Cragside

North East

Britain's original smart home at the heart of a grand fantasy garden.

Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX

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The Kitchen in Cragside House with buttery yellow glazed brick walls, a grand wooden work table, double range and rotating roasting spit.

Opening times for 1 April 2026
Asset	Opening time
Cragside's entrance	10:00 - 16:00
House	11:00 - 16:00
Garden and grounds	10:00 - 17:00
Shop	10:00 - 17:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 17:00
Carriage Drive	10:00 - 16:45

Until 1 November
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£29.70	£27.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£14.90	£13.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£74.30	£67.50
Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children)	£44.60	£40.50

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Adventure playground/play area
The adventure play area is next to Crozier car park. Roughly half way around the 6-mile Carriage Drive.
Adventure playground/play area - more information
Car park
Parking is available at the main car park, Dunkirk, Crozier, Nelly's Moss, Canada and Formal Garden car parks. All parking is free once admission has been paid or you have shown your National Trust membership card(s) on arrival.
Cycle parking
Bicycle parking is available at the visitor centre, Crozier car park and Formal Garden. Look out for the large green planters with bicycle motifs.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are allowed in all outdoor spaces at Cragside. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times. All dogs are welcome in the shop. There is a dog seating area in the tea room. Assistance dogs only inside the House.
Dogs allowed - more information
Electric vehicle charging point
Twelve 7kW electric vehicle charging points are available in the main car park. Chargers can be accessed using mobile app, RFID card, or contactless payment device. Visit RAW Charging’s website (www.rawcharging.com/drivers) to download the app in advance of your visit. Chargers are only available during opening hours. Drivers will require their own cable.
Kiosk
Next to the play area at Crozier car park is a kiosk selling hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice cream. It's open during the school holidays during main opening hours.
Picnic area
There is a picnic area on the grass lawn between the visitor centre and Tumbleton Lake. Picnic tables are located on the banks of Nelly's Moss Lakes and Slipper Lake.
Shop
The shop can be found at the visitor centre. It's open 11am-4pm, 7 days a week.
Shop - more information
Tea-room
The tea room is at the visitor centre. It's open 11am-4pm, 7 days a week.
Tea-room - more information
Toilet
Toilets are located at the visitor centre (next to the stables and in the tea room lobby), under the archway at Cragside House and at Crozier car park.
Accessible parking available in the main car park, visitor centre and Formal Garden. Assistance dogs welcome in all areas. Adapted toilets at visitor centre. Wheelchairs are available to borrow from the shop.
View Accessibility Guide for Cragside here.
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets are located at the visitor centre, Cragside House and Crozier car park.
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guides are available to borrow from the House welcome desk. Please ask a member of the team on arrival.
Designated parking
The two-tiered main car park is between the House and visitor centre. Accessible parking bays are located towards the House and next to the visitor centre.
Induction loop
An induction loop is available at the House, tea room and shop.
Level access to food outlet
The tea room is wheelchair accessible with level access at the entrance/exit. Food is ordered at the counter, which is 85cm.
Level access to shop
The shop is wheelchair friendly with a low-level till point, which is 87cm.
Narrow corridors
There are some narrow corridors in the House. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate buggies and pushchairs in the House. Due to limited head space and to protect the items on display, please use front carriers. We can provide a Hippy Chick baby carrier.
Photograph album
A video introducing the history of Cragside House is available to watch at the House entrance. This video includes BSL and subtitles.
Powered mobility vehicle available
We cannot provide powered mobility scooters due to Cragside's terrain.
Ramped access/slopes
Ramped access is available at the House, The Still Room, shop and tea room.
Steps/uneven terrain
The terrain at Cragside is varied, with steep drops in places. Most footpaths include uneven stone steps. Paths can be muddy and slippery underfoot. Sturdy footwear essential when exploring the grounds.
Transfer available
Cragside operates a free shuttle bus service between February and October half terms. It stops at the visitor centre, main car park, House, Dunkirk car park, Formal Garden car park and coach park. All visitors can hop on and off. Look out for the red and white bus stop signs. This service operates from 11am to 3.45pm, approx. every 35 minutes. Dogs welcome.
Wheelchairs available
Wheelchairs are available to borrow for free. Booking is advisable. Please contact 01669 620 333 to reserve a wheelchair.
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Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
From the A1 follow the signs for the A697. Follow the A697 through the villages of Longhorsley and Longframlington. After approximately 4 miles take a left turn on to the B6341 at the Moorhouse Crossroads. Cragside's entrance is 3 miles along this road on the left.
Parking: There are 7 car parks at Cragside. 2 car parks on the lower estate including the main car park. There are 5 along the Carriage Drive. 12 EV charging points are available in main car park. See “Facilities” for details. You will need your own cable. We have a limited number of spaces available on a first come, first served basis for campervans and motorhomes. Please ask for details on arrival. We are unable to accommodate vehicles with trailers/caravans due to the gradient on our narrow roads.
Sat Nav: Your SatNav may try to bring you through the exit. When approaching Cragside, please ignore your SatNav and follow the brown signs to the main entrance. The entrance is marked with two large black and white welcome signs. When using Google Maps input 'Cragside' rather than the postcode for accurate directions.
By bus
Two bus services stop at Cragside's main entrance where a member of the team will greet you. The Arriva X14 runs between Newcastle, Morpeth and Thropton. Click here to view the X14 timetable. The Liberty 471 operates between Alnwick and Thropton. Click here to view the 471 timetable.
OS map reference
Landranger: 81 Explorer: on the cusp of 42 and 16 Grid reference: 072, 026
Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX
01669620333
cragside@nationaltrust.org.uk

Useful information for planning your visit to Cragside

We want everyone to feel welcome when visiting Cragside. In this article we've pulled together some top tips to help you get the most out of your visit.

Two visitors are walking across the Iron Bridge at Cragside. It's a sunny day and light is shining through the canopy of an oak tree. In the distance are the large trunks of the giant trees in the Pinetum.

Visiting Cragside with your dog

Dog are welcome at Cragside - and we love meeting them too. With over 40 miles of footpaths, Cragside is great place to stretch your legs with your four-legged friend. Read our top tips to help make the most of your visit.

A golden-coloured labrador is looking at the camera. It has a cheery face and its tongue is out. He is stood on the Rock Garden steps at Cragside.

Cragside Map

Start planning your routes and trails by pre-downloading a Cragside map. We've included four recommended walks to help you get started.

The Explore Cragside leaflet, unfolded to show the map illustration inside.

Cragside roof project

We're protecting Britain's original smart home - one tile at a time. Over the next 2 year, while the House and grounds remain open, we'll be carrying out repairs to the Cragside's intricate roofscape. Discover more about the project.