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 (2007):
House: 3 Apr–30 Sep 07 and 2 Oct–4 Nov 07,
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: 22nd March to 30th October - 1pm to 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm),
2nd November to 18th December - 1pm to 4.30pm
Gardens: 17 Mar – 4 Nov 07 - 10:30 to 5:30 (Tuesday to Sunday)
and 7 Nov – 16 Dec 07 - 11am to 4pm (Wednesday to Sunday)
Facilities:
Picnic areas, restaurant, refreshments, shop, dogs welcome, adventure playground.
Admission:
House & garden: £11.55, child £5.50, family £27.50. Groups £9.
Gardens & estate: £7.70, child £3.30, family £18.70. Groups £5.50.
Winter (Nov/Dec opening): £3.30, child £1.65, family £8.25. Groups £2.
Admission refunded 1 Nov–17 Dec when spending over £10 in restaurant or shop.
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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