Gibside

A view from the Orangery across the Derwent Valley

Stunning 18th-century landscape garden and haven for nature

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Visitors looking towards the Column to Liberty at Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Gibside evening opening 

Every Friday and Saturday evening, the whole estate is open for longer. So whether it's for a late summer sun stroll, more fun at Strawberry Castle Play Area, or downing your picnic blanket on the avenue, you are most welcome here.

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Gibside

Things to see and do

Walkers heading past the orangery

Explore Gibside 

From one of the country's most celebrated Palladian churches to grand ruins and underground water systems. There's lots to be discovered here and there's plenty of ways to do it; join a tour, head off on a walk and stay a little longer.

A view of the willow labrynth

Discover gorgeous gardens 

With a little help from the sun, the gorgeous gardens are in full bloom - there are splashes of colour everywhere you look. Discover a walled garden full of surprises, including a new willow maze with quite a story behind it.

A family sitting by a tree watching open air theatre

Catch an open-air theatre performance 

Let's make the most of summer and enjoy relaxing in the outdoors while watching classic tales such as Pride and Prejudice and Wind in the Willows performed during open air theatre in the walled garden. Let us entertain you...

Runners at Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Get moving at this outdoor gym 

Alongside the usual sport offer here, we do like to challenge ourselves, and hopefully you. If you enjoy pushing the boundaries how about seeing which events are coming up and book it in the diary.

A variety of vegetables in a basket

Gibside Market 

Join us every first and third Saturday of each month and browse stalls offering fresh produce, crafts and more. There's also live music and over 600 acres or gardens, woodlands and buildings at your fingertips

Upcoming events

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Gibside Pub

Fri 23 Jun 2017
18:00-21:00
Every Friday and Saturday evening, relax at Gibside with family and friends, enjoying your favourite tipple and snacks.

parkrun

Sat 24 Jun 2017
09:00-10:00
Gibside is delighted to host parkrun who organise free weekly 5km timed runs that are open to everyone and are safe and easy to take part in. The runs will take place at Gibside each Saturday throughout the year.

Get Active! Health Walk

Sat 24 Jun 2017
11:00-12:30
Relax in the company of our Health Walk leaders and get inspired for gentle exercise on short sociable walks around Gibside.

Gibside Hike: Hidden Gems

Sat 24 Jun 2017
11:00-15:00
Bring your boots and a picnic for a 7 mile guided walk to the furthest reaches of Gibside. Uncover our best views and hidden treasures.

Tots plots

Tue 27 Jun 2017
11:00-12:00
If your little one just loves to be outdoors and getting their hands dirty, or perhaps needs a little time to grow the love for the mud, this could be for them.

Moth Morning

Wed 28 Jun 2017
10:00-11:00
Learn more about the beautiful moths that call Gibside their home.
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Gibside

Our work

An Elephant Hawk moth

Discover nature during a moth morning 

We welcome some gorgeous visitors to Gibside, especially once the warmer weather makes an appearance. Now is the perfect time to survey moths. So, the ranger team are setting up moth motels every Tuesday evening, and on Wednesday mornings at 10am, they have a look to see who has checked in. You can join them by the cafe to hear all about these wonderful creatures.

Walkers heading past the orangery

GAP Project 

As part of a national initiative, Green Academies at Gibside is aimed at helping young people become passionate about the environment, helping them prepare for work or education, and taking their new skills back to their local green spaces.

A carpet of bluebells in the woodland

Conservation blog 

Thanks to Steve Wootten and Phil Coyne, it's easy to find out what the conservation team are up to. They write a regular blog about the work they do on the estate as well as sharing beautiful pictures.

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Groups

Bring along your group, book a birthday party or stay for the night

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  • Learn wild survival skills such as den building

    Learning at Gibside 

    Reconnect with nature and history with an inspirational residential stay or motivational day visit at Gibside.

  • An internal shot of the Bowes Room

    Hire Gibside 

    Have you been tasked with booking the next staff or group trip? If you're looking for room hire with a difference, we can offer you a variety of rooms all within a historic estate. There are different room sizes to choose from and you can also order catering too.

  • Internal shot of the dormitory

    Accommodation at Gibside 

    If you're looking for somewhere to sleep over and would like it to be really special, how about in a grand stable block nestled within a Georgian estate?

  • Children sitting in a den

    Wild Child birthday parties 

    For a birthday party with a difference opt for one at Gibside. You can choose a theme for the birthday boy or girl and it's sure to be one to remember.

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Gibside

Eating and shopping

Relax and enjoy

Coffee and cake after a good walk

Relax and refuel 

Here at Gibside, we love our food. We also love that it's fresh, made right here and some dishes even use ingredients from the walled garden. There is the main cafe and a smaller one at the stables, plus if you're round at Strawberry Castle play area at the weekends, the kiosk is open too.

Woman and two children walking through aisled of plants at the Garden shop

Go shopping 

The sun is starting to shine which can make venturing outdoors even more appealing. To help you on your journey whether it's to go hunting for insects, bird watching in the Walled Garden, even dining in the garden or perhaps looking for a gift for someone, we can help.

Visitors in the pub beer garden at Gibside

Gibside Pub 

Order your favourite tipple and enjoy a home-made pie or pizza, all in an 18th Century estate. So great news that Gibside Pub is open during opening hours and until 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights.

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