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Registered Museum HHA Member of the Historic Houses Association Winter Opening Attractions are either fully open or have reduced opening times during winter months. It is preferable to confirm in advance by telephoning. Plant Sales Children’s Playground Tearoom Gift Shop Group Visits Facilities for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility Facilities for visual impairments Facilities for auditory impairments Map Ref Each attraction has a unique map reference number to allow you to easily locate it on the map on the inside back cover. 2
Travelling to visit Yorkshire’s Great Houses, Castles & Gardens attractions.
By Road
From the south the A1 & M1 provide excellent links whilst the M62 gives speedy access from the west.
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Disabled Facilities
Some properties offer good access for wheelchairs inside & outside whereas at others, because of Listed Building status or topography, full access cannot be given. Many properties also provide facilities for those with hearing or visual impairment. Please check with the attraction before your visit.
Welcome to Yorkshire Yorkshire’s Great Houses, Castles and Gardens bring you a collection of over 40 ideas for days out in Yorkshire - one of the most breathtakingly beautiful regions in England. Yorkshire boasts the highest concentration of stately homes, castles and gardens in England and this breadth of offer ensures that there are a whole host of ideas for great days out with something to suit everyone. Browse through this guide and plan your very own Yorkshire holiday itinerary.
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Barley Hall
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2 Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, York YO1 8AR Tel: 01904 610275 www.barleyhall.org.uk
Barley Hall is a stunning medieval townhouse, once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York. Until the 1980s the house was hidden under the relatively modern façade of a derelict office block. Only when the building was going to be destroyed was the amazing medieval building discovered and its history revealed. The building has now been lovingly restored to its original splendour, with stunning high ceilings, beautiful exposed timber frames, and possibly the only horn window in England. It has been decorated to replicate what it would have looked like as the Snawsell home around 1483 and boasts a magnificent Great Hall. Visitors to Barley Hall can make themselves at home, sit on the chairs, handle the objects and
experience what it would have been like to live in medieval England. Welcome to Yorkshire Attraction of the Year runner-up (under 50,000 visitors) Opening times Summer: Daily, 10am-5pm Winter: Daily, 10am-4pm. Last admission one hour before closing. Closed 24, 25 and 26 Dec. directions Coffee Yard is located between Stonegate and Grape Lane. From Stonegate, look for the passage with the red devil.
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens
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Brodsworth, nr Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7XJ Tel: 01302 722598 www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth
Explore the changing fortunes of a wealthy Victorian family through the stories of a house and the memories of a home. Brodsworth Hall is no glossily restored showpiece, frozen in a single period of manicured grandeur, it was ‘conserved as found’ and has grown comfortably old over 120 years: still reflecting its original opulence but well-used, patched up in places and full of unexpected family curios. Brodsworth’s Gardens are a plant-lovers paradise. Whatever tiime of year you visit, there will always be something to catch your eye. Wonderfully restored to their original horticultural splendour enjoy exploring the magnificent fern dell, stunning displays of roses and immaculate lawns. Why not bring family and friends and share lazy summer
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Sunday afternoons enjoying the sounds of local brass bands, while children let off steam in the play area or explore our hidden gem, the pet cemetry, and discover the whereabouts of Brodsworth’s most beloved pets. Opening times For opening times and prices please contact Brodsworth Hall & Gardens direct on 01302 722 598, customer services on 0870 333 1181 or visit www. english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth directions In Brodsworth, 5 miles NW of Doncaster off A635 Barnsley Road; from junction 37 of A1(m)
Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens
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Burton Agnes, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4NB Tel: 01262 490324 www.burtonagnes.com
Described by Simon Jenkins, author of ‘England’s Thousand Best Houses’ as ‘the perfect English house’ Burton Agnes Hall is a magnificent example of Elizabethan architecture, and is still inhabited by descendents of the same family. Today, Simon Cunliffe-Lister and his wife Olivia, with their young children, welcome visitors into their home, which is filled with treasures collected or commissioned by the family over the centuries. Outside, lawns with more than a hundred yew topiary bushes surround the house. There is a classical pond, Woodland Walk, an award-winning old Elizabethan walled garden which contains over four thousand different plants, a potager, giant board games, a maze, jungle garden and a national collection
Burton Constable Hall
of campanulas. Visitors are also invited to the Courtyard where they can relax in the Courtyard Café and revel in finding the perfect gift from new season’s stock in the Gift Shop, Home & Garden Shop and Farm Shop. Opening times Hall, Gardens, Shops & Cafe open daily 11am-5pm 1 April - 31 October & 14 November – 22 December directions We are easily found on the A614 York to Bridlington road, midway between Driffield and Bridlington.
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Burton Constable, Skirlaugh, Hull, HU11 4LN Tel: 01964 562400 www.burtonconstable.com
One of the most fascinating country houses to survive with its historic collections and occupied by the Constable family for over 400 years Burton Constable Hall maintains the atmosphere of a family home. Visitors are offered unrivalled access to more than 30 rooms of faded splendour filled with fine furniture, paintings and sculpture, a library of 5,000 books and a remarkable 18th century ‘cabinet of curiosities’. Light refreshments are available in our Stables Tea Room or you could bring your own picnic and relax on the lawns and play draughts or croquet by the Orangery. The more energetic could explore our magnificent parkland, pastures and wildfowl lakes. Classic Car Show 5th June, County Fair 10th July, Open Air
Theatre TBA, Christmas Craft and Gift Fair 19th & 20th November (Hall decorated for Christmas) From the 19th November to 4th December the house will be beautifully decorated for Christmas. Opening times Easter Saturday to 27 October: 1pm to 5pm, closed Friday (last admission 4pm) 19 November to 4 December 1pm to 4pm, closed Friday (last admission 3pm) directions From Beverley: A1035 Bridlington road then follow A165 towards Hull. From Hull: A1033 towards Hedon, turn left at Saltend roundabout.
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Castle Howard
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York, YO60 7DA Tel: 01653 648333 www.castlehoward.co.uk
Home of the Howard family, Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th century house situated in 1,000 acres of breathtaking parkland with temples, statues, lakes and fountains. Visit and discover the stories of the house, family and collections, as well as seasonal colour in our woodland and walled gardens. Children can let off steam on the adventure playground, take boat trips on the Great Lake, and explore the gardens with our illustrated trail. Additional attractions include exhibitions and events, plus a choice of cafés and shops, including farm shop and garden centre.
Opening times House: Open daily from 26 March - 30 October and 26 November - 19 December from 11am (last admissions 4pm) Gardens, Playground, Shops and Cafés: Open daily all year from 10am. directions 15 miles north east of York, just off the A64.
Duncombe Park
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Helmsley, York, YO62 5EB Tel: 01439 770213 www.duncombepark.com
The sweeping grass terraces, towering veteran trees, and classical temples have been described by historian Christopher Hussey as ‘perhaps the most spectacularly beautiful among English landscape conceptions of the 18th century’. Beside superb views over the Rye valley, visitors will discover woodland walks (including the ‘yew tunnel’), ornamental parterres, and a ‘secret garden’ at the Orangery. The garden and surrounding parkland, which extend to 103 ha (255 acre), are designated a National Nature Reserve for the rare insects and fungi which thrive on the dead and dying limbs of ancient trees.
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Opening times Garden Only: 1 June – 30 Aug: Wed–Sun 10.30am–5pm. Last admission 4pm. The garden may close for private events and functions – please check website for information directions One mile from Helmsley. Entrance just off Helmsley Market Square,signed from A170 Thirsk – Scarborough road.
Fairfax House
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Castlegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9RN Tel: 01904 655543 www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk
Fairfax House is one of the finest mid-eighteenth century townhouses in England and a classical architectural masterpiece of its age. Originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax, the richly decorated interior was designed by York’s most distinguished architect, John Carr. Extensively adapted in the 20th century as a cinema and dancehall, Fairfax House was saved from collapse and returned to its former glory by York Civic Trust in 1983-84. Today, Fairfax House once more transports you to the splendour of city living in Georgian York, the centre of polite society. The superb Noel Terry collection of furniture, clocks, paintings and decorative arts, described by Christie’s as one of the finest private collections of the 20th century, perfectly complements the house, bringing it to life
Harewood House
and creating a special lived-in feeling. With an exciting programme of special events and changing exhibitions, there is always a reason to bring you to Fairfax House. (Educational Visits and Private Functions available) Opening times Open from 12 February to 31 December 2011 Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm, Sunday: 12.30pm – 3.30pm, Monday: Guided tours only at 11am and 2pm, Bank Holiday Mondays: 10am – 4.30pm directions Fairfax House is located in the heart of York, close to Clifford’s Tower, Coppergate and Jorvik Viking Centre. Park & Ride bus stop 2 minutes walk.
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Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG Tel: 0113 2181010 www. harewood.org
Home to the Earl and Countess of Harewood, Harewood House is famous for its splendid collection of Chippendale furniture, especially commissioned for the House, exquisite Robert Adam interiors and diverse collection of paintings from the Italian Renaissance through to works by JMW Turner, Picasso and Epstein. Visit Below Stairs to relive the stories of the servants who worked here, or find out more about HRH Princess Mary, Yorkshire’s Royal Princess who lived at Harewood until 1965. But Harewood is much more than a great country house. Its beautiful architecture can be admired from the award winning gardens, which include a formal Italianate Victorian parterre, sub tropical Archery Border, Walled Garden and recently replanted Himalayan Garden with its cascade and Buddhist Stupa. For the
children there is a range of woodland and lakeside trails as well as the popular adventure playground and Bird Garden. With a wide range of events from car rallies to outdoor theatre and concerts, Harewood is always a great day out for everyone. Opening times Gardens Grounds, Below Stairs, Bird Garden, Cafes and Shops opens 18 Feb – 27 Feb and then weekends 5-27 March. From 1 April: open daily until 30 Oct. The House State Floor opens 22 April until 30 Oct Festive Season 25 Nov – 18 Dec directions 7 miles equidistant between Leeds and Harrogate on the A61.
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Kiplin Hall & Gardens
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Near Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT Tel: 01748 818178 www.kiplinhall.co.uk
Country seat of George Calvert, founder of Maryland, U.S.A., who built this handsome Jacobean Hall in a pretty vale between Richmond and Northallerton. From the 1620s, the Calverts, Crowes, Carpenters and Talbots, all related by blood or marriage, left their stamp on the house, altering the buildings to suit their needs. Each family brought furnishings, paintings and personal possessions. Much of these collections remain, and the Hall’s interior is a fine example of a Victorian country house at the close of the 19th century. Kiplin Hall stands in one hundred acres of woodland, gardens, parkland and lake. These ‘lost’ gardens are being restored, recreating the glorious period of the Carpenter family’s residence. Delightful formal gardens, woodland and lakeside
Lotherton Hall
walks, snowdrops, spring flowers. ‘New planting in 2011: knot gardens, young fruit trees in the Walled Garden and sensory garden. Varied programme of events, including ghost tours, outdoor theatre and children’s activities. Group visits. Opening times Hall, Gardens and Grounds: 3 Apr–28 Sept, Sun-Wed, 2–5pm; Good Fri and Easter Sat 2–5pm; Xmas Weekend: Fri-Sun, 2-4 Dec & 9-11 Dec, 11am - 5pm. Gardens & Grounds: Sun-Wed, 1 Feb–30 Oct, 10am –4pm (until 6pm 3 Apr–28 Sept) plus Good Fri & Easter Sat directions Between Richmond and Northallerton, 5 miles east of the A1, on the B6271 Scorton – Northallerton road.
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Towton Road, Nr Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB Tel: 0113 2645535 www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall
A beautiful Edwardian country home – a treasure trove of arts, crafts, music and wonderful collections of paintings, ceramics, costumes, furniture and oriental art which are displayed throughout the house. The bird garden has over 200 species and one of Europe’s largest walk-through free flight aviaries. There are formal gardens, William and Mary garden, deer park, woodland walks and an adventure playground. In the stable courtyard the café provides delicious cakes and other tasty homemade goodies and there are two gift shops
Opening times Summer: (1 Mar – 31 Oct). House: Tues – Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Open Bank Hols. Bird Garden: Daily 10am-5pm. Café: Daily 9.30am-5pm. Winter: (1 Nov – 28 Feb). House: Open Nov & Dec, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12noon-4pm. Mon Closed. Closed all Jan & Feb (House only). Café: Daily 9.30am to 4pm Bird Garden: Daily 10am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. directions Near Aberford on B1217, 13 miles north east of Leeds City Centre, 2 miles from M1 junc 47.
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Newby Hall & Gardens Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE Tel: 0845 4504068 www.newbyhall.com
Newby Hall is one of England’s renowned Adam houses, an exceptional example of 18th century interior decoration. The superb contents of the house, collected by William Weddell, an ancestor of the Compton family, on the Grand Tour include a rare set of Gobelins Tapestries, a renowned gallery of classical statuary and some of Chippendale’s finest furniture. The 25 acres of award-winning Gardens are full of rare and beautiful plants. Newby’s famous double herbaceous borders form the main axis; off this central walk are formal compartmented gardens such as Sylvia’s Garden, a species Rose Garden, Water Garden and even a Tropical Garden truly “A Garden for All Seasons”. The National Collection of CORNUS (dogwoods) is also held at Newby.
Normanby Hall Country Park
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Other attractions include the Miniature Railway, Children’s Adventure Garden, Woodland Discovery Walk, Contemporary Sculpture Park, Shop and Plant Centre, Licensed Garden Restaurant and Picnic Area. Opening times 1 April – 25 September, Tuesday to Sunday plus Bank Holidays, all week in July and August. Gardens 11am – 5.30pm. House 12noon – 4pm, guided tours only. directions Just off J48 of A1, on B6265 between Ripon and Boroughbridge. For Sat Nav use postcode HG4 5A.
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Normanby, Scunthorpe, DN15 9HU Tel: 01724 720588 www.northlincs.gov.uk/normanby
Normanby Hall Country Park offers something for everyone, be it, history, wildlife, gardens, exciting events or just a relaxing day out. Set amongst 300 acres of gardens, parkland and woodland. The Regency Hall (1825) was designed by Sir Robert Smirke and was home to the Sheffield family, former Dukes of Buckingham and owners of Buckingham Palace. The elegant rooms, with their fine examples of period furniture in Regency, Victorian and Edwardian styles, reflect the long history of the house. The gardens and parklands are a treat for any garden enthusiast. Visit the Victorian Walled Garden with its traditionally grown heritage varieties of vegetables and well-trained fruit, and the Secret Garden and Sunken Gardens with their stunning herbaceous borders. There are
superb mature trees in the woodland and wonderful displays of naturalised bulbs in Spring. The Farming Museum gives an insight in to North Lincolnshire’s rural past and is home to some extremely important historical items. Opening times Park: Open all year – 9am until dusk Walled Garden: Open all year – 10:30am until 4:30pm (3:30pm in winter) Hall & Farming Museum: Open 3 April – 30 September 2011. 1pm – 5pm daily directions 4 miles north of Scunthorpe on the B1430
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Sewerby Hall & Gardens Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington, YO15 1EA Tel: 01262 673769 www.sewerby-hall.co.uk
Situated in a dramatic cliff-top position, forming the gateway to the Flamborough Heritage Coast, Sewerby Hall is set in 50 acres of early 19th Century parkland, with spectacular views over Bridlington Bay. The award winning gardens are amongst the best in the region and include pleasure gardens, walled gardens, pitch & putt golf course, putting green, small children’s zoo, craft units and tea rooms. Major events for 2011 include Jousting, Wacky Tumblairs, Magic Days and Medieval Living History.
Sledmere House & Gardens Sledmere, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 3XG Tel: 01377 236637 www.sledmerehouse.com
There is something about the charm of Sledmere which has captivated visitors for over 200 years. Designed by Sir Christopher Sykes 2nd Baronet and nurtured by successive generations this very special place brings new devotees every year. The atmosphere is informal, the landscape breathtaking and the welcome warm and friendly. Gardeners, antique lovers, military enthusiasts, artists and music buffs all seem instantly at home. A great place for a real country house cream tea, a game of hide and seek, a little indulgent shopping, a brisk walk in the deer park … you decide. Visit the Triton Gallery for weekly art exhibitions. New Children’s Play Area.
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Opening times The estate tea rooms and children’s zoo are open all year round. Our car park is opened and closed according to seasonal daylight hours. The Hall and golf course are open daily April – September. Please contact the estate office for opening times. directions Located two miles north of Bridlington in Sewerby village. Follow the brown tourist signs from the outskirts of Bridlington (direction Flamborough).
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Opening times Season: Fri 22 April to Sun 25 Sept: Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sun. BH Sat & Mon. Grounds, Shop & Terrace Café: 10am to 5pm House: 11am to 4pm The Triton Gallery: 11am to 4pm directions Off the A166 between York & Bridlington, on the scenic route.
Sutton Park Sutton on the Forest, York, YO61 1DP Tel: 01347 810249 www.statelyhome.co.uk
Sutton Park, the Yorkshire home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield, is a charming lived in house, built of mellow brick in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson. The House contains beautiful eighteenth century furniture, paintings mostly from Buckingham House, created by Sir John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham and now Buckingham Palace. Also an important collection of porcelain and magnificent plaster-work by Cortese. Yorkshire in Bloom Silver Award Winner 2010 the gardens attract visitors from home and abroad and have been featured in many prestigious publications. Herbaceous and rose borders are full of rare and interesting plants, laid out with great care over the past forty years. In the grounds,
Temple Newsam
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Edwardian Fernery, Georgian Icehouse, Children’s Adventure Playground and Woodland Walk.Tearooms serving delicious homemade fayre. Minister Falconry now open in Walled Garden. Separate charges apply. Please ring for details 01347 811042. Opening times Apr – Sept House: Every Wed and Sun and all Bank Holidays. 1.30pm–5pm – Last tour 4pm Gardens: Daily 11am–5pm Tearooms: Wed to Sun 11am–5pm Private visits any day or evening by appointment. Garden may close for private events and functions - check website for details. directions 8 miles north of York on B1363 York to Helmsley Road off York By-Pass.
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Temple Newsam Estate, Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 0AD Tel: 0113 2645535 www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse
A stunning Tudor Jacobean mansion with over forty restored rooms to view. Described as the Hampton Court of the North with its own royal connections as well as outstanding collections of National importance. 1500 acres of beautiful “Capability” Brown landscape of parkland, woodlands and lakes known for its rhododendrons and Georgian Walled Garden with national collections of delphiniums and phlox. No visit is complete without a trip to Home Farm, a fantastic working rare breed farms. The Stable Courtyard offers the tea room as the perfect place to meet and unwind and enjoy locally sourced refreshments as well as two gift shops offering a wide range of souvenirs and gifts – many produced specifically for Temple Newsam and inspired by the collections.
Opening times British Summer Time: House: Tues – Sun 10.30am–5pm (last admission 4.15) Farm: Tues – Sun 10am–5pm. Tea Room: Mon – Fri 10am – 4.30pm, Sat & Sun 10.30am – 5.30pm. Greenwich Mean Time: House: Tues-Sun 10.30am-4pm (last admission 3.15) Farm: Tues – Sun 10am-4pm Tea Room: Tues – Sun 10.30am-4pm. House and Farm open BH Mondays and the farm open Mondays during Summer school holidays. Please check the website or call 0113 2645535 for Christmas and New Year opening times. directions: 4 miles from Leeds City Centre off B6159 or 2 miles from M1, junction 46.
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Enjoy a great day out with the National Trust
Come and visit some of the Yorkshire’s magnificent houses, glorious gardens and stunning countryside, including: Beningbrough Hall & Gardens, Nr York Uncover the past in our Making Faces, Eighteenth Century Style galleries at York’s country house and garden. East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley Discover a house with an intriguing past, surrounded by gardens and fragrant borders. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Nr Ripon Explore nearly 900 years of history – from the ruins of Fountains Abbey to the gardens of Studley Royal. Nostell Priory & Parkland, Nr Wakefield Visit and be amazed at the house with over 100 pieces of Chippendale furniture. You can also walk through gardens and parkland at this grand estate.
Nunnington Hall, Nr Helmsley This country house is home to an unusual collection of miniature rooms and also has a fantastic changing programme of art and photographic exhibitions. Ormesby Hall, Nr Middlesbrough Step back in time to this intimate family home, lived in by the Pennyman family for over 300 years. Rievaulx Terrace, Nr Helmsley Stroll and picnic on the elegant grass, with stunning views across the Hambleton hills and down to Rievaulx Abbey. Treasurer’s House, York Built over a Roman road, this house is not all that it seems! Discover four centuries of style and hear what plumber Harry Martindale once saw in our famous ghost cellar.
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The Bowes Museum
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Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP Tel: 01833 690606 www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
The first sight of The Bowes Museum, a French style château in the historic market town of Barnard Castle, never fails to astonish. Purpose built in the 19th Century by businessman John Bowes and his French wife Joséphine, it’s one of the most important museums outside London. This recently transformed treasure house boasts some of the best examples of European fine and decorative arts in the UK, including paintings by Canaletto, Goya and El Greco. New galleries are dedicated to Fashion & Textiles, Silver & Metals and British Decorative Arts. An acclaimed exhibition programme, Guided Tours and Gallery Talks by specialist curators add to the experience. There is first class dining in Café Bowes, plus a newly extended
shop with a wide range of quality gifts. To complement your visit enjoy the tranquillity of the formal parterre garden, surrounded by a woodland walk with over 40 species of trees to appreciate. Opening times Open daily 10am – 5pm Closed only 25 & 26 Dec & 1 Jan. directions Just off the A66, 13 miles from Scotch Corner/ A1 interchange, in the Pennines in the North of England. 17 miles from Darlington rail station.
Bolton Abbey Estate
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Estate Office, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6EX Tel: 01756 718009 www.boltonabbey.com
In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the River Wharfe this country estate is the Yorkshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and a magnet for visitors drawn to its breath taking landscape: • Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend. • Wander along the woodland and riverside paths. • Enjoy local produce in the excellent restaurants, tea rooms and cafes. • Indulge in a little retail therapy in the varied estate gift shops. • Relax and enjoy a picnic whilst the children play. • Dogs are welcome.
Pre-booked guided tours of the Priory Church available April – October.
Opening times Open everyday from 9am. directions Just off the A59 on the B6160 between Harrogate and Skipton. For satellite navigation our postcode is BD23 6EX.
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Breezy Knees Gardens
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Common Lane, Warthill, York, YO19 5XS Tel: 01904 488800 www.breezyknees.co.uk
A haven for flower lovers, with 14 acres of landscaped gardens including extensive herbaceous borders, fragrant rose garden, rockery, cottage garden, annual meadow and lots more. Our gardens are packed with over 6,000 different varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees and feature, amongst many others, special collections of poppies, irises and peonies in early summer, roses, alstroemerias and daylilies in mid-summer and asters, sedums and crocosmias in late summer. They have been designed to be at their floriferous best throughout the summer. Plus, our attached specialist nursery has one of the finest selections of perennials in the North of England. New for 2011 - our new cafe will be open Thursday to Sunday
Burnby Hall Gardens The Balk, Pocklington, YO42 2QF Tel: 01759 307125 www.burnbyhallgardens.com
The gardens are a glorious haven of beauty and tranquillity and include the two well-stocked lakes that house a National Collection of Hardy Water Lilies with over 80 varieties. The lakes are also home to a vast collection of ornamental fish, which can be hand fed. Burnby Hall Gardens provide 9 acres of changing vistas, which include a woodland walk, Victorian garden, a Secret garden, extensive rockeries, shrubberies and a fine collection of ornamental and indigenous trees. The Stewart Museum has been completely refurbished. There are now state-of-the-art display cases that show off to their full advantage all the artefacts Major Stewart collected on his world tours. An Age Concern award winner for its disabled
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and bank holiday Mondays for light lunches, coffee, tea and cakes etc.
Opening times Gardens - Everyday 11am - 5pm (22 May - 30 Sept) Nursery - Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm (1 April - 30 Sept) Sun 11am - 5pm (Closed Easter Sunday) directions 6 miles east of York, 1 mile off A64 between Warthill village and A64.
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facilities, the site is wheelchair friendly. Wheelchairs available free of charge. Sunday Band Concerts. Museum entry included in garden admission price.
Opening times 2011: 2 April to 9 October (incl) Daily 10am to 5:30pm (last admittance 4:30pm) directions At Pocklington off the A1079 – 12 miles east of York – Brown signs direct from all routes into Pocklington. Free parking.
Constable Burton Hall Gardens
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Constable Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LJ Tel: 01677 450428 www.constableburton.com
Constable Burton Hall was built for Sir Marmaduke Wyvill by the celebrated architect John Carr in 1768. This elegant Georgian house stands in extensive woodland and formal gardens which are open to the public from mid March to mid September. Take time to enjoy the peaceful rural setting and abundant wildlife of this idyllic location. Stunning seasonal displays of snowdrops and daffodils carpet the woodland walks and garden trails making it an absolute must for garden lovers and photographers alike. We host exceptional events throughout our open season such as our Tulip Festival over the May Bank Holiday weekend and specialist plant fairs. Constable Burton Hall Caravan Park is situated in the beautiful
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mature parkland of Constable Burton Hall. Set behind the walls to the old deer park and extending across picturesque farmland, the spacious site gives a real sense of peace and tranquillity. Opening times Saturday 12 March – Sunday 25 September 9am – 5pm directions Constable Burton Hall, Gardens and Caravan Park are conveniently located within easy reach of the A1 (8miles) on the A684 which runs through Leyburn, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4TJ Tel: 01969 640638 www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
The Forbidden Corner is one of England’s most recent follies. The brainchild of Mr C.R. Armstrong O.B.E. was originally built as a private folly but due to public demand was subsequently opened. A unique labyrinth of Tunnels, Chambers, Follies and surprises created in a 4-acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The Temple of the underworld, the eye of the needle, a huge pyramid made of translucent glass. Paths and passages that lead nowhere & extraordinary statues at every turn. There are decisions to be made and tricks to avoid. A day out with a difference, which will challenge and delight children of all ages. We now have self catering accommodation available. For details please visit our website or phone us.
Opening times Every day 1 April – 31 Oct 2011 and then Sundays until Christmas. Mon – Sat 12 noon – 6pm. Suns and Bank Holidays 10am – 6pm (or dusk if earlier). Admission is by pre-booked tickets only – please phone before your visit, or visit our website and book online. directions Follow signs for Middleham, take the Coverdale road, past Coverham Church. Turn right opposite the cottages and through the big iron gates.
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Helmsley Walled Garden
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Cleveland Way, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, Y062 5AH Tel: 01439 771427 www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
Set against the backdrop of Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park, the five acre garden, originally built in 1756, has recently benefited from 15 years of extensive restoration. The Double Hot Border forms the gardens central spine, extending for 120m, it explodes with colour from June to September. Off the main spine we have a selection of smaller garden rooms including a contemplative garden, a white garden, rose and peony borders and new for 2011 a cottage flower garden. The garden has dedicated vegetable and trained fruit growing areas, half of which are individually tended by residents of the local community, the remainder grown by ourselves and used exclusively in our award winning vegetarian Vinehouse Cafe.
The range of Victorian greenhouses house a collection of vines, tomatoes and hot house plants. The garden is a registered charity providing horticultural therapy for the local community. Opening times The garden is open daily from April until October from 10:30am until 4:30pm. Gates are open Monday to Friday throughout winter. directions Situated 25 miles North of York and 14 miles East of Thirsk. Follow signposts from the Cleveland Way Car Park, Helmsley, located next to the Tourist Information Centre.
Parcevall Hall Gardens
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Skyreholme, nr Appletreewick, North Yorkshire, BD23 6DE Tel: 01756 720311 www.parcevallhallgardens.co.uk
Located in a tranquil and picturesque setting that is steeped in history, Parcevall Hall Gardens are the largest and the only RHS and English Heritage registered gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The 24 acres consists of colourful and intricate formal terraces, specimen trees and shrubs collected from Western China and the Himalayas, a natural rock garden considered to be the finest of its type in Northern England, historic rose garden displaying around 200 varieties and an orchard containing old and unusual apple varieties. Rhododendrons thrive and there are also Woodland Trails, the Herb Garden, Camellia Walk and Chapel Garden to enjoy. A pure delight for anyone with a love of gardens, but also a wonderful place to visit for a peaceful
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stroll in glorious surrounds.
Opening times 1 April – 31 October 2011 (incl). Daily 10am-6pm (last admittance 5pm) directions Brown signs direct from the B6265 and from the B6160. Free Parking. Groups by prior arrangement.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
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Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB Tel: 01432 565418 www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is a stunning place to meet friends and bring the family to enjoy a leisurely stroll- but expect the unexpected! There is something for everyone - from vegetables to wildflowers and alpines to woodland – and, of course, the fabulous Bettys Café Tea Room, RHS Shop and Plant Centre. At Harlow the gardeners push the boundaries of design and planting styles, creating displays that are beautiful but on occasion, also provocative. Pick up the latest gardening tips and ideas throughout the seasons, and our friendly team of expert gardeners are happy to share their knowledge with you.
Winner of Yorkshire’s 2010 White Rose Award for Sustainable Tourism and Large Visitor Attraction of the year.
Opening times Gardens open daily 9.30am – 6pm (4pm Nov – March) Closed Christmas Day. Last admissions 1 hour before closing directions On B6162 Otley Road near Beckwithshaw, 1 mile from Harrogate town centre.
Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
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Thorp Perrow, Bedale, DL8 2PR Tel: 01677 425323 www.thorpperrow.com
85 acres of woodland to explore, with trees from around the world, some dating back to Medieval Times. The Arboretum has 66 Champion Trees (the biggest in Britain). Spring brings fantastic displays of daffodils, lilac, cherry blossom and bluebells, which are followed by wildflowers. Bring a picnic and relax in our picnic area or wander along one of the many trails. Autumn brings acres of spectacular colours. There are many events throughout the year, see our website. The Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre has birds from around the world with 3 entertaining flying displays a day (lots of audience participation!). The new Mammal Centre is now open with lots of exciting new additions: Meerkat Island, Walk Through Wallaby Wood...
Licensed Tearoom, Plant Centre, Children’s Play Area. Groups and Schools welcome. Dogs allowed on lead.
Opening times Open every day (except 25 & 26 December) directions 2 miles south of Bedale on the Bedale-Ripon road. 4 miles from A1 – Leeming Bar turn off.
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The Walled Garden at Scampston
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Scampston Hall, Scampston, Nr. Malton, YO17 8NG Tel: 01944 759111 www.scampston.co.uk
A stunning, modern garden divided into 9 separate ‘garden rooms’. Striking perennial meadow planting, contemporary waves of grass and several other areas can be enjoyed alongside traditional spring/autumn borders. Created by internationally acclaimed plantsman, Piet Oudolf and described in The Times as “a gem”, every aspect of this garden speaks of quality. “It’s bold and beautiful – a must if you are heading to Yorkshire” Toparius. Formal house gardens, C19th rock garden and cascade circuit walk with play area also open throughout the season. Children’s activity sheets for cascade circuit walk. Scampston Hall contains a fine collection of paintings, porcelain and furniture and house tours are often led by the owner. Children’s house tours available on Sunday afternoons.
The combination of period house and gardens set in an C18th ‘Capability’ Brown landscape, together with the C21st planting in the Walled Garden and an excellent restaurant, make for a wonderful day out. Opening times Gardens: 12 April to 30 October, 10am-5pm Tues – Sun plus B/Hols. House Tours: 17 May – 31 July (excluding 8-10 July) 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Tues-Fri, plus Suns and B/Hol Mons directions 5 miles east of Malton, off the A64. Just after the village of Rillington take turn signed ‘Scampston Only’. Follow signs to the Walled Garden.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
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Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3EN Tel: 01226 776040 www.wentworthcastle.org
Wentworth Castle Gardens & Stainborough Park is the only Grade One Listed landscape in South Yorkshire, and contains a fascinating collection of 26 listed buildings and monuments. The estate is now in the process of being restored. Rare formal gardens have been rediscovered , National Collections of Rhododendrons, Camellias and Magnolias enhanced; and over 100,000 bulbs planted to create a carpet of colour. Buildings and monuments have been repaired and opened to visitors for the first time. The majestic Stainborough Castle, built by Thomas Wentworth in 1730, has been consolidated as a romantic folly and offers panoramic views across the gardens and park. Over 500 acres of historic parkland can be explored in three Parkland Trails, which links several restored follies and native woods,
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through the beautiful countryside of Stainborough. Both red and fallow deer can be seen on a daily basis grazing in the park. Garden & House Tours, Events Programme, Adventure Playground, Shop & Café. Opening times April – September 10am – 5pm October – March 10am – 4pm Closed Christmas Day. directions 3 miles from Barnsley in South Yorkshire. Exit M1 at Junction 37 and follow brown tourist signs. For Sat Nav systems use postcode S75 3EN.
York Gate Garden
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Back Church Lane, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8DW Tel: 0113 2678240 www.yorkgate.org.uk
Created by the Spencer family during the second half of the twentieth century and bequeathed to the charity Perennial in 1994, York Gate is a small garden of immense style and craftsmanship. Widely recognised as one of the most innovative small gardens of its period, today it is a Mecca for students of garden design and garden lovers from around the world. Developed in the Arts and Crafts style of garden design the one acre garden is divided into a series of garden rooms linked by a succession of delightful vistas; from sunny borders to shady retreats each area has its own theme and style. Traditional materials have been used to create striking architectural features and detailing throughout is exquisite. The garden recently featured on BBC Gardeners’ World.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Visitors can enjoy tea and cake in the garden. Guided tours some Sundays.
Opening times 3 April – 29 September: Thursdays & Sundays, 2pm – 5pm. Bank Holiday weekends (Apr, May & Aug): Sunday & Monday, 11am – 5pm. Evenings: 15, 21 & 29 June, 6.30pm – 9pm. directions 2 1/4 miles SE of Bramhope, just off A660. Please park in Church Lane in lay-by opposite the church and take public footpath through churchyard to garden.
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West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG Tel: 01924 832631 www.ysp.co.uk
Set in the picturesque grounds and gardens of the 500 acre Bretton estate, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is one of the world’s leading open-air galleries. The eighteenth century landscape provides scenic vistas, lakes, historic estate buildings and bridges, and is a stunning backdrop for over 50 sculptures sited in the open-air. Four indoor galleries, including the magnificent Underground Gallery, present a changing programme of international sculpture exhibitions, always offering something new to discover. The award winning Visitor Centre provides a relaxing base from which to explore the stunning surroundings and play host to an array of events for all ages, including tours, lectures and workshops. Enjoy browsing in the contemporary shop
and sampling delicious, local food in the restaurant.
Opening times Park open daily. Winter 10am-5pm/Summer 10am-6pm Galleries & Visitor Centre Winter 10am-4pm/Summer 10am-5pm. Closed 24 & 25 December. directions Just 1 mile from M1 junction 38 on the A637. Follow the brown heritage signs.
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Bolton Castle
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Nr Leyburn, North Yorkshire. DL8 4ET Tel: 01969 623981 www.boltoncastle.co.uk
Bolton is one of the country’s best preserved medieval castles, situated in the heart of Wensleydale with stunning views over the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Completed in 1399, its scars bear testament to over 600 years of fascinating history including Mary Queen of Scot’s imprisonment and a Civil War siege. This season we are introducing the new Bolton Castle Falconry Experience, Wild Boar Park and archery demonstrations giving you the unique chance to experience more of what life was like in a medieval Castle. Highlights for children include a medieval nursery filled with period toys and games to play, medieval costumes to wear as they explore the Castle (free with admission), fantastic family trails and Children’s Activity Rucksacks and feed the Wild Boar!
Raby Castle
Free entry to Tea Room and Gift Shop. Visitors can also enjoy our restored Medieval Gardens including a Maze, Vineyard, Bowling Green and Rose Garden.
Opening times Daily 11am – 5pm, 19 February to 30 October 2011. Please note the Castle will close on some Saturdays. Please call in advance to check. directions The Castle is 6 miles west of Leyburn just of the A684 and is sign posted from Wensley, Carperby and Redmire.
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Staindrop, Nr. Darlington, County Durham DL2 3AH Tel: 01833 660202 www.rabycastle.com
Set within a 250 acre deer park, with beautiful walled gardens, Raby Castle was built by the mighty Nevills in the 14th Century, and has been home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626. Throughout the castle, rooms display fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. Highlights include the vast Barons’ Hall, where it is reputed 700 knights gathered to plot the doomed Rising of the North rebellion against Elizabeth I, and the stunning interior of the Victorian Octagon Drawing Room. Visitors can also enjoy the deer park, walled gardens, woodland play area and carriage collection. Part of the stables have been converted into an atmospheric tearooms with an adjoining gift shop. Various events take
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place throughout the summer. One of England’s finest medieval castles and a great day out for the whole family!
Opening times Easter weekend: Sat to Mon May, June and September: Sun to Wed (guided tours Mon to Wed) July and August: daily except Sats directions Raby Castle is located one mile north of Staindrop and eight miles north east of Barnard Castle on the A688 Bishop Auckland/Barnard Castle road. It can easily be reached from the A1(M) and A66.
Ripley Castle
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Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY Tel: 01423 770152 www.ripleycastle.co.uk
Award winning Ripley Castle has been the home of the Ingilby family for over 700 years – an astonishing achievement. Guided tours are hugely entertaining and informative. Try on some Royal Greenwich Civil War armour and discover the secret priest’s hiding hole. Thomas Ingilby saved Edward III’s life. Francis was put to death for being a Catholic priest and Sir William was implicated in the Guy Fawkes Gunpowder Plot. ‘Trooper Jane’ held Cromwell at pistol point in the Library. Try our special children’s tours. Walled Garden contains tropical hothouses, herbaceous borders and collections of herbs, rare vegetables and fruit trees. Daffodils and narcissi create a riot of colour in Spring and the National Hyacinth Collection in April. Explore the lakeside walk and Deer Park. Children’s Play
Skipton Castle
Trail. Gift Shop sells great presents and cards. Retreat to the Tearooms for a pot of tea, snack or meal.
Opening times Castle: April to Sep – Daily. March, Oct and Nov - Tues, Thurs, Saturday & Sunday. Dec, Jan, Feb - Weekends only. Gardens: Open daily (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day) directions 3 miles north of Harrogate just off A61 between Harrogate and Ripley.
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Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AW Tel: 01756 792442 www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
Guardian of the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years, Skipton Castle, once home to the famous Clifford Lords, is one of the best preserved and most complete medieval castles in England. Fully roofed, it is a fascinating and delightful place to explore in any season – from atmospheric Dungeon to the great Watch Tower, from the Chapel to the beautiful Conduit Court – a free self-guiding Tour Sheet is available in 9 languages. You may relax on the peaceful Chapel Terrace with its fine views over the town and woods, and enjoy traditional fare in the Clifford Tea-rooms. The Castle stands at the head of the bustling High Street of this lively unspoilt town with its popular market.
Events 2011: For up-to-date information see our website on www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
Opening times Open every day from 10am (Sundays from 12 noon). Last admissions 6pm (Oct – Feb 4pm). Closed 25 December. directions Castle entrance gateway at the head of the High Street. Large car and coach park nearby off the High Street.
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