When to see Yorkshire's best gardens

Lotherton Hall: Leeds. Grounds free, car parking charges apply. Open all year. 0113 2645535, leeds.gov.uk/ lothertonhall

Ripley Castle Gardens: near Harrogate. Walled garden, deer park, woodland and lakeside walk. Open daily all year, 9am-4.30pm. 01423 770152,.ripleycastle.co.uk

RHS Garden Harlow Carr: Harrogate. Open daily. 01423 565418, rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens: Wentworth, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Ornamental gardens. Admission by donation. Open 9.30am-4.30pm. 01226 744842, wentworthgardencentre.co.uk

Jackson’s Wold, at Sherburn, Malton, is a regular opener for the NGS. It’s a garden with stunning views of the Vale of Pickering. Walled garden with mixed borders, numerous old shrub roses underplanted with unusual perennials. Woodland paths lead to further shrub and perennial borders. Traditional vegetable garden with roses, flowers and box edging. Adjoining nursery. Tours by appointment. www.jacksonswoldgarden.com

Kiplin Hall, near Scorton, Richmond, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 10am-5pm. 01748 818178, kiplinhall.co.uk

Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley. Gardens open daily, 10am-4pm. Entrance to parkland free. 01226 776040, wentworthcastle.org