You're probably aware of the award-winning Alnwick Gardens, a wonderland created by the Duchess of Northumberland that has become one of the country's fastest-growing tourist attractions.
Everyone from the serious horticulturalist to curious teenagers will find something in The Alnwick Garden. There's a poison garden full of dangerous plants and one of the largest treehouses in Europe.
And there's also Howick Gardens & Arboretum - recently recognised by the BBC Gardener's World Magazine as one of the top five coastal gardens in the country and once home to Earl Grey, the great British Prime Minister who gave his name to the famous blend of Earl Grey Tea.
There is also the fantastic Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, a true original with a rock garden inspired by the quarry gardens of Sicily, whilst fans of the most famous of British landscape gardeners, 'Capability' Brown can enjoy the lake inspired by his original plan at his birthplace - Kirkharle.
Beautiful gardens, woodland walks, a Prime Minister and a famous cup of tea! Enjoy Snowdrops, Daffodils, and Rhododendrons in spring; the Bog Garden, Borders and Terraces in summer; and brilliant autumn colour in the woodland walks.
Extensive walled gardens designed by Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll. They include listed summer houses, pergolas, walls, a rose garden and extensive herbaceous borders.
Set within the picturesque Northumbrian countryside, a unique garden created from a sandstone quarry, planted with unusual perennials, many available from our nursery. Entry free to RHS card holders.
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