World of Trees & Houghall Gardens

Gardens include national collections of meconopsis and sorbus. Large heather bed, alpine house, water garden, naturalised narcissus plantings. Large arboretum ("The World Of Trees") with fully-labelled plantings, with a comprehensive guidebook available from the Country Coffee Shop. Over 500 species of trees can be seen and you can go on a 2.5 mile discovery trail of the surrounding countryside.

Nearest station is Durham Station.

Nearest major road is A1(M). Take the A177 to Bowburn. College situated just off Shincliffe Bridge.

All areas accessible for disabled
Free on site parking
Parking and toilets for disabled
Guide dogs permitted
Café/restaurant
Picnic site
Toilets

Free