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York Gate Garden

A Beautifully Designed Yorkshire Garden Retreat
Visitors to York Gate Garden describe them as a beautifully designed, an immaculately kept garden packed with character.

Despite its intimate size it’s bursting with diverse ‘garden rooms’, peaceful corners, vibrant seasonal colour and a welcoming café making it perfect for a relaxed half-day escape or repeat visits throughout the year.

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Review Rating 4.7

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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Entry from £10 – Adults


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Opening Times & Admission Prices

Opening Days: Open from April to October on Wednesday to Sunday inclusive
Opening Times: 10am to 3.30pm
Admission Prices: Adult £10, Children under 16 years Free
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Top Tip: The Cafe is open pretty much all year round – and it’s great!

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About York Gate Garden

York Gate Garden is a one acre garden in Leeds inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement.

From the Snowdrops in Spring, to tulips, wildflowers, pond and topiary along with wildlife there is something to see all year.

As well as the garden you can get refreshments from the Cafe overlooking the sunken Mediterranean garden.

Breakfast, lunch cakes and drinks are all available.

There is a Gift Shop selling gifts for gardeners, homeware and stationary.

There is also plant sales propagated by the head gardener.

Accessibility at York Gate Garden

There are some uneven surfaces and some area or not accessible to wheelchairs.

Dogs at York Gate Garden

Assistance dogs onlys are allowed in the gardens.

Garden Bench

Garden Bench – Wood & Steel – Perfect for Summer!
Size: H: 82 / W: 120 / D: 62 cm
Seats 3 people!
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Local Accommodation near to York Gate Garden

If you are looking for somewhere to stay near to York Gate Garden then look here for your local Leeds Accommodation.

BBQ Grill Large

Large charcoal barbeque grill & smoker

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Visitor Reviews of York Gate Garden

Google Visitor Review Score 4.7 stars

Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors think about their visit to York Gate Garden:

Elisa Winstanley
“An absolute hidden gem! One of the most beautiful gardens to visit in Yorkshire!! Plenty of interest everywhere you looked… Lots of different areas to wander… Highly recommend visiting if you love gardens!!!”

Trish Kelly
“A truly magical gem that surprises and delights. One of the most peaceful and restorative spaces I’ve had the pleasure to spend time in.”

Alison Medd
“A small perfectly formed garden of different ‘rooms’ ranging from dry succulents to lush exotics… immaculately maintained and a joy to visit at any time of year. In autumn it positively glows.”

Sarah Webb
“Beautiful garden with plenty to enjoy in a relatively small area. Excellent cafe, shop & plant sales… Friendly and helpful staff… Stunning new Mediterranean sunken garden.”

Andrew F
“An absolutely wonderful garden, and surely one of the best small gardens in Britain. I cannot recommend it enough.”

Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details of York Gate Garden

All information was believed to correct at the time of publication

York Gate Garden
York Gate Garden
Back Church Lane
Leeds West Yorkshire LS16 8DW
United Kingdom
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