North East 2012 - Visit Northumberland

1927 GARDEN
Hillside Cottage
Photographed by Shanah Smailes
The Gardens
! AUCKLAND CASTLE
Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NR. Church Commissioners.
Centre of Bishop Auckland. Follow signs to castle. Cream teas.
Sun 12 Aug (2-4).
Gates open to approx 5 acres of castle grounds laid extensive to lawns with
quarter mile of gravel paths walkways. The amphitheatre shaped bowling
green is one of the delights of the grounds, also herbaceous borders, and
prestigious views from raised walkway overlooking Auckland Park, and the R
Wear. First open to the public 1927, now in its 85th Anniversary. Plant Stall &
Cream Teas.
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# hNEW ACTON HOUSE
Felton, Morpeth NE65 9NU. Mr & Mrs Alan & Eileen Ferguson. N of
Morpeth. On old A1 N of Felton. Take turning to Acton, follow rd for 1 /2 m until
fork. Take R fork and follow signs. Light refreshments & home-made teas.
Adm £3.50, chd free. Sat 4 Aug (1-5).
Upon entering the walled garden, you can see the structure, colour and
variety of planting. It is full of herbaceous perennials and different grasses.
This garden, planted in the spring of 2011, has sections devoted to fruit and
vegetables, David Austin rose borders, standard trees and climbers
spreading over the brick walls. There are additional mixed borders, ha-ha and
developing woodland planting extending over 5 acres. Herbaceous perennial
section incls species and varieties favoured by butterflies and bees (info
available). Possible Jazz music performance and art exhibition - to be
confirmed.
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