We will visit six private gardens, Shortridge Hall near Warkworth; Whalton Manor; Bichfield Tower near Belsay; Hill House in Heydon Bridge, Halton Castle near Corbridge; and Lambshield near Hexham. We will travel together by coach on the first day. The recommended hotel is Langley Castle Hotel near Hexham (special discount available) where there will be an optional group dinner on Tuesday evening.