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Crook Hall Gardens

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The National Trust are delighted to be welcoming visitors - old and new - back to Crook Hall Gardens, which will be opening from 1pm on Wednesday 13 July. 

The National Trust took ownership of the Grade I listed medieval hall and gardens on 28 March 2022, following a period of closure since July 2020.

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 stunning 10-acre gardens, paddock and fields, alongside magnificent views over Durham city.

Intriguing paths lead you through a series of interlinked gardens, each with its own character.

A significant number of families have lived in the medieval manor house of Crook Hall over the centuries, including original owner Peter Del Croke, who gave the hall its name. The building has a very rich history and its timeline is littered with amazing characters, from medieval knights and romantic poets to infamous ghosts and ale merchants.

It was more recently owned by the Bell family, from 1995. They opened their home and gardens to visitors, expanding the offer to create a new entrance welcome area, café, and maze. They had to close following the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns, meaning the site has been closed since July 2020.

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Ticket TypeTicket 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

Group (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.

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    • Alan G
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Hidden gem
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 13th July 2022
      Nice size established garden fantastic addition to a visit to Durham city.Nice cafe as you go in .A little tip buy a takeaway coffee loads of lovely small garden to sit and enjoy it in.Free car park... Read full review
    • L7373XMmichellec
      Bolton, United Kingdom
      Fantastic Gardens
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 19th July 2022
      Crook Hall is now owned by National Trust and reopened on 13th July. Such beautiful gardens, very calm and relaxing with an array of colour. There is a children's corner all about "bugs". The... Read full review
    • 344blondie
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Fantastic visit
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 10th August 2022
      This was my first visit to Crook Hall. Wonderful to see that it's now owned by the National Trust after Covid forced closure. Really beautiful grounds with a huge selection of plants and flowers... Read full review
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    Opening Times

    2022 (13 Jan 2022 - 30 Oct 2022)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
    2022 (5 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)
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    Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
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    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.

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