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Goddards

Yorkshire

A hidden garden on the edge of York

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

Elevated view over a lawn with formal crucifix pond and autumn colours on mature tree beyond

Important notice

The garden at Goddards is available to visit with outdoor refreshment options. The house is the regional office for the charity and closed to visitors. Goddards has accessible parking only.

Planning your visit

Free entry for Heritage Open Days 

As part of the national festival, everyone can explore the gardens at Goddards on the weekends of 13 & 14 and 20 & 21 September. Please plan your visit through the website if you're not familiar... there are five acres of gardens to explore with a children's trail and lawn games, refreshments are served to be enjoyed outside, and only space for accessible parking.

View over a garden with two people sat on a terrace in front of a bricked house

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.

Pond with lilies in the foreground and trees of different shades beyond

Parking at Goddards 

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

Black and white photo of an old fashioned car near a large open door

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.

Visitor walking their dog among autumn leaves
Two visitors in raincoats exploring the autumnal garden at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

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