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The revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and landscape genius, was a wonder of its age. Built on a rocky crag high above the Debdon Burn, Cragside is crammed with ingenious gadgets and was the first house in the world lit electrically.
Cragside, creation of Victorian inventor and landscape genius is a garden of breathtaking drama whatever the season.
Tallest in the Country!
Around the house is one of Europe's largest rock gardens, which tumbles down the valley towards the Debdon Burn. In the valley bottom you will find the tallest Douglas Fir in England.Across the valley, hidden amongst the trees is the clock tower. This clock not only struck the hours, but also 
used to chime the starting, finishing, and meal times of the estate workers. It can still be heard across the estate.
Nearby lies the terraced garden, where exotic fruits were nurtured throughout the year in glasshouses. You can visit the Orchard House and Rose Loggia and walk beside the dahlias and carpet bedding.
Explore Today!
Seven million trees and bushes were planted to cover the bare hillside and create the wooded estate you can explore today. Over 30 miles of footpaths and lakeside walks lead you through the woods to the estate's secret hide-aways.Children, too, will love trying to find their way around Nelly's Labyrinth and playing on the slides, swing and tunnels in the Adventure Play Area.
Welcome to Cragside
With so much to see, you will need a whole day to explore all that Cragside has to offer. We hope you will enjoy your visit and will return again soon.
Things to see and do:
Visitors with disabilities are welcome at Cragside - to help you plan your visit please call us to discuss your requirements.
Dogs are welcome on the estate. Guide dogs only are allowed in the house, formal garden and visitor centre buildings. Dogs are not allowed in the adventure play area.
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
House: 14th March to 1st November: Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 1.00pm - 5.30pm. During Northumberland school holidays, the house opens at 11.00am. Gardens and Estate: 14th March to 1st November: Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am - 7.00pm (or dusk if earlier. Last admission 5.00pm. 4th November to 20th December: Wednesday to Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm. Last admission 3.00pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Gardens and Estate:Adult £8.50; Child (5-17 yrs) £3.50; Family (2 adults + 3 children) £20.50. Group Rate: (15 or more) £6.45. House Gardens and Estate: Adult 13.20; Child (5-17 yrs) £6.60; Family (2 adults + 3 children) £33.00. Group Rate: (15 or more) £10.00. Gardens and Estate 7th November to 16th December: Adult £4.20; Child £1.90; Family £9.50. Group Rate: £3.20. Admission price includes a voluntary donation of 10%, which goes towards the care of Cragside and enables the National Trust to claim Gift Aid. |
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Directions
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| Entrance 1 mile North of Rothbury on the B6341 (Rothbury-Alnwick Road). 15 miles north west of Morpeth, 13 miles south west of Alnwick. |
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Cragside Postcode for SatNav: NE65 7PX |
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Nearby Attractions
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Herterton House Garden and Nursery
(8 Miles)*
Created by Frank and Marjorie Lawley since 1976, this is a small (1 acre) new country garden on 17th Century lines. |
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Alnwick Castle
(11 Miles)*
The mighty medieval fortress of Alnwick Castle is one of Europe's finest, set in a stunning landscape. |
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Chillingham Castle
(15 Miles)*
This remarkable castle with its alarming dungeons and torture chamber has, since the twelve-hundreds, been continuously owned by the family of the Earls Grey and their relations. |
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