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High Trees

Specialist ½ acre plantsman's garden, with unusual plants; alpines, shrubs, small trees, woodland plants, herbaceous. Many grown from Alpine Garden Society seed; some new introductions. Much botanical interest- small rock gardens, troughs, tiny meadow, magnolias, rhododendrons, Himalayan poppies. Terrace: sun loving plants, annuals. Wildlife-friendly.

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About High Trees

John Richards is a keen grower of alpines and has travelled the world to see plants in their native habitats. He is Emeritus Professor of Botany at the University of Newcastle and ran Moorbank Botanic Garden in Newcastle. He and his wife, Sheila, have created this garden over the last 35 years and it is Sheila who has planted borders full of day lilies, euphorbias, bistort and geums. This is a layered garden with tall trees and unusual shrubs, tree peonies and ferns down to tiny alpines.

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Location details

High Trees,
Hexham,
Northumberland,
NE46 1BT

Directions to High Trees
Take B6306 S, fork L at 500y. No parking at garden. Park in National Park Office car park on L or on the street beyond South Park which is 400 yds on L. Garden entrance 1st on L down lane.

High Trees openings

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.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 February to 20 July for groups of between 8 and 30.

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

Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at High Trees at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, High Trees does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. High Trees 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.