Name: Crook Hall Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Crook Hall Gardens

Sidegate, Durham DH1 5SZ, UK

1-99 Years

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Crook Hall Gardens wander through a series of interlinking gardens, each with its own style and character, set against the backdrop of a Grade 1 listed medieval hall. Visitors can discover a maze, a secret walled garden, an orchard, a wildlife-rich moat pool, tranquil seating areas and views of Durham city and cathedral. The Garden Gate Café (free entry) offers seating indoors, as well as on an outdoor terrace. Dogs on a short lead are welcome in the gardens and café.

Price starts from £10.50 for Adults(18 years and over), £5.30 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £15.70 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Gardens: Intriguing paths lead you through acres of interlinked gardens, each with its own character and style.
Maze: A living puzzle to explore in the garden, mostly planted with cotoneaster that has stunning red berries in autumn.
Historic setting: Gardens set against a Grade I listed medieval hall, with views to Durham Cathedral.
Second-hand bookshop: Find a selection of pre-loved books. All proceeds go towards caring for Crook Hall Gardens.
Things to do in Crook Hall Gardens: Wander through a series of interlinked gardens, each with its own character. Intriguing paths lead you to blooming borders, secluded walled gardens, an orchard and a tranquil moat pool. Sheltered spots tempt you to sit a while and soak up your surroundings. Views of Durham Cathedral are a reminder that this green oasis is close to the heart of the city. Find out all the things to see and do here.
Christmas at Crook Hall Gardens: Celebrate the festive season at Crook Hall Gardens. See the medieval hall lit up with Christmas charm, discover fairytale-inspired art around the peaceful gardens, or make your own bespoke decorations at a craft workshop.
Durham City Green Corridor: Durham is a place where nature, culture and heritage are inextricably linked. We want to make it easier for people to reconnect. With nature. With the city. With each other.
Crook Hall Gardens: Wander through a series of interlinking gardens, each with its own style and character, set against the backdrop of a Grade 1 listed medieval hall. Visitors can discover a maze, a secret walled garden, an orchard, a wildlife-rich moat pool, tranquil seating areas and views of Durham city and cathedral. The Garden Gate Café (free entry) offers seating indoors, as well as on an outdoor terrace.

Facilities

Parking: Parking on site. Pay and display, free for National Trust members. All other visitors £3.30 for up to 3 hours. Please note, our car park is for visitors to the gardens and café only. Four electric vehicle charging points are available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.
Food & Drinks: The Garden Gate Café serves hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. Dine in or takeaway. Free entry.
Toilet: Accessible toilet with baby changing area in the café. There is another toilet (not accessible) close to the medieval hall, approx. 50 metres from the admissions area.
Dogs allowed: Dogs on short leads welcome, including in the café. Assistance dogs only in the medieval hall. Water bowls provided. Please clean up after your dog and dispose of used bags in a litter bin.

What to see

History of Crook Hall Gardens: A stone’s throw from Durham’s World Heritage Site, Grade I listed Crook Hall is considered one of the city’s most significant medieval domestic buildings. Dating back to the 14th century, find out how it's changed over the years, who lived here and some famous faces who visited.

For more information please visit: http://nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/crook-hall-gardens/history-of-crook-hall-gardens

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (18+): £10.50 with Gift Aid, £9.50 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17), under 5s free: £5.30 with Gift Aid, £4.75 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £26.20 with Gift Aid, £23.75 without Gift Aid.
Family (1 adult and up to 3 children): £15.70 with Gift Aid, £14.25 without Gift Aid.
Group (Adult 18+): £9.03 without Gift Aid.
Group (Child 5–17): £4.51 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/crook-hall-gardens#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Gardens & Medieval Hall: 10:00 - 16:00
Cafe: 10:00 - 16:00
Second-hand bookshop: 10:00 - 14:30

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/crook-hall-gardens#place-opening-times

Address: Sidegate, Durham DH1 5SZ, UK

Post Code: DH1 5SZ

Council: County Durham

County: County Durham

By road: From north or south, take the A690 into Durham and cross the river. Take the first exit at the next roundabout, Crook Hall Gardens is signposted via Framwelgate Waterside and Frankland Lane. It seems like you're turning left off Milburngate into a multi storey car park, that's correct. Continue past the Radisson Blu hotel, turn right at the mini roundabout and follow National Trust signage towards the entrance to Crook Hall Gardens car park, open 10am - 6pm. Want to leave the car at home?
By train: Regular trains to Durham from Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool Lime Street, Plymouth, Bristol and London Kings Cross. Crook Hall Gardens is a 10 - 12 minute walk from the station; follow signs towards the city centre, then turn left along Framwelgate Waterside by the river or take a shortcut via Highgate, across Framwellgate and down Sidegate (cobbled).
On foot: 10 - 12 minutes from Durham Railway Station, via Highgate, Framwellgate and Sidegate. 15 minutes from Durham Cathedral or 8 minutes from Durham Market Place via Framwelgate Waterside.
By bus: Cathedral Bus 40a stops at Freeman's Place coach park, a 6 minute walk to Crook Hall Gardens via Framwelgate Waterside. Enjoy 25% off admission when you show a valid bus ticket.
Parking: Parking on site. Pay and display, free for National Trust members. All other visitors £3.30 for up to 3 hours. Please note, our car park is for visitors to the gardens and café only. Four electric vehicle charging points are available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.