Just returned from a wonderful afternoon spent at Crook hall and gardens. We went there for Afternoon tea what we did not know it also included the superb hall and gardens. The weather was great so we decided to have the tea outside in the gardens the staff kindly obliged nothing was too much trouble for all the staff, it... More

Crook Hall & Gardens are definitely worth a visit when in Durham. My husband & I enjoyed several hours here, browsing the numerous gardens and wonderful house. We visited on a gloriously sunny day and sat in dappled sunlight for lunch. The scones are worth a mention, yummy and morish, beautifully light and fluffy. Such a peaceful place, I loved... More

Nice for the odd day and the theme days are certainly worth checking out. Not sure we got value from the season ticket we had last year. Fun gardens for little ones to run around. Used it once for an offsite team meeting and was a very good, quirky option.

I have seen NGS gardens and National Trust ones this must rank as one of the best gardens in the country

Although we live within walking distance of Crook Hall, we had never actually visited until March this year. We loved it so much that we joined as seasonal members that day. The house is stunning,really interesting, There is a beautiful Medieaval Hall (where couples can get married), a Jacobean part, said to be haunted and a wonderful Georgian part. The... More

On a wet April day in Durham City we dragged ourselves to Crook Hall. This was a wonderful surprise,a really well presented Art Gallery,Tea and Scones around a fire and between the showers we strolled around stunning gardens and viewed a pottery exhibition.What a delight.Shame its not on our doorstep.

With a week in Durham, I didn't want to be on-the-go every single day, and Crook Hall was a wonderful place to visit for more relaxed enjoyment. It isn't huge and it didn't knock me over with world-class sights to see, but neither was it crowded, difficult to negotiate, or intellectually taxing. It was just easy enjoyment. We walked there,... More

Interesting hall dating back to12thC? Ghost stories a bit over egged by staff. Gardens very attractive. Entrance fees a little steep for the size of the property.

Tucked away down a little used road this ancient house is most unexpected. Take a book on a warm day and enjoy the unusual angle of the view of the cathedral in the stunning gardens, then look around the hall, which doesn't take long. Very nice cafe too.