About Crook Hall & Gardens
Step into this enchanting Durham retreat where little ones can explore a meadow maze while families wander through four distinct gardens, including a hidden walled sanctuary surrounded by centuries of history.
What's nearby
- Durham University Business School 200m away
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham 250m away
- Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
These gardens are AMAZING! I came across this place by accident but very thankful that I did. We took the garden tour with Clive. He was brilliant! Very informative and interesting, friendly and approachable. Every member of staff we met were extremely welcoming. I will definitely be recommending Crook Hall gardens to anyone visiting the Durham area. 5*.
· via Google
Lovely gardens with the gorgeous hall, signage throught clearly highlights the fascinating history of the grounds. The garden is well maintained and provides numerous benches to sit and take in the scenery and the hall itself is kept to excellent condition. Crook hall also hosts a lovely cafe though I found prices to be slightly more expensive that one would expect for baked goods. The staff are very friendly and helpful with information about the area, its history and tours that can be accessed. The car park is small and the entrance is very steep but if you are visiting during the week there was plenty of spaces available.
· via Google
Visited for the first time today, the staff were all so lovely&friendly! The gardens/flowers were all so beautiful and well kept. It was so peaceful wandering around and it was nice to be able to get a wheelchair around. My grandma loved seeing the different gardens. Parking was easy to use with my membership card. Worth visiting for sure :)
· via Google
The gardens of an old manor house. These are divided up into smaller area each one with its own theme. Most enjoyable for those with an interest in gardening. Not much for teenagers, but a good maze enjoyed by adults and children up to about 12. A 2 to 3 hour visit would be enough for most. National Trust property, very handy to the centre of Durham.
· via Google
Visitors say this garden features beautiful, well-maintained gardens with diverse themes, including a fun maze and a charming second-hand bookshop. They also highlight the delicious scones and coffee available at the cafe, along with ample seating areas for relaxation. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, and appreciate the tranquil atmosphere, making it a peaceful escape.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Frankland Lane, Sidegate, Durham, DH1 5SZ Get directions
- Category
- Historic Houses & Gardens
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,685 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Destination
- Durham