YGT members enjoyed an introductory talk covering the history of the site and a guided tour of the gardens and pleasure grounds.

EVENT NOW FULL - NO FURTHER BOOKINGS WILL BE TAKEN

Join us for an in-depth summary of the history of the site followed by an extensive garden tour over 14 acres. Features of interest such as the newly-restored Target Garden, the Alpine Bed, The Grotto/Quarry Garden, a Summerhouse and eyecatcher promise a day full of colour, history and surprises.

A rare opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the gardens at Bowcliffe Hall with the Head Gardener. 

Photos: Clive Nichols courtesy of the photographer/Bowcliffe Hall

This two-part event began with a morning visit to the North Yorkshire County Record Office in Northallerton for an introductory talk by Moira Fulton and an opportunity to view a selection of historic estate plans of Newburgh dating to the 17th- and 18th-centuries. This was followed in the afternoon, by a visit to the grounds of Newburgh Priory led by Moira.

Members and guests enjoyed prosecco and canapés in the gardens of Sion Hill Hall and raised funds for YGT's bursary fund.

An afternoon visit to the grounds of Thirsk Hall, which included a guided tour of the historic walled garden. The tour finished with tea and cake.

A full-day event at Burnby Hall Gardens, Pocklington, focussed on the history, design and restoration of the Backhouse rock garden, with a morning of lectures by local experts, followed by guided tours of the gardens in the afternoon. 

A tour of Valley Gardens, when we learnt something of the history of the gardens, including the Old Magnesia Well Pump Room and the newly-listed Grade II Sun Pavilion and Sun Colonnade, and  spotted some of the many specimen trees.