Gardens

Explore our gardens and discover 3000 David Austen Roses, bursting with colour, plus a fascinating selection of trees and shrubs, carefully highlighted with graceful water features and meandering paths, a kitchen garden, Italian garden and woodland walk with 18 different tree species. Catch up with friends and family with coffee and cake in our gardens café and farm shop before or after exploring our stunning botanics.

Farmshop & Café

Filled with the finest locally sourced food and drink from the North-East, the Farmshop is a celebration of artisanal suppliers and products. Perfect for lunch, the Café offers a light, airy space to catch up with friends over a selection of sandwiches, soups and salads.

Opening Times

The gardens, café and Farm Shop are open Monday to Sunday 10am until 4pm.

Estate Map

The Glass House

Edible Garden

FAQ's

The gardens are open 7 days a week, 10am – 4pm. The last entry into the gardens is 3.30pm.

No, the café does not take reservations

No. Afternoon tea is served on a first come first served basis and does not require a booking. Please note, this is not table service.

No. We charge a small fee for an annual pass, which means you can visit us throughout the year as many times as you like. You can buy a pass here.

Yes, you can view our accessibility guide here.