Girl wanders round a Northumberland Garden

Gardens in Northumberland

Blooming beautiful gardens

Golden daffodils, vibrant rhododendrons, and Japanese cherry blossoms are just a few of the dazzling array of flowers you can admire in Northumberland's gardens. Get lost in mazes, wander along woodland paths and spot wildlife amongst the trees.

From peaceful to poisonous...

From the mysterious Poison Garden tours at the Alnwick Garden, to the walled gardens at the National Trusts Wallington House, Garden and Estates, and the spectacular, tropical quarry garden at English Heritage's Belsay Hall and Gardens, there are so many peaceful gardens and countryside landscapes to explore. Many of the hidden gem gardens in Northumberland make up the grounds of historic sites, from castles to stately homes and old country manors, so you can delve into our history while taking in some of the most scenic beauty spots.

The Alnwick Garden

One of the world's most extraordinary contemporary gardens.

Cragside

Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics, discover Britain's original smart home.

Dilston Physic Garden

Not just a botanical garden, but a living physic garden; a 2-acre oasis with 700 European medicinal species.

Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum

Beautiful gardens, woodland walks, sensory garden, a Prime Minister and a famous cup of tea - Earl Grey of course since Howick was his home!

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Prepare to be enchanted by Belsay's Grecian architecture, medieval castle, and thirty acres of outstanding gardens.

Wallington House, Gardens & Estate

Discover woodlands, walled garden, wildlife, house full of history and collections, cycle trails and play areas at Wallington.

Better than your back garden

From gardens at the first house to ever be lit by hydroelectricity, where Earl Grey tea was created, to the birthplace and home of Thomas Bewick, Northumberland’s gardens will beat your backyard every time. Enjoy gardens across the region, with natural spaces to suit you, from wild spaces designed for letting the littles ones blow off steam on your family day out, floral gardens perfect for a couples stroll on a romantic getaway, to garden layouts that are accessible to all to enjoy.

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Berwick-upon-Tweed

Paxton House

Paxton House, an impressive Adam House filled with Chippendale furniture and exquisite 18th century costumes with café, shop and gardens.

Garden Alnwick

Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum

Beautiful gardens, woodland walks, sensory garden, a Prime Minister and a famous cup of tea - Earl Grey of course since Howick was his home!

Whalton Garden

Whalton Manor Gardens

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National Open Garden Scheme

Visit Gardens in Northumberland

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3.500 private gardens in the UK, and raises money for charities. Find a garden in Northumberland to get special access.

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The Highlander

The Highlander is a family gastro pub located between Ponteland & Belsay, offering a relaxed dining experience.

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