At a glance
- Now
- Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
- Age
- Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
- Price
- Medium (££) — guide only; check official prices
- Location
- Alnwick
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More to know
- Indoors or outdoors
- Indoors and outdoors
- Visit length
- Half a day, Full day
Price band: Medium · How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
An extensive contemporary garden featuring the Grand Cascade, cherry orchard, rose garden, bamboo labyrinth, guided Poison Garden and one of the world's largest wooden play structures at Lilidorei. Children can enter the main garden free with a paying adult, while Lilidorei requires a separate or combined ticket. Opening hours vary substantially by season, so check the official calendar before travelling.
Early autumn openingMain visitor access · 1 Sept 2026 – 23 Oct 2026
- monday
- 10:00–17:00
- tuesday
- 10:00–17:00
- wednesday
- 10:00–17:00
- thursday
- 10:00–17:00
- friday
- 10:00–17:00
- saturday
- 10:00–17:00
- sunday
- 10:00–17:00
Daytime Garden admission.
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
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Location
The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1FJSeasonal plans
What’s on here
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