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Gardens in Yorkshire

Burton Agnes Hall    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 Location map OS TA103 633 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Castle Howard    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 Location map Details of Castle Howard OS SE716 701 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Duncombe Park    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 Location map OS SE604 830 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal    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 Location map OS SE275 700 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Harewood House    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 Location map Details of Harewood House OS SE311 446 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newby Hall    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 Location map OS SE348 675 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

RHS Garden Harlow Carr    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 Location map OS SE281541 Photo Credit: RHS Garden Harlow Carr Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wentworth Castle    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 Location map OS SE320 032 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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