Supported by a grant from the Yorkshire Gardens Trust
Welcome
The Yorkshire Gardens Trust, formed in 1996, works to conserve and foster this county's garden heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. We cover all the area that was historically within the former Ridings of Yorkshire and the City of York.
Join Yorkshire Gardens Trust to...
- Support the work of the trust
- Enjoy the members only visits
- Receive our newsletters
- Help fund our Small Grants Scheme
We aim to raise awareness of the importance of historic parks and gardens in Yorkshire and aid in the conservation and management of these unique assets.
The Trust offers a 'Membership for Schools' scheme to assist Yorkshire schools in developing garden areas or setting up/enhancing gardening.
The Yorkshire Gardens Trust runs an annual series of visits, tours and events for its members - find out more on our Events page.
Many gardens are endangered by inappropriate development or neglect - we aim to raise awareness and appreciation of garden heritage via research and recording.
Featured updates
Find out more about the exciting programme of events in Yorkshire, including exhibitions and study days that took place to mark Capability Brown's 300th anniversary in 2016
The YGT Business Plan has been revised to review the Trust’s significant achievements to date and sets targets for progress up to September 2022.
Trust news
Tuesday 9th November 2021
YGT celebrated its 25th anniversary with a lunch and lecture at Rudding Park on Saturday 9 October 2021.
Wednesday 6th October 2021
Enticing Paths, edited by Roger Last, looks at aspects of gardens and gardening in Norfolk over five centuries.
Monday 4th October 2021
Patrick Eyres and Karen Lynch's wonderful book on the work of Humphry Repton is now available as a pdf (the hard copy is sadly out of print).
Monday 27th September 2021
Scarborough Archaeological and Historical Society have completed a fascinating study of Aldby Park's mysterious earthwork.