Visiting Times
Here are the gardens open to the public this week. Please note openings are subject to change so readers should check by phoning venues before travelling.
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.
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