Gibside

Autumn colour at Gibside

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, outdoor spaces only at Gibside are open for local visitors to access for walks. You will need to book your visit in advance.

A Georgian landscape garden forged in an industrial past

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More about this place

A family enjoying the outdoors in autumn or winter

Visiting information for this winter 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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What's on

Gibside   Tyne & Wear

Please book ahead before visiting

The car park, landscape garden, woodlands, play areas, cafe (takeaway only) and toilets at Gibside are open. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. 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. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Gibside (18 Jan - 24 Jan)

Wed 20 Jan 2021
10:00-15:00
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Eating

A member of staff serving a cup of coffee

Grab a bite to eat

Our café is open 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.

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Our work

A group of volunteers having a break

Volunteering at Gibside 

Whether you enjoy talking to a range of people, are looking for somewhere to put your skills to good use or simply love being in the great outdoors, through volunteering with us here you know you're helping a great cause.

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Learning

Two National Trust leaders in the woodlands with a school

Learning at Gibside 

Join us for a day of learning with a difference. This 600 acre historic garden will become your classroom for the day (or two if you are staying over). You can enjoy extraordinary and inspirational experiences by being in the great outdoors and getting close to nature and wildlife.

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Places to stay

Book an unforgettable experience

Gibside Stables, Tyne and Wear

Enjoy your next holiday right here 

Did you know you can stay overnight at Gibside? The contemporary stable conversion, set in over 600 acres of gardens, woodland and countryside is brilliant for large groups of friends or family. It's a Grade II listed stable block with everything you need inside (and two dogs allowed as well) and outside - explore the enormous estate and its sweeping Derwent valley views.

West Wood Yurts, Gibside Estate, Newcastle-Upon Tyne

Glamp at West Wood Yurts 

If like us, you're never quite ready for the adventure to end, tucked away within Gibside is Cut Thorn Farm where you'll find a yurt village. Here, you can stay in a Mongolian yurt or The Shepherds Hut. They're cosy, offer cooking facilities and allow you to enjoy the great outdoors for longer.

Hadrians Wall and Crag Lough

Book your next getaway 

Whether it's in the wild countryside at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland or tucked away at Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, you can choose from over 400 holiday cottages, bunkhouses and campsites around the UK. Think cabins by the sea, manor houses and even a lighthouse. When you opt to stay with us, you're helping to look after these special places too. Go on, stay somewhere extraordinary.

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