Cragside [National Trust]

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Click for more images Tell a friend Bookmark & share: , , , , ,	Go back » Details: Address: Cragside Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland Postcode: NE65 7PX Location: North East Email: cragside@nationaltrustorg.uk Telephone: 01669 620333 Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk Google map Click here Multimap.co.uk satellite map Click here No ratings yet - be the first!
Description:   This fascinating house, former home to the Armstrong family is probably best-known for its pioneering use of electricity - it was the first house in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity.  Lord Armstrong was a true "gadget man" - as early as Victorian times, Cragside had running hot and cold water, a lift and a flushing toilet. The grounds are vast, so you need to allow plenty of time to explore them - you can even drive to different parts of the grounds in your car, for example to reach the adventure playground, which is well worth a visit - one of the best we've seen at a National Trust property.  It's also a great incentive for those children who are more reluctant to tour the house - promise them a trip to the playground afterwards and they may be more co-operative while you admire the interiors!  There is also an activity room in the house where children can do drawings etc.  Take a picnic or enjoy a meal or snack at the Stables restaurant (lunch served from 12.00 - 14.00)  Open: 14th March - 1st November:  Tuesday - Sunday : House Gardens 10.30 - 19.00 Shop & Restaurant: 10.30 - 17.30 1st November - 17th December: Wednesday - Sunday : Gardens, Shop & Restaurant : 11.00 - 16.00 Admission: Adult: £13.30 Child: £6.60 Family: £33.00 We love: the fantastic play area - this will keep children happy for hours!