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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.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The 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

Event

February half term: Plant a seed 

Budding green fingers can plant a seed to nurture at home this February half term.

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on
24 Feb 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
Event

February half term: Make a bird feeder 

Turn your garden, yard or window ledge into a restaurant for feathered friends.

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on
26 Feb 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
Event

February half term: Build a bird box 

We're getting hands-on to help birds this February half term.

Event summary

on
28 Feb 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
Event

Book signing: Stacey Bone, author of The Wonderful Woodlouse 

Meet North East illustrator and nature enthusiast Stacey as she reads from and signs copies of her debut children's book.

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on
1 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00