YGT for schools

We offer a scheme to assist Yorkshire schools in developing garden areas or setting up/enhancing gardening.

Research

We research and record locally significant historic designed landscapes in Yorkshire that are not on Historic England’s Register.

Conservation

We give advice on planning and other conservation issues relating to Yorkshire’s historic designed landscapes.

Join the Yorkshire Gardens Trust

  • Support the work of the Trust in Schools, Research & Recording and Conservation
  • Help fund our grants for organisations and individuals
  • Discover more about Yorkshire's historic parks and gardens

Events and News

Next event
Lecture / Talk

‘Bright Prospects’- Curating & Conservation at Wentworth Castle Gardens and Beningbrough Hall

The third in a series of Zoom lectures in conjunction with The Gardens Trust

Both created at the same time in the early 18th century by some of the same craftsmen, these two Yorkshire sites have seen centuries of change and challenge before coming into the care of the National Trust.
Wentworth Castle Gardens near Barnsley was conceived as a grand expression of aristocratic pride and taste. The remains of this vision sit at the core of the site, overlaid with important 19th and 20th century influences. The contemporary Beningbrough Hall near York was the creation of a wealthy young gentry couple hoping to consolidate and enhance their family status. The remarkable preservation of their house stands in contrast to the much-altered garden and parkland.
Most recently, both sites have shifted from being private spaces to thriving public assets. Hear how has this developed and how the contemporary National Trust is working at these places to further enhance their social benefit alongside ensuring the care and conservation of nationally significant heritage assets?



 

News

2024 Yorkshire Gardens Trust Events

Thursday, 7th September 2023

The YGT Events team, led by Vicky Price, has been busy organising events for 2024, with the aim of exploring a wide range of subjects across Yorkshire.

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

Friday, 18th August 2023

Join Yorkshire Gardens Trust at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show to view our installation on the West Lawn and meet members and friends at our stand

Four new research blogs!

Tuesday, 16th May 2023

Following a successful social media collaboration on Yorkshire's Hidden Gardens with The Gardens Trust over the past month, we've been adding new blogs to our website.