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York Parks, Gardens and Arboretums
(York, England)



York has an excellent selection of parks and gardens, both in the centre of York and also on the outskirts of York. These York parks and gardens range from the largest parks in York, to the smallest courtyard gardens in York. You would never imagine that the large and busy city of York would have so much green and open space throughout, including a number of impressive trees, central gardens and floral displays.

Many areas of York have at least one park, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees, a square in central York with seating areas, or a huge park in the suburbs of York covering many acres. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around York, providing important areas for relaxation and recreation in the city of York.




York Parks and Gardens: Burnby Hall Gardens - August Cottage, 48 Burnby Lane, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1759 302068
Burnby Hall Gardens is situated on the outskirts of York, in the Pocklington area of York. This spectacular, landscaped garden is one of the most peaceful gardens in the York area and attractions at the Burnby Hall Gardens include a wall garden, Victorian-style planting, rock gardens, a bandstand, a café area, seating, pathways and a gift shop.
Gardens open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

York Parks and Gardens: Clarence Gardens - Haxby Road, York, YO31, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 621756
Clarence Gardens, in the Grove district of York, are owned and maintained by York City Council. With many colourful flower beds, large open-expanses of lawn, mature trees, manicured-bowling greens, an exceptional playground area for children, seating and nearby parking for cars, Clarence Gardens is one of the most popular parks in this area of York.
Gardens open: Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 22:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 22:00
Gardens admission: free

York Parks and Gardens: York Museum Gardens - Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 629745
Covering around 3 hectares / 10 acres, the York Museum Gardens are located in York city centre, next to York's River Ouse. Dating back to the 19th century, attractions at the York Museum Gardens include the St. Mary's Abbey ruins, Kings manor, an impressive observatory, seating, picnic areas and a large amount of wildlife.
Gardens open: dawn to dusk
Gardens admission: free

York Parks and Gardens: Dean's Park - Minster Yard, York, YO1, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 621756
Dean's Park, in central York, is close to York Minster and provides a peaceful oasis right in the heart of busy York city life. With seating areas, lawns and flowers, this York park is particularly popular at lunchtimes.
Gardens open: dawn to dusk
Gardens admission: free

York Parks and Gardens: Duncombe Park - Estate Office, Helmsley, York, YO62 5EB, England
Tel: +44 (0)1439 770213
Duncombe Park can be found to the north of central York and dates back almost 300 years. This historic park covers more than 14 hectares / 35 acres and features stunning, landscaped gardens. Other attractions at York's impressive Duncombe Park include vast areas of woodland and parkland nearby - including an important York nature reserve, temples, terraced gardens, the Helmsley Walled Garden - which features a small farm, and a grand manor house, full of antique furniture and paintings.
Gardens open: May to September, Sunday to Friday - 10:30 to 16:00
Gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

York Parks and Gardens: The Homestead Park - 40 Water End, York, YO30 6WP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 629241
Located in the Clifton area of York, the Homestead park is one of the most popular parks in York. With large areas of grass, suitable for sports, benches, pathways, picnic areas, mature trees and colourful flowerbeds, York' Homestead Park also features an impressive playground for children, with excellent facilities, including large slides, swings, climbing frames and much more besides.
Gardens open: dawn to dusk
Gardens admission: free

York Parks and Gardens: Sutton Park - Sutton on the Forest, York, YO61 1DP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1347 810249
Sutton Park, in the north of York city, dates back to the early 18th century. These award-winning York gardens include enormous flowerbeds, pathways, nature trails, lush planting schemes, a café and a Georgian house, which is full of interesting antiques and historic paintings.
Gardens open: April to September, daily - 11:00 to 17:00
Gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

York Parks and Gardens: Beningbrough Hall and Gardens - Beningbrough, York, YO30 1DD, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 470666
To the north of York city centre your will find the stunning gardens of Beningbrough Hall, and 18th-century manor house. With landscaped gardens, mature trees, scenic views, lawns, seating areas, a gift shop and a restaurant, Beningbrough Hall and Gardens is within easy reach of central York and is well sign posted.
Gardens open: Saturday to Wednesday and Friday - 11:00 to 17:30
Gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

York Parks and Gardens: Yorkshire Garden World - Main Road, West Haddlesey, Near Selby, York, YO8 8QA, England
Tel: +44 (0)1757 228279
Situated on the outskirts of York, the Yorkshire Garden World covers around four acres of glorious, individual gardens. Highlights at the Yorkshire Garden World include rock rocks, conifer collections, heather borders, a historic knot garden, a wild flower garden, a children's maze, large rose beds, a gift shop, a museum, a pets' corner area and a café.
Gardens open: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:30 to 17:30
Gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

York Parks and Gardens: Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens - Estate Office, Burton Agnes, Driffield, North Yorkshire, YO25 0ND, England
Tel: +44 (0)1262 490324
Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens is more than 400 years old and can be found to the east of central York. With grand, landscaped gardens, attractions inside this historic building include paintings, antique furniture and period features.
Gardens open: April to October, daily - 11:00 to 17:00
Gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

York Parks and Gardens: West Bank Park - Hamilton Drive, Holgate, York, YO24, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 613161
York's West Bank Park is close to York city centre and is situated in the Holgate area of York. With basketball courts, bowling greens, lawns, benches, pathways and walking trails, other attractions at West Bank Park include stunning, landscaped gardens and rose borders.
Open: Monday to Friday - 07:30 to dusk, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to dusk
Gardens admission: free

York Parks and Gardens: Hull Road Park - Alcuin Avenue, York, YO10 3TQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 613161
Hull Road Park, in the Tang Hall district of York, is close to York city centre. With a stream, ducks, vast expanses of lawn suitable for sports, sunbathing and picnics, mature trees, seating areas and pathways, Hull Road Park also has a popular playground area, tennis courts and a bowling green.
Gardens open: Monday to Friday - 07:30 to dusk, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to dusk
Gardens admission: free

York Parks and Gardens: Rowntree Park - Terry Avenue, York, YO23 1JQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 613161
Rowntree Park, in the Clementhorpe area of York, features large lawns, a small lake, colourful flower borders, tennis courts, bowling greens and a well-equipped playground area for children. Other attractions at York's Rowntree Park include seating areas, pathways, a café and bandstand.
Gardens open: Monday to Friday - 07:30 to dusk, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to dusk
Gardens admission: free

 
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