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Escape the crowds at the Lily Pond
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© Gavin Duthie
Children will love the wide open spaces to explore and let off steam
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© National Trust / Barry Pells
Enjoy 15 miles of fantastic woodland, parkland and garden walks
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© Northern Kites project
Gibside is a great place to spot red kites circling above the woodland
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© Gavin Duthie
Let the kids lead the adventure as you discover the nature playscape
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© Bowes Museum
Gibside's grand 18th century landscape garden gave inspiration to Turner
Stunning 18th-century landscape garden and haven for nature
A taste of the country on the edge of the city.
Discover fine Derwent Valley views, winding paths and refreshing open spaces while exploring our elegant buildings and ruins.
Gibside is a Georgian 'grand design' on a spectacular scale. The vision of coal baron George Bowes, the Palladian chapel is an architectural masterpiece, the stable block is a vibrant learning and discovery centre, and the once grand hall is now a dramatic shell. Gibside is also a haven for wildlife with red kites often circling in the skies above.
After centuries of decline, we're restoring Gibside for people and nature. Come for events every weekend, escape along the avenue for miles of tranquil walks and picnic spots or enjoy family fun at our adventure play area and woodland play trail.
Food also runs through Gibside’s veins, whether in our bustling walled garden, cafe, local farm shop or twice monthly farmers' market.
Don't miss
- Get close to nature with wildlife hide and viewing cameras
- Discover Column of Liberty or Skyline Walk for stunning panorama
- See the shrubbery borders come back to life
- Uncover Mary Eleanor Bowes’ dramatic story of torture and abduction
- Enjoy exhibitions, events and our milkable cow at the Stables
- Newly restored Victorian shrubbery and blooming walled garden
- Relax in our summer evening beer garden
Gibside beer garden and pub
Open every Friday - all year round.
Friday evening opening is back - with more local ales, live music and outdoor games for the kids. Free entry.
New: The Garden Shed
Check out our new art, craft and shopping experience. Eight creative businesses now have workshops in our Stables and woodland. Enjoy hands-on demos or buy a hand-crafted gift.
Gibside Farmers' Market
First and third Saturday every month.
Enjoy tasty fresh food and craft produce direct from local farmers. Free entry.
Restoring our walled garden without cars
This year we're creating new parking facilities to improve our visitor arrival - there will be no more getting stuck in the mud. This will also enable us to stop parking cars in the historic walled garden and restore it.
Strawberry Castle Adventure Play Area
A fantastic array of outdoor play features in a safe and beautiful setting.
Discover the castle centrepiece, plus swings, hides with slides, climbing frames, picnic areas and much more. Zip wire coming soon.
Our wildlife blog
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Gibside? Follow our Ranger's blog and discover fascinating facts and exclusive updates about our wildlife and conservation work.
