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Birkheads Secret Garden and Nursery

Birkheads Secret Garden and Nursery

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Three acres of themed garden includes formal topiary, herbaceous borders, gravel garden, Bowes Railway garden, wild flower meadow, wildlife pond, meditation garden, winter garden and beachcombers garden. All designed by Christine Liddle as a visitor attraction with magnificent views over open countryside. There is also a well stocked plant nursery, with tea garden and coffee shop.

Special Offers

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Awards

  • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2008

Opening Times

01/03/2008 - 14/10/2008
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00
Bank Holiday10:0017:00

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£2.50
Child£0.50

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

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
What will you Discover?

Birkheads Secret Garden and Nursery

Birkheads Lane
Near Hedley Woods
Sunniside
Tyne and Wear
NE16 5EL

Tel: +44 01207 232262

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