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.

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. Adults 5, children 2.50. More information on www.kewatch.co.uk

Cannon Hall, Cawthorne, Barnsley. Seventy acres of

parkland and gardens. Weekdays and Sundays 10.30am-4pm.

Saturday 3pm. Free entry, 2 parking charge. Cafs on

site in car park (open daily) and museum (weekends/ school holidays only). More information on 01226 790270 or visit www.barnsley.gov.uk

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Dove Cottage Nursery and Garden, Shibden Hall Road, Halifax. Specialising in herbaceous perennials and grasses. Shop. Open Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm. 01422 203553 or log on to www.dovecottagenursery.co.uk

Lotherton Hall, Leeds. Unusual plants, formal

geometry, secret gardens and woodland walks. Grounds free, car parking charges apply. Open all year. Further information on 0113 2645535; www.leeds.gov.uk/ lothertonhall

Newby Hall and gardens. Forty acres filled of plants and seasonal gardens. Sculpture park, adventure playground. 11am-5pm. Adults (gardens only) 8.50, children 7. www.newbyhall.com

Parcevall Hall Gardens, Skyreholme, near Appletreewick. Twenty-four acres of Yorkshire's best – herbaceous, trees, shrubs, streams, rock gardens, terraces. Plant sales. Adults 5.75, children free. Daily, 10am-6pm. 01756 720311 or visit www.parcevallhallgardens.co.uk

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Primrose Bank Nursery. Dauby Lane, Kexby, York. Specialising in un

usual hardy perennials and shrubs.

Also plants for the Shade or Woodland Garden. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pm and Bank Holiday Mondays. 01759 380220 or 07774 944447 or visit www.primrosebank.co.uk

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

Ripley Castle Gardens, Harrogate. Beautiful walled gardens, massive herbaceous borders, unusual plants, hothouses, lakes and deer park. Adults 4, children 2.50, under-fives free. 01423 770152 or www.ripleycastle.co.uk

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

Sledmere House, near Driffield. 2009 Yorkshire in Bloom Gold Award. Traditional country house garden surrounded by Capability Brown parkland with much to see and explore. 18th century octagonal walled garden. New adventure playground, terrace caf, Shop and Triton Art Gallery. Grounds open Tues-Sun (closed Sat) 10.00am-5.00pm and BH Mons & Sats Adults 5 Children 2. Information – 01377 236637 or www.sledmerehouse.com

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, Stewart Lane, Stillingfleet, York. A stunning 'cottage' garden and nursery open every Wednesday and Friday and the first and third Saturday and Sunday of every month from 1pm-5pm. Adults 4, children 5-16 50p.

www.stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk

Sutton Park, Sutton on the Forest, York. Herbaceous and rose borders, Edwardian fernery, Georgian icehouse, woodland walk and children's adventure playground. Adults 3.50, children. Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. 01347 810249 or visit www.statelyhome.co.uk

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Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley. Gardens open daily, 10am-4pm. Caf. Adult 4.50, senior (60+) 3.50, child (5-16) 2.50, under-5 free, parking free with garden ticket. Entrance to parkland free. Tel: 01226 776040; www.wentworthcastle. org

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

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

York Gate, Adel, Leeds Perhaps the finest small garden in the country –

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stunning architectural features, immaculate topiary and exquisite vistas, plus a profusion of bulbs early flowering perennials. Open every Thursday, Sunday (2pm-5pm) and Bank Holiday weekends (Easter, May and August), 11pm-5pm. Adults 3.80 for adults, accompanied children free. 0113 2678240 www.perennial.org.uk

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.

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