Lanterns of Hope: North East in Blossom 2026
A festival of handmade Lumiere lanterns with live music and spoken word, celebrating wellbeing through our connections with nature.
- Booking essential
- Free event
In darkness, hope and light will come again.
The glow of beautiful handmade paper lanterns leads you around the gardens, accompanied by the sounds of live music and spoken word performances. Experience a celebration of nature, celebrating the positive impact of spring blossom on wellbeing.
This is a free event, but tickets are limited so booking is essential. Last entry 6.30pm.
In partnership with RTMinds, a grassroots mental health and suicide prevention charity operating in County Durham. The lanterns were created by local community groups at workshops with RTMinds.
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The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Start at the admissions hut. Last entry 6.30pm.
- What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor event. Please wear warm clothing and sensible shoes. Feel free to bring a torch to find your way around more easily in the dark.
- Accessibility
Some slopes, steps and uneven surfaces. Please note, paths may be trickier to follow in the dark.
- Other
If our car park is full, Sidegate pay and display car park is approximately 150 yards from Crook Hall Gardens.
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