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Notes From The Garden – October 2025

  • By Matfen Hall
  • | Outdoor Pursuits |

Nestled in the heart of Northumberland and surrounded by 300 acres of private parkland, at Matfen Hall we are privileged to be immersed in natural beauty all year round.  And autumn in our border region is spectacular, a season of gentle mist, golden light and rich, abundant colour. It’s also the perfect time to get ready for winter.  Our gardening team has been hard at work clearing and preparing our...

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Sep
04

Notes From The Garden – August 2025

  • By Matfen Hall
  • | Outdoor Pursuits |

Every month brings colour, texture and magic to our 300-acre grounds and gardens - and August in Northumberland was no different. And as we begin a new month and a new season, our dedicated gardening team is out in all weathers preparing and pruning - ready for a spectacular show of autumn colour. Here, the estate's Head Gardener, Michael looks back on the month just gone in his Notes From...

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Aug
14

A traveller’s guide to wildlife in Northumberland

  • By Matfen Hall
  • | Northumberland |
  • | Outdoor Pursuits |

The least inhabited and most peaceful National Park in England, Northumberland is a natural haven for wildlife.  In this quiet corner of the country, native species flourish - offering a unique opportunity for botanists, birdwatchers and animal-lovers to experience local wildlife in their natural habitats.  And, from elusive red squirrels and majestic osprey to beloved puffins and the rare Cheviot goat - in Northumberland, there’s something to see all year...

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