Unique 27 acre garden encompassing formal garden with Lutyens designed ‘canal’, Lutyens structures and walled kitchen garden. Valley with stream and various follies, quarry garden and woodland walks. Masses of daffodils in spring. Large numbers of ornamental trees and shrubs planted over many generations. National Collections of Acer, Alnus and Sorbus.
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The estate offers the informal, and is an ideal place to go for long walks through woodland or by the stream, smelling the abundant wild garlic in spring, as well as the more formal garden areas around Blagdon Hall. Visitors might also like to stop by to see the Charles Jencks’ earth sculpture, Northumberlandia, developed by Blagdon Estate and Banks Ltd.
Website:
https://www.blagdonestate.co.ukBlagdon,
Seaton Burn,
Northumberland,
NE13 6DE
Directions to Blagdon
8m N of Newcastle on A1, N on B1318, L at r'about (Holiday Inn) & follow signs to Blagdon. Entrance to parking area signed. Bus No.44.
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Blagdon at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Blagdon. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Blagdon, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at Blagdon are accessible to wheelchair users.
Blagdon is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
