
Discover more at Cragside
Find out when Cragside is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Groups of all sizes are welcome at Cragside, where you can discover the story of hydroelectricity and explore the former home of William Armstrong, Victorian innovator and landscape genius. Find out how to arrange a group visit or self-led educational visit to Cragside, and some things to be aware of before you book.
There’s plenty to see on a group visit or school trip to Cragside. You can:
Cragside is a place of adventure, but all visitors will need to look out for hazards such as vehicles, uneven ground, slippery steps, sheer drops and water. We strongly recommend wearing sturdy shoes and taking care when walking in the woodland.
To help plan your visit, read the Cragside hazard information sheet for group visits.
We offer a 5% reduction on normal admission prices for groups of 15 or more.
We also offer membership for educational groups so that schools and other groups can visit. To apply for education group membership, please call 0344 800 1895 or email the National Trust at enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 800 2329 or email us at NTTravelTrade@capita.co.uk.
Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.
Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.
Groups of all sizes are welcome at Cragside, with limits for some activities, but learning visits must be booked in advance.
To book a self-guided education visit, call us on 01669 620333 or fill out the education booking form and email it to us at cragside@nationaltrust.org.uk
To book an adult group visit, including coach and tourism tours, call us on 01669 620333 or fill out the adult group booking form and email it to us at cragside@nationaltrust.org.uk
Find out when Cragside is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
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Visiting us with a group? Then our answers to your frequently asked questions might help with any question you may have.