I’ve had an idea
Created by the Duchess of Northumberland, The Alnwick Garden is a delight; a modern garden combining sculpture, water features, and beautiful plants to create a wonderful family attraction. The Garden features the largest collection of European plants in the UK and the largest Japanese Cherry Orchard in the World.
I’ve had an idea
I’ve had an idea
The Duchess of Northumberland decides to create The Alnwick Garden
Construction Begins
Construction Begins
1997/1998 – Garden Designers, Wirtz International are commissioned to interpret the Duchess’s vision for the design of The Garden.
2000 – Construction work begins on site.
Phase 1 of The Alnwick Garden Opens
Phase 1 of The Alnwick Garden Opens
Phase 1 of The Alnwick Garden opens consisting of:
Grand Cascade
Rose Garden
Ornamental Garden
Woodland Walk
The Alnwick Garden Trust
The Alnwick Garden Trust
The Alnwick Garden Trust formalised as an independent charity to ensure the project works for the benefit of the North East.
Construction on Phase 2 Begins
Construction on Phase 2 Begins
Construction work of Phase 2 of The Alnwick Garden begins.
Phase 2 of The Alnwick Garden Opens
Phase 2 of The Alnwick Garden Opens
Phase 2 of The Alnwick Garden opens consisting of:
The Treehouse
The Poison Garden
The Bamboo Labyrinth
The Serpent Garden
The Pavilion and Visitor Centre Opens
The Pavilion and Visitor Centre Opens
The Pavilion and Visitor Centre designed by Sir Michael Hopkins opens to the public.
The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard containing 326 Taihaku cherry trees planted and opens to the public.
Roots and Shoots Garden Opens
Roots and Shoots Garden Opens
The Roots and Shoots Garden opens to the public.
Sparkle Lightening Installed
Sparkle Lightening Installed
Sparkle lightening was installed around The Grand Cascade.
The Duchess’s Gates Installed
The Duchess’s Gates Installed
The Duchess’s Gates designed by Stephen Lunn installed in The Rose Garden
Elderberries Room Opens
Elderberries Room Opens
The Stuart Halbert Elderberries Room opens which houses the Elderberries Drop In and other Elderberries Events.
The Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf Opens
The Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf Opens
The Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf opens to the public.
Swings in The Cherry Orchard
Swings in The Cherry Orchard
50 swings were added to The Cherry Orchard for you to relax and enjoy.
Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden Opens
Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden Opens
There are 9 invisible clans who live at Lilidorei and they spend 11 months of the year preparing for the biggest event in the Lilidorei calendar – Christmas!
Use the slider below and see how the garden has changed over the years
Large Visitor Attraction of The Year Gold
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
Experience of The Year
Resilience and Innovation Award
VisitEngland Gold Accolade
Gold Accolade 2020-2021
Discover our Land
Loo of The Year
TripAdvisor Hall of Fame
Trip advisor 5 year Hall of Fame
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.
