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2 Hillside Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

In this half acre mature cottage garden grass paths lead you past a wide variety of beds with shrubs, grasses, perennials and trees (native and exotic inc a Wollemi Pine and a Ginko) to a wild area with a small pond and greenhouse with a collection
2 Hillside Cottage, Bishop Auckland DL14 0EZ
Sun 4 Jun
Oliver Ford Garden - Open Garden for NGS

A peaceful, contemplative 3 acre garden developed and planted by the owner and BBC Gardener of the Year as a space for quiet reflection. Arboretum specialising in bark, stream, wildlife pond and bog garden.
Oliver Ford Garden, Consett DH8 9HG
Sun 11 Jun
Willow Burn Hospice - Open Garden for NGS

With a mix of both natural and cultivated areas, this beautiful garden is the setting for outstanding views from the hospice across the Derwent Valley.
Willow Burn Hospice, Lanchester DH7 0QS
Sun 11 Jun
Holmelands - Open Garden for NGS

Semi formal garden with orchard and large vegetable patch. Herbaceous beds and climbing roses as well as standard roses. Laid out in a semi formal design to create a harmonious effect.
Holmelands, Darlington DL2 2QY
Sun 25 Jun
High Bank Farm - Open Garden for NGS

The front garden has an abundance of roses, leading onto the orchard. The back garden has a lovely cottage garden, with a secluded summerhouse to relax in, together with paved area with beautiful pots where you can sit and listen to the trickling...
High Bank Farm, Darlington DL2 2QE
Sun 25 Jun
Old Quarrington Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Three very distinct gardens in the hamlet of Old Quarrington. The Stables is a large family garden full of hidden surprises and extensive views.
Old Quarrington Gardens, Durham DH6 5NN
Sun 25 Jun
Hidden Gardens of Croft Road - Open Garden for NGS

Five very different and interesting gardens, well named as 'Hidden Gardens' as they are not visible from the road.
Hidden Gardens of Croft Road, Darlington DL2 2SD
Fri 30 Jun, Sun 2 Jul