Gardens in County Durham

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to 28 of the best private gardens in County Durham.

Your visits raise important funds for charitable causes across the UK through admissions, teas and cake - and in the majority of gardens children go free!

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners who freely give their time and energy to open their beautiful gardens with the National Garden Scheme we were able to donate over £3.4 million to vital nursing and health charities last year. We hope to top this in 2024 with yet more beautiful gardens open in County Durham for you to visit this year.

Highlights

28

Private Gardens to visit in County Durham
8

Historical Gardens in County Durham
13

Dog Friendly Gardens in County Durham
3

Child Friendly Gardens in County Durham

Browse our garden map to view all the gardens opening in County Durham in the next 28 days. You can change the date range or location to help you find what you are looking for.

The gardens below are listed in alphabetical order and some may have completed their openings for the year. You can view gardens open in County Durham within a specific time range here.

1 Riverside Lodge

1 Riverside Lodge, DH1 3SS

13 Heugh Hall Row

13 Heugh Hall Row, DH6 5NW

25 Park Road South

25 Park Road South, DH3 3LS

48 Carmel Road South

48 Carmel Road South, DL3 8DJ

76 Carmel Road South

76 Carmel Road South, DL3 8DR

84 Carmel Road South

84 Carmel Road South, DL3 8DR

Brancepeth Village Gardens

Brancepeth Village Gardens, DH7 8EN

Crook Hall & Gardens

Crook Hall & Gardens, DH1 5SZ

Dene Lodge, Linwood Grove

Dene Lodge, DL3 8DP

Green Gables, Carmel Road South

Green Gables, DL3 8DJ

Historic Haughton-le-Skerne Gardens

Historic Haughton-le-Skerne Gardens, DL1 2DD

Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Middleton Hall Retirement Village, DL2 1HA

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FAQs

Which gardens in County Durham offer plants for sale?

Many gardens offer plants for sale, please select the ‘Plants for sale’ filter above or 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.

What are the best gardens in County Durham to see autumn colours?

Our database has at least 2 gardens in County Durham that showcase stunning autumn colours. Please select the ‘Autumn colour’ filter above to find these gardens. Here are some suggestions to get you started: 48 Carmel Road South, 13 Heugh Hall Row.

Are group visits possible in County Durham gardens?

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; 48 Carmel Road South, 1 Riverside Lodge, Middleton Hall Retirement Village have recently been listed with National Garden Scheme. Please use the filters above to find more and make sure to check which gardens allow group visits by arrangement only.

Are there gardens that facilitate access to wheelchair users?

Absolutely. National Garden Scheme 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. You can identify a wheelchair friendly garden by selecting the ‘wheelchair accessible’ option from the filter above, or when you see the wheelchair symbol on the garden listing.

What types of plants can be found in County Durham gardens?

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. You can use the filters above to search by plant type.