York Residents' Festival
Opening a day early exclusively for York residents to visit for free as part of the Visit York Residents' Festival.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Bring your proof of local residency and ID and the garden entrance fee is waivered as part of Make it York's festival...just fashionably late.
We're closed in January when many other attractions are open their doors to their neighbours, so this year, we're going to open ours a day earlier than planned - just for York residents.
To visit for free on Saturday 28 February 2026, bring something showing your York address and your ID.
The kiosk will be serving drinks and light snacks and depending on the weather, expect to see the last of the snowdrops and probably daffodils opening as you explore the five acre gardens.
Parking is limited to accessible only, there are bike racks and regular buses, as for the very local, enjoy the walk from your home and come and discover what is behind those wooden gates on Tadcaster Road.
Times
The basics
- Other
Accessible parking only.