Crook Hall Gardens tour: horticulture
Join our gardening guru volunteers for a tour.
- 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.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet at the admissions hut by the entrance.
- 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.
Family guided ride and bike maintenance workshop
We're teaming up with Durham County Council and Recyke y'Bike to offer a family-friendly guided bike ride from Crook Hall Gardens.
Heritage Open Days
Enjoy free entry to Crook Hall Gardens for Heritage Open Days.
Crook Hall Gardens poetry walk
From summer sonnets to autumn anthologies, wintery works to springtime stanzas, experience a seasonal poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens.