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Festival of Blossom: blossom and bloom trail

North East Festival of Blossom 2026

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Follow Gibside's best blooms & discover stories behind the plants on this self-led sensory stroll through the landscape garden.

Find mindful zones and yoga spots that connect you to nature. Stumble across blossom art, capture photographs, read poetry and other joyful spring surprises along the way.

See several species of blossom trees in the Walled Garden, including pear, apple, and apricot and find spring blooms like bluebells, a golden laburnum and rhododendrons around the wider estate.

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Upcoming events

Festival of Blossom: Our Story Isn’t Over art exhibition 

An exhibition of women, recovery and renewal at Gibside.

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20 Apr to 15 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 56 other dates or times

Wild wonders: a ranger ramble 

Step into the wild with Gibside ranger Nick, and uncover the secrets of seasonal nature and conservation on this immersive guided walk.

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on
21 Apr to 9 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time

Tuesday health walk 

A gentle guided stroll at Gibside.

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21 Apr to 29 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 36 other dates or times

Wednesday health walk 

Explore Gibside on a free guided walk.

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22 Apr to 30 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 36 other dates or times