Ferndene House

Q: Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Ferndene House , please enquire with the owners for more details.

¾ acre garden surrounded by trees. Informal areas of herbaceous perennials, formal box bordered area, wildlife pond, gravel and bog gardens (with boardwalk). Willow work. Early interest - hellebores, snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells and tulips. Summer interest from wide range of flowering perennials. 1½ acre mixed broadleaf wood with beck running through.

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Owner Info

Maureen Kesteven
[email protected]
01914 135937

About Ferndene House

The Holburn Beck flows through the woodland, believed to be the remains of an ancient woodland area. Previously completely overgrown, from November 2011 it has undergone management work, to attract a wider variety of birds and wildlife, and has been underplanted with woodland plants. The work has been successful in attracting wildlife. Work is ongoing in the woodland, as it is in the garden, which has espaliered apple trees started in 2012; wild flower and grass planting in 2014 around swales to take rainwater run off; herbaceous border planted in 2014. Central area has herbaceous planting to follow the tulips and alliums. Woven willow work – fencing and gate. A living willow ‘hide’ was constructed on the edge of the pond in 2017 and a gravel garden planted in late 2017. In 2020 a new meadow area was planted, with a rill running through it. This is being redeveloped in 2023/4. A damp/shady area, with a boardwalk, has been planted with a woodland/clay soil tolerant mix of plants. In 2023 an area of colurful stemmed willow (for basket making) was planted.

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Ferndene House features

Location details

Ferndene House,
Ryton,
Tyne And Wear,
NE40 3PN

Directions to Ferndene House
Off B6317, on Holburn Ln. Park on street or in Co-op car park on High St, cross rd through Ferndene Park following yellow signs.

Ferndene House openings

01 Jun 2025 Pre-booking available

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Pizza & prosecco.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free

Opening times 12:30-16:00

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Visit by Arrangement

from 21 April to 4 August

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 21 April to 4 August for groups of 10+.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.

Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

See booking information

Accessibility

Driveway, from which main borders can be seen, is wheelchair accessible but phone for assistance.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Ferndene House?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Ferndene House?

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Ferndene House at this time.

Is Ferndene House a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Ferndene House. 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.

Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Ferndene House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Is there wheelchair access at Ferndene House?

Yes, one or more routes at Ferndene House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Yes. Ferndene House seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.