On either side of the garden is bamboo ... There are around 350 varieties of bamboo that grow in the UK, which can generally be categorised into two growth habits - running and clumping.

Is it any wonder people love bamboo so much? Their upright canes make them a striking addition to any garden – and, better ...

Alnwick Garden recently appeared on BB2's Monty Don’s British Gardens - where he also visited Chillingham Castle.