Autumn Splendor In Yorkshire 27/09/2011 The last open garden in Yorkshire for 2011 offers fabulous autumn colour and magnificent views over the York Plain. Cleaves House near Thirsk is in the lovely setting on the edge of the Hambleton Hills and opens its gates this weekend!
Open By Appointment In Yorkshire 28/07/2011 Don’t forget that many of our gardens are open by appointment at any time, not just on specific days! Why not arrange a visit to see a garden now...
Garden Update! 02/06/2011 Manor Farm - Due to unforeseen circumstances Manor Farm is unable to open for the NGS this year as published in the 2011 Yellow Book. We are very sorry for any inconvenience and disappointment caused.
Austwick Hall, Town Head Lane, Austwick, nr Settle, Yorkshire, LA2 8BS Set in the dramatic limestone scenery of the Dales the garden nestles into a steeply wooded hillside. Extensive drifts of the common single and dou...
Park House, Creyke Lane, Welton, Yorkshire, HU15 1NQ Informal 1-acre plot with mature beech trees, the garden is planted for yr-round interest. Featuring naturalistic mixed planting, woodland walk, co...
9 Anson Grove (part of Cawood Gardens group), Yorkshire, YO8 3TS Small garden with tranquil pools and secluded sitting places. Narrow winding paths and raised areas give views over oriental styled pagoda, bridge ...
Terrington House, Terrington, Yorkshire, YO60 6PU Formal garden set in 3 acres with exquisite shell house, herbaceous and mixed borders. Spring- mixed beds of brunnera, narcissi, tulips, azaleas, d...
Goldsborough Hall, Goldsborough, nr Knaresborough, Yorkshire, HG5 8NR Previously opened for NGS from 1928 - 30 and now beautifully restored by present owners (re-opened in 2010). 11-acre garden and formal landscaped g...
Beacon Garth, Redcliff Road, Hessle, Hull, Yorkshire, HU13 0HA Edwardian, Arts & Crafts House (not open) and S-facing garden set in 3½ acres, in an elevated position overlooking the Humber. Stunning sunken rock...
56 Hull Road, Cottingham, Yorkshire, HU16 4PU This varied and interesting 1/3 acre suburban garden leads visitors through several distinct areas featuring mature trees and shrubs, mixed borders...
B J Nurseries (part of Sykehouse Gardens group), Broad Lane, Yorkshire, DN14 9AX 5- acres of mixed planting, sympathetic to rural outlook. Over 500 varieties of perennials with mass planting. Exciting group combination in island...
Overthorpe J I & N School, Edge Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, WF12 0BH A rare opportunity to visit the grounds of a primary school that are managed for outdoor learning, play and wildlife. Large kitchen and vegetable g...
Linden Lodge, Newbridge Lane, nr Wilberfoss, York, Yorkshire, YO41 5RB 1-acre garden, owner-designed and constructed since 2000, with many choice and unusual plants and trees. Gravel paths edged with box and lavender l...
Evergreens, 119 Main Road, Bilton, Hull, Yorkshire, HU11 4AB 1-acre with mosaics, sundials, African carvings, tower, rockeries and landscaped pond, Japanese and seaside gardens, summerhouse and children's pla...
The Ridings, South Street, Burton Fleming, Driffield, Yorkshire, YO25 3PE Tranquil cottage garden designed by owners in 2001 on reclaimed site. Brick pergola and arches covered with climbers lead to secret garden with lav...
Lower Heugh Cottage Garden, Kirk Lane, Eastby, nr Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 6SH A chattering waterfall invites visitors into this 1 acre S-facing kaiyushiki (Japanese Stroll Garden) and the meikakuri design conveys a sense of p...
The Grange, Carla Beck Lane, Carleton, Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 3BU Over 4 acres set in the grounds of Victorian house (not open) with mature trees and panoramic views towards The Gateway to the Dales. The garden ha...
Lowfold, Silverdale Close, Darley, nr Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG3 2PQ Tranquil plantsman's garden, brimming with plants, in a lovely dales setting with beautiful views. Grass paths lead and entice giving different as...
Low Hall (part of Dacre Banks & Summerbridge Gardens group), Yorkshire, HG3 4AA Has a romantic walled garden set on different levels around the historic C17 family home (not open) with extensive herbaceous borders, shrubs, clim...
Whispadales, 48 Candler Avenue, West Ayton, Scarborough, Yorkshire, YO13 9JN A delightful pocket handkerchief of a garden showing creativity in a small area with extensive mixed planting of over 100+ foliage plants. Some unu...
Wortley Hall, Wortley Village, Yorkshire, S35 7DB 26 acres of elegant Italianate gardens set within landscaped parkland. Formal gardens with sunken garden, arbour and clipped yew balls all framed w...
The Court, Humber Road, North Ferriby, Yorkshire, HU14 3DW Romantic and restful with hidden seating areas offering different vistas. Roses and clematis scrambling up walls and trees. 2 summerhouses, small p...
Sue Proctor Plants Nursery Garden, 69 Ings Mill Avenue, Clayton West, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, HD8 9QG Small, mainly sloping, suburban garden packed full of interest. Summer highlights incl exuberant plantings of flowering perennials with some rare a...
Havoc Hall, York Rd, Oswaldkirk, York, Yorkshire, YO62 5XY Started in 2009, comprising 6 areas; knot, herbaceous, mixed shrub and flower gardens, a courtyard, vegetable area and orchard, woodland walk and a...
Mansion Cottage, 8 Gillus Lane, Bempton, Bridlington, Yorkshire, YO15 1HW Exuberant, lush, vibrant perennial planting highlighted with grasses in this hidden, peaceful and surprising garden offering many views and feature...
Thorpe Lodge, Knaresborough Road, nr Ripon, Yorkshire, HG4 3LU Beautiful, large country garden of 12 acres with extensive colour-themed flower borders, walled rose garden, canals and fruit trees. Pleached hornb...
Oswaldkirk Hall, Oswaldkirk, York, Yorkshire, YO62 5XT 4-acre garden surrounding C17 listed country house, on a slope. Stone steps lead from terrace to front lawn, ha-ha and splendid copper beeches. Lar...
Stamford Bridge Gardens, Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire, YO41 1PD Three interesting and contrasting gardens situated in the historic village of Stamford Bridge. Grove Lodge is a plantsman’s garden with a large col...
Weathervane House, Mill Lane, Seaton Ross, Yorkshire, YO42 4NE Two acre garden with mature woodland, magnolias, rhododendrons, azaleas, flowering trees and shrubs, wide range of spring bulbs together with mixed...
Yorke House (part of Dacre Banks & Summerbridge Gardens group), Dacre Banks, nr Summerbridge, Nidderdale, Yorkshire, HG3 4EW Flower arranger's 2-acre garden with colour-themed borders full of flowering and foliage plants and shrubs. Extensive water feature incl large orna...
Fir Trees Cottage, Stokesley, Yorkshire, TS9 5LD 1 acre mixed shrubaceous borders, large rockeries, spring bulbs, species tulips, mature conifers, fritillaries, erythroniums and secluded ornamenta...
The Orchard, 4a Blackwood Rise, Cookridge, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS16 7BG ¼-acre hidden suburban oasis of peace and tranquillity. Differing levels made by owners using old stone, found on site, planted for yr round intere...
Stonehaven, 1a Belgrave Crescent, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG2 8HZ A gem of a small, enclosed garden re-created from 2007 on the southside of Harrogate. Partly raised and traditionally planted with an interesting ...
Cleaves House, Carr Lane, Thirlby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, YO7 2DQ Informal 2-acre garden set against backdrop of a cliff with wonderful far reaching views. Bold interesting planting with emphasis on contrasting tr...
The Bamboo Garden of Saint Paulinus, Brough Park, Richmond, Yorkshire, DL10 7PJ A botanical collection of almost exclusively bamboo. Approx 100 on view, over 3 sites but 60 in main site which is more accessible. Open day coinci...
Riverside House (part of Dacre Banks & Summerbridge Gardens group), Yorkshire, HG3 4JP Is a mysterious waterside garden on many levels. The north-facing site supports many shade-loving plants and incorporates a Victorian folly, ferner...
Woodlands Cottage (part of Dacre Banks & Summerbridge Gardens group), Summerbridge, Yorkshire, HG3 4BT Is a one acre plantswoman’s garden, designed to harmonise with the adjacent natural rock outcrops. It has several different areas of planting with ...
Manor House, Church Street, North Cave, Brough, Yorkshire, HU15 2LW Next generation of family in situ. 2-acre garden surrounding C18 farmhouse with octagonal dovecote, stream and lake. Parterre for late-summer inter...
The Nursery, 15 Knapton Lane, Acomb, York, Yorkshire, YO26 5PX Hidden attractive and productive 1-acre organic garden behind suburban house. Wide range of top and soft fruit (incl 40+ varieties apples and pears...
The White House, Husthwaite, Yorkshire, YO61 4QA Come and meet the gardener, an enthusiastic plantswoman. Exchange ideas and visit a 1-acre country garden with walled garden, conservatory and gard...
Fernleigh, 9 Meadowhead Avenue, Meadowhead, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S8 7RT Plantswoman's 1/3-acre cottage style garden with large variety of unusual plants set in differently planted sections to provide all-yr interest. Au...
Birstwith Hall, High Birstwith, nr Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG3 2JW Large 8-acre garden nestling in secluded Yorkshire dale with formal garden and ornamental orchard, extensive lawns, picturesque stream, large pond ...
72 Church Street, Oughtibridge, nr Sheffield, Yorkshire, S35 0FW A wildlife friendly 1/3 acre garden created by the owners since 1997. Planting is naturalistic; trees, shrubs and bamboos form the structure of the...
Littlethorpe Manor, Littlethorpe, Ripon, Yorkshire, HG4 3LG 11 acres. Walled garden based on cycle of seasons with box, herbaceous, roses, gazebo. Sunken garden with white rose parterre and herbs. Brick perg...
26 West End, Walkington, Yorkshire, HU17 8SX Exceptionally charming and interesting 1 acre cottage garden attractive to wildlife, particularly bees. The garden opens into an old wooded gravel ...
Little Eden, Lancaster Street, Castleford, Yorkshire, WF10 2NP Plant lovers' small hidden oasis of unusual, tender, exotic and tropical plants in the midst of large housing estate. Trellis and archway festoone...
Cold Cotes, Cold Cotes Road, nr Kettlesing, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG3 2LW Large peaceful garden with expansive views at ease in its rural setting. Series of discrete gardens, year-round interest incl formal areas, streams...
Cobble Cottage (part of Whixley Gardens group), Rudgate, Yorkshire, YO26 8AL (See separate entry)
Friars Hill, Sinnington, Yorkshire, YO62 6SL 1¾-acre plantswoman's garden containing over 2500 varieties of perennials and bulbs, with yr-round colour. Early interest with hellebores, bulbs an...
Stainsacre, Hargill Lane, Carperby, Leyburn, Yorkshire, DL8 4DD 1-acre site on S-sloping hillside created by owners since 1996. Deep mixed borders and island beds with wide variety of hardy and unusual perennial...
The Old Priory, Everingham, Yorkshire, YO42 4JD Country garden of 2-acres on dry sandy loam and wet peat land. Polytunnels, walled vegetable garden. Mixed herbaceous borders drop down to bog gard...
Oatmill Cottage, Lealholm, nr Whitby, Yorkshire, YO21 2AG Cottage style garden with a variety of herbaceous borders with drought tolerant plants, terrace, range of mature trees and shrubs set on the hillsi...
Spring Close Farm, Gill Lane, Kearby, nr Wetherby, Yorkshire, LS22 4BS Large mature yet evolving quiet country garden, originally an exposed site, now divided into garden rooms sheltered by clipped yew and beech hedgin...
Rewela Cottage, Skewsby, York, Yorkshire, YO61 4SG ¾-acre ornamental garden, designed by current owner, featuring unusual trees, shrubs, and architectural plants. Other features include a pond, perg...
The Mews Cottage, 1 Brunswick Drive, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG1 2PZ Small tranquil award winning garden close to town centre, 32 yrs in the making but continues to improve, on sloping site featuring a terracotta til...
Millview Cottage, 21 Church Street, North Cave, Brough, Yorkshire, HU15 2LJ An inspirational cottage garden, long and narrow, split into different styled sections. A rear extension, of Scandinavian influence links the house...
Brookfield, Jew Lane, Oxenhope, nr Keighley, Yorkshire, BD22 9HS 1-acre, intimate garden, incl large pond with island and mallards. Many varieties of candelabra primulas and florindaes, azaleas, rhododendrons. Un...
Ash Tree House (part of Whixley Gardens group), High Street, Yorkshire, YO26 8AW Small well designed garden on a steeply sloping site with extensive rock garden and borders full of established herbaceous plants, shrubs and roses...
Jasmine House, 145 The Grove, Wheatley Hills, Doncaster, Yorkshire, DN2 5SN Colourful tropical to traditional, plant packed haven. A real surprise awaits you on entering this town ‘garden for all seasons’. Climbers festoon ...
Fawley House, 7 Nordham, North Cave, Yorkshire, HU15 2LT Tiered, 2½-acre garden with mature trees, formal hedging and gravel pathways. Lavender beds, mixed shrub/herbaceous borders, hot borders. Fruit, ve...
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