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Gardens

Gardens of the North East QQQQ

Durham, England

Alnwick Gardens
Discover all this contemporary garden has to offer
Belsay Hall
Explore the impressive Quarry Garden with its rocky backdrop
Delightful Durham
Enjoy a stay in this historic and charming city
Durham Botanic Garden
Enjoy the woodland nature of this botanic garden.

Prices from
£579 per person
2 passengers
4 nights

Prices & Availability

Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required

No fly
Half board
Short breaks

Discover some of the north of England’s beautiful gardens

Whether you want to marvel at the Grand Cascade at the contemporary Alnwick Gardens, see terrific trees in Durham Botanic garden or stroll through Belsay Hall’s gardens, you can be sure you will see gardens to admire and inspire on this four night holiday in England’s north east.

During your holiday you’ll stay in historic Durham, home to one of this country’s greatest Romanesque cathedrals and an imposing castle – both a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also visit Belsay Hall with its Grade 1 listed gardens...

Including...

All breakfasts (B) and dinners (D)

Local expert guide

Plus...

Cancellation rights
Expert host talks
Hosted welcome drinks reception
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel porterage

Included excursions and visits

Alnwick Garden
Belsay Hall
Durham Botanic Garden
Eggleston Hall
Raby Castle

Holiday Details

Address

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham Frankland Lane, City of Durham, DH1 5TA

Introduction

This modern 4-star hotel has an enviable location in the heart of the city with spectacular views of the River Wear and Durham Castle.

Accommodation

The hotel has 207 rooms.

Television
Telephone
Hairdryer
Tea coffee making facilities
Wi-Fi
Safe
Minibar

Food and Drink

Enjoy breakfast and dinner in the hotel's restaurant, offering views of the city and River Wear.

Enjoy Italian cuisine in the hotel restaurant

Climate

Amenities

Holiday Location

Excursions

Alnwick Garden

The contemporary gardens of Alnwick Castle were begun in 1997 and are regarded as one of the most ambitious new garden projects since the war. With its Grand Cascade of tumbling waters, the Serpent, Rose and notorious ‘Poison’ Gardens, as well as one of the world’s largest tree houses, there’s lots here to discover.

Included on 4 nights itinerary

Belsay Hall

The gardens of the Greek-revival mansion of Belsay Hall are Grade 1 listed and cover some 30 acres. From the magical Quarry Garden with its dramatic rocky backdrop, microclimate and plants, to the rhododendron collection, Yew Garden and Magnolia Terrace, there’s lots to explore here.

Included on 4 nights itinerary

Durham Botanic Garden

This 10-hectare university botanic garden boasts a winter garden, bamboo grove, glasshouses and a wildflower meadow. Opened on this site in 1970, visitors can immerse themselves in a world of biodiversity and conservation.

Included on 4 nights itinerary

Eggleston Hall

Explore this walled four-acre plantsmans garden with its herbaceous borders, tempting paths, glasshouses, a pottager and rare plants from around the globe. There’s also a nursery and more.

Included on 4 nights itinerary

Raby Castle

The five-acre ornamental walled gardens of stately Raby Castle were designed by Thomas Wright in the 18th century. Here you’ll find impressive yew hedges, a kitchen garden, herbaceous and shrub borders plus a host of other features, while beyond lies the castle’s 200 acres of parkland.