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Birkheads Cottage Garden and Nursery
Birkheads Lane
Near Causey Arch
Sunniside

Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear

NE16 5EL
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A three acre hillside garden in beautiful countryside, old & new gardens along winding paths into secret areas. gardens full of colour,ideas & inspirational plants. Take time to enjoy the uniquely tranquil atmosphere of the gardens.

Spring visitors enjoy, snowdrops,hellebores and a rich assortment of spring bulbs and often the sound of the curlews overhead. A vast assortment of hardy perennials and shrubs awaken in succession throughout the year starting in the Winter Gaden The Bowes garden is a feast for the senses with aromatic foliage, textures and sounds. In the Meditation Garden enjoy the silence as you watch swallows dipping over the pond or watch newts from the bridg.e Pause at in Slate Garden created to attract butterflies. To gardeners the is nursery irresistable with its stock of unusual hardy plants produced on site. Enjoy refreshments under the ancient vine or sit in the private topiary garden reserved for coffee shop visitors.

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Nearest UK Airport: Newcastle
Months Open: Mar - Oct, daily, 10 - 5
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes - Please pre-book
Car Parking: Yes
Admission Price: Adults: £1
Catering: Coffee Shop

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