A gardener's glimpse: a tour with the Head Gardener
Join Head Gardener Cail for an exclusive tour of Gibside.
- Booking essential
- Free event (admission applies)
Step into the heart of Gibside's Georgian landscape and discover the season through the eyes of our Head Gardener, a horticultural specialist with a wealth of experience nurturing heritage gardens.
This intimate guided walk offers an opportunity to explore the immediate formal gardens and inner pleasure grounds in their seasonal glory.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or simply enchanted by nature's changing palette, this tour promises to inspire and share knowledge of the estate's horticultural history, as well as learning the current work of the dedicated gardening team.
Ask questions along the way, see seasonal beauty spots, and take home some top gardening tips.
This event is aimed at adults, although everyone is welcome. Free, booking recommended, but walk-ins will be accepted on the day. Normal admission applies.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This event is aimed at adults, but everyone is welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet outside the second-hand bookshop.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
The route is step free and accessible to Trampers. Accessible Trampers are available to book, call 07712 535938 in advance.
- Other
The gardening tour is scheduled for 30 minutes, but in seasons of abundant blooms our enthusiastic Head Gardener often extends it to one full hour.
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