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
Day visit

University of York - Campus West Walk

The important grade II University of York Campus West 20th century designed landscape incorporates the physical remains of the early 18th century gardens and planting associated with the 16th century hall.

News

Wykebeck Primary School in Gipton

Thursday, 3rd July 2025

Wykebeck Primary School in Gipton, Leeds received a YGT Schools Grounds Development Award in April 2025, to add a polytunnel for growing from seed, and to extend the school's core values of kindness and respect, to the environment.  

Newsletter Spring 2025

Saturday, 21st June 2025

The Spring newsletter is now available on-line containing the report of the AGM, the first visit of the year to Tudor Croft and much more.

School Group Award

Tuesday, 3rd June 2025

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Keighley, received a YGT Schools award this Spring; allowing them to develop a drab walkway into a vibrant living wall!