2008 Opening Times:
The Garden is open from 2 April to end of September on Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am - 4pm.
Cost:
Entry costs £4 per person (concessions £3, children under 12 free).
Group Visits:
Groups are warmly welcomed at other times by prior arrangement. Groups of ten or more people are offered our concessionary rate of £3 per person. Delicious home-made cake and freshly-picked herbal tea is available for an additional £2 per person. Ross Menzies, our local medical herbalist, is available by appointment to give a lively introductory talk about plant medicine and to answer any queries as you wander around the garden - cost £35 per group. For more information or to discuss dates, please contact Katrina Padmore on 01434 673593 or
email katrina_padmore@yahoo.co.uk
Using the Garden as a Venue:
The garden is available for use as a venue for the day by a variety of small groups, such as local art clubs. We enjoy a sunny site which is ideal for painting and can offer covered seating in our charming loggia, as well as toilet facilities and complimentary tea and home-made cake. The cost is £7 per person per day. For further details and to discuss available dates, please contact Katrina Padmore on 01434 673593 or email katrina_padmore@yahoo.co.uk
Getting There:
Dilston Physic Garden is located between Hexham and Corbridge on the A695, approximately 15 miles west of Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the Tyne Valley. The Valley encompasses some of the most beautiful countryside Northumberland has to offer and Hadrian's Wall is literally only a stone's throw away.
By Car from Corbridge:
Travel south across the bridge at Corbridge and at the roundabout, turn right onto the A695. Travel along the the A695 for approx. 1/2 mile and go over the level crossing. Approx. 300yds after the level crossing (immediately after a small bridge) turn left onto a small lane marked with a red 'Dilston Physic Garden' sign. Our car park is immediately on your left and the garden is about 200yds further along the lane, beyond the two properties after a sharp right bend.
By Car from Hexham:
Travel along the A695 towards Corbridge. Immediately before the small bridge over Devil's Water, turn right onto a small lane, marked with a red 'Dilston Physic Garden' sign. Our car park is immediately on your left and the garden is about 200 yards further along the lane, beyond the two properties after a sharp right bend.
