New for 2026
Tulips At Houghton
We are delighted to announce Tulips at Houghton, celebrating the sights and sounds of spring, which opens on Saturday 11 April. Planned in collaboration with leading bulb specialists Peter Nyssen, the planting is set to transform the award-winning five-acre Walled Garden into a joyous celebration of spring colour.
The tulip displays have been carefully designed to complement each distinct area of the garden, evolving subtly over the weeks. Expect species tulips naturalised beneath old fruit trees, drifts of later-flowering varieties in borders and walkways, and numerous potted displays throughout the garden.
Tulip progress
The tulip varieties have been selected to coincide with the Walled Garden’s opening on Saturday 11 April, and displays are expected to continue until early May, subject to seasonal conditions.
As we are in the hands of Mother Nature, you will appreciate that we can't be sure of tulip flowering patterns (although the spring garden will be lovely) but, to help you plan your visit, our gardeners will share regular updates on the Walled Garden Instagram feed @houghton_walled_garden.
We look forward to welcoming you this spring!
Tickets
Tickets are available for advance purchase online, and this saves you £2 per ticket.
Prices £12 online, £14 on the gate.
Historic Houses members - free.
Children and young people up to aged 18 - free.
Includes entry to Tulips At Houghton in the Walled Garden, also the Deer Park and Old Stables Courtyard (Soldier Museum, Café and Gift Shop).
The Hall, Lynn Chadwick exhibition and Sculpture Park open on Saturday 2 May - full admission tickets are £22 online and £24 on the gate.
Dogs are welcome in designated areas (ie The Deer Park and Old Stables Courtyard/Cafe), however please note that dogs are NOT permitted in the Walled Garden where Tulips At Houghton takes place. Dogs at Houghton.
