📜 Victorian estate in Northumberland, home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator. 🔍 Known for its pioneering technology and extensive gardens.Why Go💡 Explore the original smart home with ingenious Victorian gadgets and pioneering engineering.🌳 Wander through one of Europe's largest gardens, including rock gardens, pinetum, millions of trees and five lakes.🚗 Drive the scenic 6-mile Carriage Drive.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy adventure play area and Nelly's Labyrinth for children.🎨 Discover exquisite Victorian interiors and art.🌲 See the Guinness World Record holder for Tallest Bedded Christmas Tree.Why Avoid❄️ Carriage drive and play area may close due to icy conditions.🚧 Some narrow corridors in house, no buggies/pushchairs inside.⚠️ Terrain is varied with steep drops, paths can be muddy and slippery, sturdy footwear essential.🚫 Caravans and cars with trailers cannot be accommodated due to narrow roads and gradients.Tips🌸 Rhododendrons bloom late May to June.🚌 Free shuttle bus operates during spring/summer season.🗺️ Ignore SatNav near entrance, follow brown tourism signs.Cost💰 Adults from £10.00, children from £5.00, under 5s free, National Trust members free.Hours🕒 Gardens and tea-room open daily 11:00-15:00 in winter, house closed.🅿️ ParkingMultiple free car parks available, including EV charging points and limited campervan/motorhome spaces.🚻 ToiletsAccessible toilets at the visitor centre and next to stables.🐕 DogsDogs allowed in all outdoor spaces and shop, dog seating in tea room.