Festive poetry walk

Schedule

Sat Dec 13 2025 at 01:00 pm to 01:50 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom | Durham, EN

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Stroll through the wintery gardens, pausing to enjoy peaceful poems, yuletide yarns and snowy sonnets. Each walk is about 50 minutes long, with plenty of stops.
This event is free but normal admission applies. No need to book, join in on the day.
Suitable for ages 10+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at the admissions hut by the entrance to Crook Hall Gardens.
Please wear sensible footwear and weather appropriate clothing.
This event involves a 50 minute walk with lots of stops. This will only cover a short distance within the gardens. Winding, narrow or uneven paths make some areas inaccessible to wheelchair users. Level access from the car park; from there, access to the main garden area is via an incline.
Find more events at Crook Hall Gardens: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/crook-hall-gardens/events
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Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom, Durham, United Kingdom

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