As the clocks jump forward on Sunday 31 March and early season flowers signal the onset of Spring, shake off winter and explore some of the Northumberland's historic properties and most enchanting gardens in bloom as part of an Adagio (01707 386700, www.adagio.co.uk) gentle walking holiday.

Staying in impressive Macdonald Linden Hall with its 450 acres of private grounds, visit the birthplace of arguably the most famous landscape gardener in English history - Capability Brown, and one of the most famous gardens in England, Alnwick Gardens.  Interspersed with short walks into the countryside, other highlights include the late 17th century quarry at Belsay Hall with its array of exotic and rare plants, the colourful hidden away walled garden at Wallington Hall and the naturally styled Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, home to Earl Grey and his famous tea.

Departing 1 June or 6 July, Adagio's (01707 386700, www.adagio.co.uk) 7 night Northumberland's Glorious Gardens starts from £985 including en suite accommodation at the 4 star Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel with breakfast and dinners, all entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary except for Cragside and Wallington (free for National Trust members), garden tours and local transport. 

In addition, clock up some more early sunshine hours on Adagio's other garden and historic house gentle walking holidays including Coast & Country Houses of Norfolk and Gardens of the Channel Islands.

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Anthea Yabsley: 020 8578 6777

Judith Watson: 020 7372 7732

Tony Maniscalco: 01707 386755