Staindrop Open Gardens

Staindrop, south west Durham
Sunday 21st June 2026
2.00pm to 5.00pm

Staindrop is an historic village adjacent to Raby Castle and centred on an expansive village green graced by 14 horse chestnut trees planted in 1888 for the jubilee of Queen Victoria. King Cnut granted Staindrop to Durham Priory in 1018.

Hidden behind the houses surrounding the green are some very interesting gardens.

The ancient St Mary’s Parish church (founded 771AD)will be open for guided tours.

There will be a free to enter competition to amuse any young children.

Refreshments may be taken in the beer garden of the Wheatsheaf Inn, while traditional tea and cakes will be served in the Victorian Scarth Hall.

Please note that most gardens involve steps and some uneven paths.

Proceeds:  Monies raised will go to local causes including the village Christmas lights, the summer carnival, and the parish church.

Cost:  £5.00 adults, accompanied children free.

How to get tickets / programmes:  Tickets with map and information from Scarth Hall on South Green.

Contact the organisers:  Phone: 07881 248 478  Email: scarthhall@gmail.com  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  Between Barnard Castle and Darlington with on street parking around the greens.

Location:  Durham.  Use Sat Nav postcode: DL2 3LD (please verify before travelling)

Please ... tell the organisers that you found them on the Open Gardens National Directory.
and ... give them a gentle nudge to make a small donation to our 2026 running costs.