The garden at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland — Seaton Delaval Hall in the summer | © ©National Trust Images/Colin Davison

Gardens in the North East

As the days lengthen, and the weather turns warmer, discover a wow moment near at a National Trust garden near you.

A close-up of a large, furry bee is sitting on some white flowers, possibly cow parsley,

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Wallington's White Border

There’s a new attraction at Wallington this year– one that will welcome visitors and wildlife all through the summer and into autumn. The new white border, thought to be the longest in the UK , has been designed with a long flowering season in mind and with plants that will benefit insects and birds.

Seaton Delaval Hall's laburnum arch and blooming purple alliums

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Seaton Delaval Hall's Laburnum Arch

Laburnum arch watch starts in May when its hanging yellow petals start to bud. The laburnum arch is most striking from mid-May to early June when its masses of yellow flowers are in bloom. Over 20 trees grow over the arched tunnel, which leads through to the arboretum.

View of a sunny garden with flower borders, in front of a stone manor house

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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.

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

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Things to do at Cherryburn

With the garden at Cherryburn bursting into bloom, it's the perfect spot to take in the summer wildflowers and to take in the foxgloves that take centre stage at Thomas Bewick’s birthplace.

The Formal Garden at Cragside with a row of white benches and a border bursting with colourful dahlias behind, with more of the garden visible in the background

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The garden at Cragside

Explore this huge landscaped garden, designed for beauty and function, with it's towering trees, man-made lakes and tumbling waterfalls. Walk under the canopy of some of the tallest trees of their kind in the Pinetum, explore the weaving paths in the Rock Garden and witness the changing seasons in the Formal Gardens.

Visitors in the garden at Wallington, Northumberland

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The garden at Wallington

Take a stroll through the East Wood to discover Wallington's secluded walled garden, offering year-round colour. Wander along the terrace, pause to hear the trickling water from the Mary Pool, sit and reflect in the storytelling garden and look out for snowdrops and early flowering bulbs starting to appear.

Visitors on the Explorer trail at Gibside

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The 18th-century landscape garden at Gibside

Escape the hustle and bustle of modern life within 600 acres of Georgian landscape garden at Gibside, with its tree-lined Avenue, walled garden, winding woodland paths and views over the Derwent Valley.

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The garden at Seaton Delaval Hall

Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, the garden at Seaton Delaval Hall provides the same sense of theatricality as the Hall itself. At this time of year when the trees are bare, it's all about the views, from the formal lines of the hedges and the geometry of the Parterre to the long, bare branches of the great weeping ash.

A family in the Gertrude Jekyll garden at Lindisfarne, Northumberland

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The Gertrude Jekyll Garden at Lindisfarne Castle

Discover the small walled garden created by Arts and Crafts designer Gertrude Jekyll. A sheltered oasis all year round, it’s a peaceful place to sit and admire the view and watch the flocks of wading birds and geese flying past the castle during the winter months.

A wide aerial view over Crook Hall Gardens on a sunny spring day. Trees and shrubs are in full leaf, with colourful flowers in borders between green lawns. The roof of the café can be seen between the gardens and buildings on the edge of the city, with Durham Cathedral just visible in the distance

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The garden at Crook Hall Gardens

Wander through a series of interlinking gardens, each with its own style and character, set against the backdrop of a Grade I listed medieval hall. Discover the maze, take in colourful shrubs and stems and enjoy views of Durham city and cathedral. Crook Hall Gardens is now closed until 10 February 2024.

An adult and two children looking at plants and surrounded by colourful flowers in the garden at Ormesby Hall, Yorkshire

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The garden at Ormesby Hall

Explore the garden at Ormesby Hall, a green oasis in the heart of industrial Middlesbrough. Wander through the colourful Victorian formal garden, stroll through the growing orchard or stretch your legs on a walk through the estate.