The Alnwick Garden is home to one of the world's largest wooden tree houses, with walkways in the sky, rope bridges and a fantastic place to eat in the treetops, and the Woodland Walk.
This
adventure attraction also features the
Grand Cascade, a tumbling mass of water with shooting jets, and the
Rose and Ornamental Gardens. The
Serpent Garden features interactive water sculptures, and there's also the
Bamboo Labyrinth and the
Poison Garden, with dangerous plants and their gruesome stories...
Recent History of Alnwick Garden...
Alnwick Gardens is a beautiful and expansive garden located in the town of Alnwick, in the county of Northumberland, England. The contemporary gardens were created by the Duchess of Northumberland and opened to the public in 2001. They are home to a wide variety of plants, flowers, and trees, as well as a number of unique and exciting features that make them a great destination for visitors of all ages.
Things to do
One of the main
attractions of Alnwick Gardens is the
Grand Cascade, a stunning water feature that features a series of cascading waterfalls that flow into a large pond. The Grand Cascade is a great place to sit and relax with your youngsters, and visitors can also take a boat ride on the pond to get a closer look at the waterfalls.
Wake up and smell the roses... literally! Take a magical stroll through the Rose Garden. Featuring a wide variety of roses, the garden showcases some rarest and most historic varieties in the world. Visitors can take a stroll through the garden and admire the different types of roses and their unique colours and fragrances.
Who knew a garden could have a dark side... *gulps*. Welcome to The Poison Garden! This unique feature of Alnwick Gardens is home to a wide variety of poisonous plants, many of which have been used throughout history for medicinal and deadly purposes. Visitors can take a guided tour of the garden and learn about the different plants and their effects on the human body.
The Alnwick Treehouse is another must-see attraction at the gardens. This huge treehouse is built around a mature oak tree and offers a fantastic view of the surrounding garden. Visitors can climb the stairs to the top of the treehouse and enjoy the view or take a break in the café inside.
Your cheeky monkeys will go wild for the adventure playground at Alnwick Garden. This huge play structure has been designed with a variety of different play areas, including swings, slides, and challenging climbing structures. Kids can also enjoy the mini-golf course and the Hedge Maze for hours of fun.
Wander down the Bamboo Labyrinth if you're brave enough! This elegant and surprisingly peaceful labyrinth is a great spot to walk and explore with your kids. The labyrinth is made up of tall bamboo plants and provides a feeling of serenity and calmness.
For those who are interested in gardening and horticulture, Alnwick Gardens also offers a number of different
educational programs. Visitors can take a
guided tour of the gardens and learn about the different plants and their care, or participate in a
gardening workshop. This is a great idea for older family members or it could be a wonderful
Mother's Day gift experience idea. There is also a gift shop on the premises where you can buy gardening tools, gifts and souvenirs.
If you're looking for a day out filled with beauty, nature and entertainment, Alnwick Garden is the perfect destination. The variety of activities and attractions, combined with the beauty of the gardens, make it a great place to visit for people of all ages. With so much to see and do, you'll never be bored at Alnwick Gardens!
Special events...
Programmes of activities and events run throughout the year, and there's something for all the family! Keep an eye out for the annual award-winning light trail in the Wintertime. Throw on your trainers and run to the gardens for the giant lawn games activities in the summer or grab your swimming costume Splash Alnwick.
Travel & Parking for Visitors
By road
The Alnwick Garden is off the A1 to the North of Alnwick and is well-signposted.
The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Castle car park is off Denwick Lane (B1340). The postcode for the car park is NE66 1YU (the parking charge is £3.00 per car per day).
If you are arriving on the A1 Northbound, to avoid congestion in Alnwick Town Centre we suggest that you do not take the first junction signposted for Alnwick, but instead remain on the A1 and take the Denwick turn-off, clearly signposted with the brown signs for The Alnwick Garden.
By bus
Buses connect Alnwick to the surrounding towns and the city of Newcastle. Click
here for more information.
By rail
The main east coast line from London to Edinburgh stops at Alnmouth, which is 4 miles away. A taxi or bus can be taken from Alnmouth.
By air and sea
Newcastle International Airport and the Port of Tyne are 35 miles away.
Accessibility
- All abilities can try out kids' activities and crafts. Necessary help or modification will be provided so that feel fully included in each activity.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the gardens.
- A free car park for Blue Badge holders is available at The Garden just off Denwick Lane. It is advised that disabled visitors to Alnwick Castle also use this car park and enter the Castle via the pathway through Bowburn Park (the picnic area between the Castle and The Garden).
- Free wheelchair or mobility scooter hire is available but please book in advance by calling 01665 511350. Accessible route maps are also available from admissions.
- The Treehouse’s rope bridges and walkways are fully accessible by wheelchair. The upper level of the Treehouse Restaurant (the Nest and the rooftop viewing point) is unfortunately not accessible to wheelchair users.
- There are accessible toilets throughout the site, including the Treehouse.
Food & Drink
Refuel on hot drinks like coffee and tea; homemade cakes, sandwiches and other lovely snacks at The Pavilion Cafe.