Crook Hall & Gardens
Crook Hall
A 14th-century medieval manor managed by the National Trust. Several walled gardens and a rose garden offer views of the cathedral.
The medieval Great Hall of Crook Hall was built in the early 14th century, and Jacobean and Georgian wings were added later. The National Trust has managed the property since 2021. Around the house are several themed walled gardens, including a silver and white garden, a Shakespeare garden, a rose garden and woodland, and a moat. From one corner of the gardens you can see the cathedral towers. Admission is about £10, and National Trust members enter free. Winter opening hours are shorter. The estate lies on the River Wear north of the city, about 10 minutes' walk from Market Place.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Durham Market Place
- River Wear Cruises & Rowing Boats
- Palace Green Library
- Durham Cathedral & Castle
- River Wear Riverbanks & Prebends Bridge
- Oriental Museum
- Durham University Botanic Garden
- Finchale Priory