Visitors in the Walled Garden at Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, North Yorkshire — Find a new favourite Yorkshire garden this summer | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Gardens and parks in Yorkshire

As summer days warm up and flowers billow in the borders, see how the gardens are growing at a National Trust garden near you. Choose from landscaped estates to small city escapes and every style of horticulture in-between.

A view of the Azalea Garden at Wentworth Castle Gardens on a sunny day, with budding plants surrounding a central tree

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Colour at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Maybe it's because acidic soil helps them thrive, but swathes of rhododendrons and azaleas are a less common sight in Yorkshire's gardens. With national collections and hundreds of different varieties, don't miss the colour spectacle through spring and early summer at Wentworth Castle Gardens.

Spring flowers including tulips in the forefront with a formal lawn, pond and trees beyond

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Explore the garden at Goddards

Stroll through the gardens at Goddards, a private haven on the outskirts of York, and discover scented borders, a terrace, ponds and year-round wildlife.

Grandparent with grandchild in spring at Ormesby Hall, North Yorkshire

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The garden at Ormesby Hall

Soak in the sight of thousands of colourful tulips creating a bright and welcoming spectacle.

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

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Studley Royal Water Garden

Designed by John and William Aislabie in the 18th century and granted World Heritage Site status in 1986, the gardens at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal boast views, ponds and garden buildings as eye-catchers across the landscape.

Display of tulips in gardens with two benches

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The garden at Beningbrough Hall

Discover the formal gardens, walled kitchen garden, herbaceous borders and wildlife areas, each with its own style and beauty. Find out more about this RHS partner garden in Yorkshire.

Orange tulips in the rose garden at Nostell

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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.

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

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Wentworth Castle Gardens

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.

A family with their dog walking in the garden at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire

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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.

Apple blossom at East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire

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The garden at East Riddlesden Hall

Take a stroll through the gardens and experience spring at East Riddlesden Hall.

A group of deer in Studley Royal deer park, Yorkshire

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Things to do at Studley Royal

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.

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Exploring 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.

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.