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Gardens in Durham

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 2 of the best gardens in Durham.

Your visits and donations to private gardens near 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 Durham for you to visit this year than ever before.

Highlights

  • 2
    Private Gardens to visit in Durham
  • 1
    Child Friendly Garden in Durham
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Heather Holm

Heather Holm, TS12 3JU

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FAQs

Many gardens offer plants for sale, please visit the individual listings for more information. Here are some suggestions: Heather Holm, Woodside, Killerby.

Our database has at least 1 gardens in Durham that showcase stunning autumn colours. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Woodside, Killerby.

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; Woodside, Killerby 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 1 gardens in 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.

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.