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Whalton Manor Gardens

The historic Whalton Manor, altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1908, is surrounded by 3 acres of magnificent walled gardens, designed by Lutyens with the help of Gertrude Jekyll. The gardens, developed by the Norton family since the 1920s inc extensive herbaceous borders, spring bulbs, 30yd peony border, rose garden, listed summerhouses, pergolas and walls festooned with rambling roses and clematis.

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Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens

About Whalton Manor Gardens

Parts of Whalton Manor date from the 17th Century, although the magnificent house and grounds you see today are the result of substantial alterations by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertude Jekyll in 1908. Around the central archway, Lutyens combined the medieval harshness of neighbouring Northumbrian castles with a delicate classicism more familiar in his southern works to create a single imaginative and fascinating country house. Three acres of beautiful walled garden spread about the house and contain a number of Lutyens’ architectural gems. Visitors can stroll across a vast stone courtyard and ascend the carefully designed circular stone staircase to enjoy the tranquillity and shade of the hexagonal pan-tiled summer house or the Italianate pavilion. The densely planted herbaceous borders, which flower from May until the end of September, will delight the garden enthusiast. The extensive walls and pergolas provide a backdrop for the borders which are festooned with many varieties of climbing roses, clematis and wisteria. The intense acid yellow of the stunning laburnum orchard is the highlight of the late spring and is followed by the wonderful 30m peony border coming into flower towards the end of June.
The gardens are currently managed to encourage its insect and bird populations and consequently have a zero herbicide, pesticide and artificial fertiliser policy.
Also open, not for NGS, on Wednesdays at 2pm, 13th April to 26th October, with proceeds going towards the upkeep of the garden. See website for further information about dates and times of opening. Tours and weddings can be arranged privately. Please contact [email protected].

Website:

https://www.whaltonmanor.co.uk

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Location details

Whalton Manor Gardens,
Morpeth,
Northumberland,
NE61 3UT

Directions to Whalton Manor Gardens
On the B6524, the house is at E end of the village & will be signed.

Whalton Manor Gardens openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access to main area but otherwise stone steps and gravel paths.
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FAQs

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

Yes, coaches are accepted at Whalton Manor Gardens. 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 Whalton Manor Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Whalton Manor Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Whalton Manor Gardens 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.