden with specimen trees and grounds, opened jointly with Newbrough Lodge which is a ¾ mile scenic walk away.

Adult price £4.00 (for both gardens) Accompanied Children FREE.

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Newbrough Lodge 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Newbrough, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 5AT
(4 miles west of Hexham, drive through Fourstones & Newbrough, ¼ mile out of village
turn right by church)

Mr & Mrs Mark Liddell

Walled garden with shrubs and roses, woodland garden with specimen trees, home made teas, tennis court, parish church open at drive entrance, opened jointly with Newbrough Hall which is a 1 mile scenic walk away across fields.

Adult price £4.00 (for both gardens) Accompanied Children FREE.

6th July - Mindrum

Mindrum 5.00pm – 9.00pm

Nr Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland TD12 4QN
(On B6352 between Yetholm and Cornhill on Tweed)

The Hon P.J. & Mrs V Fairfax

Approximately 3 acres, old fashioned roses, mixed borders, rock and water gardens surrounded by lovely hill views and Bowmont River. Riverside Walk. Live Music, Bar & Refreshments. Good stock of home grown plants for sale.

Adult Price £3.50 Accompanied Children Free

1st July - Walwick Grange House

Walwick Grange House 2.00pm – 5.30pm

Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4BH
(Situated on the B6319 about half way between Chollerford & Warden. Entrance gateway (stone pillars & white gate) is on elbow bend, close to farm Steading)

Mr & Mrs Douglas Menzies

Peaceful and sheltered traditional country house garden overlooking the
river North Tyne. Lawns, herbaceous borders, rose garden, shrubs, old walls and riverside views.

Adult Price £3.50 Accompanied Children Free.

15th July - Halton Castle

Halton Castle 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5PH
(Turn off A68, 1 mile North of Corbridge)

Sir Hugh & Lady Blackett

Terraced garden with Herbaceous borders, shrubs, and lawns with beautiful views over the Tyne Valley. Homemade teas, plant stall and church Norman origins.

Adult Price £3.00 Accompanied Children Free

22nd July - Chillingham Castle

Chillingham Historic Castle 12noon – 5.00pm

Chillingham, Northumberland NE66 5NJ
(Off the B6348, 4 miles East of Wooler (sign posted) or off A1 North of Alnwick (sign posted)

Sir Humphry Wakefield Bt.

Formal Italian garden dating from 1680 with woodland walk, fine trees and lake. Very limited wheelchair access. Cream tea’s weather permitting. No Dogs.

Adult Price £4.00 Accompanied Children Free

29th July - Lilburn Tower

Lilburn Tower 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 4PQ

(On A697, 3 miles south of Wooler, right of road going north.)

Mr & Mrs Davidson

Large formal gardens with walled garden and large glass house, lawns and conservatory. Woodland walk, beautiful Japanese Acers, pond garden. 11 th century Pele Tower and 15 th century church.

Adult Price £3.50 AccompaniedChildren Free

26th August - Thornley House

Thornley House 2.00pm – 5.00pm

Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 9NH
(From Allendale town, down hill from the “Hare & Hounds” public house for 1 mile to 5 Road Junction. Cross junction and into Thornley House Drive)

Mrs. E. Finn

1 Acre garden consisting of woodland, stream, pond, Rosa Rugosa avenue and mixed planting. A feline theme is evident in this child friendly garden. Real cats and ornamental animals enhance the garden. 2 Giant Maine Coons. Safari for children. Cat and garden lovers Bed & Breakfast. Live Classical Music.

Adult Price £3.50 Accompanied Children 50p

21st October - Blagdon

Blagdon 1.00pm-4.30pm

Seaton Burn Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6DB

(Old A1, 2 miles North of Seaton Burn)

Mr & Mrs M.W.Ridley

One of the schemes oldest and finest. Blagdon provides a beautiful day out with extensive grounds including an arboretum and quarry garden. Entertainment, pony rides, refreshments and plant sales.

Adult Price £3.50 Accompanied children free.

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