# Event Details

- **Event Name**: North East Festival of Blossom 2026: History walk - Crook Hall Gardens to Durham Uni Botanic Garden
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/north-east-festival-of-blossom-2026-history-walk-crook-hall-gardens-to-durham-uni-botanic-garden/200029897462117
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Durham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 54.78257
- **long**: -1.57514
- **full address**: Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom, Crook Hall Gardens National Trust, Durham, DH1 5SZ, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is North East Festival of Blossom 2026: History walk - Crook Hall Gardens to Durham Uni Botanic Garden being held?
  - **A:** North East Festival of Blossom 2026: History walk - Crook Hall Gardens to Durham Uni Botanic Garden takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom, Crook Hall Gardens National Trust, Durham, DH1 5SZ, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing North East Festival of Blossom 2026: History walk - Crook Hall Gardens to Durham Uni Botanic Garden?
  - **A:** North East Festival of Blossom 2026: History walk - Crook Hall Gardens to Durham Uni Botanic Garden is organized by Crook Hall Gardens National Trust.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** North East Festival of Blossom 2026: History walk - Crook Hall Gardens to Durham Uni Botanic Garden is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If North East Festival of Blossom 2026: History walk - Crook Hall Gardens to Durham Uni Botanic Garden sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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