Cragside

Family walking at Cragside

Important notice -

You must pre-book your tickets to visit the house and grounds at Cragside. Please see Facilities & Access for further details of exactly what is open. Go to What's On to book. Property Map only available on-line; download before your visit.

Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and woodland - the wonder of its age

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More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

You'll find lots of places open now – more than 135 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside locations. We have opened many of our houses in England and Wales. However, following the latest official guidance, all houses in Northern Ireland are now closed. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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Cragside

What's on

Cragside   Northumberland

Please book ahead before visiting

The gardens, woodland, tearoom, shop and Carriage Drive at Cragside are open. You’ll need to book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday, and you can book your tickets until 3pm the day before you visit. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Autumn in the North East

Two women walk in the woods at Wallington in autumn

Autumn in the North East  

Autumn is the season when nature puts on its greatest show. It’s the perfect time of the year to lace up your boots and explore the North East. Here are our top 9 things to do this autumn.

A boy picks up leaves

Half-term fun in the North East 

Pull on your wellies and crunch through crispy leaves, become a nature detective and wrap up for some ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ adventures. Come rain or shine there’ll be plenty of family fun on offer during October half term in the North East.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Cragside (19 Oct - 25 Oct)

Wed 21 Oct 2020
11:30-12:00
Book your timed entry to visit Cragside.
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Things to see and do

A fire lit in one of the rooms at Cragside

Temporary Exhibition in the House: Cragside Unlocked  

The house, gardens, forest, and lakes at Cragside were intended to amaze the Armstrong’s guests, and they have continued to delight our visitors. But this year for the first time in its history, the estate fell silent. In this temporary display we’d like to share with you some of Cragside’s stories and our experiences during lockdown and invite you to reflect on your own.

Cloud Watching

Top 5 things to do at home from the 50 Things list  

50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾ is a creative list of things to do to discover nature all around you for all ages. We’ve picked a top 5 this week which you can have a go at from home. Enjoy some cloud watching, make friends with a bug, create some wild art, watch a sun set and keep a nature diary.

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Eating

A member of staff serving a cup of coffee

Grab a bite to eat

Our Tea-room and Crozier Kiosk are open, and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

An image of the shop showing books, hats, home fragrance and decorations

Shop 'til you drop... 

Set in the old stable block, overlooking Tumbleton Lake, you'll find the Cragside shop. Selling seasonal gifts and locally produced crafts, feel even happier with your purchase knowing all of the money we make goes back into our conservation work.

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Our work

George Clarke at Cragside

Our places on screen with George Clarke's National Trust Unlocked 

We recently appeared on Channel 4's George Clarke's National Trust Unlocked TV series. Learn more about the show and head behind the scenes to discover what life was like here during lockdown.

An old photograph of the visitor centre (formerly the stable block) before restoration

Celebrating over 40 years of the National Trust at Cragside 

In 1971, architectural historian Mark Girouard was asked by the National Trust to compile a list of the most important Victorian houses the charity should save should they become available. He placed Cragside at the top of that list, and in 1977, Cragside was acquired.

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History

A historical black and white print of The Lodge 'Cragside', Northumberland, dated 1864-6, before Norman Shaw's additions.

Unearth our History 

Three influential people helped to create the special place we know and love today. Learn more about them and their combined vision.

Details of three portraits

Addressing the National Trust's colonial links 

Cragside, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, has direct links to colonialism. Learn more about what we are doing to address the histories of slavery and colonialism at our places.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Cragside on the National Trust Collections website

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