The Alnwick Garden
Be inspired by the most exciting contemporary garden developed in the last century, The Alnwick Garden. The inspiration of the Duchess of Northumberland, this fascinating garden features the Grand Cascade as its centrepiece to create spellbinding water displays. The pergola-covered paths of the rose garden combine shrub and climbing roses with clematis and honeysuckle, and the Ornamental Garden features the best of European garden design and planting.
In the Serpent Garden, eight water sculptures nestle in the coils of a topiary serpent, while the Poison Garden holds dangerous plants and their stories.
The garden is also home to the Bamboo Labyrinth and one of the world's largest tree houses, with rope bridges, walkways in the sky and a fantastic place to eat. The new pavilion and visitor centre house has places to eat, shop, learn and relax.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2009
Opening Times
Open New Year
| 01/10/2008 - 31/03/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9.00 |
| Concession | £6.50 |
| Child | £0.01 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1. Leave A1 north of the town signposted by the tourist information sign for 'The Alnwick Garden' (Denwick turn-off). The garden is clearly signposted approximately 1 mile from the A1 junction.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest railway station is Alnmouth. Taxi or bus to Alnwick.From A1 follow the signs at Alnwick for The Alnwick Garden which is 1 mile from the A1 junction. Access the Garden from Denwick Lane where parking is provided
Local buses connect Alnwick to Newcastle and surrounding towns.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Smoking Some Areas
- Village Location
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Light lunches and refreshments in Pavilion Cafe, seating 200 and the tree house restaurant seating 80 inside and 40 outside. Morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea served in the Pavilion Cafe, courtyard coffee shop and The Treehouse.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2.5 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 20
- Min group size - 14
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - £6.25 per person (children can enter free when accompanied by an adult - upto 4 children per adult)
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted - 2 meeting rooms available which hold 50 or 150 delegates.
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Downloads
- Chapter 2 – The Pavilion and Visitor Centre
- 973 Kb
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Audio Guide - Discover more about the history of the Walled Garden, and previous gardens on the site
- Chapter 3 – The Grand Cascade
- 1.4 Mb
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Audio Guide - Hear about the design and technology behind the largest water feature of its kind, and the building challenges
- Chapter 4 – The Ornamental Garden
- 1.4 Mb
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Audio Guide - Learn the secrets of maintaining a densely planted garden from head gardener Derek Horton
- Chapter 5 – The Rose Garden
- 592 Kb
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Audio Guide - Find out more about the roses, including the Alnwick Rose
- Chapter 6 – The Bamboo Labyrinth
- 612 Kb
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Audio Guide - Discover the meaning of the Labyrinth’s inscription ‘Only dead fish swim with the stream’
- Chapter 7 – The Serpent Garden
- 1.3 Mb
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Audio Guide - Discover how the Duchess and William Pye began working together
- Chapter 8 – The Poison Garden
- 1.5 Mb
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Audio Guide - Hear what inspired the Duchess’s vision for the Poison Garden, and how the gardeners work with the dangerous plants
- Chapter 9 – The Treehouse
- 1012 Kb
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Audio Guide - Learn more about the Duchess’s ideas for The Treehouse, and The Garden’s approach to education
- Chapter 10 – The Woodland Walk
- 669 Kb
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Audio Guide - Discover more about the future plans for The Garden’s development
The Alnwick Garden
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1YU
Tel: +44 01665 511350
Fax: +44 01665 511351
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