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Ravensford Farm

In 1984 Ravensford Farm was a ruin in a field full of weeds, with one tree. Today it is surrounded by a richly varied garden, a wood, two ponds, orchard, rhododendron dell and extensive flowerbeds. 2024 is our 25th opening for the NGS. Regretfully it'll be our last. We shall continue with By Arrangement visits, so please come for this final opening to celebrate in style as we go out with a bang.

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Ravensford Farm
Ravensford Farm
Ravensford Farm
Ravensford Farm
Ravensford Farm
Ravensford Farm
Ravensford Farm
Ravensford Farm

About Ravensford Farm

2024 sees our 25th opening in Aid of the National Garden Scheme and, we regretfully announce, our last. We shall hereafter remain in the list only for By Arrangement visits, so please come and join us for this one final, big Open Day, when we promise to celebrate in style – and under cover, if necessary – as we go out with a bang!
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While children hunt for hidden animal figures, gardeners can discover unusual shrubs and trees. Visitors will enjoy tea, home-made cakes and local music.

Ravensford Farm features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Ravensford Farm,
Bishop Auckland,
County Durham,
DL13 3NH

Directions to Ravensford Farm
From A68 between Witton-le-Wear & Toft Hill, turn W to Hamsterley. Follow yellow NGS signs.

Ravensford Farm 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.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Some gravel, so assistance will be needed for wheelchairs. Assistance dogs only, please.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Ravensford Farm at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Ravensford Farm, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Ravensford Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Ravensford Farm 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.