We have installed electric vehicle charging points in our car park.
Behind every seed sown and flower blooming within The Alnwick Garden, there exists an intricate eco-system that we continuously strive to protect and preserve. We host a total of 67 acres of land that not only provides a spectacle of horticulture, but also a generative garden and multiple event spaces. Operating as one the largest contemporary gardens in the UK, everything from our cultivation methods to the food we serve has been environmentally assessed to ensure that we are working with an eco-conscious approach.
A healthy environment is vital to our work and enables us to do what we do best. This means we are constantly searching for new and inventive ways to shrink our carbon footprint and pledge to continue our journey of effective sustainability. Below are just some of the ways in which we take an active role in conservation so that our garden can continue to thrive for years to come.
Installation of electric charge points We have installed electric vehicle charging points in our car park.
Focus on local produce Food and beverage strategy to focus on local produce. This is to reduce our Carbon footprint by reducing carbon emissions related to food transport.
Lowering our use of electricity and gas Our facilities manager has worked hard on lowering our use of electricity and gas over the last two years. Low emission bulbs and water efficiency of the cascade and water features have been a key focus area. New and more efficient heating equipment has also been installed.
Encourage wildlife We are fortunate to have, and also encourage wildlife to the garden with nest boxes, insect hotels and habitat piles.
Recycling The Garden sends all general waste to a recycling plant and we encourage guests to use designated recycling bins.
Natural Gardening We use natural seaweed based plant food on our ornamentals plants and our crops.
We also buy in a product called Strulch which is a mulch of mineralised straw. We mulch plants that are prone to slug damage with Strulch such as Hostas and Delphiniums which alleviates the need to put down slug pellets.
View our most recent Carbon Footprint Reports by clicking below:
Check out the video below to find out more about our climate action journey and plans:
We are delighted to share this year’s Social Impact report, which proudly highlights the impact The Alnwick Garden Trust has made in our community over 2024/25. The Trust is truly unique, not only providing a destination for a great day out, but also as the home of life changing programmes that support those most in need.
