HOLIDAY AND SHORT BREAKS GUIDE 2010
The Alnwick Garden
Almost all the stately homes in the county are surrounded by
spectacular gardens, each one unique. And then there are newer
gardens developed fairly recently where you can experience
creativity and surprises beyond your imagination.
Northumberland’s most famous garden is The Alnwick Garden,
a wonderland created by the Duchess of Northumberland some
ten years ago. It is one of the UK’s fastest-growing tourist
attractions and has been described as one of the most exciting
contemporary gardens on earth.
Wonder at acres of fascinating plants, water sculptures and the
infamous Poison Garden. The landscape is eclectic, from the
gentle waves of colour and scent in the Rose Garden to the
riotous water displays of the Grand Cascade.
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate
Described in 1880 as ‘a palace of the modern magician’,
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate is a stunning visitor
attraction in the heart of Northumberland. Situated near
Rothbury, it was the family home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian
inventor and industrialist.
Cragside was the first home in the world to be lit by
hydroelectricity and a walk around the National Trust property
reveals a wealth of ingenious gadgetry including fire alarm
buttons, telephones, a passenger lift and a Turkish bath suite.
Grand Cascade, The Alnwick Garden
Cragside House
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