Gibside

The sun is making more of an appearance these days, ideal for some outdoor fun. From Saturday 27 May, there'll be an activity on every day of May half-term, and if that's not enough why not sleepover for two nights during Family Camping?

With a little help from the sun, the gorgeous gardens are in full bloom - there are splashes of colour everywhere you look. You can explore a walled garden full of surprises, dainty bluebells guiding the way and gorgeous meadows coming to life.

With the gardens looking rather dashing, it's an ideal time to hear all about how integral they are to Gibside's story. So while the weathers tip top and the evenings are lighter, perhaps a tour with knowledgeable and friendly guides could be on the agenda?

Sometimes it's exactly what you need, a good old walk. And quite often it's about just heading off on your own adventure. If you would prefer a trail to follow, great - there's four to download, each with something a little different on offer.

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...

Whether you're after a quiet place to run, a group to exercise with or enjoy pushing some boundaries. We've got you covered. There's regular running groups, downloadable walks and some one-off events designed to test your limits.

With the lighter nights and warmer weather, a variety of wildlife is visiting us. From vibrant moths to nesting swallows. Perhaps you'd like to know what you could see during your visit here?

This landscaped garden and farm stretch over 600 acres, and with over 270,000 visitors a year we need all the help we can get. From events to welcome assistant volunteers, if you're looking to join a friendly team and help us to care for this special place, please get in touch.

These are Mongolian yurts, and this is glamping in style. Just a short stroll through Gibside estate and you'll arrive at Cut Thorn Farm where there are six yurts available within this grand Georgian estate.

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.

Once inside, it's easy to forget that we're on a hill and that a lot of hard work went into the engineering of this place. Including, a network of culverts underfoot to control the natural flow of water. Mysterious.

These are Mongolian yurts, and this is glamping in style. Just a short stroll through Gibside estate and you'll arrive at Cut Thorn Farm where there are six yurts available within this grand Georgian estate.

Standing tall and peering over the Octagon pond, the Banqueting House is an 18th Century Gothic Folly within Gibside estate. It offers the ideal spot for exploring the grounds as soon as you open the door.