Welcome

The Yorkshire Gardens Trust, formed in 1996, works to conserve and foster this county's garden heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. We cover all the area that was historically within Yorkshire. Click here for map.

Join Yorkshire Gardens Trust to...

• Support the work of the trust
• Enjoy the members only visits
• Receive our newsletters
• Help fund our Small Grants Scheme - see Conservation page for more details

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Conservation

The Yorkshire Gardens Trust aims to raise awareness of the importance of historic parks and gardens in Yorkshire and aid in the conservation and management of these unique assets.
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Education

The Trust offers a 'Membership for Schools' scheme to assist Yorkshire schools in developing garden areas or setting up/enhancing gardening clubs.
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Research and Recording

Many gardens are endangered by inappropriate development or neglect - it is our aim to increase awareness and appreciation of garden heritage via research and recording.
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Events

Each year the Trust also runs numerous visits for it's members to gardens, both historic and modern, alongside an active lecture programme and an AGM.
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Business Plan

A new and updated YGT Business Plan has recently been developed which reviews the Trust’s significant achievements to date and sets targets for progress up to September 2016.
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