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The Beacon

This garden illustrates how to make a cottage garden on a steep site with loads of interest at different levels. Planted with acers, roses and a variety of cottage garden and formal plants. Water runs gently through it and there are tranquil places to sit and talk or just reflect. Stunning colour and plant combinations.

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About The Beacon

This garden is full of a wide range of plants, creating wonderful colour combinations. They tumble over the gravel and stone paths and gently edge the rills and pond. The effect is a place of abundance and tranquillity. You can sit at the edge of the pond, or in ‘The Wee Beacon’ summerhouse, or in an area sheltered by low stone walls, and enjoy this beautiful garden.

Wildlife friendly with numerous birds, frogs, newts & hedgehogs. Haven for butterflies and bees. Owner available for entertaining group talks. Comedy/piano recital available at By Arrangement visits (£4 per person in aid of NSPCC).

The Beacon features

  • Cashless
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Beacon,
Stocksfield,
Northumberland,
NE43 7NX

Directions to The Beacon
From A69 follow signs into village. Stn & cricket ground on L. Turn R into Cadehill Rd then 1st R into Crabtree Rd (cul-de-sac) Park on Cadehill.

The Beacon openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 27 May to 15 September for groups of 5+.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Refreshments in aid of NSPCC.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  The Beacon. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

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

Sorry, The Beacon does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Beacon 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.