Cragside 2026

Home of William Armstrong – Victorian inventor, innovator and landscape genius. First house in the world to be lit by hydro electricity. Also had central heating, telephones and a passenger lift in the 1880s.

Contacts

Operator: National Trust

Address: Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7PX

Telephone: 01669 620 333
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Open Days & Times

House: Daily 14 Feb-1 Nov. 1100-1600 (Closes 1700 from 28 Mar). Also 28 Nov-31 Dec (closed 24-26 Dec.) Grounds all year. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

By Bus: 508

Facilities

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Refreshments
Souvenir Shop
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The house was truly a wonder of its age, and is crammed full of ingenious gadgets – most of them still working. The gardens are incredible. One of the largest rock gardens in Europe leads down to the Iron Bridge, which in turn leads to the formal garden. Children will love our adventure play area and exploring Nelly's Labyrinth, a network of paths and tunnels cut out of a vast area of Rhododendron forest.