North East Festival of Blossom 2026: History walk - Crook Hall Gardens to Durham Uni Botanic Garden
Schedule
Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:30 am to 03:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom | Durham, EN
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A walk through the city to appreciate its riverside location, history and architectural heritage, enjoying blossom along the way.Join local historian David Butler for a guided walk through Durham, linking Crook Hall Gardens with Durham University Botanic Garden via the Oriental Museum. The walk will take you along the River Wear, looking at the historic bridges of the city and learning how the river was made to work for the city’s inhabitants.
You'll stop at the Oriental Museum for a short presentation before heading to the Botanic Garden to enjoy lunch (bring a picnic or visit the café onsite), bask in blossom and learn about the gardens. Return to Crook Hall by a different route, taking in spring scenery and spotting blossom along the way.
The walk starts and finishes at Crook Hall Gardens, approximately 4 miles/6.4km, and will take about 6 hours, including a stop for lunch. There are refreshments and toilet facilities available at both Crook Hall Gardens and the Botanic Garden.
This is a free event (donations welcome), but please book your place via the link.
Parking at Crook Hall Gardens is usually limited to 3 hours. If you'd like to park for the duration of the event, please leave your registration number at the admissions desk.
Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility: some slopes, steps and uneven ground. 4 miles/6.4km with plenty of stops.
Meet at the admissions hut by the entrance.
Please wear sensible footwear and weather appropriate clothing.
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