Gardens in County Durham
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 28 of the best gardens in County Durham.
Your visits and donations to private gardens near County Durham raise important funds for Charitable causes across the UK.
Thanks to the generosity of owners opening gardens for free NGS was able to raise and donate over £3.4 million to charities last year. We hope to top this in 2024 with more beautiful gardens open in County Durham for you to visit this year than ever before.
Highlights
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28Private Gardens to visit in County Durham
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8Historical Gardens in County Durham
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13Dog Friendly Gardens in County Durham
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3Child Friendly Gardens in County Durham
FAQs
Many gardens offer plants for sale, please visit the individual listings for more information. Here are some suggestions: The Gardens of Carmel Road South, 1 Riverside Lodge, Historic Haughton-le-Skerne Gardens.
Our database has at least 2 gardens in County Durham that showcase stunning autumn colours. Here are some suggestions to get you started: 48 Carmel Road South, 13 Heugh Hall Row.
Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; 48 Carmel Road South, 1 Riverside Lodge, Middleton Hall Retirement Village have recently been listed with NGS. Please use the filters above to find more and make sure to check which gardens allow group visits by arrangement only.
Absolutely. NGS currently lists 15 gardens in County Durham that strive to ensure that all visitors are able to enjoy a positive experience. Please try and keep to the paths, particularly in wet conditions, and make sure to read each garden's information to make the best of your visit.
County Durham boasts a wide variety of beautiful gardens with native and exotic plants. Whether it's bluebells, naturalised daffodils, fragrant roses, or Mediterranean trees and shrubs, plant lovers will find something to enjoy in all seasons, including a good number of wildlife gardens.
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