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Bolton Abbey
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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 breathtaking 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, tearooms and cafes. • Indulge in a little retail therapy in the varied gift shops. • Relax and enjoy a picnic whilst the children play. • Pre-booked guided tours of the Priory Church are available April to October.
Opening times Open everyday from 9am. Directions Located on the B6160, just off the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton. Sat nav users please use postcode BD23 6EX.
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Bolton Castle
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Nr. Leyburn, North Yorkshire. DL8 4ET Tel: 01969 623981 www.boltoncastle.co.uk
‘Now one of the country’s best preserved medieval castles, Bolton was originally built, by Sir Richard Le Scrope, to rival the finest and most luxurious homes in the land. Completed in 1399, its scars bear testament to over 600 years of fascinating history including involvement in the Pilgrimage of Grace, Mary Queen of Scot’s imprisonment and a Civil War siege. From family days out to educational trips and historic tours you will find a raft of sights, sounds and smells which bring the castle to life and make for a truly memorable trip including a spectacular falconry experience (with new Kite displays), archery demonstrations, wild boar park, medieval nursery, calligraphy, childrens’ costumes, trails and activities as well as beautiful gardens and a maze. New for 2013 Owls, Kites and Rare Breed Cattle. Reduced admission charges.
Raby Castle
Opening times Open daily from 16 February - 3 November, 10am – 5 pm (6pm in Summer holidays). Castle may close early on occasional Saturdays/Sundays due to weddings. Please check in advance. Directions The Castle is 6 miles west of Leyburn just off 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
Raby Castle was built by the mighty Nevills in the 14th Century, and has been home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626. Uncover history in the well-preserved halls and chambers which house fabulous interiors, art collections and dramatic architecture. The castle’s knowledgeable and friendly guides help bring history to life with guided tours on weekdays during May, June and September, or have the freedom to explore for yourself on Sundays and throughout July & August. Visitors can also enjoy the deer park, walled gardens, woodland play area and carriage collection. Part of the stables has been converted into an atmospheric tearoom with an adjoining gift shop. Various events take place throughout the summer. One of England’s finest medieval castles and a great day out for the whole family!
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Opening times Easter weekend: Sat to Mon May, June and September: Sun to Wed (guided tours Mon to Wed) July and August: daily except Saturdays. Directions Raby Castle is situated on the A688 West Auckland to Barnard Castle road, 8 miles North East of Barnard Castle. It can be easily reached from the A1(M) and A66.
Ripley Castle & Gardens
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Ripley, Nr. Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY Tel: 01423 770152 www.ripleycastle.co.uk
Award winning Ripley Castle has been the ancestral home of the Ingilby Family for over 700 years and the history of England is reflected in the history of the Castle and its contents. From Civil War armoury and tales of bravery and loss, to plotting and treason our guided tours are always interesting and entertaining. Free activity sheets and a small playground will keep the young engaged whilst those who enjoy tranquillity can walk around the stunning floral and vegetable walled gardens and parkland. NEW for 2013 are themed tours including special childrens tours and activities during holidays please check our website for details. Visit our friendly quality Tea Room and well stocked Gift Shops or linger in the Boars Head Inn.
Skipton Castle
Opening times Castle: - by guided tour only January, February & December: Weekends only April to October: Daily March and November: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday For tour times please see www.ripleycastle.co.uk Gardens open daily. Directions 3 miles north of Harrogate just off A61 between Harrogate and Ripley. MAP REF 27
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 the atmospheric Dungeon to the great Watch Tower, from the Chapel to the beautiful Conduit Court – a free self-guiding Tour Sheet is available in 10 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.
Opening times Open every day from 10am (Sundays from 12 noon). Last admissions 6pm (Oct – Feb 4pm). Closed 25 December. Events 2013: For up-to-date information see our website www.skiptoncastle.co.uk 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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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 restored to its original splendour, with stunning high ceilings, exposed timber frames, and possibly the only horn window in England. It has been decorated to replicate 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.
Opening times Summer: Daily, 10am-5pm Winter: Daily, 10am-4pm. Last admission one hour before closing. Closed 24, 25 & 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
Inside this beautiful Victorian country house time really does stand still. Almost everything has been left exactly as it was when it was still a family home. Brodsworth’s Gardens are a plant-lover’s paradise. Whatever time of year you visit, there will always be something to catch your eye. Wonderfully restored to their original horticultural splendour explore the magnificent fern dell, stunning displays of roses and immaculate lawns. Visitors can share lazy summer Sunday afternoons by enjoying the sounds of local brass bands, while children can let off steam in the adventure playground. Let them embark on a world of imagination aboard the Thellusson Explorer, before climbing the play frame and having fun on the mini rockers and swings. 6
Opening times For opening times and prices please check www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth or call 01302 722 598. Directions In Brodsworth, 5 miles NW of Doncaster off A635 Barnsley Road; from junction 37 of A1(M).
Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens Burton Agnes, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4NB Tel: 01262 490324 www.burtonagnes.com
Simon Jenkins, author of ‘England’s Thousand Best Houses’, described Burton Agnes Hall as ‘the perfect English house’ and one of England’s twenty finest houses. To the CunliffeLister family the Hall is home, which is filled with treasures collected by the family over the centuries and they delight in sharing it with their visitors. Outside, the gardens offer a feast for the senses. There is a classical pond, Woodland Walk and through the seasons, the Elizabethan walled garden contains a magnificent floral display with several thousand plant varieties. Many treats await visitors in the courtyard. Unique, handcrafted gifts and souvenirs can be found in our ‘Home and Garden’ Shop and Gift Shop and the Café offers home-made meals using the garden’s fruit and vegetables and local ingredients.
Burton Constable Hall
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Opening times Hall, Gardens, Shops & Cafe open daily 11am-5pm 29 March - 31 October. & 14 November – 23 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, East Yorkshire, HU11 4LN Tel: 01964 562400 www.burtonconstable.com
Burton Constable is one of the best places to visit in East Yorkshire and offers lots to see and do for the whole family. This truly hidden gem set in 300 acres of natural parkland offers unrivalled access to more than 30 rooms and its interiors of faded grandeur are filled with collections of exquisite furniture, paintings and sculpture, a library of 5,000 books and a remarkable 18th century ‘cabinet of curiosities’, which contains fossils, natural history specimens and the most important collection of scientific instruments to be found in any country house. Light refreshments are available in our Stables Tea Room or you could bring your own picnic and play draughts or croquet on the Orangery lawns or explore our magnificent parkland and lakes.
Opening times Easter Sat - 27 Oct, 23 Nov -8 Dec Grounds, Stables & Tea Room 11am-5pm, Hall 1pm-5pm (12pm Bank Hols, Jul & Aug) Xmas 12pm-4pm, closed Frids. Directions From Beverley: A1035 Bridlington road then follow A165 towards Hull. From Hull: A1033 towards Hedon, turn left at Saltend roundabout and follow Historic House signs.
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Castle Howard
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York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA Tel: 01653 648333 www.castlehoward.co.uk
Magnificent 18th-century house built by Sir John Vanbrugh for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle. Today Castle Howard remains home to the Howard family; its dramatic interiors filled with worldrenowned collections, including furniture, porcelain, sculpture and paintings, gathered by succeeding generations. Discover the house, as guides share the stories of the house and family, and explore the monumental parkland, dotted with statues, temples, lakes and fountains. Attractions include the 18th century walled garden; woodland trails; a free illustrated trail booklet for children, land-train rides, summer boat trips and adventure playground; a changing programme of exhibitions and family events; a choice of cafés and shops, including garden centre, farm shop and gift shops.
Fairfax House
Opening times House: 23 March to 3 November, 23 November to 15 December 2013, from 11am (last admissions 4pm) Grounds, Adventure Playground, Cafés & Shops: All year from 10am. Directions 15 miles north-east of York, just off the A64. Public transport from York. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk for more details.
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Castlegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9RN Tel: 01904 655543 www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk
Fairfax House is one of the finest eighteenth century townhouses in England. With magnificent stucco ceilings, grand staircase and Venetian window, its richly decorated interior was designed by York’s most distinguished architect, John Carr. Originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax and his daughter, this classical architectural masterpiece of its age celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2013. Today it is home to the superb Noel Terry collection of Georgian furniture, clocks, paintings and decorative arts, described by Christie’s as one of the best collections formed in the 20th century. The collection perfectly complements the house, bringing it to life and creating a special lived-in feeling. Let Fairfax House transport you to the splendour of city-living in Georgian York.
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Opening times Open from 8 February to 31 December. Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm. Sunday: 12.30 – 4pm. Bank Holiday: 10am – 4.30pm. Guided tours: Mondays 11am and 2pm. 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.
Harewood
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Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9LG Tel: 0113 2181010 www. harewood.org
One of the treasure houses of England set in beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Harewood is the family seat of the Earl and Countess of Harewood. The house has magnificent interiors by Robert Adam, furniture by Thomas Chippendale and paintings by Turner, Reynolds, Titian and El Greco, contemporary art exhibitions and fascinating insights into the servants’ domain ‘Below Stairs’. Enjoy the Bird Garden with penguins, flamingos and more, and there’s an adventure playground! Harewood has exquisite gardens; a plant-hunters paradise in the Himalayan garden, working kitchen garden and stunning parterre terrace. But that’s not all. There are events and themed weekends, and don’t miss our annual Medieval Faire! Visit the House and its wonderful collections or enjoy the Gardens, come to Harewood for a day of discovery...
Kiplin Hall & Gardens
Opening times Please visit the Harewood website for admission prices. Grounds open daily 10am - 6pm (4pm in winter). House ‘Below Stairs’ 16 Feb – 3 Nov, 11am – 4pm, State Rooms 29 Mar - 30 Sept, 12pm – 4pm. Directions Harewood is midway between Harrogate and Leeds on the A61. 30mins from York, 15 mins from centre of Leeds or Harrogate. Accessible by Bus: No. 36.
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Nr. Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6AT Tel: 01748 818178 www.kiplinhall.co.uk
Jacobean country seat of founder of Maryland, George Calvert. ‘Gothic’ wing added in the 1820s and redesigned in 1887 by W.E. Nesfield. This intriguing house is now furnished as a comfortable, late Victorian home with 17 rooms open to the public. The Hall is crowded with an eclectic mix of previous owners’ furniture, paintings, portraits and personalia. Among numerous original paintings from the 16th – 19th centuries are works by Beuckelaer, Carlevarijs, Kauffman and Watts. New Commemorative Exhibition – Kiplin Hall in Times of War. Ornamental Gardens, productive Walled Garden, Woodland and Lakeside Walks. Varied programme of events including outdoor theatre, plant and book fair, garden workshops, torchlight ghost tours and children’s activity days. Plants and garden produce for sale. Award-winning Tea Room.
Opening times Gardens, Grounds and Tea Room: 10am–5pm (4pm Feb and Mar), 3 Feb–30 Oct, Sun–Wed. Hall: 2–5pm, Good Fri and Easter Sat, 29 and 30 Mar, and then Sun–Wed from Easter Sun 31 Mar until 30 Oct. Visit our website for winter opening details. Directions Midway between Richmond and Northallerton off the B6271 Scorton to Northallerton road, 5 miles east of the A1, south of Scotch Corner.
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Lotherton Hall
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Aberford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 3EB Tel: 0113 281 3259 www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall
Enjoy a fantastic day out at Lotherton Hall, a charming Edwardian house and country estate once the home to the Gascoigne family. The entrance price allows access to everything including the house, estate, car parking and most events and activities. There is something for everyone to enjoy including; the Bird Garden, formal gardens, woodland walks & trails, historic stables & carriage houses, special exhibitions, playgrounds, deer park, Stables Café and the gift shop. Please see the website for details of the exciting events programme. This year you can see the new Country House in Time of War exhibition running until January 2014.
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 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 Autumn Garden. The National Collection of CORNUS (dogwoods) is also held at Newby. Other attractions include the Miniature Railway, Children’s Adventure Garden, Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition, Shop and Plant Centre, Licensed Restaurant and Picnic Area. Special events throughout the season. 10
Opening times 1 March – 31 October, 10am–5pm 1 November–28 February, 10am–4pm Closed Christmas Eve from 1pm and Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Last entry 45 mins before closing, House is open for guided tours only in January & February. Except during half-term, house open 11.00 - 15:00 Directions 13 miles north east of Leeds, near Aberford on B1217, or 2 miles from M1 junc 47.
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GOLD Award
Opening times 29 March – 29 September, Tuesday to Sunday plus bank holidays. Seven days a week in July & 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 HG4 5AJ.
Normanby Hall Country Park
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Normanby, North Lincolnshire, DN15 9HU Tel: 01724 720588 www.northlincs.gov.uk/normanby
Normanby Hall Country Park is 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. Visit the Victorian Walled Garden with its traditionally grown heritage varieties of vegetables and wall-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 into North Lincolnshire’s rural past.
Sewerby Hall & Gardens
Opening times Normanby Hall Country Park is open all year round from 9am until dusk. The hall and farming museum are open daily throughout the open season. For more information visit www.northlincs.gov.uk/normanby. Directions 4 miles north of Scunthorpe on the B1430.
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Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 1EA Tel: 01262 673769 www.eastriding.gov.uk/sewerby
Situated in a dramatic cliff-top position with spectacular views over Bridlington Bay, Sewerby Hall & Gardens boasts 50 acres of stunning early 19th Century parkland. The award-winning gardens are amongst the best in the region. On-site are a zoo, a pitch and putt golf course, a putting green and a newlydeveloped play area. Events include historical re-enactments, magic days, vehicle rallies, art exhibitions, craft fairs and sports and wildlife activities together with the ever-popular weekly Orangery concerts. Sewerby Hall also hosts weddings and civil ceremonies, conference room hire and corporate hospitality with on-site catering available from the award-winning Clock Tower Tea Rooms. Three luxury self-catering cottages are available to let via www.cottages4you.co.uk.
Opening times The estate, tea rooms and zoo are open all year round. Our car park is open according to seasonal daylight hours. The hall is open daily from 23 March until 1 September 2013. Sewerby Hall & Gardens is currently undergoing major development works to restore the house to its former glory, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Directions Located two miles north of Bridlington in Sewerby village. Follow the brown tourist signs from the outskirts of Bridlington. The Post Code for SATNAV systems is YO15 1EA
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Sledmere House & Gardens
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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. Children’s play area.
Sutton Park Sutton on the Forest, York, North Yorkshire, 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 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. 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, Edwardian Fernery, Georgian Icehouse, Children’s Adventure Playground and Woodland Walk.
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Opening times Season: 29 March – 27 October April – Sun & Fri May & September – Sun, Tues, Thurs June, July & August – Sun, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri October – Suns only. Check website for details. Directions Off the A166 between York & Bridlington, on the scenic route.
Yorkshire in Bloom
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SILVER Award
Opening times Easter – September House: Every Wed and Sun and all Bank Holidays. 1.30 – 5pm (last tour 4pm) Gardens: Daily 11 – 5pm Tearooms: Wed – Sun 11 – 5pm. Private visits any day or evening by appointment. Garden may close for private functions – check website for details. Directions 8 miles north of York on B1363 York to Helmsley road or Reliance bus number 40 from Exhibition Square.
Temple Newsam
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Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0AD Tel: 0113 3367560 www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse
A splendid Tudor Jacobean mansion, renowned as birthplace of Henry Lord Darnley infamous husband of Mary Queen of Scots. With over forty restored rooms to view housing outstanding collections of fine and decorative art. Set within an Estate of 1500 acres of “Capability” Brown landscape, including two 18 hole golf courses, with paths and trails for cycling, walking and riding. An 18th century Walled Garden which is now home to a rose garden, stunning herbaceous borders and national plant collections. “Home Farm” with historic collections and rare breeds of farm animals is a great treat for the whole family. In the Georgian Stable Courtyard there is a Tea Room serving locally sourced food, a large gift shop and Mrs Pawson’s garden and kitchen shop.
Opening times Summer (BST 31 March): House: Tues – Sun 10.30am–5pm Farm: Tues – Sun and Mondays in School Holidays only 10am–5pm. Tea Room: Mon–Fri 10am – 4.30pm, Sat & Sun 10.30am – 5.30pm. Gift Shop: is open 10am -4.30pm. Winter (GMT 27 October): House: Tues-Sun 10.30am-4pm Farm: Tues – Sun 10am-4pm. Tea Room: Tues – Sun 10.30am-4pm. Closed Christmas Eve from 1pm and Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Directions: 4 miles from Leeds City Centre off B6159, 2 miles from M1, junction 46.
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. Stunning 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 quality shop with a wide range of superb gifts.
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 Train Station.
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Breezy Knees Gardens
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Common Lane, Warthill, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 5XS Tel: 01904 488800 www.breezyknees.co.uk
A flower lovers haven with 15 acres of gardens including extensive herbaceous borders, fragrant rose garden, rockery, cottage garden, annual meadow, special June and September gardens and much more. Featuring over 6,000 varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees the main borders remain packed full of colour throughout summer, supplemented by new highlights, like the poppies and irises of May and June, the roses of mid-summer and the late summer blooms of the September garden. Come and see why after a visit in 2011, renowned plantsman Roy Lancaster commented - “What I saw exceeded all expectations and I for one was bowled over.” Plus, our specialist nursery has a particularly fine selection of perennials and our new café is open Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Opening times Gardens - Everyday 11am – 5pm (24 May – 30 Sep) Nursery - Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm (1 April - 30 Sept) Sun 11am - 5pm. Directions 6 miles east of York, 1 mile off A64 between Warthill village and A64.
Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum The Balk, Pocklington, East Yorkshire, YO42 2QF Tel: 01759 307125 www.burnbyhallgardens.com
Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds these Gardens are a haven of beauty and tranquillity. The two lakes are home to a National Collection of Hardy Water Lilies and ornamental fish which can be hand fed. The nine acre Gardens include a Victorian Garden, rock gardens, stumpery, secret garden, formal beds and a natural shrubbery. This year we host our first week long Tulip Festival from 26th April. The Stewart Museum hosts a collection of fascinating artefacts Major Stewart brought back to Pocklington from his 8 World Tours between 1906 and 1926, many of which are recognised by UNESCO as of national and international importance. Events, family days and Brass Band concerts throughout the year. Wheelchairs available free of charge. 14
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Opening times Friday 22 March 2013 Reduced rates from Monday 7 October. 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, Nr. 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 and this elegant Georgian house is now home to Mr and Mrs Charles Wyvill and their family. Enjoy the peaceful rural setting and abundant wildlife of this idyllic location. Wander the trails through extensive woodland and formal gardens with their stunning seasonal displays of snowdrops and daffodils. Throughout the open season, group tours of the Hall and Gardens are invited by prior arrangement through the Gardens office. Each year, on the first May Bank Holiday weekend, Constable Burton Hall plays host to a magnificent Tulip Festival, sponsored by Chelsea award winning nursery ‘Bloms Bulbs’. With over 6,500 bulbs planted annually, vast expanses of flowers grace the gardens in a glorious display of colour.
Duncombe Park
Opening times Saturday 16 March - Sunday 22 September, 9am – 6pm. Directions Constable Burton Hall & Gardens are 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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Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, 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 acres), are designated a National Nature Reserve for the rare insects and fungi which thrive on the dead and dying limbs of ancient trees.
Opening times Garden Only: Open Sunday – Friday from 31 March – 31 August, 10.30am–5pm. Last admission 4pm. The garden may close for private events and functions – please check the website for closures. Directions One mile from Helmsley. Entrance just off Helmsley Market Square, signed from A170 Thirsk – Scarborough road.
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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
A tranquil five acre walled garden originally built to supply the Fevershams at Duncombe Park. Today the garden is run as a charity and social enterprise providing horticultural therapy for those in need. Within the garden you will find a 120m ‘hot’ border, wild flower meadows, soft fruit and vegetables, a collection of Yorkshire apples trained in all forms, a physic garden, cottage flower garden and large range of glasshouses. Over the season the plant centre will hold at least 400 varieties of perennials, many grown on site. New for 2013 will be the development of a clematis garden.
Parcevall Hall Gardens Skyreholme, nr. Appletreewick, North Yorkshire, BD23 6DE Tel: 01756 720311 www.parcevallhallgardens.co.uk
Located in a tranquil and picturesque setting 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 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 lovers of gardens and a wonderful place to visit for a peaceful stroll in glorious surrounds.
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Opening times Open daily from 1 March to 31 October, 9.30am – 5pm. Directions Located 500m from the market place and behind Helmsley Castle. Use Cleveland Way Long Stay Car Park.
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Opening times 1 April – 31 October. 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, off Otley Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QB Tel: 0845 265 8070 www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr
Situated on the outskirts of the spa town of Harrogate, Harlow Carr is the most northerly of the RHS gardens. A garden of great character and intimacy Harlow Carr is a stunning tapestry of herbaceous borders, wildflower and woodland gardens and boasts the longest streamside garden in the UK. The garden sits naturally in a dished valley where elements of stone and water combine with creative planting schemes to relax and inspire. Highlights include a beautiful kitchen garden with a focus on self-sufficiency, spectacular plant combinations on the main borders, a children’s tree house and bird hide in a tranquil woodland setting, as well as the famous Bettys Café Tea Room, all providing the perfect setting for a wonderful day out.
Scampston Walled Garden
Opening times 9.30am – 6pm (March to Oct). 9.30am – 4pm (Nov to Feb). Last admission 1 hour before closing. Directions 2 miles from Harrogate town centre on B6162 Otley Road. Sat nav users please use postcode HG3 1UE.
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Scampston Hall, Nr. Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG Tel: 01944 759111 www.scampston.co.uk
A stunning, modern, garden created by acclaimed plantsman, Piet Oudolf. Striking perennial-meadow planting, which explodes with colour during the summer, contrasts with a green ‘silent garden’, and the dramatic use of grasses, bulbs and unusual shrubs extends the season. Allow plenty of time during your visit to explore the Walled Garden, with its specialist plant sales area and excellent catering, and the delightful Cascade Circuit Walk with a small children’s play area. Scampston Hall, open for a short period in the early summer, contains a fine collection of paintings, porcelain and furniture and guided tours are often led by the owner. This combination of a period family house and gardens, together with the C21st planting in the Walled Garden, make for a great day out.
Picture credit: Jane Sebire
Opening times Gardens: 29 March – 27 October, 10am-5pm daily except Mons. Also B/Hols. House Tours: 26 May – 28 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.
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The Forbidden Corner
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Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, 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 C.M.G. OBE 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 28 March – 31 Oct 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. Sat Nav users please use postcode DL8 4TQ.
Thorp Perrow Arboretum Wildlife Park Thorp Perrow, Bedale, North Yorkshire, 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 autumn colours and weird and wonderful fungi. Fungus Forays and many other events throughout the year. Over at the Wildlife Park you can discover birds of prey from around the world, meerkats, reindeer, llama and daily entertaining displays - see website or ring for details.
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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.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
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Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3EN Tel: 01226 776040 www.wentworthcastle.org
Historic gardens, deer park and wedding venue, just 2 miles from Junction 37 of the M1. The formal gardens and parkland are open to visitors 7 days a week, year round. There are 60 acres of formal gardens, which include a colourful Victorian flower garden and stunning national collections of Magnolias, Camellias and Rhododendrons. In addition, there are 500 acres of parkland, with red and fallow deer and miles of waymarked woodland trails. Dogs are welcome in the parkland on a lead. Facilities include car and coach parking, tea room, gift shop and an adventure playground. The Gardens are hilly, visitors with disabilities can pre-book a golf buggy or battricar. The Trust is currently restoring its beautiful Victorian Glasshouse which will open to visitors in the summer.
Wolds Way Lavender
Opening times BST 10am-5pm every day. GMT Open every day except Christmas Day & Boxing Day, shorter hours apply, please check website before setting off. Directions From Juntion 37 M1, follow signs to A628 Barnsley. Follow browns signs from this point to Wentworth Castle, (there is no sign on the motorway.)
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Wintringham, Malton, North Yorkshire. YO17 8HW Tel: 01944 758641 www.woldswaylavender.co.uk
Wolds Way Lavender is a tranquil oasis of innovative lavender planting set within twelve acres of gardens and nature ponds. Our undulating two acre wildflower and sculpture trail enhances the five acres of lavender. Woodland walks planted with thousands of bulbs and wildflowers, under a canopy of native trees, extends the season from Spring through to Autumn. Stroll through our gardens, play chess or simply sit and breathe in the heady lavender perfume. Watch the bees at work or take a train ride through the wildflowers. Raised lavender beds and individual displays allow access for all. Distillation of the lavender harvest takes place throughout the summer. The rich lavender oil is used in our unique lavender products. A family day out that spans generations.
Opening times July & August 10am – 5pm, 7 days a week. Jun 10am- 5pm, 7 days a week. April, May, September & October 10am – 4pm, Sun – Thurs. (Closed Fri & Sat). Directions Just off A64 between Malton and Scarborough on the road to village of Wintringham. Look out for Brown and White signs on A64!
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York Gate Garden
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Back Church Lane, Adel, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 8DW Tel: 0113 2678240 www.yorkgate.org.uk
A beautiful one acre garden and outstanding example of late 20th century design. Divided into a series of ‘garden rooms’, you will find colourful herbaceous borders, ponds, a white garden, kitchen garden, herb garden and a shady woodland garden with stream. The garden is also noted for its striking architectural features and a succession of exquisite vistas. You can also enjoy tea and cake in the garden. There are plants for sale and free guided tours some Sundays.
Opening times April – September: Thursdays & Sundays, 2pm – 5pm. June & July: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays, 2pm – 5pm. Bank Holiday weekends (spring/ summer): Sunday & Monday, 11am – 5pm. 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.
Yorkshire Lavender Terrington, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 6PB Tel: 01653 648008 www.yorkshirelavender.com
FREE ADMISSION Yorkshire Lavender, winner of Visit York Tourism Award ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year’ 2011 and Gold Winner of Yorkshire in Bloom 2012 is set in the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The award-winning gardens are a mixture of different styles including a Lavender Spiral, Mediterranean Garden, Sensory Garden and a Wildflower Meadow. Other attractions include a Lavender Maze, Mirror Pond, Lavender Amphitheatre, Deer Park, Sculpture Park, hillside Snakes and Ladders and a Specialist Plant Nursery where you will find the largest selection of lavender probably in England together with unusual varieties of herbs, perennials and grasses and lots more. The Gift Shop has the ultimate collection of lavender and purple products then visit the award winning EJ’s Tearoom. A must! 20
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Opening times Open daily 10am – 5pm – 23 March – 27 October. Directions 3 miles west of Castle Howard, 14 miles north east of York and 12 miles east of Helmsley – well signposted follow Brown Tourist Signs.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG Tel: 01924 832631 www.ysp.co.uk
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is the UK’s leading outdoor art gallery, an international centre for modern and contemporary art. Discover more than 60 sculptures in the open air by some of the world’s most interesting artists, from Henry Moore to Andy Goldsworthy, as well as a changing programme of major exhibitions in five indoor galleries. Set within the 500-acre Bretton estate, the Park was designed by a contemporary of ‘Capability’ Brown. Historic features include the 18th century Deer Shelter, the 18th century Shell Grotto, and the 19th century Camellia House. Don’t miss the Park’s award-winning visitor centre with stylish gift shop stocking contemporary design and homeware, and the YSP Restaurant with fantastic views of the Park and Henry Moore bronzes.
Henry Moore, Three Piece Reclining Figure No. 1, 1961-2. Reproduced by permission of The Henry Moore Foundation. Photo Jonty Wilde Opening times Open daily (except 24 and 25 December) 10am–6pm. Directions Exit the M1 at Junction 38, take the A637 towards Huddersfield, and follow the Yorkshire Sculpture Park brown heritage signs.
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