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.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Nov 2010, 14:23 BST
Updated 5th Nov 2010, 14:24 BST

Regular openings

The Arboretum Trust, Kew, at Castle Howard. Acres of stunning parkland with rare and beautiful trees. Open every day, 10am-6pm. Last admission 4pm. 5, children 2.50. www.kewatch.co.uk

Cannon Hall, Cawthorne, Barnsley. Seventy acres of parkland and gardens. Free entry, 2 parking charge. 01226 790270 or www.barnsley.gov.uk

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Lotherton Hall, Leeds. Unusual plants, formal geometry, secret gardens and woodland walks. Grounds free, car parking charges apply. Open all year. 0113 2645535; www.leeds.gov.uk/ lothertonhall

RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate. 58 acres of gorgeous gardens, open every day from 9.30am. RHS members free, 7, children 6-16 2.50, under-6 free. 01423 565418 or rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

Sewerby Hall & Gardens, near Bridlington. Set in 50 acres of parkland and award-winning formal and walled gardens. www.sewerby-hall.co.uk

Temple Newsam, Leeds. From informal areas, lakeside planting, to the formal walled garden. Grounds free, car parking charges.

0113 2645535 or www.leeds.gov.uk/ templenewsam

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Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley. Gardens open daily, 10am-5pm. 4.75, under-5 free. Entrance to parkland free. 01226 776040; www.wentworthcastle. org

Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens, Wentworth, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Ornamental gardens. Admission by donation. Access via Wentworth Garden Centre. Open 9.30am-4pm. 01226 744842 or visit www.wentworthgardencentre.co.uk

Wolds Way Lavender, Wintringham, Malton. Twelve acres of lavender, waterfalls and ponds,distillery, miniature railway, nature trail and wildflower walk. Admission charge to main gardens. Open Sunday-Thursday 10-4pm. 01944

758641www.woldswaylavender.com

Wortley Hall Gardens, Wortley, near Sheffield. Some 26 acres of elegant Italianate gardens set within landscaped parkland. Entry by voluntary donation payable at reception. 9.30am-4pm. 0114 288 2100 or [email protected]

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Yorkshire Lavender & Howardian Herbs, Terrington, York. Lavender farm and gardens, Specialist plant nursery, sculpture park, deer park, gift shop and tea room. Free admission. Open daily 10am-5pm. Tel: 01653 648008, www.yorkshirelavender.com

Anyone wishing to advertise a garden opening for charity should email [email protected], stating the location of the event, date, time, admission price, a contact number and/or website, and a brief description of the garden – at least two weeks before the event.

YP MAG 6/11/10

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