Open the planner

Crook Hall Gardens

Garden, Park & Outdoor · County Durham, England

Crook Hall Gardens is a garden, park & outdoor in County Durham, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

See how busy it is this weekDirections
PriceAdult £11 · Child £5.50 · Family £27.50
Checked on the National Trust page (with Gift Aid): adult £11.00, child (5-17) £5.50, family £27.50. Under-5s and members free. Family covers 2 adults + up to 3 children.
Opening timesGardens and medieval hall 10am-5pm (last entry 1 hour before closing); café 10am-4.30pm (day checked).
Best time to goDry days.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
All ages.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingCar park 10am-6pm; members free after registering. (£3.30 for up to 3 hours)
FoodGarden Gate Café (free entry; dogs on short leads welcome).
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsNational Trust gardens and medieval hall a short walk from Durham city centre.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

Been recently? Open Crook Hall Gardens in the planner and tap Report your visit to help other families.

Nearby days out