#ad Hi Everyone,
We spent a lovely day at Cragside this Good Friday and it was so lovely to be back visiting such a beautiful location.
Every time we visit Cragside, we find ourselves on a different route as the site is just so vast. This visit, we took a stroll around the lake with hot chocolates purchased from the cafe (takeaway only). We later ate our picnic at one of the tables over looking the lake which was a simply stunning view.
We then moved on to explore the river and the rocky paths leading up to the main house (currently closed due to covid restrictions). The scenery around Cragside is breathtaking and there are so many points to stop and admire it, with ample seating options.
After this, we moved onto the formal garden which was so peaceful and was filled with flowers. We also enjoyed watching the sheep milling around the adjacent field.
From here, we took a beautiful drive up to the higher parts of the site. Again we walked along another stunning lake and were able to have a peek at the play area which is currently under construction. We can't wait to go back when it is finished as it looks amazing. In this area there are more walks and a fantastic labyrinth. We didn't take on the challenge this visit but you can find previous reviews at NotBoredOurDoors . The labyrinth is always lots of fun and well worth a visit.
Cragside is such a vast site we find it impossible to do everything in one visit. For us this means there is always something new to discover whenever we go. The site is suited to all ages and it was lovely to see a range of families enjoying themselves today.
If you wish to go Cragside it, like most National Trust properties, is working on a booking system to ensure the site never becomes to busy. We personally think this works really well for a more relaxed feel. The site is also free for members, if your not already a member membership can be bought here:
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