The Alnwick Garden

The Alnwick Garden One of the world's most contemporary gardens🌱
We are a unique garden, tourist attraction and community charity 💫
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Featuring the world's largest wooden Treehouse, the Poison Garden and the world's largest Taihaku Cherry orchard, as well as interactive water features and stunning rose and ornamental gardens, The Alnwick Garden offers the alternative day out. The Garden is also regularly filled with visiting actors, musicians and artists, ensuring that no visit is ordinary. A garden with a purpose, The Alnwick G

arden is a registered charity (No.1095435) that places people at the forefront of all of its activities.

Summer may be coming to an end but the fun sure isn’t at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei! 💫☀️ Join us this bank holiday...
28/08/2026

Summer may be coming to an end but the fun sure isn’t at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei! 💫

☀️ Join us this bank holiday for a weekend full of action and family fun! With inflatables, outdoor games and water-pistol battles, there's lots to do for kids (and adults) who love to play.

🍦 Sit back and relax with a picnic or ice cream on the lawn, taking in the spectacular view of The Sage Wealth Management Grand Cascade and its 120 water jets!

💦 Make a splash in the puddles whilst exploring the eight water features in The Serpent Garden.

⛳️ Have a hole lot of competitive-fun and challenge the family to our Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf (additional charge).

🌹 Explore all The Garden has to offer by completing our ‘25 things to do to celebrate 25 years of The Alnwick Garden’ challenge.

🧚 It is the final week of the Lililympics at Lilidorei! It is all still to play for, so come along and take part in axe throwing, bo**er ball, spoon races and more, collecting Pebble Points for your Clan. Help your Clan with their final push to be reigned Lililympics champions 2026!

🐾 Make it a paw-fect day to remember and bring your furry friend along to one of our Dog Days this Sunday!

🎟️ All activities are free with Garden entry unless indicated (inflatables will have an additional charge).

With our Combined Ticket you can enjoy both The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei in one day for one price.

👉🏻 Make your last few days of the holidays ones to remember and book now - www.alnwickgarden.com/bookingportal

26/08/2026

🐾 Happy International Dog Day! 🐾

We love seeing so many happy faces, wagging tails and pawsome adventures at The Alnwick Garden! 🐕

Ready for your pup’s next day out? Dog Days are every Thursday and Sunday 🤩

We’d love to see your adventures too, tag us in your favourite moments with your furry friend at The Garden below ⬇️🐾

Looking for the most perfect way to wrap up the summer holidays? Join us across bank holiday weekend at The Alnwick Gard...
22/08/2026

Looking for the most perfect way to wrap up the summer holidays? Join us across bank holiday weekend at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei! 🤩

🧩 Rides, inflatables and outdoor games for children and adults alike who love to play.

💦 Make a splash as you wander through the water sculptures in The Serpent Garden or join in on the water-pistol battles.

🌸 Explore the beautiful and blooming Ornamental Garden.

🍦 Pack a picnic or enjoy an ice cream on the lawn, taking in the spectacular Sage Wealth Management Grand Cascade.

🎋 Find your way through the Bamboo Labyrinth.

🌳 Swing below the trees in The Cherry Orchard.

⛳️ Take on the family at Adventure Golf in The Forgotten Garden (additional charge).

☠️ Pre-book a Poison Garden Tour and learn about the small but deadly plants behind the black iron gates (additional charge).

🐾 Dog Day (Sunday 30th) – bring your furry friend along for a day of exploring.

🎟️ Free with Garden admission (unless indicated).

🧚 It’s your last chance to support your Clan and help them be crowned winners of the 3rd annual Lililympics! Come on down and run, play, build, and jump your way through The Village this bank holiday weekend.

Save with our combined ticket to enjoy both The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei for one great price!

👉🏻 Click the link in bio to book.

Atropa belladonna, commonly known as Deadly Nightshade, is one of the UK’s most poisonous plants. It was reportedly used...
19/08/2026

Atropa belladonna, commonly known as Deadly Nightshade, is one of the UK’s most poisonous plants. It was reportedly used by women during the Renaissance as eye drops to dilate their pupils, believing this made them more beautiful to their suitors - hence its name belladonna, meaning “beautiful lady” 👀

All parts of the plant are toxic, with the berries being particularly poisonous. They contain a mixture of alkaloids that affect the nervous system. One of the alkaloids, atropine, interferes with the nervous signals that control functions such as sweating and saliva production. Reduced sweating can impair the body's ability to lose heat, potentially causing a dangerous rise in body temperature 🥵

Alongside this, symptoms of poisoning also include vomiting, breathing difficulties, hallucinations and, in severe cases, even death 🪦

Beautiful? Perhaps. Safe? Definitely not! Curious to find out more? Join us on a Poison Garden Tour*- https://www.alnwickgarden.com/ ☠️

*tours are £1 per entry and must be pre-booked in advance

14/08/2026

Fancy an epic family outing this August? The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei have a whole host of activities and excitement waiting for you!🌤️

What to expect:
🎳Have a throw! Play our various lawn games including croquet, ring toss, Jenga and more!
💦Prepare to get wet with water pistol battles on the lawn or exploring the water features in The Serpent Garden
🌹Take part in our ’25 things to do challenge’ and explore The Garden to celebrate our 25th anniversary
⛳️Putt your golf skills to the test at the Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf
☠️Pre-book a Poison Garden Tour and discover stories behind the world’s most dangerous plants
🐶Enjoy a pawfect day out by bringing your pooch along on Thursdays or Sundays
🎺Laze on the lawn and listen to live music on selected dates throughout summer
🚜Race on the iconic tractors beneath the Sage Wealth Management Grand Cascade

The fun doesn’t stop there! Make your way over to Lilidorei where you can climb, slide and play on the largest play structure in the world. Take part in magical challenges and games, helping your Clan compete for the annual Lililympics Cup! 🏆

Save with our Combined Ticket where you can enjoy both The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei for one great price! 💫

👉🏼 https://www.alnwickgarden.com/bookingportal/

Summer is still putting on quite the show! 💫With a few more weeks of summer colour to enjoy, now is the perfect time to ...
11/08/2026

Summer is still putting on quite the show! 💫

With a few more weeks of summer colour to enjoy, now is the perfect time to wander through The Garden and see what’s in bloom 🌱

From the striking Matilija poppy making a statement in The Ornamental Garden, to a lush sea of green in The Cherry Orchard, there’s plenty to spot before the seasons slowly start to shift ✨

Keep your eyes peeled for Hydrangea lacecaps and Echinacea too - bringing plenty of colour, texture and character to the summer displays.

Don’t forget, dog days are every Thursday and Sunday. Meaning your furry friend can take part in the summer strolls too 🐾

Looking for a fun family day out? The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei have you covered! 💫What’s on?🎳 Summer of Play | Grab ...
07/08/2026

Looking for a fun family day out? The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei have you covered! 💫

What’s on?
🎳 Summer of Play | Grab your friends and family and take on our classic summer lawn games including giant Jenga, croquet, co****le and ring toss! If rainy British weather decides to make an appearance, head into the Yurt where you can get artsy in our creative crafts sessions.

☠️ Poison Garden Tours | Feeling brave? Step through the gates of our Poison Garden and learn all about our vast collection and the history of some of the world’s most poisonous plants. Tours are £1 per person and must be booked in advance.

⛳️ Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf | Are you a competitive family? Our 13-hole Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf will put your club skills to the test. Full details can be found on our website.

🥕 The Alnwick Garden Show Weekend 15th & 16th | Enjoy a full weekend of village fete games, rides and inflatables, market stalls and a gardener Q&A. Enter your flowers, veg and homemade cakes in the show on Saturday, and bring your furry friend along on Sunday to leap through our dog agility course!
Successful entries to Saturday’s show will receive free admission to The Alnwick Garden on the day.

🎶 Live music | The Garden is alive with the sound of music this summer! Sit back, relax and enjoy live music on selected dates throughout summer.

🧚‍♂️ Lilidorei | The Lililympics continue with axe throwing, Bo**er Ball, spoon races and more! Bring your little ones to represent the clans, helping them compete in challenges and earn points to achieve victory! Explore The Village and its magic this summer.

With our Combined Ticket, you can enjoy The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei in one day for one price.

What are you waiting for? Head to www.alnwickgarden.com/whats-on/ to book your next summer adventure.💫

05/08/2026

The Ford Drive For Your Community event will be here on Tuesday 11th August 🙌🚗

Mark your calendars! For every test drive taken, Ford will be donating £30 to The Alnwick Garden Charity!

Enjoy a test drive knowing you will be helping a great cause whilst finding your dream car.

See you there 👋

The Ornamental Garden combines its historic walled setting with contemporary planting 🪻As you step through the original ...
04/08/2026

The Ornamental Garden combines its historic walled setting with contemporary planting 🪻

As you step through the original 16th-century Venetian Gates, you'll find a peaceful space to slow down and unwind. Take a seat, enjoy the sound of the water, and experience the scent and colour of more than 16,000 European plants ⛲️🌿

Long before it became the stunning Ornamental Garden we see today, this space was Alnwick Castle's hardworking Kitchen Garden. It even supported the Dig for Victory campaign before gradually falling into disrepair.

As part of her vision for The Alnwick Garden, The Duchess of Northumberland set out to bring the historic garden back to life. Its restoration formed part of the very first phase of development, and has since been welcoming visitors since opening 25 years ago 💫

The best way to spend August? Exploring The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei of course! 💫Here’s what’s on: 🧩 Summer of Play ...
01/08/2026

The best way to spend August? Exploring The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei of course! 💫

Here’s what’s on:
🧩 Summer of Play | Challenge your friends and family with our lawn games, cool off in our water pistol battles, splash through the fountains, find your way through the Bamboo Labyrinth, race on the tractors and enjoy a day full of laughter, play and adventure

🥕The Alnwick Garden Summer Show | 15th & 16th August - There’s traditional village fete games, rides, inflatables, a Head Gardener Q&A, and market stalls in The Pavilion. Enter flowers, veg and cakes in the show, and on Sunday let your furry friend tackle the dog agility course!

🐾 Dog Days | Thursdays and Sundays - if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend along, they are now welcome on The Treehouse decking and in The Potting Shed

☠️ Poison Garden Tours | Daily - Pre-book a Poison Garden Tour and discover the fascinating stories behind some of the world’s most dangerous plants

✨ Stardust | 21st August - Brought to you by Sage Wealth Management. A family fun evening with a silent disco, duck race down the Grand Cascade, glitter bar, DJ and live performances from CAST Academy, guided tours of the infamous Poison Garden, food trucks and a fully stocked bar

🏆 Over at Lilidorei, the Lililympics competition is heating up! Take on challenges across throwing, balance and performance. Every challenge counts, so give it your all to help battle your Clan to the top of the leaderboard

🤩 Bank Holiday Fun Weekend | 29th - 31st August - With rides, inflatables, outdoor games, water-pistol battles and garden adventures for all ages!

Looking for a fun-filled family day out in the North-East? With our Combined Ticket, you can explore The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei in one day for one price!

To find out full details about what’s on this August, head to www.alnwickgarden.com/whats-on/

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Alnwick
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