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Characterful houses and gardens, atmospheric woodland and rugged coastlines plus a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Top Gardens in the North East
Discover autumn colour in the North East at a National Trust garden near you. Enjoy golden leaves, berry-laden trees, and peaceful woodland walks across dramatic landscapes, historic estates, and vibrant gardens full of seasonal charm.
North East Gardens to visit in autumn
Uncover the natural beauty and rich heritage of the North East with the National Trust’s most stunning gardens this Autumn.
Seaton Delaval Hall
At Seaton Delaval Hall in September, borders glow with colour and dahlias shine. Leaves begin turning in the arboretum, and rowans are heavy with berries. By late October, the Parterre transforms with autumnal hues, including the golden Ginkgo biloba and beech hedges.
Gibside in autumn
Stroll beneath glowing oaks and maples at Gibside, where woodland walks burst with autumn colour. Heritage apples ripen in the Walled Garden, and late blooms attract butterflies and bees, adding life and vibrancy to the early autumn landscape.
Wallington's Walled Garden
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Wallington. In the Walled Garden, toffee-scented cercidiphyllum and crimson vines shine. Look out for asters, late perennials, berries, and rich foliage as trees begin to turn. Woodland walks glow with autumn colour, especially the acer glade.
Crook Hall Gardens
At Crook Hall Gardens, dahlias still dazzle in the Walled Garden, while chrysanthemums and sunflowers add a splash of autumn sunshine. Spot red berries in the maze, lilac crocus, and colourful sedum. Maple trees and other shrubs glow with vibrant seasonal colour.
Cragside
Explore the ultimate landscaped garden in Northumberland at Cragside. Created for beauty by Lord and Lady Armstrong, you’ll discover towering trees, overflowing flower beds, trickling burns, dramatic water cascades and engineered lakes that were created to harness the power of water.
Cherryburn
At Cherryburn in autumn you can mushroom hunt, can you spot them in the stumpery and the wild play area. Due to late sowing from the gardeners, there should still be wildflowers in bloom at the entrance of Cherryburn leading up to the new welcome shed. The apple trees will be ready for picking - large cooking apples ready to make pies!
Lindisfarne Castle's Garden
Designed by renowned plantswoman Gertrude Jekyll, the garden at Lindisfarne Castle is at its peak until September. Pockets of colour can still be seen in the garden in Autumn, with the roses flowering abundantly until the first frosts and the dahlias putting on a show.
Ormesby Hall
Ormesby’s gardens glow with autumn colour—dahlias, calendula, and copper beech leaves. Stroll woodland paths lined with berries, conkers, and fungi. The smoke bush’s deep red leaves and toffee-scented cercidiphyllum offer perfect spots to sit and enjoy the season.
Gardens and parks further afield
Discover more seasonal blooms in the North of England with plenty of gardens and parks to visit.
Gardens and Parks in Yorkshire
Enjoy Yorkshire's glorious gardens and parks, from landscaped views of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, to exploring pathways at Beningbrough and Nostell.
Gardens in the Lake District
The Lakes is known for its dramatic, wild landscapes, but its home to some intriguing gardens too. Explore castle grounds, a cottage garden that inspired Beatrix Potter, and more.
