School children in green tops explore a flower meadow with teachers.

YGT for schools

We offer a scheme to assist Yorkshire schools in developing garden areas or setting up/enhancing gardening.

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Bramham Park

Research

We research and record locally significant historic designed landscapes in Yorkshire that are not on Historic England’s Register.

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A well-tended garden and lawn lead up to a stone-built seating area at Parcevall Hall.

Conservation

We give advice on planning and other conservation issues relating to Yorkshire’s historic designed landscapes.

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Sandbeck Park by Thomas Sutherland © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Explore the Database of Sites

The Yorkshire Gardens Trust maintains a database of over 200 historic parks and gardens from across the historic county of Yorkshire. 

Use the button below to explore the database and access detailed information and reports.

Explore the Database of Sites
Brodsworth quarry garden

Join the Yorkshire Gardens Trust

  • Support the work of the Trust in Schools, Research & Recording and Conservation
  • Help fund our grants for organisations and individuals
  • Discover more about Yorkshire's historic parks and gardens
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Events and News

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The High Strid at Bolton Abbey, ©Patrick Eyres
Lecture / Talk

Bolton Abbey:

A Picturesque Landscape Garden

Week 4. 8 October: Bolton Abbey: A Picturesque Landscape Garden. Last of 4 online talks £8 each or all 4 for £28 (Gardens Trust and Yorkshire Gardens Trust Members £6 or £21)

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News

Harrogate Flower Show

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

Join Yorkshire Gardens Trust at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show this weekend, to view our installation on the West Lawn and meet members and friends at our stand

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Event of 2025

2025 events now concluded

Many thanks to everyone who has attended the 2025 YGT Events programme. We have had another splendid year. 

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Leeds exhibition

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening exhibition, Leeds

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening is a new exhibition exploring the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening.

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