The Yorkshire Arboretum
RHS Partner Garden
Free RHS Member days
10am–4pm, daily, 1 Feb–31 Aug.
About the garden
The Yorkshire Arboretum, nestled on the Castle Howard Estate near York, is a glorious 120-acre garden of trees set within a picturesque landscape of parkland, lakes and ponds. A large enclosure with breeding red squirrels introduces visitors to these delightful but rare native mammals.
In spring, blossoming trees and flowering bulbs predominate, giving way to the greens of summer and the colours of wildflowers. Autumn brings a particularly spectacular display, with reds, oranges and golds vying for attention.
There’s free parking on site and groups and coach parties are welcome with prior arrangement. Dogs are welcome, with a spacious off-lead area available for them to enjoy.
Facilities
- Accessible garden
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Toilets
Key features
- Woodland
- Arboretum
- Pond or lake
- Autumn colour
- Prairie/naturalistic planting
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.