Birkheads Secret Garden and Nursery

Three acres of themed gardens for the plant and garden lover in a uniquely tranquil setting with well-stocked plant nursery attached, with tea garden and coffee shop.

Special Offers

Buy one get one free with the Discover pass.
Terms and conditions: Closed October – February.
More offers like this - Great savings with the Discover Pass

Awards

Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2010
Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Opening Times

01/03/2010 - 15/10/2010
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00	17:00
Wednesday	10:00	17:00
Thursday	10:00	17:00
Friday	10:00	17:00
Saturday	10:00	17:00
Sunday	10:00	17:00
BankHoliday	10:00	17:00

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£3.60 per ticket type
Child	£1.20 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

5 miles west of A1(M)
Approach Sunniside on A692. Turn right onto A6076 at the 'Potters Wheel' public house traffic lights. Once past, Tanfield Railway take the first left passing Hedley Grange and Hedley Hall woodland trust. Birkheads secret gardens are 1/2 mile further on the left.

Public Transport Directions

Buses every half hour.
Weekdays and Saturdays the x30 and x31 from Newcastle, Gateshead and Stanley stop at the Tanfield Railway 1km along Bowes Railway path. Turn right onto Birkheads Lane past cottages. Garden entrance is 80 metres on right.
Details from nexus traveline 0870 6082608 for Sunday travel.

Facilities

Provider Features

In countryside
Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access

Parking & Transport

On site parking
Parking (free)

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - Light refreshments.

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - 2 hours
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Booking essential
Delta accepted
Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.No coach parties after 1200 on Sun. Evening coach parties Jun-Aug only.
JCB accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Max group size - 50
Min group size - 20
Solo accepted
Special group rates - 10% discount
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Visa accepted