Gardens in Northumberland

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to 18 of the best private gardens in Northumberland.

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 Northumberland for you to visit this year.

Highlights

18

Private Gardens to visit in Northumberland
8

Historical Gardens in Northumberland
9

Dog Friendly Gardens in Northumberland
3

Child Friendly Gardens in Northumberland

Browse our garden map to view all the gardens opening in Northumberland 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 Northumberland within a specific time range here.

2 Briarlea

2 Briarlea, NE61 6PA

Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

Belsay Hall, NE20 0DX

Bichfield Tower

Bichfield Tower, NE20 0JP

Blagdon

Blagdon, NE13 6DE

Capheaton Hall

Capheaton Hall, NE19 2AB

Cresswell Pele Tower Walled Garden

Cresswell Pele Tower Walled Garden, NE61 5LE

Droomveld

Droomveld, NE65 8DA

Fallodon Hall

Fallodon Hall, NE66 3HF

Halton Castle

Halton Castle, NE45 5PH

Hawkhill House

Hawkhill House, NE66 3PG

Hill House

Hill House, NE47 6HL

Kirky Cottage

Kirky Cottage, TD12 4QN

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FAQs

Which gardens in Northumberland 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: Lorbottle Hall, Cresswell Pele Tower Walled Garden, Hawkhill House.

What are the best gardens in Northumberland to see autumn colours?

Our database has at least 2 gardens in Northumberland that showcase stunning autumn colours. Please select the ‘Autumn colour’ filter above to find these gardens. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Hill House, Droomveld.

Are group visits possible in Northumberland gardens?

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; Hill House, 2 Briarlea, Whalton Manor Gardens 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 10 gardens in Northumberland 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 Northumberland gardens?

Northumberland 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.