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Birkheads Secret Garden and Nursery
Three acres of themed gardens for the plant and garden lover in a uniquely tranquil setting with well-stocked plant nursery attached, with tea garden and coffee shop.
Accessibility:
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2008
Opening Times
| 01/03/2008 - 14/10/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| 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 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
* Open 1 Mar-14 Oct, Tue-Sun & Bank Hols 1000-1700. Closed 15 Oct-28th Feb.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £2.50 |
| Child | £0.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
5 miles west of A1(M)
Approach Sunniside on A692. Turn right onto A6076 at the 'Potters Wheel' public house traffic lights. Once past, Tanfield Railway take the first left passing Hedley Grange and Hedley Hall woodland trust. Birkheads secret gardens are 1/2 mile further on the left.
Public Transport Directions
Buses every half hour.
Weekdays and Saturdays the x30 and x31 from Newcastle, Gateshead and Stanley stop at the Tanfield Railway 1km along Bowes Railway path. Turn right onto Birkheads Lane past cottages. Garden entrance is 80 metres on right.
Details from nexus traveline 0870 6082608 for Sunday travel.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Light refreshments.
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Booking essential
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.No coach parties after 1200 on Sun. Evening coach parties Jun-Aug only.
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 50
- Min group size - 20
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - 10% discount
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Related Links
Birkheads Lane
Near Hedley Woods
Sunniside
Tyne and Wear
NE16 5EL
Near Hedley Woods
Sunniside
Tyne and Wear
NE16 5EL
Tel: +44 01207 232262
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