Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21

Thornton in Craven, near Skipton. Fifteen open gardens. Admission by trail map (£3, children free) from the Village Hall or Church. www.gwdstic2@btinternet.com

North Ferriby, East Yorkshire. Open gardens, live music, scarecrow competition, children's activities. Adults £3, children free. 11am-4pm. Programmes available on the day from 11am from Duke of Cumberland pub, High St, visit http:// www. ferriby.info/opengardens.htm

Bolton near Pocklington. Open gardens. Admission £3. Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 2-4pm.

Saturday June 20

68 Pennygate, Spalding. Island beds and borders, pond, waterfall, rockery and bog garden. Nursery. Adults £2.50, children free. 1-5pm.

298 Selby Road, Whitkirk, Leeds. Traditional suburban garden. Admission £2.50, includes cream tea. 2-5pm.

Sunday June 21

68 Pennygate, Spalding. Island beds and borders, pond, waterfall, rockery and bog garden. Nursery. Adults £2.50, children free. 1-5pm.

Oulston, near Easingwold. Open gardens, plus entertainment by NOMADs (Norton and Malton Amateur Dramatics group), cake and plant stalls, games on green. Adults £3, children free. 1-5pm.

Marton-cum-Grafton, North Yorkshire. More than 15 gardens. Adults £4, children free. 11am-5pm.

Wortley Hall, near Sheffield. 18th-century Italianate gardens. Guided garden tours at 1pm and 3pm. Plant stall. Entry £5 for both gardens or £3 for just one. Noon-4pm. Visit www.wortleyhall.com

Aldborough,near Boroughbridge. A varied selection of gardens. Plant sales. Entry £3.50. 1pm-5pm. 07841 872 831.

Monday June 22

Belvoir Castle, Grantham. Specimen trees, rhododendrons, rose garden, sculpture. Adults £6, children £3. 11am-5pm.

Thursday June 25

York Gate, Adel, Leeds. Immaculate topiary and exquisite vistas. 6.30pm-9pm. Adults £3.50, accompanied children free. 0113 2678240 www.yorkgate.org.uk

Regular openings

The Arboretum Trust, Kew, at Castle Howard. www.kewatch.co.uk.

Dove Cottage Nursery and Garden, Shibden Hall Road, Halifax. www.dovecottagenursery.co.uk

Helmsley Walled Garden. www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

Lotherton Hall, Leeds. www.leeds.gov.uk/ lothertonhall

Newby Hall gardens, Ripon. www.newbyhall.com

RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate. rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

Ripley Castle Gardens, Harrogate. www.ripleycastle.co.uk

Sledmere House, near Driffield. www. sledmerehouse.com

Temple Newsam, Leeds. www.leeds.gov.uk/ templenewsam

Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley. www.wentworthcastle. org

Wolds Way Lavender and Deer Park Distillery, Wintringham, Malton. www.woldswaylavender.co.uk

Wortley Hall Gardens, Wortley, near Sheffield. info@wortleyhall.com

York Gate, Adel, Leeds www.perennial.org.uk

Yorkshire Lavender & Howardian Herbs, Terrington, York. www.yorkshirelavender.com

We strongly advise readers to check by phoning the venues listed before travelling.