Description
Cragside Illuminated by hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics, this pioneering home was filled with Victorian gadgets for efficient modern living. Man-made lakes, tumbling waterfalls and swathes of rhododendron combine to form the surrounding fantasy mountain landscape imagined and engineered by inventor and arms manufacturer William Armstrong and his wife Margaret.
You can wander amongst the towering trees in the Pinetum, explore the weaving paths and tumbling cascades in the Rock Garden and witness the changing seasons in the Formal Garden. See the whole estate by car on the Carriage Drive where way-marked walks and wildlife are waiting to be discovered. Families can adventure through the labyrinth, building a grand design in the den building area and swoop and slide at play area too.
Price starts from £11.00 for Adults(18 years and over), £5.50 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £27.50 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.
History of Cragside: Cragside's house and estate was created by a remarkable couple, Lord William and Lady Margaret Armstrong. William was a visionary Victorian inventor while Margaret was a keen gardener. The couple's passions for engineering and natural sciences are reflected across the estate even today. Rising from an outcrop of rocks and surrounded by towering trees, Cragside is a masterpiece of the late 19th century.
For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/cragside/history-of-cragside
17.68 miles
