North Yorkshire Parks & Gardens

Constable Burton Hall Gardens
 
A large romantic garden. Set in beautiful countryside at the entrance to Wensleydale, it has fine trees, woodland walks, extensive shrubs, roses and recently developed water gardens. In April there is a fine show of daffodils and in May there are over 6000 tulips on display
 
Leyburn  DL8 5LJ  Tel: 01677 450428   Email
 
Harlow Carr RHS Garden
 
58-acre gardens are open every day of the year, and highlights include: streamside planting, peaceful woodland and arboretum, BBC 'Gardener of the Year' 2000 model gardens, National collections, rock, scented and herb gardens
 
Crag Lane, Harrogate  HG3 1QB   Tel: 01423 565418
 
Helmsley Walled Gardens
 
Step inside this magical hidden garden and discover surprises round every corner. Set against the backdrop of Helmsley Castle, 5 acres of busy kitchen gardens producing hundreds of varieties of organic fruit, vegetables and unusual plants. Picnic on the lawn. Watch the restoration of our Victorian glasshouses with friendly staff and volunteers always on hand for advice.
 
Cleveland Way, Helmsley Y062 5AH Tel: (01439) 771427     Email

Museum Gardens

These gardens are a peaceful spot (except maybe for the screaming peacocks) popular with both locals and tourists. There are several interesting sights, such as the ruins of the St Mary’s Abbey, and this is also the place where City Screen is located.
 
Museum Street  York  YO1 7FR   Tel: 01904 687687  Email

Studley Royal Water Gardens 
 
Part of the Foutains Abbey World Heritage Site, these gardens are one of the best surviving example of a Georgian Watere Garden,with ornamental lakes, canals, temples and cascades.
 
Fountains,  Ripon,  HG4 3DY  Tel:  01765 608888    Email

The Walled Garden at Scampston
 
An inspired contemporary garden, set in the 4.5 acre 18th century Walled Garden at Scampston. Designed by the internationally acclaimed Piet Oudolf, winner of Gold and Best in Show at Chelsea in 2000.
 
Scampston Hall  Malton   YO17 8NG Tel: (01944) 758224   Email