Perennial's York Gate Garden

York Gate is a magical one-acre garden in Adel, near Leeds with Grade II National Heritage Status, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement.
The garden was generously given to Perennial by the Spencer family in 1994. Perennial is the UK’s only charity supporting everyone working in or retired from the horticultural community. Expert services support physical and mental wellbeing, financial support and career development and training. By offering the right support at the right time, Perennial helps to build better lives for all those in horticulture, as it has done for over 185 years.

Following a short introduction and welcome, join us for tours of the garden, meadow, and propagation area, led by the York Gate gardeners. A chance to see both the heritage of the garden and how the staff work to maintain and develop a historically significant garden day to day.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:

1000 - 1200 and 1300 - 1500

Location & directions

York Gate, Back Church Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 8DW

Directions:

York Gate Garden is just 25 minutes’ drive from Leeds city centre, 40 minutes’ drive from Harrogate, Bradford and Ilkley and only 50 minutes from York. The garden is 2.5 miles southeast of Bramhope, just off the A660. Please be advised our onsite parking is limited. Additional parking is available in the laybys on Church Lane, then take the pleasant walk through the historic Church Yard to our garden entrance. Horsforth Train Station is 20 minutes from both Leeds and Harrogate Station. It is then a 10 minute taxi ride or the No23 bus can be found just outside the station. By bus 24 from Leeds towards Holt Park - via Leeds Train Station, bus stop number 4503224, City Square Infirmary Street 28 from and returning to Leeds bus station X84 from and returning to Leeds bus station towards Otley

Contact on day:

Jack Ogg

Telephone number:

+441132678240

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There are separate Eventbrite links to book the morning or afternoon tours. This event is supported by Leeds Civic Trust.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993904674556

Alternative booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994000725848

Booking opens:

27 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please be advised the garden can be difficult for visitors who are solely reliant on a wheelchair. We recommend wearing sturdy footwear to enjoy the garden's natural paths and uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, we only allow assistance dogs on site and in the café.

Additional information

Drinks and cakes will be available to purchase in our café. Further information about York Gate and Perennial is available on our website. www.perennial.org.uk

Max number of people:

50

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s)

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