Cragside House, Gardens & Estate
Things to do in Scottish Borders
in Scotland
Description: The home of Lord Armstrong, the Victorian engineer and landscape genius. The living exhibition of the development of technology within the home. The first house in the world to be lit by electricity. Extensive gardens, walks and a labyrinth and play area for the children.
Ownership:
National Trust
Situation – OS ref: NU 074022
How to get there:
By car: Off the B6341 Alnwick to Rothbury road some half mile from Rothbury. Signposted.
By public transport: Regular bus service passes the entrance.
Seasonal opening details (2009):
House: 28th Feb – 8 Mar - Sat and Sunday only
and 14th April - 1st Nov 09,
Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Gardens and Estate: 22nd March to 30th October Wednesday to Sunday; also 2nd November to 18th December, Wednesday to Sunday
Opening Hours:
House:
14 March to 3rd April - 1pm to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
4th April to 19th April - 11am till 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
21st April to 22nd May - 1pm to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
23rd May to 31st May - 11am till 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
2nd June to 24 July - 1pm to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
25th July to 6th Sept - 11am till 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
8th Sept to 23rd Oct - 1pm to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
24th Oct to 1st Nov - 11am till 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
Gardens: 14th Mar – 1st Nov 09 - 10:30 to 5:30 (Tuesday to Sunday)
and 4th Nov – 20 Dec 09 - 11am to 4pm (Wednesday to Sunday)
Facilities:
Picnic areas, restaurant, refreshments, shop, dogs welcome, adventure playground.
Admission:
House & Garden & Estate: £13.20, child £6.60, family £33. Gardens & estate: £8.50, child £3.50, family £20.50.
Winter (Nov/Dec opening)
Garden & Estate: £4.20, child £1.90, family £9.50.
Contact:
01669 620333
01669 622020 (Shop)
01669 622040 (Restaurant)
Attached attractions:
Forty miles of footpaths through this huge estate.
Additional Information
House partly accessible for wheelchairs – lift to 1st floor.
Shop and restaurant fully accessible
Web link: (where appropriate):
Places to stay nearby:
Northumberland
Local towns and villages:
Rothbury
Alnwick
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