Gibside

With sprawling grounds ideal for walks, relaxing and wildlife spotting, Gibside is perfect for a relaxing day out with family and friends. We've even got deckchairs in the walled garden awaiting your arrival and there are some scheduled events that might take your fancy too.

Bring on the summer fun! If you're looking for fun activities to keep the youngsters entertained during the Summer holidays, look no further. We've pulled together all the Gibside highlights as well as a fab summer planner for you.

We're looking forward to the final open-air theatre performance of 2017 in the walled garden, a classic The Wind in the Willows. Chapterhouse Theatre will be back performing and if the last one was anything to go by, we can't wait. Picnics at the ready.

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.

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.

Every first and third Saturday of every month we host Gibside Market. As an added bonus, on the third Saturday we also host Beer and a bite night. The day starts from 10am and there's plenty to keep you entertained until 9pm. Think lots of indulgence, fun and food.

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.

With the help of 18 Northumbria students and a local design company, we've added another new element to the walled garden. As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund 3Rs project, we introduce the Pavilion...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open during opening hours and late on Fridays and Saturdays, there's plenty on offer at Gibside Pub. Come along with friends and family - including the dog(s) too. Throughout the month there's a Showcase night, Beer and a bite night and even a Board games night.

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.