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Home to abbey ruins, houses, gardens and stretches of coast and countryside including the Dales and the North York Moors.
As the gardens start to wake up and spring flowers begin to bloom in Yorkshire, discover the new sights and smells of a National Trust garden near you.
Blossom is a welcome sign that spring has arrived. There are many varieties to spot, both on your doorstep and at a National Trust place. Share your pictures on social media using the hashtag #BlossomWatch to spread the joy of spring.
Beningbrough’s walled kitchen garden boasts many apple and pear trees, trained into shapes to maximise fruit production. They put on an impressive display of blossom in springtime especially the stretch of arched pears. Elsewhere look out for cherry blossom later in the season. The carpets of colour created by the fallen petals make a beautiful sight.
As spring arrives, the fruit orchards at this Yorkshire manor house burst into life with clouds of pear, apple and cherry blossom. The gardens here are managed organically – sheep fleece is packed around young fruit trees to act as a mulch, and each year the gardeners install local bee hives to help pollinate the flowers. As well as doing an important job, these special insects also produce delicious honey, with a delicate taste that varies depending on the variety of plants in bloom at the time.
Walk to the menagerie garden, beyond the lake, for the pink and white blooms of magnolia in spring.
The apple, pear and cherry trees at East Riddlesden Hall are full of blossom in May, adding a flush of colour to the intimate gardens surrounding the historic manor house and rustic barn. There’s also a newly planted area, with cherry, plum, crab apple and blackthorn trees, which will blossom for the first time at East Riddlesden Hall this spring.
At Ormesby Hall, the blossom on the crab-apple and cherry trees on the old tennis lawn helps to create a wonderful spring picnic spot in April and May. In autumn 2021, a new orchard was also planted, with apple and pear trees as well as plums, damsons and gages, which we hope will blossom in future.
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.
Soak in the sight of thousands of colourful tulips creating a bright and welcoming spectacle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Take a stroll through the gardens and experience spring at East Riddlesden Hall.
In the shadow of the Minster, right in the heart of York, is the small city garden of Treasurer's House. Free to relax in, see the seasons evolve and watch the city wildlife at work.
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.
Follow the paths and tracks at Nostell to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.
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.
From the glorious garden at Dunham Massey to the industrial garden landscape at Quarry Bank, this corner of the North West is full of blossom and spring flowers.
As the weather gets warmer, there are some quite spectacular moments in store in gardens across the North East this spring. Discover wow moments set to lift your spirits, delicate, gentle blossom and colourful borders teeming with wildlife.
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.
Home to abbey ruins, houses, gardens and stretches of coast and countryside including the Dales and the North York Moors.