📌 Scots’ Gap, Northumberland
★★
The history of Herterton House Gardens is closely tied to that of the nearby, better-known National Trust property at Wallington. On a long-term lease from the trust, Frank (who used to look after the gardens at Wallington) and Marjorie Lawley have created a beautiful and tranquil garden divided into several areas, overlooked by a summerhouse and the 16th century farmhouse itself. The well-tended hedges, parterres and topiaries are worth a visit throughout the summer months, but the garden is at its colourful best in June (the photos below are from mid August).
🌍 Location
📌 By minor road, just off the B6342 1 mi northwest of Scot’s Gap
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NZ 023881
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.187316,-1.965684
❌ No public transport within 1 mi
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Daily except Tuesday & Thursday, April to September – best in early summer
🎫 £5 adult / free for children
