6 beautiful open gardens in Yorkshire to visit

From a treat of tulips to the boldness of new bluebells - these gorgeous Yorkshire gardens are looking spectacular right now

Burnby Hall, Pocklington

The tulip is a flower with happiness shining out – and the place to enjoy a real a treat of tulips is Burnby Hall and gardens, Pocklington. This weekend is the perfect time to catch the annual Tulip Festival - with more than 15,000 tulips (130 varieties) on display. There’s also a walled garden and café. Burnbyhallgardens.com

Mount Grace Priory, Osmotherley

The smart cafe at Mount Grace Priory (Image: © English Heritage Trust)

From the monk’s cell garden filled with herbs, flowers and vegetables to the 13-acres of newly rejuvenated Arts and Crafts gardens, Mount Grace, Britain’s most complete surviving Carthusian monastery, is glorious to visit at any time of the year. Spring brings a spectacular display of bluebells.Nice café on site too. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/mount-grace-priory/

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Parcevall Hall Gardens, Wharfedale

A hidden gem in the Dales - Parcevall Hall & Gardens, at Skyreholme in Wharfedale (Image: Credit: Park Dale / Alamy Stock Photo)Located at the head of a small valley, discover 24 acres of formal and woodland gardens, rising up the hillside for 200 feet giving wonderful views in every direction. Enjoy woodland walks, formal, south facing terraces, a bedrock limestone rock garden, all set against the stunning back-drop of the Yorkshire Dales. parcevallhallgardens.co.uk

Stillingfleet near York

Planting gets personal here in a garden that’s been lovingly created by owners Vanessa and John Cook Described as a quintessentially English garden, it is first and foremost a family garden. Make a day of it – there are exhibitions, a tea room and a good calendar of courses – gardening and beyond.stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk

Sutton on the Forest Open Gardens

There will be ten gardens open in the village (YO61 1DP, 8 miles N of York, on the B1363) on Saturday 28^th and Sunday 29^th May from 1pm until 5 p.m. each day. £5 gives entry to all the open gardens. The proceeds are mainly to St Leonard’s Hospice, York, Prostate Cancer UK, British Heart Foundation and village organisations.

Refreshments will be available in the Village Hall for 12 until 5 p.m.

Plant stalls, brass band, tombola in the Main Street and a stained-glass demonstration on Saturday in the ancient church of All Hallows.

Dog friendly!

Further information from Derek Jacobs 01347810208 or djj3@btinternet.com