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.

Sunday March 28

Goldsborough Hall, Church Street, Goldsborough, near Knaresborough. A historic re-opening. (See story, this page). Noon-4pm. Adults 3.50, children free. 01423 867321.

Spring plant fair, the Showground, Driffield, East Yorkshire. Adults 2, children free. 9.30am-4pm.

Thursday April 1

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Newby Hall and gardens. Opens for the start of the new season, for the NGS. Forty acres filled of plants and seasonal gardens. Sculpture park, adventureplayground. 11am-5pm. Adults (gardens only) 8.50, children 7. www.newbyhall.com

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

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

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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. Further information on 0113 2645535; www.leeds.gov.uk/ lothertonhall

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

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

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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

Sewerby Hall & Gardens, near Bridlington. Set in 50 acres of parkland and award-winning formal and walled

gardens. Visit www.sewerby-hall.co.uk

From April 1

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-Sund 11am-5pm. 01347 810249 or visit www.statelyhome.co.uk

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

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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 [email protected]

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

From April 3

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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.

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Openings are sometimes subject to change. We strongly

advise readers to check by phoning the venues listed before

travelling.

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.