Services Offered
Garden Tours
Guided walks through the historic 'garden rooms' with insights from knowledgeable staff.
Cafe Dining
A volunteer-staffed cafe serving a good selection of food and drinks in a scenic setting.
Plant Nursery
Sales of plants, shrubs, and trees, including exotic varieties found in the garden.
Gift Shop
A shop offering souvenirs, gardening items, and unique gifts inspired by the garden.
Event Hosting
Venue rental for private events, weddings, or group visits in a tranquil environment.
Season Tickets
Affordable passes for unlimited visits to enjoy the garden year-round.
Reviews
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Sandra Kaye
via Google
7 months ago
Fabulous day out at this beautiful garden. So much detail and immaculate presentation. Great cafe and set in a lovely location. Well worth a visit.
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Patty McAlpinvia Google
over 1 year ago
York Gate is a delightful one-acre Grade II National Heritage Garden created by the Spencer family. It delights with a succession of linked gardens (or "rooms"as they are known) which take their design inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement and were developed thanks to the horticultural skills of its owner Sybil Spencer and developed between 1951 and 1994. Each individual "room" has its own beauty and interest, with a wealth of plants, shrubs and trees, some immediately recognisable, others much more exotic! There are several water features and unusual structures and stonework, a meadow with beehives plus varied and intricate pathways linking the different "rooms". I was fortunate to visit as part of a National Trust garden volunteer's group and had the benefit of a guided tour given by the affable and knowledgeable Head Gardener, who explained how the garden has evolved and continues to do so. There is also a cafe, shop and plant nursery on the site. It is most definitely worth a visit and cannot fail to impress and inspire!
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Trish Kellyvia Google
over 1 year ago
A truly magical gem that surprises and delights. One of the most peaceful and restorative spaces I've had the pleasure to spend time in. This place couldn't fail to bring joy to all who visit. The sheer pleasure of being immersed in such a tranquil space can be seen on the faces of every single volunteer. It's a little escape from the hustle and bustle of life beyond the gate.
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Elisa Winstanleyvia Google
over 1 year ago
An absolute hidden gem! One of the most beautiful garden to visit in Yorkshire!! Plenty of interest everywhere you looked. There’s lots of different areas to wander and seating in places to marvel at the fantastic handiwork. The cafe had seating both inside and out with a good selection of food and drink. Plenty of parking spaces alongside a gift shop and plant nursery. Highly recommend visiting if you love gardens!!!
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Jeremy Wymanvia Google
almost 3 years ago
A nice interesting garden with cafe and shop. Also plant sales. The car park has good bicycle parking and reinforced grass parking for cars. The cafe, staffed by volunteers has attentive service and the food was good and reasonably priced. Nice gardens even on a cold overcast April day. Worth getting a season ticket and returning at different times of the year !
