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The Alnwick Garden & Lilidorei Autumn and Winter Friends Newsletter

Welcome to your Autumn/Winter Newsletter! 

Dear Friends,

As we welcome the autumn and winter seasons, it’s with great excitement that we bring you the latest news and exclusive updates from The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei. Over the years, your support as members has allowed us to continue creating unforgettable experiences, and we can’t wait to share with you all the magical moments we have planned for this special time of year.  

Whether you’ve been with us for many seasons or are new to our membership community, this autumn and winter promise to be full of magic, adventure and holiday joy. Here, we share everything from seasonal highlights and events to members deals and updates.  

Exclusive Membership Perks: Enhancing Your Experience

Your membership not only supports the ongoing care of The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei, but also opens the door to a range of exclusive benefits designed to make your experience even more magical:

Unlimited access during seasonal opening hours to your chosen membership location.
20% discount on additional standard day tickets
Free car parking.
Members discount on dining and food outlets.
Receive discounts in The Alnwick Garden Gift Shops – save 10% on selected items.
Early bird access and discounted rates on our Winter Lights and other selected events.

A message from our CEO

Dear Members,

Once again, we’ve had wonderful summer season here, and I wanted to take a moment to thank our friends for joining in all the fun we’ve been having at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei over the past few months.

We’ve had a very busy and successful summer season, with the summer ball games and water pistol fights being a brilliant highlight during the scorching weather we had this year. As always, our Rose Garden has produced a beautiful display, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across the country, and beyond.

More recently, we have celebrated 25 years of our amazing volunteers. Many memories and stories were shared by our volunteers at our most recent Volunteers Annual General Meeting, alongside Her Grace, The Duchess of Northumberland.

As the weather changes and we welcome the cooler weather, we are quickly heading towards the festive season and have many Christmas and festive offerings on sale now. I encourage you to book early to secure your preferred slots and make use of some exclusive members-only deals available for events throughout the autumn and winter seasons.

Thank you, as ever, for your continued support. I wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and New Year full of festivities, special moments, and cheer! All the best for 2026 when it comes!

Warmest regards,
Mark

Autumn Events

Panic in Alnwick: The once quiet and playful village of Lilidorei has become horror ravaged for one night only…
In our goriest and most anticipated event, Panic in Alnwick guarantees a night of terror and thrills where everyone can hear you scream.
This event is recommended for people aged 16 and over and can be booked with a members discount by clicking here.

Spookydorei: Lilidorei will be transformed into a whimsical, spooky village for Halloween! Expect enchanted decorations, spooky tales, and plenty of family-friendly frights as we embrace the Halloween spirit. You can access your members-only discounted Spookydorei Nights tickets by clicking here.

The Pumpkin Garden: Come along and see The Garden transform with its Autumnal colours into The Pumpkin Garden. PLUS – During the October half term (25th Oct – 2nd Nov), join us for some extra fun-filled harvest games – from corn hole, guess the weight of the pumpkin, pumpkin bowling to hook a duck and many more… all included with admission to The Alnwick Garden!

Winter Events

Winter Lights: Beginning in November, experience The Garden as it comes to life with thousands of twinkling lights. As a thanks for your support, we have made sure our friends can access discounted members-only Winter Lights tickets, which you can access by clicking below.

Father Christmas at Lilidorei: Step into the enchanting world of Lilidorei during the holiday season! Lilidorei is the perfect place to embrace the Christmas spirit! Plus, members can access exclusive members-only discounted Father Christmas at Lilidorei tickets by clicking below.

Festive Wreath Making: Enjoy creating your own bespoke wreath in the beautiful Pavilion room at The Alnwick Garden, guided by the experts from Time to Bloom Floristry. All fresh materials will be provided, as well as some accompanying festive treats and music. 

Book with Members Discount

Black Friday Membership Deals… Coming Soon…

If you’re looking to renew your membership, keep an eye on our website for special Black Friday discounts.

From Friday 29th November until Monday 2nd December, we’re offering 30% discounts on our family membership schemes at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei.

Whether you’re a long-time visitor or new to our community, there’s no better time to enjoy the benefits of membership!

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Latest Updates

We are delighted to announce that this year’s Social Impact Report is now published and is available on our website by clicking here. 

A healthy environment is essential for our garden to flourish and for us to do what we do best. We’re pleased to announce that our latest Carbon Footprint Report has just been published and is now available to read on our website by clicking here.

 

What’s in bloom?

Magnolia Kobus (Mokryeon) – These trees showcase their beautiful displays of flowers earlier in the year, but the gardeners were very excited to report this new and slightly unusual-looking display. For the first time since these were planted, the trees have produced some fruits which consist of vibrant clusters of seeds.

Colchicum Autumnale (Autumn Crocus) – Colchicum plants have 5–8 dark green leaves that can grow up to 10 inches long in the spring. In late summer or early fall, naked flower stems rise from the ground and produce star-shaped flowers that are lavender-pink to lilac-pink. 

Hydrangea Quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea) – These are the only hydrangeas which produce flowers in cone-shaped clusters. The flowers change in throughout the seasons, varying from creamy white/pink in the summer to a rusty-brown in the autumn and winter.

Celebrating 25 Years of our Volunteers

We’ve recently hosted our volunteers Annual General Meeting at The Garden, where we celebrated 25 years of our wonderful volunteers who have been the backbone of The Garden from the very beginning.

We were honoured to be joined by Her Grace, The Duchess of Northumberland, whose passion and support has always been at the heart of our story. Together, we shared in a day of joy, gratitude, and togetherness.

To every single volunteer, past and present, thank you! Without you, The Alnwick Garden simply wouldn’t be what it is today. Here’s to 25 years of service, kindness and community.

The Wait is Over!

We are very excited to announce that ‘An Illustrated Guide to Lilidorei’ is now available to pre-order from our shop!*

Available after 18th November 2025, this enchanting guide is bursting with everything you need to know about the magical realm of Lilidorei.

Discover all about the characters you’ll meet and the wondrous things that grow there, but beware the danger lurking in the shadows.

Adventure awaits!

*Book publication date is the 18th November 2025 – all copies will be sent out from this date.

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Secure your Members Discounted Winter Lights Tickets today!

Book Festive Afternoon Tea at The Alnwick Garden

Enjoy discounted rates at Bailiffgate Hotel

We are now in partnership with the newly opened hotel, Bailiffgate Hotel in Alnwick. You can now book your stay and enjoy a 25% discount on their flexible bed and breakfast rates. Simply click below and enter the promotion code GARDEN to access the discounted rates!

Bailiffgate Hotel Members Discount
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Christmas at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei

Check out what we’ve got planned for you and the family as we approach the most magical time of the year!

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