Welcome to Dilston Physic Garden
‘NEAR CORBRIDGE, IN NORTHUMBERLAND, IS A GARDEN THAT BRINGS HERBS TO LIFE LIKE NO OTHER - AN INSPIRATIONAL VENTURE UNIQUE TO THE NORTH OF ENGLAND’
Discover the power of plants. Explore this Physic Garden of over 800 medicinal plants all signposted as to what aspects of health they promote and how.
OPEN WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS 11am - 4pm Mid-APRIL to Mid-OCOTBER
National Garden Scheme: 1-4pm Sunday 14th July 2012
Book an exciting day or ½ day Workshop Course on herbal medicines (led by local herbalists and including tree & hedgerow plants), cooking with herbs, creative writing, flower essences and art course, amongst many others.
And learn more by booking one of our Foundation Courses [link]. Discover the remarkable Healing Power of plants and learn how to make your own Home Herbal Remedies - take a single day course or receive a Diploma on completion of our NEW inspiring 10-day FOUDATION COURSE IN PLANT MEDICINE.
Not so much a garden
as a treasure trove of healing plants (over 700)
lots to see and do
Roll the Chamomile Lawn
Wander the Willow Coppice
Say Hello to the YinYang the Dragon
Watch the Wind Sculpture
Visit the Witches Den and Magic Area if you dare
Browse our new herb shop the ‘Physic Hut’ for Lotions, Potions and dried herbs to buy
Purchase a potted herb to plant in your garden
Book a half day, day, or 10-day course : learn & enjoy more about the plants and their uses
Draw a picture and win a magic book prize
Plant a magic bean
Make a wish at the Cloutie tree
Playhouse and toys for Kids
Soak up the sun in the AromaSeat and the SunDialSeat
New Jacobean herb area being established by Marie Addyman
Our Opening Times
The Garden is open mid April to mid October on Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am - 4pm
Dilston Physic Garden is a Registered Charity (number: 1120141) with links to Newcastle University in several ways, including interactions with the Northeast Universities Medicinal Plant Research Centre and educational visits from University medical students and groups from other University Departments.