The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick

Nestled in the heart of Northumberland, The Alnwick Garden offers a blend of modern garden design, adventure, and tranquility. A contemporary pleasure garden situated adjacent to Alnwick Castle in the historic market town of Alnwick, it is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic gardens.

The Alnwick Garden was revived from the derelict remains of an earlier garden in the late 1990s and the early 2000s, under the guidance of the Duchess of Northumberland. Its creation was one of the most ambitious new garden projects to be undertaken in Europe at the beginning of the 21st century.

Visitors to The Alnwick Garden will find a range of experiences. The centerpiece is the Grand Cascade, a magnificent tumbling mass of water with spellbinding water displays. The garden also features the Poison Garden, home to a collection of poisonous plants, where guided tours educate visitors on the toxic, and sometimes deadly, nature of some of the world’s most notorious flora.

For families, the Garden offers an adventure playground, where children can play amidst the treetops in one of the world's largest wooden tree houses. The Bamboo Labyrinth provides a fun challenge for all ages, while the Serpent Garden presents interactive water sculptures to delight and surprise.

Throughout the seasons, The Alnwick Garden is a feast for the senses. Spring brings a riot of cherry blossoms, while summer is awash with vibrant colors from the blooming flowers. In autumn, the leaves turn to fiery hues, and even in winter, the Garden maintains its charm with frost-covered landscapes and seasonal events.

The Alnwick Garden is not only a place of beauty but also serves as a social enterprise, providing community outreach and education programs. It is a garden for learning and for pleasure, for quiet reflection, and joyous discovery.