Find a Garden to visit in Yorkshire near to you!
Yorkshire is the UK’s largest county and as such has plenty of gardens for you to visit.
With a great variety from the unique Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, the world famous Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Fountains Abbey, Scampston Hall & Walled Gardens and Thorp Perrow Arboretum, now with a great garden centre!
There are often additional features such as woodland walks, birds or prey displays, nature trails, children’s play areas, like at Castle Howard, and food & drink!
Watch out for special events taking place from music festivals, art exhibitions, Christmas lights and food markets.
Many of these gardens are open all year so you get to see them during the different seasons.
Parcevall Hall Gardens, Appletreewick, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Parcevall Hall Gardens offer a tranquil setting, plants from China & Himalaya, Ponds, Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Walks & great views! And a Tea Room. Dog friendly too! More Details here
Burnby Hall Gardens, York, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Burnby Hall Gardens is a super family day out with fish feeding a must! Superb individual gardens like the Aviary, Walled Garden & Stumpery with a Hobbit entrance! Cafe, Gift Shop & Museum. More Details here
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Doncaster, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Enjoy Victorian heritage, immaculate gardens with topiary, play areas, kids trails, events, Tea Room & Gift Shop! Perfect for a picnic day out! More Details here
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Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Sheffield Botanical Gardens has lots of great gardens & features including a Rose Garden & a Bear Pit! dog friendly with a good Cafe. More Details here
Castle Howard Gardens, York, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Castle Howard Gardens are a peaceful oasis in which to relax. From the walled garden, rose garden, water features, woodland walks & temples. Great for a family day out with the Skelf Island Adventure Playground, Shops and Cafes! More Details here
Sledmere House & Garden, Driffield, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Sledmere House & Garden has a lot to offer but the rare breed farm is next level with sheep, chickens, ducks, pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits and Shetland pony’s.
Anywhere that has such cute pigs as the Oxford Sandy and Black pigs breeds is a must visit! More Details here
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrowgate, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is ideal for a packed day out. Lots of gardens to see, Arboretum, Woodland walks, plant shop, gift shop, Cafe and Bettys Tearoom & wildlife spotting! More Details here
Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, Ripon, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.8
The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park is 45 acres of packed gardens, woodlands, Arboretums, 3 Lakes, Sculptures, a Pagoda, a Summerhouse, a Himalayan Shelter, a Contemplation Circle and a Norse Hut.More Details here
The Yorkshire Arboretum, York, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
With 120 acres, 7000+ trees, wildflower meadows, a red squirrel enclosure & abundant wildlife & a great cafe! A special place to visit ideal for families & dogs. More Details here
Burton Constable Hall & Garden, nr Hull, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Burton Constable Hall & Gardens offer a splendid day out for the family & dog. Gardens, parkland, trails, lakes, children’s entertainment, cafe and shop! Brilliant! More Details here
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
500 acres of gardens & sculptures. I have been a couple of times and there is so much to see with many of the sculptures changing each year.
Very dog & family friendly, lots of good food options. Great heron watching! More Details here
Sewerby Hall & Gardens, Sewerby, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Sewerby Hall & Gardens is a great day out with the added attraction of a Zoo! Plenty to see including a Rose Garden, Walled Garden & Woodland. Shop & Cafe. Mostly dog friendly. More Details here
Newby Hall Gardens, Ripon, Yorkshire
TripAdvisor Review Rating – 4.5
From the various gardens like the Woodland, Tropical, Beacon, Water and Sylvia’s gardens to the miniature railway, Sculpture Park, Adventure Playground and Dolls House. More Details here
Nunnington Hall & Garden, York, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Super organic riverside gardens with plenty of play activities for the kids. Dog friendly, teas available & Wildlife spotting. Very well maintained gardens & a friendly welcome! More Details here
Scampston Hall & Walled Gardens, Malton, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Scampston Hall & Walled Gardens is a contemporary garden set within 18th Century walls. And it looks spectacular!
The wider grounds have trails for you and your dog! More Details here
Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Thorp Perrow Arboretum really is an ideal family day out with so much to do to entertain and educate!
Set in 100 acres Thorp Perrow is currently home to 5 National Plant Collections and 51 Champion Trees. And do see the birds of prey display! A good garden centre too. More Details here
Beningbrough Hall Gardens, York, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.5
Beningbrough Hall Gardens is set over 8 acres and is a formal garden with trees, walled garden, borders and year round colour. Great woodland walks as well!
As well as the gardens and hall there is a shop, cafe (open on selected days), restaurant, plant shop and bookshop in the hall library. More Details here
Fountains Abbey Gardens, Ripon, Yorkshire
TripAdvisor Review Rating – 4.5
Fountains Abbey Gardens, also known as Studley Royal Water Garden, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is one of the best surviving examples of a Georgian water garden with canals, cascades, lakes and temples. More Details here
Burton Agnes Hall Gardens, Driffield, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.5
Burton Agnes Hall Gardens are award winning gardens ideal for families to visit with plenty to see and do. And eat! Or bring a picnic to have in the grounds.
There is a walled garden, woodland arboretum walk (about 20 minutes long), yew maze, a jungle garden and an adventure playground. More Details here
Goddards Garden, York, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Set in 5 acres in an Arts & Crafts style there are multiple small gardens, kitchen garden, ponds, glasshouse, wildlife, dog friendly, bookshop and refreshments. More Details here
Helmsley Walled Garden, Helmsley, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.5
Helmsley Walled Garden is a series of smaller gardens including walled & kitchen gardens. Lots of interesting features. A nice cafe, shop & plants sales & super dog friendly. More Details here
Kiplin Hall & Gardens, Richmond, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Kiplin Hall & Gardens is a Jacobean residence with smashing walled garden, parklands, lake, natural play area, cafe & is dog friendly! More Details here
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, York, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens is a 3 acre mostly informal garden with features such as the Rill with sculptures, Rose Garden, Wildflower Meadow & excellent Plant Nursery & Tearoom!More Details here
Yorkshire Lavender Garden, Terrington, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.4
The Yorkshire Lavender Garden has lots to see from the Lavender Maze, Sensory Garden, Bog Garden, Pond & Willow Walk. Popular Tea Room, Shop, Nursery & Dog friendly! More Details here
All information correct at the date of publication.