YGT for schools

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

Research

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

Conservation

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

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

Events and News

Next event
Day visit

University of York - Campus West Walk

The important grade II University of York Campus West 20th century designed landscape incorporates the physical remains of the early 18th century gardens and planting associated with the 16th century hall.

News

New Research and Recording report on Baldersby Park

Saturday, 19th July 2025

Baldersby Park, formerly known as Newby Park, has been shaped by its owners over 200 years to reflect their desire to provide a suitable setting for the main house, an early Palladian mansion built between 1718 and 1730 for Sir William Robinson.

Yorkshire's Designed Landscapes - A Miscellany

Friday, 18th July 2025

A 4-part online series with Yorkshire Gardens Trust starting Wed 17 Sep @ 6pm. £21 for all or £8 each (members discount applies)

Wykebeck Primary School in Gipton

Thursday, 3rd July 2025

Wykebeck Primary School in Gipton, Leeds received a YGT Schools Grounds Development Award in April 2025, to add a polytunnel for growing from seed, and to extend the school's core values of kindness and respect, to the environment.