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Cragside

Explore Britain's original smart home which sits at the heart of a grand designer garden.

Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX

A couple walking over the Iron Bridge at Cragside Northumberland. The House can be seen in the background of the photo, sitting at the top of a craggy Rock Garden. It's spring day. The sky is blue. The man is wearing a red jacket. The lady is wearing a blue coat.

Important notice

Cragside is not part of any free-pass promotions such as vouchers you may have seen in magazines/ newspapers. Due to works at the House, the Carriage drive has been re-routed. Please ask staff for details or follow yellow diversion signs.

Planning your visit

An artist's impression of the UK's Tallest Living Christmas at Cragside. A huge tree dressed in lights towers above the House. It's a clear winter's evening.  A crescent moon and twinkling lights are in the sky.
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Christmas at Cragside: Spirits of the Forest 

This year Cragside is taking Christmas to new heights and going big! Witness the UK's Tallest Living Christmas Tree. A mammoth 42m Giant Redwood dressed in over 2000 lights. Cragside's Spirits of the Forest have cast a magical spell. Explore the enchanted House that is being reclaimed by the woodland and follow the sparkling Twilight Lantern Walk through the Debdon Valley.

An adult with four children on a visit at Cragside. They are walking along a rugged path with views of the Northumberland Hills in the distance.
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Useful information for planning your visit to Cragside 

We want everyone to feel welcome when visiting Cragside. In this article we've pulled together some top tips to help you get the most out of your visit.

The original hydraulic ram in the Pumphouse

NEW WALK: Views of Cragside walk 

Explore the grand designer garden that wraps around Britain's original smart home and encounter amazing views across the Northumberland Valley as you follow the waymarkers through the grounds.

A couple are walking two dogs between the trees in the Pinetum at Cragside. The autumn sunshine looks golden as it streams through the trees. The couple are in bobble hats and light jackets.
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Things to do outdoors at Cragside 

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful stroll or a challenging hike, there is a waymarked walk for everyone at Cragside. A network of 40-miles of footpaths will take you under the canopy of towering trees, across timber bridges, between rugged rocks, along the banks of sparkling lakes and under arches of rhododendron.

A golden-coloured labrador is looking at the camera. It has a cheery face and its tongue is out. He is stood on the Rock Garden steps at Cragside.
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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.

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Cragside map 

Take a look at the map of Cragside to help plan your visit.

Family by the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire, in September

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