Crook Hall Gardens

Characterful gardens on the edge of Durham city, set against the backdrop of a medieval hall.
Characterful gardens on the edge of Durham city, set against the backdrop of a medieval hall.
Wander through a series of interlinking gardens, each with its own style and character, set against the backdrop of a Grade 1 listed medieval hall. Visitors can discover a maze, a secret walled garden, an orchard, a wildlife-rich moat pool, tranquil seating areas and views of Durham city and cathedral. The Garden Gate Café (free entry) offers seating indoors, as well as on an outdoor terrace. Dogs on a short lead are welcome in the gardens and café.
Gift Aid | Standard | |
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Adult | £8.80 | £8.00 |
Child | £4.40 | £4.00 |
Family | £22.00 | £20.00 |
Family one adult | £13.20 | £12.00 |
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £7.60 |
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £3.80 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
Gift Aid | Standard | |
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Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
There is a payment machine in the car park. The cost to park is £3 for up to 3 hours, or free for National Trust members.
Free admission to café.
Last entry to the gardens and medieval hall one hour before closing.