The Alnwick Garden
Stunning 12-acre contemporary garden featuring the Grand Cascade fountain, the Poison Garden, a cherry orchard, and the famous Treehouse.
About The Alnwick Garden
The Alnwick Garden is one of the most ambitious garden projects in Europe, created by the Duchess of Northumberland. Spanning 12 acres adjacent to Alnwick Castle, it features the spectacular Grand Cascade, the largest water feature of its kind in the UK, along with the famous Poison Garden (home to some of the deadliest plants in the world), a beautiful cherry orchard, ornamental gardens, and one of the world's largest treehouses. The garden hosts regular events, exhibitions, and seasonal activities throughout the year. There is also a cafe and gift shop. A wonderful day out for all ages.
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Blog posts and guides that feature The Alnwick Garden.
Corporate Christmas Party Venues in Alnwick
Alnwick sells the work Christmas do three ways: a seat at a shared party night, a room of your own in town, or a country house a short drive out. Published prices, real capacities, and how everybody gets home from a town with no railway station.
Charity Afternoon Tea at The Alnwick Garden Raises More Than £10,000
Around 100 guests, welcomed by the Duchess of Northumberland, raised more than £10,000 for The Alnwick Garden charity at a fundraising afternoon tea in the gardens.
Alnwick's Barbara Scrimshaw, 93, Receives British Empire Medal for PDSA Fundraising
Barbara Scrimshaw, 93, has received the British Empire Medal for 45 years of fundraising for the veterinary charity PDSA, having helped raise more than £100,000.
Family Activities in Alnwick: Days Out with the Kids
The best family days out in Alnwick, from the castle and The Alnwick Garden to Lilidorei, Barter Books and rainy-day soft play, grouped by type so you can plan around the weather.
Interesting Facts About Alnwick
From a castle that became Hogwarts to the rediscovery of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster, a medieval game of football and a garden full of poison, here are the stories that make Alnwick so distinctive.
Best Parks and Green Spaces in Alnwick
From Capability Brown's Pastures below the castle to 3,000 acres of walled parkland at Hulne Park, the best free green spaces in and around Alnwick.
Visiting Lilidorei: A Family Guide to the World's Largest Play Structure
Everything you need to plan a day at Lilidorei, the Alnwick Garden's magical play village: the nine clans, the giant Elfwin Drin tower, tickets, best ages, food and Free Fridays.
Halloween in Alnwick
Arguably the North East's best Halloween town: family half-term at Alnwick Castle, Spookydorei at the Alnwick Garden, a ghost walk through the old streets and haunted Chillingham nearby.
Best Wedding Venues in Alnwick
From the ramparts of Alnwick Castle to coastal country houses and restored Northumberland barns, some of the finest wedding venues in the North East.
The Alnwick Garden Marks 25 Years with a Summer of Celebration
The Alnwick Garden celebrates its silver anniversary this summer with a Proms-style concert on the lawn and a fundraising 5K in aid of its Bright Garden Appeal.
The Alnwick Garden Has Added £400m to the North East Economy, New Report Finds
An independent Newcastle University Business School study, published for the Garden's 25th anniversary, finds it has contributed £400m in GVA and welcomed over nine million visitors since 2001.
Upcoming Events
Events that feature or are connected to The Alnwick Garden.
Spookydorei Days at Lilidorei
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM from 24 October) · Lilidorei, The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU
The Pumpkin Garden at The Alnwick Garden
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM from 24 October) · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
Si King: In Conversation and Book Signing
10:30 AM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Spookydorei Nights at Lilidorei
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Lilidorei, The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
Wedding Fair at The Alnwick Garden
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM · The Pavilion, The Alnwick Garden, Greenwell Road, Alnwick, NE66 1HB
Careers Fair at The Alnwick Garden
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM · The Pavilion, The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
A Lilidorei Christmas
10:00 AM · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
The Alnwick Garden Winter Lights
From 4:30 PM (timed entry) · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU
Meet Father Christmas at Lilidorei
10:00 AM · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
The Alnwick Garden Christmas Fair
10:30 AM · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
Hugh Bonneville: In Conversation and Book Signing
4:15 PM · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
Festive Wreath Making Class
5:30 PM · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
Charlotte Tilbury Festive Makeup Masterclass
1:30 PM · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
The Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail
Timed evening entry slots · The Alnwick Garden, Greenwell Road, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1HB
Past Events
Recent events connected to The Alnwick Garden.
The Alnwick Garden 25th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
2 October 2026 · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU
Murder at the Masked Ball, the Alnwick Garden
19 September 2026 · The Alnwick Garden (The Pavilion), Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
Murder at the Masked Ball, Murder Mystery in The Pavilion
19 September 2026 · The Pavilion, The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
The Alnwick Garden Heritage Tour
19 September 2026 · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
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Alnwick Castle
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Spookydorei Days at Lilidorei
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM from 24 October) · Lilidorei, The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU
The Pumpkin Garden at The Alnwick Garden
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM from 24 October) · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
Bullfield Community Orchard Apple Pressing Day
See website · Bullfield Community Orchard, Alnwick