Lanterns of Hope: North East in Blossom 2026
A festival of handmade Lumiere lanterns with live music and spoken word, celebrating wellbeing through our connections with nature.
In darkness, hope and light will come again.
The glow of beautiful handmade paper lanterns leads you around the gardens, accompanied by the sounds of live music and spoken word performances. Experience a celebration of nature, celebrating the positive impact of spring blossom on wellbeing.
This is a free event, but tickets are limited so booking is essential. Last entry 6.30pm.
In partnership with RTMinds, a grassroots mental health and suicide prevention charity operating in County Durham. The lanterns were created by local community groups at workshops with RTMinds.
Please note:
- Start at the admissions hut. Last entry 6.30pm.
- This is an outdoor event. Please wear warm clothing and sensible shoes. Feel free to bring a torch to find your way around more easily in the dark.
- Some slopes, steps and uneven surfaces, paths may be trickier to follow in the dark.
- Suitable for children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.
- If our car park is full, Sidegate pay and display car park is approximately 150 yards from Crook Hall Gardens.
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A festival of handmade Lumiere lanterns with live music and spoken word, celebrating wellbeing through our connections with nature.
In darkness, hope and light will come again.
The glow of beautiful handmade paper lanterns leads you around the gardens, accompanied by the sounds of live music and spoken word performances. Experience a celebration of nature, celebrating the positive impact of spring blossom on wellbeing.
This is a free event, but tickets are limited so booking is essential. Last entry 6.30pm.
In partnership with RTMinds, a grassroots mental health and suicide prevention charity operating in County Durham. The lanterns were created by local community groups at workshops with RTMinds.
Please note:
- Start at the admissions hut. Last entry 6.30pm.
- This is an outdoor event. Please wear warm clothing and sensible shoes. Feel free to bring a torch to find your way around more easily in the dark.
- Some slopes, steps and uneven surfaces, paths may be trickier to follow in the dark.
- Suitable for children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.
- If our car park is full, Sidegate pay and display car park is approximately 150 yards from Crook Hall Gardens.
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