Cherryburn was the birthplace of artist and naturalist Thomas Bewick.  This Northumbrian farmstead is still surrounded by the natural landscape that inspired his work. His pioneering wood engravings can be found in Cherryburn’s museum.

The garden celebrates Thomas Bewick’s legacy and is designed to support wildlife. In fact, the key ‘rules’ for the garden are that the plants would either have been recognisable to him and/or encourage wildlife to thrive.

The recently redesigned garden space is accessible, with additional seating, and wheelchair and pushchair-friendly paths.  It’s ready to welcome many more generations of visitors.

The Silent Space is located in the quietest area of the garden.  We liaised with local groups and found that this area is where they would choose to go if they found themselves overwhelmed.

A bench overlooks the Tyne Valley, with views of the neighbouring farmer working in his tractor across the fields.  The cows can often be heard in the background while the bees buzz around the wildflowers in our paddock.  For most of the year sheep will keep you company in the paddock next to the space.  If you stay long enough, you might hear the train pootling past in the distance.

Image © Rachel Ladd/NT Cherryburn