Front of Nunnington Hall from the garden during spring — Find a new favourite Yorkshire garden or return to your local to watch the season's change | © Annapurna Mellor

Gardens and parks in Yorkshire

Explore a garden or park near you this spring. As the earth warms and days get longer, watch daffodils evolve to tulips, and fruit blossom opening for bees and other pollinators. Choose from landscaped estates to small city escapes, and every style of horticulture and colour in-between.

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

View of the 18th-century water garden at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal on a sunny day

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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.

Hanami is the Japanese tradition of enjoying blossom in your local parks and outdoor spaces. Most gardens have some blossom to offer, here are two of Yorkshire's best to start your #BlossomWatch this spring

A woman taking photographs of the blossom at Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire

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Things to see in the garden at Beningbrough

With apples, pears, plums and many more fruits in the walled garden and orchard. Something is always in blossom in spring at Beningbrough. Look out for the cherry display as part of the new Mediterranean Garden and the crab apples along the carriageway.

Visitors admiring flowering magnolia at Wentworth Castle Gardens

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Explore the gardens at Wentworth Castle

Explore centuries of history in this spectacular south Yorkshire landscape, with formal gardens, inspiring monuments and a folly that isn’t quite what it seems. Look out for magnificent Magnolias and breath-taking colour from Rhododendrons and Azaleas in late spring.

The old stone Riding School at Nostell stands behind a vibrant display of pink roses growing in the garden

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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.

A peacock at Nunnington Hall walking through the tulips in the garden

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The garden at Nunnington Hall

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

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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.

Grandparent with grandchild in spring at Ormesby Hall, North Yorkshire

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Discover the garden at Ormesby Hall

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

Apple blossom at East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire

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The garden at East Riddlesden Hall

Discover the peace and quiet of East Riddlesden Hall’s intimate Yorkshire garden.

View across a garden between two statues to a Minster outside of the gate

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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 – free to enjoy on open days. Winner of the gold award for Yorkshire in Bloom for six consecutive years and one of the best views in York.

A group of deer in Studley Royal deer park, Yorkshire

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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.

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.

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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.

A fmaily walking across a field of long grass and dandelions at Nostell with woodland in the distance

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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.

Two visitors walking on the lawn close to the grand Ionic Temple at Rievaulx Terrace, North Yorkshire, on a sunny day

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Things to do at Rievaulx Terrace

Explore this 18th-century pleasure garden, with its lavish temple follies, lush woodland, pretty wildflower bank and sweeping views towards the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey.

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

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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.