Dilston Physic Garden — Attraction in England

What an unusual find,very close to Corbridge and on a site above The Devil's Water river. A short uphill walk from the car park. Informative, quirky and artistic. Lots about plants used for culinary, medical and spiritual purposes from different countries and traditions. Numerous sculptures including a Spirit Henge and a Tranquility Pond. There's a Minotaur Maze without hedges so its not scary, and unusual Aeolian tubes which emit an eerie sound when the wind blows.A wild and natural feel, rocky paths or paths cut through long grass or narrow earth paths between herb beds.

Chess, croquet and a small outdoor play area and musical instruments for children, who need to be closely supervised becauseof the natureof some of the plants.

A small reception hut selling a variety of books, natural cosmetics , herbal teas etc. A few drinks and the odd snack available. I can recommend the Spicy Cacao drink. Cost £8 for adults £4 for children.I think small children are free. There is one spacious toilet on the site. Not really accessible for physically disabled people I would think.

Well worth a visit if you are...

On a whim, I stepped into Dilston Physic Garden– part herb garden, part living apothecary and just a touch of Alice in Wonderland ✨. A little crowded with ideas at first, but then you stumble upon something magical: a willow circle, hidden corners overflowing with plants and unexpected details at every turn. It's a place where children would happily explore, while adults might wish for a guide or a story to flavour the walk. Symbols and traditions from across the world sit side by side here - diverse, eclectic and somehow coexisting, just like in nature itself 🌿 One glimpse was enough to spark curiosity and a desire to return in...

A lovely visit, the sun was shining which added to our sauntering and ambling around for a few hours. It didn't seem very big when we arrived but the space meanders in lots of directions. The tranquil pond is definitely worth sitting by, beautiful views and very peaceful. Lovely volunteers who were more than keen to talk about the history of the place, and the ongoing work. Herbs in abundance, the lemon balm especially and the smells were just gorgeous. Lots of quirky statues and themed areas. No tearoom, or cafe on site. A great...