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Gardens in Yorkshire
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Burton Agnes Hall
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A "giant gameboard" motif is the theme for a number of the gardens of Burton
Agnes Hall; you will also find a jungle garden with broad-leaved plants, fruit and potager areas, a maze, and colour-themed gardens. National collection of campanulas.
Burton Agnes,
Driffield,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO25 0ND
Attraction Type:
Historic House
Location: on A166
Website: Burton Agnes Hall
Email: burton.agnes@farmline.com
Phone: 01262 490 324
Fax: 01262 490 513
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OS TA103 633
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Castle Howard
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Gardens on a grand scale set off the baroque splendour of Castle Howard. The park covers 1000 acres, and is encrusted with architecture: the Mauopleum, the Temple of the Four Winds and the New River Bridge; restored waterworks. And of course a walled garden with collections of old and modern roses. Ray Wood shelters rare trees, shrubs, and fine rhododendrons and azaleas.
Castle Howard,
York,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO60 7DA
Attraction Type:
Historic House
Location: 15 m NE York, off A64
Website: Castle Howard
Phone: 01653 648 444
Fax: 1653 648 529
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OS SE716 701
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Duncombe Park
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Italianate baroque house begun 1711, set amid garden temples by Vanbrugh and William Robinson, with the ruins of Castle Helmsley to add atmosphere to the grounds. The house was a school for girls for much of the 20th century, now being brought back to its former glory.
Helmsley,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO62 5EB
Attraction Type:
Historic House
Location: on A170
Website: Duncombe Park
Email: liz@duncombepark.com
Phone: 01439 770213
Fax: 01439 771114
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OS SE604 830
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
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In 1722 John Aislabie retired here after the South Sea Bubble scandal erupted during his tenure as Chancellor of the Exchequer. For the next 20 years he worked to create the best water garden in England, perhaps in Europe. Lakes, grottoes, canals, and cascades join with classical temples and the ruined Cistercian abbey to provide an unforgetable landscape. The deer park is home to over 600 deer. Be warned; this is a very popular destination, and may be crowded, particularly during the summer months.
Ripon,
Yorkshire,
England,
HG4 3DY
Attraction Type:
Abbey
Location: off B6265
Website: Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Phone: 01765 601 005
Fax: 01765 601 002
National Trust
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OS SE275 700
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Harewood House
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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was responsible for influencing the form of the landscaped grounds of Harwood House; there is much to enjoy, from the formal parterre and archery border near the house, to the rock garden and walled garden which fringe the lake. The Bird Garden houses over a hundred species of threatened and exotic birds.
Harewood,
Leeds,
Yorkshire,
England,
LS17 9LQ
Attraction Type:
Historic House
Location: 7 m N Leeds, on A61
Website: Harewood House
Email: info@harewood.org
Phone: 0113 218 1010
Fax: 0113 218 1002
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OS SE311 446
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Newby Hall
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Newby packs a lot of garden interest into 25 acres. Double herbaceous borders (among the longest in Europe) and yew hedges run down to the River Ure, forming the central axis off which are set formal Rose and Autumn gardens, a Victorian rock garden, and even a Tropical garden. Contemporary sculpture collection in woodland setting.
Ripon,
Yorkshire,
England,
HG4 5AE
Attraction Type:
Historic House
Location: 4 m SE Ripon, on B6265
Website: Newby Hall
Phone: 01423 322 583
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OS SE348 675
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr
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Of particular interest in this 58-acre garden run by the Royal Horticultural Society is the Gardens through Time section which commemorates the society's bicentennial. The visitor is led through a 200-year series historical garden styles from Regency to modern. And of course there are roses, mixed borders, and a lovely streamside garden as well as a kitchen garden.
Crag Lane,
Harrogate,
Yorkshire,
England,
HG3 1QB
Attraction Type:
Garden
Location: off the B6162, 1.5 miles west of city centre
Website: RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Email: harlowcarr@rhs.org.uk
Phone: 01423 565 418
Fax: 01423 530 663
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OS SE281541
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Wentworth Castle
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50 acres of Grade 1 listed gardens recently restored to their full glory. The gardens are largely 18th century, created by the Earls of Strafford, and form one of the most important historical gardens in the country. Wentworth was featured on the television series 'Restoration'. The gardens feature 26 listed buildings and monuments, including a dramatic castle folly offering superb views across the surrounding countryside.
Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park Heritage Trust,
Lowe Lane Stainborough,
Barnsley,
Yorkshire,
England,
S75 3ET
Attraction Type:
Garden
Website: Wentworth Castle
Email: heritagetrust@wentworthcastle.org
Phone: 01226 776 040
Fax: 01226 776 042
Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park Heritage Trust
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OS SE320 032
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