Etal manor and Grounds

Crookham, Northumberland

Evidence-backed Dawn Redwood Giant Sequoia Limited access

Giant sequoia and dawn redwood among the rhododendrons of this private Joicey family garden in north Northumberland. By arrangement.

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Access
Limited access
Last checked
20 Jun 2026
Access note
Private Joicey family garden, not normally open; opens for occasional charity open days only (~£6 adult, under-12 free)

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Redwood species here

Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

Best in autumn: the dawn redwood is deciduous, and its foliage turns a foxy copper-red before falling — often the finest time to visit.

Photos

  • Etal manor and Grounds
    Credit: Barbara Carr / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Evidence

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About this place

Compiled from the listed sources below — not a first-hand account.

Etal Manor is a private woodland garden in north Northumberland, managed by the Joicey family and planted mainly with rhododendrons, azaleas, acers and magnolias on acid soil. Giant sequoia and dawn redwood are among the trees in the grounds. Access is restricted to occasional charity open days (paid admission).

Sources

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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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