North East

Visitors walking a dog in the garden at Wallington

Get lost in characterful houses and their glorious gardens, discover atmospheric woodland and rugged coastlines and explore the gems of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Places to visit

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Wildflower meadow in the foreground with the Hall beyond at Gibside.

Where you can visit 

We're starting to reopen some National Trust gardens and parks, as well as car parks, in line with government guidance. You will need to book your visit in advance. In the North East, this week you can book visits to Cragside, Gibside, Seaton Delaval Hall and Wallington. We'll be opening new places when we can, so check back each week.

Find out what to expect and how to book

Places you can visit

Visitors in the rhododendron forest in June at Cragside, Northumberland.

Cragside 

Enter the world of Lord and Lady Armstrong, and discover their incredible garden. Explore a vast rhododendron forest, a pinetum of towering conifers, rocky crags, open lakes and more.

Rhododendrons in June in the woodland on the estate at Gibside

Gibside 

Gibside is one of a few surviving 18th-century designed landscapes and was fashioned with two things in mind: spectacular views and ‘wow’ moments.

A woman approaching Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall 

A place of great theatre and drama, once home to the larger than life Delaval family. Explore the gardens, including the new South East Gardens, and follow the progress of our project to reintroduce some of the spectacle that the Delavals were known for.

A family exploring a woodland trail at Wallington

Wallington 

Discover Wallington, where an historical house meets rolling hills, woodlands and walled gardens. Take a scenic walk and look out for native wildlife like red squirrels and nuthatches.

A girl does a cartwheel at Gibside

Summer fun in the North East 

Make the most of long summer days and play out in the North East this summer. Here’s a round-up of great days out for all the family.

Plan your family adventure
Northumberland Coast

Northumberland 

With its rugged coastline, ancient monuments and rolling hills, Northumberland is waiting to be explored.

Visit Northumberland

Discover North East history

Souter Lighthouse with foghorns installed 1907

A brief history of Souter and The Leas 

Built in 1871 Souter was the first lighthouse in the world purpose built to use electricity. Learn more about it and the treacherous seas, fog on the Tyne and the family legacy.

Capability Brown portrait

The 'Capability' Brown connection  

Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was a local boy who made good, explore his connection to the Wallington estate.

The Central Hall of Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland

Delve into our history... 

The history of Seaton Delaval Hall spans a thousand years and is as dramatic as any theatrical production ever staged...

Our work in the North East

The landscape at Seaton Delaval Hall

Working towards a healthier woodland at Seaton Delaval Hall  

As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund-supported project to conserve Seaton Delaval Hall we’re undertaking woodland management works to improve the health of the landscape and restore lost elements of the eighteenth century design.

A basking Durham argus butterfly at Durham Coast

Durham Argus butterfly project 

Durham Argus butterfly project makes home improvements for a very special resident

The laburnum arch at Seaton Delaval Hall in bloom

Explore summer gardens from your sofa 

Whilst we all stay safe at home; our gardens are coming to life for the summer across the North of England. Uncover fascinating stories, unusual plants and the seasonal spectacles to look forward to when we re-open.

Discover summer's showstoppers
Woman volunteering in the kitchen at Wallington

Volunteering in the North East  

It's the skills, time and passion of our volunteers that make our places special. Whether you're looking to help in the great outdoors, work with the public or get up close and personal with our houses, we’ve plenty of opportunities to get involved at places you love in the North East.

Find out more

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