Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and estate – the wonder of its age
Home of Lord Armstrong – one of the North East's great Victorians
The first house in the world lit by hydroelectricity
Possibly the largest rock garden in Europe and fantastic woodland estate
One of the red squirrel's last strongholds
A tricky rhododendron maze and adventure playground
What's new this year
See the interactive engineering models at the Power House
Visitors may find the uneven ground, steep and slippery footpaths and distances between various parts of the property difficult. Stout footwear advisable. Pedestrians and vehicles share the same route in places, so please be vigilant. Work to restore the Iron Bridge will cause some disruption to access in the vicinity of the work. Estate will temporarily close when car parks are full. We do not have facilities to take credit/debit card payments at the admission point
Opening arrangements
House
15 Mar–5 Oct 08
1–5:30
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7 Oct–2 Nov 08
1–4:30
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Gardens/estate/shop/restaurant
15 Mar–2 Nov 08
10:30–5:30
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5 Nov–21 Dec 08
11–4
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Open BH Mons. On BHol weekends the property can be crowded. Last admission to house 1hr before closing. Gardens and estate close at 7 (dusk if earlier), last admission 5 (15 Mar–2 Nov), 3 (Nov–Dec). Last serving in restaurant 5
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £12.10 (£11), child £6.10 (£5.50), family £29.20 (£26.50). Groups (£9.50). Gardens & estate: £7.70 (£7), child £3.30 (£3), family £18.70 (£17). Groups (£6). Winter (Nov/Dec): £3.85 (£3.50), child £1.80 (£1.60), family £8.80 (£8). Groups (£3.20). No credit/debit card facility at admission point, credit/debit card payments can be used in restaurant and shop
