Audio Tour
Audio tour
To help you make the most of your visit, download the audio tour. Find out about the ideas and inspirations behind The Alnwick Garden project, and hear the fascinating tales the Duchess has to tell as she guides you around the landscape. You’ll also discover the site’s rich history, and the exciting plans for the future.
Chapter 2 – The Pavilion and Visitor Centre
Discover more about the history of the Walled Garden, and previous gardens on the site
Chapter 3 – The Grand Cascade
Hear about the design and technology behind the largest water feature of its kind, and the building challenges
Chapter 4 – The Ornamental Garden
Learn the secrets of maintaining a densely planted garden from head gardener Derek Horton
Chapter 5 – The Rose Garden
Find out more about the roses, including the Alnwick Rose
Chapter 6 – The Bamboo Labyrinth
Discover the meaning of the Labyrinth’s inscription ‘Only dead fish swim with the stream’
Chapter 7 – The Serpent Garden
Discover how the Duchess and William Pye began working together
Chapter 8 – The Poison Garden
Hear what inspired the Duchess’s vision for the Poison Garden, and how the gardeners work with the dangerous plants
Chapter 9 – The Treehouse
Learn more about the Duchess’s ideas for The Treehouse, and The Garden’s approach to education
Chapter 10 – The Woodland Walk
Discover more about the future plans for The Garden’s development
Podcasts
Find out what happens behind the scenes at The Alnwick Garden, from the people who make it happen.
The Cherry Orchard – Hear all about The Garden’s remarkable first step in Phase Three; the planting of the Cherry Orchard. The Duchess shares her vision for this peaceful, less formal area of the landscape. Ian August, garden liaison director, describes the design and planning process, while head gardener Trevor Jones shareas his enthusiasm for the beautiful Tai Haku tree.