Gibside

Facilities

Provider Features

• Forest Location - Unusual forest garden with miles of woodland walks where you can escape the crowds, spot red kites and red squirrels, or have family adventures.
• In countryside - A taste of the country on the edge of the city, only a few miles from the Metrocentre. Our landscape park rises from the banks of the river Derwent to rolling hillsides overlooking the city and the North Pennines.
• Indoor Attraction - Marvel at the tranquility of Gibside Chapel, enjoy exhibitions and family fun at the Stables Discovery Centre, treat yourself to tasty home made food in our tea rooms or take home the perfect memento in Gibside Larder food and gift shop.

Accessibility

• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Audio loop at tea-room till.
• Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide.
• Facility for service dogs
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp / Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
• Coach Parking Onsite
• Parking (free)

Catering

• Groups: Coach Group Coffee/Meal Stop - Garden Tea Room offers light lunches and refreshements. New Bowes Room, 55 covers, offers dedicated group catering in a private room, with set menus ordered in advance.
• On-Site café/restaurant - Savour breakfast butties, homemade lunches and afternoon teas inspired by our kitchen garden in the Potting Shed Café and Renwick’s Coffee Shop, or make a picnic with food from Gibside Larder farm shop.
• Picnic Site - Lots of great spots for quiet family picnics as well as outdoor seating near Gibside Chapel and the Stables.

Payment Methods

• Blue Badge Guides admitted free
• Delta accepted
• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Groups of 15+ must book in advance.
• Groups: Concessions for Driver and GTO
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 60
• Min group size - 15
• Solo accepted
• Special group rates
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

• Conference facilities - Stables Learning and Discovery Centre offers modern meeting and conference room facilities for up to 40 people, catering available.
• Dogs Accepted - Dogs are welcomed on leads, water bowls and dog waste bins are provided.
• Event Venue - Events every weekend throughout the year, from family activities to farmers markets. An idylic backdrop for weddings, family celebrations and corporate functions. Children's party packages available.
• Groups: Meet and Greet Services - Introductory talk available.
• Toilets

Target Markets

• Marketed Towards Families - A perfect day out for family adventures and outdoor play. Our Scramble Pack trail guides you around our wildlife hide, nature playscape and woodland ropes challenge.
• Marketed Towards Senior Citizens - Tranquil walks, beautiful views, fascinating history and wildlife spotting. Tasty cream teas and light lunches. Shuttle bus and powered mobility vehicles help visitors explore further afield.

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted - We can offer wildlife and historical learning activities, volunteering experiences and team building challenges. Schools, community and corporate groups can also stay in the heart of Gibside's woodlands at our restored stable block residential centre.
• Groups: Average Length of Visit (Coach Groups) - 3 hours
• Guided Tours Available for Groups
• Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Free guided tours every day tell the fascinating story of the families who once lived at Gibside, including the wealthy 18th century coal baron, George Bowes and his grand-daughter Mary Eleanor, who's fateful marriage ended in torture, kidnap and divorce.

Travel & Trade

• Group discounts available

Group Travel

• Out of Hours Visits