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Crook Hall Gardens tour: horticulture

Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Expert garden volunteers share their knowledge about the seasonal flowers, plants and shrubs which give each garden its unique character. With insights into a nature-friendly, sustainable approach to gardening.

Please note: Garden tours are run by a small volunteer team, so occasional dates need to be cancelled each month. If you are visiting to attend a tour, please confirm it is going ahead by calling in advance on 0191 383 1832.

Free, included with admission to the gardens. Donations welcome.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at the entrance to the maze, near to admissions.

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event, we recommend weather appropriate clothing and shoes.

Accessibility

Winding, narrow or uneven paths make some areas inaccessible to wheelchair users.

Upcoming events

History of Durham city walk 

A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.

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on
17 Mar to 27 Oct 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00+ 32 other dates or times

Crook Hall Gardens tour: history and literary links 

Step into Crook Hall Gardens' past on a guided tour.

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on
18 Mar to 28 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 32 other dates or times

Guided walk: Durham and the River Wear 

Explore the city's green spaces and wander along the River Wear.

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on
22 Mar to 26 Apr 2026
at 13:00 to 15:15+ 1 other date or time

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.

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on
22 Mar 2026
at 18:00 to 20:30