The Alnwick Garden
Things to do in Berwick Scottish Borders
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Description:
This garden is now one of the star attractions of Northumberland. In its first year it attracted over 300,000 visitors. The centrepiece is the Grand Cascade, but the Rose Garden and the ornamental garden are a joy to behold throughout the year.
The Garden attracts around � million visitors each year.
The rose "The Alnwick Rose" was launched by David Austin at Chelsea 2001. It blooms May � October, filling the air with its raspberry scent in June.
Ownership:
Private - Charitable Trust
Registered Charity number 1095435
Situation � OS ref: NU 190135
How to get there:
By car: Leave the A1 road about one mile north of Alnwick and follow the clearly signposted route.
By public transport: Regular bus services between Alnwick, Berwick and Newcastle.
The junction is signposted Alnwick, Denwick and is the first Alnwick junction you come to if heading from the borders and the second if you are heading from the south.
Seasonal opening details:
All year
Opening Hours:
April - May 10.00am to 6.00pm
June - September 10.00am to 7.00pm
October 10.00am to 6.00pm
November - March 10.00am to 4.00pm
Last Admission 45 minutes before closing
Facilities and Features:
The Grand Cascade
The Rose Garden
The Ornamental Garden
The Tree House and Cafe
The Poison Garden
The Serpent Garden
The Labyrinth
Shop
This week, April 2006, we opened the new �12.2m The Pavilion and Visitor Centre.
The Visitor Centre holds a plant and garden shop which also sells local produce, a homewares and gift shop, an espresso and sandwich bar and exhibitions and learning spaces.
Visitors don�t have to buy an admission ticket to The Garden to enjoy this area.
The Pavilion � overlooking The Garden, holds a self service caf� overlooking the Grand Cascade and The Pavilion room � a beautiful multifunction space.
Garden team and Volunteers on duty to help with questions
Admission:
Adult: �8.00
Over 60: �7.50
Student (NUS): �7.50
Children : Adult ticket has allocation for up to 4 children at no additional charge
Group (14 or more people): �6.25 per person
Contact:
Tel: 01665 511350
Attached attractions:
Woodland walks and views of the River Aln.
The Woodland Walk is part of The Alnwick Garden and visitors need an admission ticket to enjoy this area.
Alnwick Castle is a completely separate attraction. An Alnwick Garden ticket doesn�t give admission to any other attraction in Alnwick.
Other Alnwick attractions nearby are Barter Books, Baliffsgate Museum and House of Hardy.
New for 2006 Alnwick District Council will be operating a road train in Alnwick, it shuttles between The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick Town Centre and Alnwick Castle � at approx �2.00 return.
They plan launch around early May.
Nearby Attractions
Alnwick Castle
Additional Information
Ample car and coach parking. Charged - �1.50 for Cars.
Disabled Parking close to entrance.
Coaches Free.
Car park is FREE to visitors to The Alnwick Garden.
Full wheelchair access to the Garden, Shop Garden Cafe and Toilets.
Disability Dogs welcome.
Wheelchairs available, but MUST be pre-booked (01665 511350)
Full wheelchair access to The Garden, The Pavilion and Visitor Centre including cafes, shops and toilets.
The Treehouse including The Roost, the Treehouse shop and the aerial walkways are wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
Access dogs are still very welcome in all areas of The Garden.
Web link: (where appropriate):
Alnwick Garden
Places to stay nearby:
Northumberland
Local towns and villages:
Alnwick
Berwick upon Tweed
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