Top 10 Gardens in North East England, England

Stanton Hall is situated west of Morpeth in Englands northern county, Northumberland. A small family run business, it offer something different from the larger garden centres. The gardens here at Stanton Hall have evolved as the business expanded over 30 years to the mature and wide-range of planting that we have today. Each time more area has been opened up to stage plants for sale, separate areas of gardens have been created. Our gardens show what can be achieved with the plants that we sell in the Nursery. They also are set out to give ideas about colour, grouping and mixtures of shrubs, perennials, herbs and general planting structures. The gardens are best from May onwards and are free to visit.

Temporarily Closed now until may 2021

Two historic buildings, a well-preserved late-14th century tower house and a neo-classical house, are linked by a charming sunken garden spreading over more than 30 acres of landscaped grounds.

Crook Hall is a Medieval Manor house built circa 1217 and is one of the oldest inhabited houses in Durham City. Home to the Bell Family since 1995, the Medieval Hall merges into a Jacobean Manor house which in turn merges into a Georgian Town house reflecting its development over the centuries. The Hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the 5 acres of stunning gardens. Visitors from all over the world come to share in the timeless magic of Crook Hall and leave inspired by these idyllic English gardens. Afternoon Tea is served in the beautiful Georgian Drawing Room. We are open from Sunday to Wednesday and welcome visitors throughout the year. We have two modern self catering apartments available in the heart of Durham City. We are a unique, historic wedding venue providing exclusive use of a beautiful and romantic setting. Our Licensed Garden Gate Café is open 7 days a week from 9:30am - 5pm serving breakfasts, light lunches and refreshments along with wines and local ales

Located on West Lane (near Croft Race Circuit), Paddock Farm Nursery & Water Gardens is a wonderful day out for all the family. We have nine unique Water Gardens for you to browse around at your leisure, a delicious Tea Room serving home made treats from sandwiches to full dinners and our amazing Koi & Pond are considered to be one of the best in the country! The Tropical Fish centre recently claimed customer recognition as the biggest and best supplier in the region! Open 7 days a week, you are always welcome to visit us. Our Water Gardens are completely free and we have something for all members of your family. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The magnificent garden of the Whalton Manor House was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll in 1908, set in 3 acres of private, walled garden in the heart of picturesque Northumberland.Within easy reach of Northumberland's golden beaches, the market towns of Alnwick, Morpeth and Hexham, the Scottish Borders and Newcastle Upon Tyne within a 45 minute drive, your visit to Whalton Manor Gardens is a 'must see' whilst in the area.