Tulips at Gibside, Tyne & Wear — Tulips at Gibside | © National Trust Images/Frances Warnell

Gardens in the North East

Soak up the sights and smells of spring as the gardens around the North East begin to burst into life. Explore Wallington's hidden garden, meander through interlinked gardens at Crook Hall or witness a garden Wow moment at Gibside.

There's plenty to see in the gardens this spring at a National Trust North East garden near you.

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Wallington's Walled Garden

Don’t miss Wallington’s wow moment when the crocus lawn comes into life in the Walled garden, signalling the end of winter. From there spot daffodils as they bloom in their thousands and tulips in the Hot Border. Look out for the plum border with giant pots of spring bulbs.

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Seaton Delaval Hall

During March at Seaton Delaval Hall, you’ll find the double headed Van Sion daffodils around the grounds but they're particularly beautiful carpeting the North West Woods near the Delaval Playdium and in the arboretum near the Church of Our Lady. Some say they are as old as the hall itself.

The hyacinth border in the Formal Garden at Cragside.

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Cragside's Formal Garden

If you’re looking for that welcoming sign that spring is well a truly on its way, it’s well worth the walk up to the Formal Garden at Cragside. The three-tiered, south-facing garden at the top of the valley has straight, uniform lines, geometric patterns, and bold, clashing colours to create drama and delight.

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Crook Hall Gardens

Wander through a series of interlinked gardens at Crook Hall Gardens, each with its own character. Intriguing paths lead you to blooming borders, secluded walled gardens, an orchard and a tranquil moat pool. Views of Durham Cathedral are a reminder that this green oasis is close to the heart of the city.

Wildlfower meadow in the foreground with the Hall beyond at Gibside, Newcastle upon Tyne

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The wildlife and garden at Gibside

Gibside’s 18th-century garden is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its tree-lined Avenue, walled garden bursting into blossom, winding woodland paths and views over the Derwent Valley, see it all come to life in spring.

The wildflower garden and cottage s at Cherryburn, Northumberland. Colourful wildflowers are in the foreground with the museum behind.

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Cherryburn in springtime

Take a picnic on the lawn, stroll between fruit trees, or simply relax and admire the views over the Tyne Valley at Cherryburn. The garden is now accessible space for people and wildlife with more seating, wheelchair-friendly and pushchair-friendly paths.

View of the castle from the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, at Lindisfarne Castle

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Lindisfarne Castle's Garden

This tranquil garden was created by Gertrude ‘Bumps’ Jekyll on the site of a vegetable patch that once provided the castle’s soldiers with food. It’s a peaceful place to sit and admire the view. Spring brings fresh life to the garden with daffodils and tulips in bloom.

Multi-coloured tulips in the garden at Ormesby Hall

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Ormesby Hall's stunning displays

Thousands of daffodils give a cheery welcome on the front lawn of Ormesby Hall’s whilst at the back of the house, tulips dominate the formal garden creating a beautiful sight of spring colour. Discover the newly planted blossom garden with cherry, crab apple, scarlet hawthorn and amelanchier trees, surrounded by a mix of spring bulbs.

Each spring, when the blossom blooms in swathes of pink and white, it’s a sure sign that spring has arrived. From ornamental magnolias in gardens to hawthorn scattered across the countryside, discover some of the best places to see blossom in a National Trust place near you. Don’t forget to share your pictures on social media using the hashtag #BlossomWatch to spread the joy of spring.

Brightly lit by sunshine, lichen-covered branches sport clusters of white and pink apple blossom between young green leaves. Lawns, flowerbeds and some buildings of Crook Hall are in soft focus in the background.

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Blossom at Crook Hall Gardens

In late April and early May, the orchard’s traditional variety of apple trees surround visitors in clouds of frothy white-pink blossom amongst a carpet of spring flowers. Crook Hall Gardens is part of the Blossom North East 2025 programme in conjunction with other properties and partners. This programme of events aims to connect people with nature and will include a combination of public/bookable events and activities such as blossom bathing, guided walks and live music. Please check back later for more details.

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Blossom at Gibside

The walled garden at Gibside is full of fruit blossom in spring, from the early blooming apricot tree to the plum, cherry and apple blossoms that appear in late March to late May. Gibside is part of the North East in Blossom 2025 programme in conjunction with other properties and partners. Please check back for more details.

Discover more seasonal blooms in the North of England with plenty of gardens and parks to visit.

A family with children walking through a bloom-lined path in the American Garden at Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire

Gardens and Parks in Yorkshire

Enjoy Yorkshire's glorious gardens and parks, from landscaped views of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, to exploring pathways at Beningbrough and Nostell.

Visitors enjoying their picnic outdoors at Allan Bank and Grasmere, Cumbria

Gardens in the Lake District

The Lakes is known for its dramatic, wild landscapes, but its home to some intriguing gardens too. Explore castle grounds, a cottage garden that inspired Beatrix Potter, and more.