Belsay
Hall & Gardens Belsay Hall Gardens are one of the most magnificent
in Britain - they are listed Grade I in the Register of
Parks & Gardens www.english-heritage.org.uk
Cragside
House, Gardens & Estate The palace of a modern magician, inventor Lord
Armstrong set in a fantastic woodland estate. Cragside
gardens and estate has one of the largest rock gardens
in Europe and is home to the increasingly rare
red squirrel. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Wallington The largest country estate protected by the National
Trust. Country house, set amongst woods, grounds and gardens.
Including its enchanting walled garden. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Howick
Hall Gardens & Arboretum The gardens at Howick are deliberately aimed
at garden lovers who can wander through the natural
extensive grounds. Howick was the home of the Grey family
from 1319. The
main house has not been inhabited since 1967 and is
not open to the public. The Earl Grey Tea Tea Rooms
are highly recommended and serves snacks, light lunches
and afternoon teas. www.howickhallgardens.org
