25 things to do to celebrate 25 years of The Alnwick Garden

July 18, 2026

Complete our ‘25 things to do to celebrate 25 years of The Alnwick Garden’.

Uncover new areas to explore, rediscover your favourite places and experience everything there is to enjoy!

Pick up a leaflet in The Pavilion entrance or download here

Can you complete all 25 adventures?

1. Watch the spectacular display of The Sage Wealth Management Grand Cascade with 120 jets

2. Find your way through The Bamboo Labyrinth

3. Relax on a swing in The Cherry Orchard

4. Learn about and see our honey bees in The Apiary

5. Build a sandcastle in one of the giant sandpits at Lilidorei

6. Visit The Ornamental Garden – once the kitchen garden for Alnwick Castle

7. Splash in puddles created by our water features - or the rain!

8. Run down to the bottom of the Arbours

9. Try to solve one of our fun trails at Lilidorei

10. Smell one of our fragrant roses in The Rose Garden

11. Take a Poison Garden tour

12. Hold hands and listen to the magic on our friendship bench

13. Get wet in one of the water features in The Serpent Garden

14. Listen to the bird song at The Duchess’s Gate

15. Spot a duck down by the pond

16. Take a look at what’s making an appearance on our wildlife cameras

17. Challenge someone to a round of adventure golf

18. Take a selfie at your favourite viewpoint

19. Get creative in the craft hut at Lilidorei

20. Explore our Roots & Shoots Allotment

21. Enjoy storytime at Lilidorei

22. Count the steps to the top of The Sage Wealth Management Grand Cascade

23. Seek out The Oldest Tree

24. Bring a picnic and relax on the lawn

25. Come back and see us soon!