Cragside House and Gardens
Overview
The home of Victorian inventor and landscape genius Lord Armstrong. Crammed full of ingenious gadgets, and the first house to be lit by hydro-electricity.
Visit the National Trust website page
What makes it special
- Lots of ingenious gadgets
Price
Adult - £11
Child - £5.50
Hostels nearby
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