Howick Hall Gardens
Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum are located near Alnwick in Northumberland. It is the ancestral home of the Earls Grey since 1319.
What is there to do at Howick Hall Gardens?
In the house, you will be able to discover more about the 2nd Earl, after whom the famous Early Grey tea is named. Only the ground floor is open to visitors where you can see the Chinese Room and the Dining room.
You can also explore the gardens which were created by the 5th Earl and his family plus the arboretum with shrubs and trees covering over 65 acres. You can enjoy a number of walks around the gardens and the arboretum. Plus, and it possibly goes without saying, you can enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea in their elegant Earl Gret Tea House.
The seasonal, Family Explorer Challenges are nature trails around the garden and arboretum. They post a number of orienteering and wildlife questions Look out for swans, ducks, herons and red squirrels.
Further Information
Is there food and drink available?
There is a tea house serving food and drinks.
What are the main things to do?
Historic House once home to the 2nd Earl Grey famous for the tea Earl Grey plus gardens and an arboretum. There are toilets and a tea house.
What are the ticket prices?
Adults £9.93, children aged 5-16 £3.30 and under 4 years are free.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.
Is there parking?
There is free parking.
When are they open?
Howick Hall Gardens is open from mid-February until mid-November. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.
Dog friendly?
Only registered assistance dogs are permitted.
Are they accessible?
