📌 Craster, Northumberland
★★★
Howick Hall Gardens cover an extensive area alongside Howick Burn, as far as the coast in the downstream direction. The arboretums stand out – most of the area is wooded – but there’s a also a beautiful rhododendron garden to explore, a daffodil bank, sensory garden, bog garden and even a church hidden in the woods. Howick Hall itself forms the hub, with some grand rooms open to the public as well as a tearoom. If you’re visiting the latter, consider sipping an Earl Grey Tea: the popular drink is named after the 2nd Earl.
🌍 Location
📌 Off minor road to west of Howick, 1.5 mi south of Craster
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NU 248175
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.450702,-1.609689
🚌 Infrequent bus stops at gates
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Daily, 7 February to mid November 2026
🎫 £12.65 adult / £4 child including voluntary donation
