Yorkshire

Carpet of purple crocus with a red bricked hall in the background — The first signs of spring pop through in the garden at Beningbrough

Explore abbey ruins, magnificent houses, glorious gardens and some fantastic stretches of coast and countryside including the Dales and the North York Moors.

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From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

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Yorkshire histories

Studley Royal Water Garden in the eighteenth century

The history of Studley Royal

During the 18th-century John Aislabie had great plans to impress visitors to his Yorkshire estate and so turned the surrounding woods and valleys into the Georgian water gardens we see today.

The sun monument and Stainborough Castle at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Political gardening at Wentworth Castle Gardens

As you walk around this impressive landscape, you’re looking at centuries of drama and politics. But how do monuments, statues and buildings help us truly understand the history of this place?

Raf men in front of Beningbrough Hall WW2

The history of Beningbrough Hall

From a time before the Italian inspired hall through to the time RAF crews sought sanctuary. The Beningbrough estate has a past as varied and changeable as the people who lived here.