Welcome to Dilston Physic Garden
A unique venture near Corbridge, Northumberland,
providing visitors with the opportunity to learn
about the wonderful healing properties
of over 600 medicinal plants growing in the garden
The Physic Garden near Corbridge is a kind of wonderful outdoor medicine chest, full of healing herbs all signposted as to what aspects of health they promote and how. Unique to the North East of England the garden is open to the public from April to September and runs a series of exciting courses on herbal medicines (led by the local Herbalist and including tree and hedgerow plants), cooking with herbs, flower essences and magic plants, amongst other.
Not so much a garden
as a treasure trove of healing plants (over 700)
lots to see and do
Roll on the Chamomile Lawn
Wander in the Willow Coppice
Say Hello to the Dragon
Watch the Wind Sculpture
Visit the Witches Den and the Magic Area
Browse in the Physic Hut for Lotions, Potions and dried Herbs to buy
Purchase a potted Plant
Book a day or half day learning and enjoying
more about the plants and their uses
Draw a picture and win a magic book prize
Plant a magic bean
Make a wish at the Cloutie tree
Playhouse and toys for Kids
New Jacobean herb area being established by Marie Addyma
2010 Opening Times
The Garden is open mid April to mid October on Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am - 4pm.
Dilston Physic Garden is a Registered Charity (number: 1120141) with links to Newcastle University in several ways, including interactions with the Northeast Universities Medicinal Plant Research Centre and educational visits from University medical students and groups from other University Departments.