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© Simon Fraser
Many of Cragside's magnificent trees are North American species
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What will you see in amongst the trees?
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The garden in the frame
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© Jill Gregory
Slipper Lake in February
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Cragside House - an extraordinary place!
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Cragside House - A room with a view!
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A walk with twists and turns through the Labyrinth
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Amazing stories to be told
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Entrance to Cragside House
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© Arnhel de Serra
An extraordinary view!
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A grand affair
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The perfect place for a picnic
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Whirl into action
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Rocky footpath
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A little light on the subject
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Fruity blooms in the Orchard House
Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and woodland - the wonder of its age
Enter the world of Lord Armstrong - Victorian inventor, innovator and landscape genius. Cragside house was a wonder of its age. It was the first house in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity and is crammed full of ingenious gadgets. The gardens are incredible. One of the largest rock gardens in Europe leads down to the Iron Bridge, which in turn leads accross to the formal garden. Children will love our adventure play area and exploring Nelly's Labyrinth, a networks of paths and tunnels cut out of a vast area of rhododendron forest.
Don't miss
- Visit the first house to be lit by hydro-electricity
- Enjoy superb views from the iron bridge
- Stroll around Tumbleton Lake
- Get lost in the labyrinth
- Take a peek from our wildlife hide
Bushcraft courses - new for 2012
Want adventure in the outdoors? Get in to bushcraft. Choose from either a taster course or an overnight experience and discover the natural world for yourself in the stunning setting of the Cragside woodland.
Jobs at Cragside
Working here at Cragside, you will help everyone to have a brilliant National Trust experience at an extraordinary place. You will enjoy some great benefits too, including free entry at our properties.
Free family fun in February
Between the 11-19 February (closed mon) we are waiving our admission charge. Enjoy a free day out in Cragside exploring the grounds, house and adventure playarea then warm up in our tea rooms or browse in the gift shop.
Volunteering
We have many rewarding opportunites for volunteering at Cragside. Volunteering is an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people or simply enjoy doing something completely different at an extraordinary place.