Dilston Physic Garden
Charity-run science garden near Corbridge growing over 700 heritage flowers, herbs, vegetables and trees with histories in health, healing and medicine.
About Dilston Physic Garden
Dilston Physic Garden is a living science garden at Dilston, south-west of Corbridge, describing itself as a botanic garden and sanctuary in nature. It grows over 700 heritage flowers, herbs, vegetables and trees, each with a history of use in health, healing and medicine.
The garden is a registered charity (number 1120141) focused on health, heritage and community, and it receives no central funding. It opens Wednesday to Sunday from April to October, with shorter weekend hours in late autumn and early spring, and closes from 21 December to 4 February. There is also a Physic Shop. Enquiries go to info@dilstonphysicgarden.com.
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Things to Do in Corbridge: The Complete Guide
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Where to get coffee, cake, breakfast and brunch in Corbridge, from the Market Place cafes and the Heron Cafe above the Larder to a dog-friendly coffee house near Hadrian's Wall, plus what to know at the Roman Town.
Walks Around Corbridge: Riverside and Countryside
Published walks from Corbridge village: the Tyne floodbank towards Dilston, the riverside path to Corbridge Roman Town, the Aydon Castle circular and the route north to Hadrian's Wall, with parking, train and flooding advice.
Visiting Corbridge Roman Town: A Local Guide
A practical guide to Corbridge Roman Town: what you can see, the museum and the Corbridge Hoard, opening hours, getting there, visiting with children and where to eat afterwards.
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Grade I listed Church of England parish church in Corbridge Market Place, founded in the 670s, with a tower arch built from the stones of a Roman arch.
Corbridge Library
Northumberland County Council branch library on Hill Street, offering book lending, public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying three days a week.
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Tynedale v Chester (National League 2 North)
2:00 PM · Tynedale Park, Station Road, Corbridge NE45 5AY
Remembrance Sunday Civic Service
10:40 AM · St Andrew's Church, Market Place, Corbridge NE45 5AA
Long Weekend Christmas Shopping at Dilston Physic Garden
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Dilston Physic Garden, Dilston, Corbridge NE45 5QZ