The Alnwick Garden

Home
United Kingdom
Alnwick
The Alnwick Garden

One of the world's most contemporary gardens🌱
We are a unique garden, tourist attraction and community charity 💫
(3164)

Featuring the world's largest wooden Treehouse, the Poison Garden and the world's largest Taihaku Cherry orchard, as well as interactive water features and stunning rose and ornamental gardens, The Alnwick Garden offers the alternative day out. The Garden is also regularly filled with visiting actors, musicians and artists, ensuring that no visit is ordinary. A garden with a purpose, The Alnwick G

arden is a registered charity (No.1095435) that places people at the forefront of all of its activities.

03/09/2026

🎄SET YOUR ALARMS… CHRISTMAS IS COMING!🎄

Tickets for Christmas at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei go LIVE next week!

Trust us… you’re going to want to get in quick 👀

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s waiting for you this festive season:

✨ Winter Lights return - bigger, brighter and more spectacular than ever before!
🎅 Meet Father Christmas in his enchanting festive grotto at Lilidorei
🥞 Breakfast with Father Christmas in The Treehouse, including access to Lilidorei
🫖 Festive Afternoon Tea in The Potting Shed
🎄 Wreath making, festive markets and lots more!

Whether you’re making magical memories with little ones, gathering the family or simply looking for a festive day out, The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei is the place where it really feels like Christmas

📅 Members | Tickets go live Tuesday 8th September
📅 General public | Tickets go live Thursday 10th September

Want first dibs? Become a member and get early access, giving you the best chance of securing the date and time you want at exclusive member prices

Not a member? Don’t worry! Sign up to our mailing list to be among the first to hear when tickets are released to the wider public.

We’ll announce ticket sales on social media after our members and mailing list subscribers have been given access - so make sure you’re on the list! 👀

Ready to start planning your Christmas? Browse our festive events and get ready to make this Christmas one to remember 👉🏼 www.alnwickgarden.com/christmas-2026/

01/09/2026

As the summer starts to fade, September invites us to slow down, savour quieter moments and embrace the simple pleasures of a new season 🍃

Here’s what you can look forward to throughout September:

☠️ Poison Garden Tours | Daily - Pre-book a Poison Garden Tour and discover the fascinating stories behind some of the world’s most dangerous plants

🐶 Bring your furry friend for a tail-wagging adventure every Thursday & Sunday!

💫 Heritage Open Day Tours - Step back in time and uncover the fascinating 25-year story of The Alnwick Garden on a unique guided tour! Tours must be pre-booked, find full details via the link on our What’s On page, alongside more exciting Heritage Open Day tours across Alnwick.

🌹 Take part in our 25 Things to Do Challenge and discover The Garden in a whole new way! From hidden gems to must-see favourites, see how many you can tick off as we celebrate our 25th anniversary together - kids go free!

⛳️ Enjoy some light-hearted competition at our Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf. Who will conquer the course and claim victory?

🍂Savour the beauty of late-summer blooms and watch as the seasons begin to shift, with the first golden hues of autumn starting to peek through.

🫧 Get ready for a month of bubbles, silliness and joy-filled family adventures as Spritember returns to Lilidorei this September! Wednesday - Sunday from 2nd September - 9th October

🔎 Murder Mystery Evening in The Pavilion | 19th September 6:30pm - 11pm - Everyone loves a masked ball. But behind the masks it's easy to get away with murder! Your evening includes a welcome glass of prosecco and a 3 course themed meal.

For full details on what’s coming up in September and to book, head to our What’s on page 👉🏼 www.alnwickgarden.com/whats-on/

28/08/2026

Summer may be coming to an end but the fun sure isn’t at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei! 💫

☀️ Join us this bank holiday for a weekend full of action and family fun! With inflatables, outdoor games and water-pistol battles, there's lots to do for kids (and adults) who love to play.

🍦 Sit back and relax with a picnic or ice cream on the lawn, taking in the spectacular view of The Sage Wealth Management Grand Cascade and its 120 water jets!

💦 Make a splash in the puddles whilst exploring the eight water features in The Serpent Garden.

⛳️ Have a hole lot of competitive-fun and challenge the family to our Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf (additional charge).

🌹 Explore all The Garden has to offer by completing our ‘25 things to do to celebrate 25 years of The Alnwick Garden’ challenge.

🧚 It is the final week of the Lililympics at Lilidorei! It is all still to play for, so come along and take part in axe throwing, bo**er ball, spoon races and more, collecting Pebble Points for your Clan. Help your Clan with their final push to be reigned Lililympics champions 2026!

🐾 Make it a paw-fect day to remember and bring your furry friend along to one of our Dog Days this Sunday!

🎟️ All activities are free with Garden entry unless indicated (inflatables will have an additional charge).

With our Combined Ticket you can enjoy both The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei in one day for one price.

👉🏻 Make your last few days of the holidays ones to remember and book now - www.alnwickgarden.com/bookingportal

26/08/2026

🐾 Happy International Dog Day! 🐾

We love seeing so many happy faces, wagging tails and pawsome adventures at The Alnwick Garden! 🐕

Ready for your pup’s next day out? Dog Days are every Thursday and Sunday 🤩

We’d love to see your adventures too, tag us in your favourite moments with your furry friend at The Garden below ⬇️🐾

22/08/2026

Looking for the most perfect way to wrap up the summer holidays? Join us across bank holiday weekend at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei! 🤩

🧩 Rides, inflatables and outdoor games for children and adults alike who love to play.

💦 Make a splash as you wander through the water sculptures in The Serpent Garden or join in on the water-pistol battles.

🌸 Explore the beautiful and blooming Ornamental Garden.

🍦 Pack a picnic or enjoy an ice cream on the lawn, taking in the spectacular Sage Wealth Management Grand Cascade.

🎋 Find your way through the Bamboo Labyrinth.

🌳 Swing below the trees in The Cherry Orchard.

⛳️ Take on the family at Adventure Golf in The Forgotten Garden (additional charge).

☠️ Pre-book a Poison Garden Tour and learn about the small but deadly plants behind the black iron gates (additional charge).

🐾 Dog Day (Sunday 30th) – bring your furry friend along for a day of exploring.

🎟️ Free with Garden admission (unless indicated).

🧚 It’s your last chance to support your Clan and help them be crowned winners of the 3rd annual Lililympics! Come on down and run, play, build, and jump your way through The Village this bank holiday weekend.

Save with our combined ticket to enjoy both The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei for one great price!

👉🏻 Click the link in bio to book.

19/08/2026

Atropa belladonna, commonly known as Deadly Nightshade, is one of the UK’s most poisonous plants. It was reportedly used by women during the Renaissance as eye drops to dilate their pupils, believing this made them more beautiful to their suitors - hence its name belladonna, meaning “beautiful lady” 👀

All parts of the plant are toxic, with the berries being particularly poisonous. They contain a mixture of alkaloids that affect the nervous system. One of the alkaloids, atropine, interferes with the nervous signals that control functions such as sweating and saliva production. Reduced sweating can impair the body's ability to lose heat, potentially causing a dangerous rise in body temperature 🥵

Alongside this, symptoms of poisoning also include vomiting, breathing difficulties, hallucinations and, in severe cases, even death 🪦

Beautiful? Perhaps. Safe? Definitely not! Curious to find out more? Join us on a Poison Garden Tour*- https://www.alnwickgarden.com/ ☠️

*tours are £1 per entry and must be pre-booked in advance

14/08/2026

Fancy an epic family outing this August? The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei have a whole host of activities and excitement waiting for you!🌤️

What to expect:
🎳Have a throw! Play our various lawn games including croquet, ring toss, Jenga and more!
💦Prepare to get wet with water pistol battles on the lawn or exploring the water features in The Serpent Garden
🌹Take part in our ’25 things to do challenge’ and explore The Garden to celebrate our 25th anniversary
⛳️Putt your golf skills to the test at the Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf
☠️Pre-book a Poison Garden Tour and discover stories behind the world’s most dangerous plants
🐶Enjoy a pawfect day out by bringing your pooch along on Thursdays or Sundays
🎺Laze on the lawn and listen to live music on selected dates throughout summer
🚜Race on the iconic tractors beneath the Sage Wealth Management Grand Cascade

The fun doesn’t stop there! Make your way over to Lilidorei where you can climb, slide and play on the largest play structure in the world. Take part in magical challenges and games, helping your Clan compete for the annual Lililympics Cup! 🏆

Save with our Combined Ticket where you can enjoy both The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei for one great price! 💫

👉🏼 https://www.alnwickgarden.com/bookingportal/

11/08/2026

Summer is still putting on quite the show! 💫

With a few more weeks of summer colour to enjoy, now is the perfect time to wander through The Garden and see what’s in bloom 🌱

From the striking Matilija poppy making a statement in The Ornamental Garden, to a lush sea of green in The Cherry Orchard, there’s plenty to spot before the seasons slowly start to shift ✨

Keep your eyes peeled for Hydrangea lacecaps and Echinacea too - bringing plenty of colour, texture and character to the summer displays.

Don’t forget, dog days are every Thursday and Sunday. Meaning your furry friend can take part in the summer strolls too 🐾

07/08/2026

Looking for a fun family day out? The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei have you covered! 💫

What’s on?
🎳 Summer of Play | Grab your friends and family and take on our classic summer lawn games including giant Jenga, croquet, co****le and ring toss! If rainy British weather decides to make an appearance, head into the Yurt where you can get artsy in our creative crafts sessions.

☠️ Poison Garden Tours | Feeling brave? Step through the gates of our Poison Garden and learn all about our vast collection and the history of some of the world’s most poisonous plants. Tours are £1 per person and must be booked in advance.

⛳️ Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf | Are you a competitive family? Our 13-hole Forgotten Garden Adventure Golf will put your club skills to the test. Full details can be found on our website.

🥕 The Alnwick Garden Show Weekend 15th & 16th | Enjoy a full weekend of village fete games, rides and inflatables, market stalls and a gardener Q&A. Enter your flowers, veg and homemade cakes in the show on Saturday, and bring your furry friend along on Sunday to leap through our dog agility course!
Successful entries to Saturday’s show will receive free admission to The Alnwick Garden on the day.

🎶 Live music | The Garden is alive with the sound of music this summer! Sit back, relax and enjoy live music on selected dates throughout summer.

🧚‍♂️ Lilidorei | The Lililympics continue with axe throwing, Bo**er Ball, spoon races and more! Bring your little ones to represent the clans, helping them compete in challenges and earn points to achieve victory! Explore The Village and its magic this summer.

With our Combined Ticket, you can enjoy The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei in one day for one price.

What are you waiting for? Head to www.alnwickgarden.com/whats-on/ to book your next summer adventure.💫

05/08/2026

The Ford Drive For Your Community event will be here on Tuesday 11th August 🙌🚗

Mark your calendars! For every test drive taken, Ford will be donating £30 to The Alnwick Garden Charity!

Enjoy a test drive knowing you will be helping a great cause whilst finding your dream car.

See you there 👋

Address

The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane
Alnwick
NE661YU

Website

http://www.alnwickgarden.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Alnwick Garden posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your organisation to be the top-listed Government Service in Alnwick?