Closed northumberland manor offering 'rare' opportunity to explore woodland

feature-image

Play all audios:

PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO SEE RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, ACERS AND MAGNOLIAS ON DISPLAY AT ETAL MANOR WHICH IS USUALLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 13:15, 22 May 2025Updated 06:57, 24 May 2025 The public


will be given a 'rare opportunity' to explore the woodland of a Northumberland manor next month. Normally closed to the public, Etal Manor's expansive ten-acre woodland garden


will open on June 15. The garden, which has been managed by the Joicey family since 1910, has an acid soil. This tough growing environment suits rhododendrons and azaleas, acers, magnolias


and many other plant species. The rhododendrons should be looking spectacular and in full bloom, weather permitting. There will be homemade teas served and the Berwick Concert Band will


perform, as well as a plant stall and a craft stall for visitors to purchase gifts to take home. The gardens will be open from 1pm and will close at 4pm. Adult entry costs £6, while children


under 12 can enter free of charge. Dogs on leads are welcome, but there is limited access for wheelchairs. All the proceeds from this special event will go to HospiceCare North


Northumberland. The June date is the charity’s 30th anniversary and Lady Joicey is its patron. Article continues below JOIN OUR NORTHUMBERLAND WHATSAPP COMMUNITY Join our Northumberland


WhatsApp community for all the latest news Northumberland news direct to your phone. To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is choose which community you want


to join, click on the link and press 'join community'. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the ChronicleLive team. We also treat our


community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click


on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our privacy notice. CLICK HERE TO JOIN