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Willow Burn Hospice

With a mix of both natural and cultivated areas, this beautiful garden is the setting for outstanding views from the hospice across the Derwent Valley. The gardens are maintained and cared for by volunteers and inc wildflowers, shrubs, perennials, and a large wooded area, as well as memorials and dedications for loved ones.

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About Willow Burn Hospice

With a mix of both natural and cultivated areas, this beautiful garden is set in approximately 2 acres and offers outstanding views from the hospice across the Derwent Valley. The gardens are maintained and cared for by volunteers and include wildflowers, shrubs, perennials, and a large wooded area. Throughout the garden there are seating areas, as well as memorials and dedications for loved ones.

The garden is a haven for local wildlife and is a retreat for peace and reflection away from the stresses of the modern world.

Refreshments will be available in the Willows, our beautiful community café located at Willow Burn. Parking is available onsite and payment is cash, chip and pin and contactless. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 2.30pm

The Potting Shed, a plant and gift shop will also be open throughout the day.

Parking is available at Willow Burn Hospice, and additional parking is available at St Bede’s Catholic School, a 10 – 15 minute uphill walk. We advise that accessible parking should be utilised at the hospice.

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Website:

https://www.willowburnhospice.org.uk

Willow Burn Hospice features

Location details

Willow Burn Hospice,
Lanchester,
County Durham,
DH7 0BF

Directions to Willow Burn Hospice
Turn into the Maiden View Estate from the main road. Then take the 2nd L once inside the estate and drive down to car park.

Willow Burn Hospice 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 in the Willows Café, inc a selection of baked goods available.
Admission Adult: £3.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-15:00

Accessibility

  • Pathways give access to view all the areas of the garden.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Willow Burn Hospice at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Willow Burn Hospice. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Willow Burn Hospice, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Willow Burn Hospice are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Willow Burn Hospice 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.