Top 10 Glorious Gardens & Peaceful Parks

Crook Hall & Gardens

Stunning medieval manor house surrounded by glorious gardens in the heart of Durham City. Includes secret walled garden, Shakespeare garden, Cathedral garden, silver and white garden, moat pool and meadow with maze. 

Raby Castle Gardens

Teesdale in the Durham Dales is home to one of England's most impressive medieval castles, with a 250 acre deer park, beautiful walled gardens and woodland play area.

The Bowes Museum Grounds

Teesdale in the Durham Dales is home to one of the country's most fascinating museum experiences - The Bowes Museum, surrounded by tranquil gardens and parkland.

Durham University Botanic Garden

18 acre garden in mature woodland on the outskirts of Durham City. Exotic trees from America and the Himalayas, plus the Prince Bishops Garden, tropical house, cactus house, butterflies, insects and plant sales.

Durham Dales

No list of Durham's great outdoors would be complete without a mention of the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to tumbling waterfalls, sweeping moorland views and flora and fauna in abundance.

Whitworth Hall Country Park

Eggleston Hall Gardens

This delightful garden is home to 4.5 acres of winding paths, borders, a stream, walls and a 16th Century churchyard. You'll find a wide range of plants for sale, including trees, shrubs, hardy perennials and herbs.

The World of Trees & Houghall Gardens

These extensive gardens are used as training grounds for horticultural students. Features include glasshouses, a woodland garden and the recently opened World of Trees Arboretum.

Hardwick Country Park

The park has survived since the 1750s when its then owner, John Burdon, created a sprawling ornamental park. This beautiful 18th Century park was recently lovingly restored.

Hamsterley Forest

Although not technically a garden, Hamsterley Forest is a joy for nature lovers. The 5,000 acre mixed woodland includes a forest drive and woodland walks.