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

Evening Drinks Party Helmsley Walled Garden

Built in 1759 the kitchen garden for Duncombe Park gardeners would supply all the vegetables and flowers for the house for over 150 years

News

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!

Whinfell Quarry Garden and Whirlow Brook Park

Saturday, 24th May 2025

A lovely sunny day for the

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New site reports

Wednesday, 9th April 2025

The Research and Recording group have uploaded 2 new site reports: