Cragside - Northumberland

The tearooms are fine, but where they are positioned is a long trek from both the house and the carpark.

The house is outstanding!! Loads of visual ‘’experiments’’ to see in glass cases. The house and grounds are well maintained. The house and gardens are not accessible by wheelchair. Cafe and shop, toilets were shut by the time we came out of the house. So did the car route around the ‘’ carriage drive’’.

Cragside is an amazing destination! It is truly unlike any other place and you can easily spend a full day there. Be ready to do some walking and make sure to wear comfortable shoes so you can fully enjoy the beautiful paths throughout the estate. The admission price for non-National Trust members is quite high, so much so that we decided to rejoin in order to save money. By visiting three National Trust properties during our vacation, we had already covered the cost of our annual membership.

This is definitely one of the best National Trust properties. There is so much to see inside the unique house and the grounds are absolutely stunning. Enjoy lovely walks and a scenic drive through the grounds along the Carriage Drive with designated stop-off points. If you are in Northumberland, make sure you don't miss visiting this place.

Busy little tea room, but staff are very attentive, clearing tables and restocking foods. Not too pricey and lots of choice, both hot cold food available. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, plus a dog friendly area too.