Discover more at Cragside
Find out when Cragside is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Shopping and eating at Cragside
Shop 'til you drop at Cragside. Take home a souvenir from your trip, browse items by local designers and makers, or find a unique gift. You can also take a well-deserved break from exploring the grounds at one of the food and drink outlets dotted around the grounds.
Shopping at Cragside
Whether you're looking for a souvenir to take home or a Christmas present for a loved one, make sure you stop by the shop at the visitor centre. The shelves are bursting with gifts. Find colourful throws made from upcycled wool, home accessories inspired by nature, colourful handmade jewellery and prints by local artists. There are books for all ages and toys inspired by the great outdoors too.
Creations by Cragside
Delve a little deeper into Cragside's pioneering past with a copy of the guidebook. Discover more about how the Armstrongs designed a huge garden created for beauty and function. You can also pick up a pin badge featuring the famous rhododendrons, the House sitting at the top of the Rock Garden and Joseph Swan's Incandescent Lamp as displayed in the Library at the House.
All wrapped up
Add those finishing touches to presents for friends and family with a roll of gift wrap and greetings card.
Gifts that do good
Everything in the shop, from the displays to the bags, and the items that we sell, are plastic free and ethically sourced so you know your gifts are doing some good to the planet too. Every pound you spend helps to care for Cragside.
Open 11am-4pm every day.
Thank you
It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.
Eating at Cragside
You can also take a well-deserved break from exploring the grounds at one of the food and drink outlets dotted around Cragside. Indulge in a pre-walk pastry, tuck into a sandwich or warming bowl of soup, and choose from a variety of sweet cakes and bakes. All washed down with a hot drink or fruit juice.
Crozier’s kiosk
Exploring Cragside can be thirsty work, especially if you’re following one of the waymarked walks on the grounds. Crozier’s kiosk, named after Andrew Crozier, the Armstrong’s dedicated Butler, can be found in Crozier car park. It’s perfectly situated at the very top of the grounds, next to Nelly’s Moss Lakes and the adventure play area, so it’s a great place to stop for a cuppa and refuel with a snack or scooped ice cream. You can tuck into your refreshments on a nearby picnic table before setting off for more exploring.
Open during school holidays and on weekends, 11.30am-3pm.
The Still Room
Get the scoop at The Still Room. This small eatery is nestled between the archways of Cragside House. Enjoy a freshly scooped ice cream – you’ll be spoilt for choice with 8 flavours to choose from. There’s a selection of bakes, cakes, and sandwiches too. All are available to takeaway, or you can find a seat on one of the outdoor tables.
The Still room is open 11.30am-3pm
The tea room
The tea room is the largest eatery at Cragside. Found at the visitor centre, it serves hot and cold lunches, including freshly baked jacket potatoes with a topping of your choice, hearty pasties and delicious daily specials alongside your favourite light bites such as sandwiches, cakes and of course….scones!
Open between 10am-5pm, 7 days a week.
A guide to food and drink pricing
Below you’ll find some examples and prices of the tasty treats on offer to help you plan your next visit.
| Tea | from £2.70 |
| Coffees | from £2.35 |
| Cold drinks | from £2.00 |
| Cakes and bakes | from £2.30 |
| Ice cream | from £1.40 |
| Scopped ice cream | from £3.60 |
| Sandwiches | from £4.50 |
| Hot food | from £6.75 |
| Hot snacks | from £2.50 |
Thank you
Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.
Allergen information
Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.
If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.
Always check when you visit
Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.
You might also be interested in
Places to eat
Discover a range of cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms at the places in our care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find a place to eat near you, as well as special deals and allergen information.
Treat yourself
Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop.
Article
Things to do in the house at Cragside
Cragside House was Britain's original 'smart home'. The Victorian mansion illuminated by hydroelectricity and powered hydraulics.
Article
Things to do in the gardens at Cragside
Explore the ultimate designer garden. With spectacular vision, William and Margaret Armstrong transformed the grounds from a bare moorside into a fantasy mountain landscape. Created for beauty and function 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.
Article
Visiting Cragside with your dog
Cragside is a two pawprint rated place. With over 40 miles of footpaths, Cragside is great place to stretch your legs with your dog. Read our top tips to help make the most of your visit.
Places to eat in the North East
Tuck into some delicious treats at cafés and restaurants in places across the North East, from takeaway coffee to a hearty lunch.