Yorkshire

Goddards

A hidden garden on the edge of York

27 Tadcaster Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1GG

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Opening times for 2 August 2025
Asset	Opening time
Garden & Kiosk	11:00 - 16:00

Garden and kiosk
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£9.40	£8.50
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£4.70	£4.25
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£23.40	£21.25
Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children)	£14.10	£12.75

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Accessible parking only. Assisted access toilet available. Garden partly accessible - some cobbles and uneven paths and steep slopes.
Click here to access the Accessibility Guide for Goddards - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
Designated parking
Free of charge, limited spaces.
Drop-off point
Directly outside admissions.
Powered mobility vehicle available
Pre-booking recommended via goddards@nationaltrust.org.uk
Ramped access/slopes
Seating available
Steps/uneven terrain
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By road
Accessible parking only
Parking: For visitors requiring accessible parking, free of charge - follow A1237/A64, then A1036 Tadcaster Road, signed York city centre, turn right after St Edward's Church, through brick gatehouse arch.
Sat Nav: Input "27 Tadcaster Road" not the postcode. What 3 words: trio.drops.asleep
Nearby parking
Free parking on Cherry Lane (4 minutes walk). Free parking on the Knavesmire Road (20 minutes walk) - please note on race days this can get very busy. Pay and display car park near to Tesco supermarket on Tadcaster Road (15 minutes walk).
Nearby parking - more information
By bus
Take the number 4, 12 or 843 from opposite York train station and alight at the Marriott Hotel. Goddards is two doors away. These buses run approximately every 10 minutes.
Please note that the Park and Ride buses do not stop outside Goddards.
Cycling
Bike racks are available at the rear of the house.

Plan your route using the Cycle Streets journey planner...

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On foot
Walking from the city centre, at York train station, turn right over the bridge and right again onto Blossom Street. Follow the road up and over The Mount and keep walking with the York racecourse on your left hand side. Pass the Marriott Hotel on your left and Goddards is two doors away. A good half an hour walk from the train station.
By train
York station 1½ miles
27 Tadcaster Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1GG
goddards@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Explore the garden at Goddards

Stroll through the gardens at Goddards, a private haven on the outskirts of York, once owned by the Terry family. Discover scented herbaceous borders, formal ponds, orchard, kitchen garden and glasshouse. A haven for wildlife, framed by mature trees, and reflective of the original Arts and Crafts style design.

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Play together this summer

Pick up the free family trail and have a round-about adventure as you explore the gardens. Find the colourful nature characters and try the nearby challenges. Enjoy lawn games like the Terry family once did, borrow croquet or tennis sets and see who will be champion, or try giant Jenga, skittles or boules. Visit on a storytelling day for folk tales from the wonderful Stories Alive.

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Parking at Goddards

Find out where to park near Goddards, accessible parking on site and your options for public transport or arriving by bike.

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Visiting Goddards with your dog

Bring your dog to Goddards for a great day out in one of York's finest gardens. Read some tips to help you get the most out of your visit. Goddards is a two pawprint rated place.

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