Welcome
WELCOME TO THE GARDEN STATION
A restored Victorian railway
station in a woodland garden
in Langley-on-Tyne, near Hexham in beautiful Northumberland
Courses in Gardening - Environment - Art - Sculpture - Writing - Food
A Visitor Attraction - Garden, Woodland Walk and Art Exhibitions
the secret woodland railway garden
People love the tranquility and natural planting of this unique garden developed along the former railway track.
Visitors come here from all over the country. Local customers come regularly through the summer to enjoy the garden at different stages - and to enjoy coffee, cakes and lovely lunches.
We are open from March to December, 10a.m. - 5p.m.
The Leaning Shed café and the Woodland Garden are open to visitors 7 days a week.
The main café is open from Thursdays-Mondays (Fridays-Mondays from September to New Year)
INTERESTING PERENNIAL PLANTS AVAILABLE ALL SUMMER Our plants are northern grown at good nurseries as well as the selection of woodland plants grown at The Garden Station.
courses in gardening, art & craft - 2008
People have been enjoying our courses at The Garden Station since 2000.
A course here is a day out quite different to anywhere else - a lovely lunch included.
Go to our COURSES page to find out more.
a tale of two cafés
THE LEANING SHED CAFE - refreshments 7 days a week from March to December.
Help yourself to hot and cold drinks, cakes, snacks and Doddington Dairy ice-cream from the charming little cafe beside the station. People of all ages love it.
THE STATION BUILDING - more delicious food from Thursdays to Mondays (Fridays to Mondays from September to the New Year)
This very pretty restored Victorian building is open to visitors at from Thursdays to Mondays (Fridays to Mondays from September to New Year), for coffee, tea, home-made cakes and delicious lunches focusing on local, seasonal and organic food. The interior of the station is an atmospheric and sunlit space where paintings - as well as refreshments - can be appreciated.
news & events
UP AND RUNNING
The Garden Station is open and our guests have been enjoying walks, refreshments, courses and tranquillity despite the cool Spring. We have delightful artistic works for sale in the Station, and plants for sale outside. Many courses are booking up fast, but there are still places, so do have a look now at our COURSES page and book early to avoid disappointment.
We are looking forward to The Hexham Book Festival and our special event on 3rd May: Two Writers Digging into the Past.
More news on our NEWS page.
an historic location
This Victorian Railway station - built in the 1860s on the Hexham/Allendale Line which closed down in 1950 - has retained its atmosphere and echoes of its past as Langley Station and flourishes in its new found life as The Garden Station. Jane Torday, former owner and now our garden consultant, is happy to give pre-booked guided tours to small groups throughout the summer on week days. Contact us on 01434 684 391 or welcome@thegardenstation.co.uk
