Visit Us : Thornton Hall Gardens, Country House Gardens outside Darlington, County Durham

We are now CLOSED for 2025

Provisional Open Days for 2026

Thornton Hall is a working farm and ONLY opens the gardens on the following 9 days for 2026

Monday 25 May 10.00am - 4pm Including Plant Fair
Wednesday 3 June 10.00am - 4pm
Wednesday 10 June 10.00am - 4pm
Wednesday 17 June 10.00am - 4pm
Wednesday 24 June 10.00am – 4pm
Sunday 28 June 10.00am - 4pm
Wednesday 1 July 10.00am - 4pm
Wednesday 8 July 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 15 July 10.00am - 4pm

More Info

There is ample parking. There are no picnic facilities.

Whilst we welcome and do have access for wheelchairs please be aware that the majority of the garden is on grass with some steep banks. The area outside the Bowes Tea Room is covered with gravel, and we do not have dedicated disabled facilities.

Our annual Plant Fair features specialist local nurseries selling many rare and unusual plants.

What visitors say about Thornton Hall Gardens

From the minute you walk through the small door into this amazing garden you are hit by the wow factor.

My favourite garden in the north east of England, there is something for everybody.

I have never seen such a variety of unusual perennials - I didn't know there were so many different hostas and heucheras!

Fabulous collection of peonies one that you shouldn't miss.

If you are looking for a day out in County Durham a visit to Thornton Hall Gardens is a must for all garden lovers.

Thornton Hall Gardens must have one of the largest collections of David Austin roses in a private garden in the country - the perfume in late June early July is magnificent and something all garden lovers should experience.