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The Alnwick Garden
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1YU
Tel: +44 01665 511350
Fax: +44 01665 511351
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Type: Garden
The Alnwick Garden is one of the world’s most ambitious new gardens. The Duchess of Northumberland’s vision for a forgotten plot is now a truly 21st century experience full of imagination, inspiration and fun. Designed by Jacques and Peter Wirtz, The Garden is a wonderful combination of spaces, themes, quirkiness and play.
From the tranquility of the Cherry Orchard, the excitement of the Grand Cascade and the mysteries of the Bamboo Labyrinth, to the Serpent Garden’s spell-binding water sculptures, the intrigue of the Poison Garden and one of the world’s largest tree houses – there is plenty to surprise and delight.
The Garden is a space designed to be enjoyed by all your senses, with a collection of over 4,000 plant varieties to discover, thousands of seasonal blooms and countless opportunities to get wet and play in The Garden’s water sculptures.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £12.00 per ticket type |
| Child | £4.00 per ticket type |
| Concession | £10.80 per ticket type |
| Group (14+ adults) | £10.20 per ticket type |
UNLOCK THE ALNWICK GARDEN: Pay for a day, visit free for a year. All day tickets can be validated for unlimited free entry during opening hours for 12 months from date of purchase! Validate your ticket on-site during your first visit.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 31/03/2012 - 04/11/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1. Leave A1 north of Alnwick, 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, where you can take a 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.
Downloads
- Chapter 2 – The Pavilion and Visitor Centre
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Audio Guide - Discover more about the future plans for The Garden’s development
Travel Directions
Facilities
Provider Features
- 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 - up to 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