Daffodils on West Green at Fountains Abbey — Find a new favourite Yorkshire garden or return to your local to watch the season's change | © J Shepherd

Gardens and parks in Yorkshire

Explore a garden or park near you this spring in Yorkshire. Watch landscapes come to life with fresh colour and seasonal favourites as new growth appears. Choose from grand landscaped estates to small city escapes, each offering its own burst of blossom, bulbs and vibrant spring planting.

Yorkshire's very own World Heritage Site - awarded for the water gardens in 1986. Add it to your list to visit when exploring the area

Things to do at Studley Royal

Designed by John and William Aislabie in the 18th century, the gardens at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal boast views, ponds and garden buildings, including the Abbey ruins, as eye-catchers across the landscape. You can imagine you're on the set of Bridgerton as you meander with family and friends, although corsets and breeches are not essential attire these days.

A view over the Half Moon Pond and weir of Studley Royal Water Garden towards Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire

Things to see in the garden at Beningbrough

Discover the formal gardens, walled kitchen garden, herbaceous borders and wildlife areas, each with its own style and beauty. Experience the tranquillity of the Mediterranean Garden, the latest new space designed by Andy Sturgeon. Find out more about this RHS partner garden in Yorkshire.

Visitors in the American Garden at Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire

The garden at Nostell

Discover edible delights in the kitchen garden, unwind beside the orangery or escape to the menagerie garden before exploring the winding paths of the pleasure grounds.

Blossom in the gardens at Nostell in the foreground and Orangery in the background

Explore the gardens at Wentworth Castle

There are sixty acres of gardens to explore, created over four centuries. Don’t miss the carefully designed views across the beautiful surrounding parkland.

Visitors admiring flowering magnolia at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Things to see in the garden at Nunnington Hall

The garden at Nunnington Hall is the perfect place to enjoy some space and quiet. Peaceful hidden spots, colourful peacocks and seasonal floral displays offer a great day out.

Front of Nunnington Hall from the garden during spring

The garden at East Riddlesden Hall

Enjoy the peace and quiet of this intimate Yorkshire garden. Take a stroll through the borders and experience the sights and smells of spring at East Riddlesden Hall. Find out more about the gardens here.

Visitors at East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire

Discover the garden at Ormesby Hall

Explore the garden at Ormesby Hall, a green oasis in the heart of Middlesbrough. Discover the seasonal delights of this colourful Victorian garden.

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.

Daffodils, tulips and hyacinths blooming on the terrace in front of Goddards house

Relax in the city centre garden at Treasurer's House

Escape the city and relax in the award-winning garden next door to York Minster and free to enjoy when the house is open. Winner of the gold award for Yorkshire in Bloom for six consecutive years. Currently closed for winter, Treasurer's House and its garden will reopen on 30 March 2026.

Side view of York Minster across the garden of Treasurer's House

Studley Royal deer park

The evocative ruins of the abbey are set beside the grounds of Studley Royal, a medieval deer park in Yorkshire. It was declared Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site in 1986.

Statues displayed on the lawn beside ponds at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire.

The parkland at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Put on your walking boots and discover historic monuments, woodland and a herd of deer in Stainborough park. With 500 acres of parkland, you can have your own corner to yourself. Please note: you can complete this walk in either direction, following the waymarkers, but these directions relate to the clockwise loop.

Two people and a dog are silhouetted standing next to the rotunda. The rotunda is a round brick building supported by six pillars surrounding it and has steps leading up to it.

The estate at Nostell

Follow the paths and tracks at Nostell to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.

Families and cyclists ride along a sunlit path leading to the Obelisk Lodge at Nostell, surrounded by green trees and open grassland.

The parkland at Beningbrough

The 380 acres of parkland at Beningbrough offer the chance to stretch your legs and reconnect with nature, as well as being home to wildlife including birds, rare bats and the iridescent tansy beetle. Park for free in the visitor car park before heading out on one of the routes.

Four black cows grazing on a sunny day with trees in the background at Beningbrough Hall

Top Gardens in the North East

Soak up the sights and smells of spring as the gardens around the North East begin to bloom. Explore Wallington's hidden garden, witness a seasonal spectacle at Cragside or wander through interlinked gardens with views of Durham at Crook Hall Gardens.

Gardens and parks in Cheshire and Manchester

From the woodland garden at Dunham Massey to the industrial garden landscape at Quarry Bank, discover spring gardens in bloom in this corner of the North West.

A man and a woman sat on a bench facing away from the camera. They are sat underneath white blossom trees. The red brick Georgian house of Dunham Massey can be seen in the background. A brick canal wall surrounded by green flowers can be seen in the foreground.

Gardens in the Lake District

The Lakes is known for its dramatic, wild landscapes, but it's home to some intriguing gardens too. Explore castle grounds, a cottage garden that inspired Beatrix Potter, and more.