Top Things to do in County Durham
Top Hotels in County Durham
- 1. Burnhopeside Hall
- 2. Travelodge Durham
- 3. Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
- 4. Premier Inn Durham City Centre (Walkergate) hotel
- 5. Premier Inn Hartlepool Marina hotel
- 6. Travelodge Hartlepool Marina Hotel
- 7. Premier Inn Durham North hotel
- 8. Ramside Hall Hotel
- 9. Lumley Castle Hotel
- 10. Blackwell Grange Hotel
Top 8 Gardens in County Durham, England
Discover the best top things to do in County Durham, United Kingdom including Thornton Hall Gardens, Crook Hall & Gardens, Old Durham Gardens, Paddock Farm Nursery & Water Gardens, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Durham University Botanic Garden, Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Coffee Shop, Rokeby Park.
Restaurants in County Durham
1. Thornton Hall Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Temporarily Closed now until may 2021
Reviewed By Jojojash04 - Darlington, United Kingdom
Visited in June with my seven year old Son. Gardens were truly stunning. Thoroughly enjoyed walking around and seeing all the flowers, statues and features. Food and drinks were available which pleased my Son. Easy to find and onsite parking available. Only criticism I have is I thought the entry fee was a little too much.
2. Crook Hall & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 970 reviews
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
Reviewed By LCN23 - Durham, United Kingdom
Fabulous themed Harry Potter afternoon tea with the hall done up to resemble hog warts Loved the creations and had a brilliant afternoon / excellent staff and well thought out event / loved it !!!!!
3. Old Durham Gardens
4. Paddock Farm Nursery & Water Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
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!
Reviewed By 773MarkW
Massive improvement new owners really care, good to see years of neglect rectified, it is very much worth a visit, makes a nice afternoon out, good food, excellent range of plants and the fish centre is awesome the children love to see all the fish swimming about . Always a good plant bargin with the plant of the week offer
5. Eggleston Hall Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By Eddie730 - County Durham, United Kingdom
The Durham Dales are beautiful - and Eggleston Hall Garden adds to the delight! Garden lovers must come to this place. It is a paradise of well grown plants, flowers and trees...staff are so knowledgeable and experienced. If you want to buy good quality plants - come here! There is also a great garden trail you can do (£2.50 in an honesty box) which is a bit like an IKEA route...but don't let that put you off - there's a map as well as numbered stones marking the way. The garden has several dogs who potter around - as pest control offices - and if you have a dog with you then you are requested to notify staff! If you are visiting the area then this garden is a must see. Put it on your holiday list!
6. Durham University Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
We are currently operating reduced opening hours of 10am to 2.30pm, Monday to Fridays only. Closed at weekends.
Reviewed By fletch08
We have visited Durham a number of times our first visit to the Botanic gardens Car parking available The food was lovely in the cafe and outside seating is brilliant lovely floral surrounds the tulips were beautiful We walked through the gardens there is so much to see We will definately return ????
7. Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 131 reviews
Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Brambles Coffee Shop in Shincliffe, County Durham have been helping people from all over the UK get the best from their gardens for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking as much care with our customer as they do with their gardens and strive to be a friendly and helpful at all times. Poplar Tree Garden Centre Durham staff carry a comprehensive level of knowledge and expertise that is sure to answer even the most difficult of questions. Please don't be shy in approaching them as they are ready and waiting to assist at all times.Poplar Tree Garden Centre, Florist & Coffee Shop all under ONE roof!
Reviewed By MarleneB261 - Durham, United Kingdom
I ordered some compost and Fungal Clear with the Click and Collect being in place with the COVID virus this morning, paid by card over the phone and it was ready in a trolley outside the shop with my name and receipt . I was very impressed, and would like to thank the staff who r working at this awful time. Well done
8. Rokeby Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
