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| The revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and landscape genius, was a wonder of its age. Built on a rocky crag high above the Debdon Burn, Cragside is crammed with ingenious gadgets and was the first house in the world to be lit electrically. Surrounding the house is one of the largest rock gardens in Europe. Beyond this centrepiece is the vast woodland garden of Armstrong's transatlantic conifer collection. | | | | 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. Hop on, hop off courtesy minibus service between main facilities and selected attractions | | |  | Guided tours
Average length of visit: 3hrs. General guided tour£ | | |  | Coach parking
Coach parking 350yds from house. 5 coach spaces. Coaches cannot proceed beyond the coach park due to narrow drive | | |  | On site catering
Stables Restaurant (licensed), self service, 120 covers in visitor centre. Hot meals served 12–2 | | |
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