Gardens to visit in the North East
Historic estates, walled gardens, a botanic garden, a physic garden and private gardens that open for charity. Opening days and prices change through the year, so check each garden's own page before you go.
Planning a visit
Northumberland has the greatest concentration of big gardens, from Alnwick and Cragside in the north to Belsay and Wallington closer to Newcastle. County Durham has Raby, the Bowes Museum gardens, Crook Hall and the University's botanic garden. In Tyne and Wear, Gibside and Washington Old Hall are easy trips from the cities.
Our heritage gardens by season guide suggests the best time of year for each.
Gardens listed
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The Alnwick Garden
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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
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Wallington
Known for its walled garden.
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Cragside
Rock garden and wider estate.
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Gibside
Walled garden and woodland walks.
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Seaton Delaval Hall
A garden close to the coast.
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Crook Hall Gardens
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Lindisfarne Castle garden
A walled garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll.
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Ormesby Hall
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Washington Old Hall
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Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Walled gardens redesigned and reopened in 2024.
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The Bowes Museum Park and Gardens
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Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum
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Durham University Botanic Garden
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Dilston Physic Garden
A garden of medicinal and herbal plants.
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Kirkley Hall Gardens
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National Garden Scheme
Private gardens that open on set days for charity.
