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Ferndene House

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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Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House
Ferndene House

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.

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

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

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

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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.

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

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

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.