From Events Secretary
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 Yorkshire - see our map.
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
Thursday 19th March 2020
Lecture - 19th May on Reginald Farrer
The Yorkshire Philosophical Society has decided to cancel all its lectures at the Yorkshire Museum including this one.
Monday 16th March 2020
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE AGM
The venue and format of this year’s AGM have been changed due to the uncertainties and risks surrounding the Coronavirus.
Wednesday 29th January 2020
Valuing Our Historic Garden Heritage
Lotherton Hall