Events

Every year we organise a varied programme of events aimed at improving our knowledge and enjoyment of designed landscapes, parks and gardens. Our visits are usually led by owners, head gardeners and researchers. We also arrange study days and lectures, both in person and by zoom.

Members and non-members are welcome. For popular events, and for those limited by numbers, priority will be given to members. See below, or contact events@yorkshiregardenstrust.org.uk, for more information.

We aim to maintain ticket costs at a reasonable level to ensure that our events are accessible. We include some element of fund raising in some of our visit prices to support our Small Grants, Bursary and Schools programmes.

The 2026 programme of events and booking form has been sent to members and details are available below.

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Clifton Castle Summer Picnic

Our summer picnic this year will be at Clifton Castle, with kind permission of Lord and Lady Downshire. After arrival tea/coffee and biscuits we will have an introductory talk by Research Group member, Margaret Matthews, who has researched the site before walking down to the River Ure and back. (Care: this is a walk of 1.5 miles on steep ground and may not be suitable for all). There will then be the opportunity to picnic, with strawberries and cream provided by YGT following which there will be time to personally explore the gardens around the house and the cascade.

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