Northumberland Gardens Gazetteer

A creation of the Duchess of Northumberland, Alnwick Garden is a delight; a modern garden combining sculpture, water features, and beautiful plants to create a wonderful family attraction. The European Garden features the largest collection of European plants in the UK. Families will love Alnwick Gardens; there are plenty of ewater features and lots of opportunities for the younger generation - and their parents - to get wet.
Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, NE66 1YU

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: Located just off the A1, well signposted from Anwick and all major roads
Website: Alnwick Garden
Email: info@alnwickgarden.com
Phone: 01665 511350
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OS Grid NU 2148 1952
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A beautifully restored 18th century garden, stretching to 2 acres in size. The garden area is sheltered by beech and oak woods on three sides, and on the other open out towards to Tyne valley, affording lovely views. This was originally the garden for Chesters House, but it has been replanted as an herb and herbaceous garden. There are a wonderful variety of plantings, including the National Thyme Collection and the National Collection of Marjoram.
Chollerford, Northumberland, England, NE46 4BQ

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: Located just off the B6318 (Military Road) about a half a mile west of Chollerford.
Website: Chesters Walled Garden
Email: Enquiries@chesterswalledgarden.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1434 681483
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OS Grid NY906703
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Mock Tudor mansion set in rock garden atop rugged hill. Show rooms by Norman Shaw, built to impress.
Garden: At Cragside you will not only find rock gardens, but what is one of the world's largest rock gardens, constructed by inventor Lord Armstrong. Magnificent, varied estate, stronghold of the red squirrel. Lots for children to do: rhododendron maze, wild streams and lakes, adventure play area.
Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, NE65 7PX

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 13 m SW Alnwick, on B634
Website: Cragside
Email: cragside@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01669 620 333
Fax: 01669 620 066
National Trust
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OS Grid NU073 022
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A 17th century Palladian mansion, the home of the Trevelyan and Blackett families. The exterior is restrained, but not so the interior, which is a splendid example of ebullient rococo plastering. The house stands in extensive landscape gardens, designed by Sir Walter Blackett in the style of Capability Brown.
Garden: Naturalistic landscaped gardens in the style of 'Capability' Brown complement the Northumberland moorland setting. Lots of room to stretch your legs along lawns, lakes and woodlands; or sit on a quiet bench in the enchanting walled garden and enjoy the blooms.
Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, NE61 4AR

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: Off the B6342 between Morpeth and Cambo.
Website: Wallington Hall
Email: wallington@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01670 773967
National Trust
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OS Grid NZ028843
Photo Credit: J Scott, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.
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17th century manor with walled gardens laid out in the early 20th century by Sir Edward Lutyens and Gertrude Jeckyll. Garden tours available for groups.
Whalton, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, NE61 3UT

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: on the B6524, 5 miles W of Morpeth
Website: Whalton
Email: norton@whaltonmanor.fsnet.co.uk
Phone: 01670 775 205
Fax: 01670 775 293
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OS Grid NZ132 814
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