Yorkshire

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

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site.

Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

Nostell

Discover one of the great treasure houses in the North of England, and explore the surrounding parkland, lakes and formal gardens.

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Glorious gardens, woodland and parkland, created for the privileged few and preserved for everyone to enjoy.

Beningbrough

Explore art exhibitions and history in the 300 year old hall, evolving gardens on this family friendly estate in the Yorkshire countryside.

East Riddlesden Hall

Historic house and intimate gardens, a surprise oasis on the edge of a West Yorkshire town.

Nunnington Hall

Picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden and exciting exhibitions

Goddards

A hidden garden on the edge of York, with 5-acres of varied garden 'rooms' designed in the Arts and Crafts style.

Woman and two children sat reading near garden ornaments with lavender and umbrellas behind them

Ormesby Hall

Home to the Pennyman family for over 400 years, Ormesby Hall, garden and parkland is a green oasis on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

Brimham Rocks

Discover the dramatic rock formations with views of surrounding heather moorland and beyond.

Rievaulx Terrace

One of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens, containing two temples and views to the abbey below.

Hardcastle Crags

Meander through this spectacular wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart.

Treasurer's House, York

Step inside this house of contradictions in the centre of York

View from above across a garden and lawn towards an impressive stone house

Visitors in the Walled Garden at Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, North Yorkshire

Family-friendly places in Yorkshire

Plan an adventure in Yorkshire this summer. With play areas, activities for kids, wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rains. Bring the whole family to make memories during your time together.

An adult with a baby, two toddlers and a dog make their way around the Wentworth Castle Gardens, South Yorkshire

Upcoming events in Yorkshire

There's always something new to see or do at a National Trust place near you - join a host of seasonal events and adventures for all ages, including the school holidays. Or plan ahead and book tickets for a memorable time with family and friends including outdoor theatre, behind the scenes tours and specialist talks. Popular events can sell out so don't miss your chance to book - new events are added regularly.

Visitors watching a live theatre performance at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

Travel by train, bus, bike or on foot for a sustainable day out in Yorkshire.

Top tips for where to visit without a car

With just a short walk or ride, many places can be access using local bus routes or trains. Here are a few to help you start planning your adventure from the moment you leave your doorstep. Many places are on established cycling routes as an alternative method of transportation, a great way to earn that slice of homemade cake.

Two people walking down a long drive with trees either side and chimneys seen in the distance

From path repairs, combating fires and improving habitats to building new gardens and planting trees. Our day to day work goes further than just wonderful days out. See some of the work going on near you and across Yorkshire.

Landscapes for Water

See how West Yorkshire uplands are being restored with ambitious woodland creation, peatland restoration and natural flood management by the National Trust and partners.

Hillside in Close Moss, Marsden Moor with tree planting

Skell Valley project

The Skell Valley Project concluded in May 2025. Working with 16 partners including farmers, landowners and local communities, read more about how the scheme delivered a series of projects over the last four years to help create a sustainable future for the Skell Valley.

Photo competition launches in Skell Valley

Improving paths at Roseberry Topping

The National Trust and National Park Authority are working in partnership to repair and resurface the path network and damaged landscape.

Large hill in the wider landscape with damaged paths

Making the Yorkshire Dales sustainable for all

Our work in the Yorkshire Dales is as much about future generations as it is about caring for its magnificent landscapes today. We recognise the Dales as an important place for agriculture while balancing the need to restore more of the natural environment, and we increasingly consider the impacts of climate change on communities further afield. Discover more about our day-to-day work here, from creating new treescapes to managing sites of special scientific interest.