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Memorable Moments at The Bowes Museum
Crook Hall Gardens
From
£4.00
Sidegate
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 5SZ
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 5SZ
Tel: +44 0191 383 1832
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.00 per ticket type |
| Child | £4.00 per ticket type |
| Family (1 adult) | £12.00 per ticket type |
| Family (Standard) | £20.00 per ticket type |
National Trust members are free.
Group Tickets (minimum 15 people): 5% discount on standard Adult and Child prices.
Please note the medieval hall is the only part of Crook Hall itself open to visitors.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent716
- Very Good204
- Average45
- Poor11
- Terrible9
Recent Reviews:
- David LAshbourne, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayWow!
Sunday, 9th October 2022This was a revelation with such proximity to the city centre. Amazing variety of garden styles, centred on the medieval hall. Some of our group were not gardeners but they loved it. Pleasing cafe. Read full review - gillzagrebKinlochewe, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyNice garden. Lovely staff. Passable food.
Thursday, 13th October 2022Lovely small garden. Wonderfully helpful staff. NT food though has been a let down since the start of COVID surely it’s time for the old standards to come back. Read full review - sheepygoldlondonTrip Type:Friends getawayBeautiful gardens, a short stroll from townThursday, 20th October 2022We have never been here before and we were very surprised by the extent of, variety of and quality of the gardens. Even now there is plenty of colour. There is parking and a very pleasant basic cafe... Read full review
Access Information
Opening Times
| Season (4 Nov 2022 - 18 Dec 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 2023 (11 Feb 2023 - 17 Dec 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
* July-October last admission: 4pm
November-December last admission: 3pm
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M).
From the A1(M) junction 62, take the A690 into Durham City Centre. At the Gilesgate roundabout take the 2nd exit and follow the road straight over Milburngate Bridge. Take the first left at the end of the bridge and 1st left again. The River Wear will now be in front of you, follow the road round and the river will be on your right hand side. Follow the riverside along, passed the Radisson Blu Hotel and the main entrance to Crook Hall and Gardens is 500 metres further along. Our Garden Gate Cafe is the big wooden building at the entrance to the Crook Hall pay and display car park.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Durham Station. From the station road walk down North Road past the bus station to The Gates Shopping Centre. Follow the road down to the riverside, and Crook Hall is signposted from there.
Highlights...
Durham City, Durham CityA beautiful city with winding cobbled streets packed with history, culture and stunning architecture. Guarded by the River Wear, Durham City with its dramatic skyline never fails to impress.
The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens, Durham CityDine in or takeaway, we're serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. There's no need to pay admission to the gardens if you're only visiting the café, so you can drop in to enjoy a tasty treat anytime.
