Shopping and eating at Cragside

Felt Christmas characters hang on a chain — Visit the shop and the tea rooms at Cragside | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Shop 'til you drop at Cragside. Take home a souvenir from your trip, browse items by local designers and makers, or find a unique gift. You can also take a well-deserved break from exploring the grounds at one of the food and drink outlets dotted around the grounds.

Shopping at Cragside

Whether you're looking for a souvenir to take home or a Christmas present for a loved one, make sure you stop by the shop at the visitor centre. The shelves are bursting with gifts. Find colourful throws made from upcycled wool, home accessories inspired by nature, colourful handmade jewellery and prints by local artists. There are books for all ages and toys inspired by the great outdoors too.

Creations by Cragside
Delve a little deeper into Cragside's pioneering past with a copy of the guidebook. Discover more about how the Armstrongs designed a huge garden created for beauty and function. You can also pick up a pin badge featuring the famous rhododendrons, the House sitting at the top of the Rock Garden and Joseph Swan's Incandescent Lamp as displayed in the Library at the House.

All wrapped up
Add those finishing touches to presents for friends and family with a roll of gift wrap and greetings card.

Gifts that do good
Everything in the shop, from the displays to the bags, and the items that we sell, are plastic free and ethically sourced so you know your gifts are doing some good to the planet too. Every pound you spend helps to care for Cragside.

The shop is open 11am-3pm, until Sunday 5 January.

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

A halved fruit scone on a plate topped with jam and clotted cream, and a plate of fruit scones — Sweet treats and heart-warming lunches. | © National Trust Images/William Shaw

Eating at Cragside

You can also take a well-deserved break from exploring the grounds at one of the food and drink outlets dotted around Cragside. Indulge in a pre-walk pastry, tuck into a sandwich or warming bowl of soup, and choose from a variety of sweet cakes and bakes. All washed down with a hot drink or fruit juice.

The tea room

The tea room is the largest eatery at Cragside. Found at the visitor centre, it serves hot and cold lunches, including freshly baked jacket potatoes with a topping of your choice, hearty pasties and delicious daily specials alongside your favourite light bites such as sandwiches, cakes and of course….scones!

Open between 11am-3pm, 7 days a week.

A guide to food and drink pricing

Below you’ll find some examples and prices of the tasty treats on offer to help you plan your next visit.

Tea from £2.70

Coffees from £2.30

Cold drinks from £1.80

Cakes and bakes from £2.20

Ice cream from £1.30

Scoop ice cream from £3.40

Sandwiches from £4.30

Hot food from £4.70

Hot snacks from £2.25

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

The Drawing Room at Cragside with its intricately carved fireplace surround, curved ceiling and dining room furniture, including tables, chairs and couches

Discover more at Cragside

Find out when Cragside is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

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Places to eat

Discover some of the best cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms at the places in our care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find a place to eat near you, as well as special deals and allergen information.

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Treat yourself

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop.

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